2024 review
The top 10 staircases of 2024
Spiralling structures, marble treads and metal balustrades feature among Dezeen's roundup of the 10 most interesting staircases from 2024. More about The top 10 staircases of 2024
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This week on Dezeen
This week we revealed Dezeen's favourite buildings of 2024
This week on Dezeen, we looked back at the Dezeen team's favourite buildings of the year and continued our review of 2024. More about This week we revealed Dezeen's favourite buildings of 2024
Architecture
Trahan Architects creates "weightless" hand-bent steel pavilion in Arkansas
New Orleans architecture studio Trahan Architects has completed a performance pavilion made of weathering steel that is anchored by two ground points, making the structure appear lighter than it is. More about Trahan Architects creates "weightless" hand-bent steel pavilion in Arkansas
Architecture
Max Núñez Arquitectos tops greenhouse with vaulted glass block roofs
Photographs have revealed the Casa de Vidrio greenhouse in Chile by architecture studio Max Núñez Arquitectos, which has vaulted roofs made of glass bricks. More about Max Núñez Arquitectos tops greenhouse with vaulted glass block roofs
Dezeen Showroom
Klein Blue collection by Tiptoe among 12 new products on Dezeen Showroom
Dezeen Showroom: a series of furniture and fittings rendered in Yves Klein's iconic deep blue hue is among 12 new products featured on Dezeen Showroom. More about Klein Blue collection by Tiptoe among 12 new products on Dezeen Showroom
Promotion
Kohler sets out vision for "water stewardship through uncompromising design"
Promotion: global kitchen and bath brand Kohler has set out an ambitious vision for the role it will play on the future of water conservation in the built environment. More about Kohler sets out vision for "water stewardship through uncompromising design"
Architecture
White fabric-like walls wrap Nyori house in Kerala by 3dor Concepts
Indian architecture studio 3dor Concepts referenced flowing, pleated cloth when designing the undulating white walls of this minimalist home in Kerala. More about White fabric-like walls wrap Nyori house in Kerala by 3dor Concepts
News
Sou Fujimoto reveals construction progress at Expo 2025 Osaka site
Japanese studio Sou Fujimoto Architects has released construction photos of The Grand Ring, a vast wooden structure that will encircle the pavilions at the upcoming Expo 2025 Osaka. More about Sou Fujimoto reveals construction progress at Expo 2025 Osaka site
Comments
"Such bad taste it actually becomes attractive" says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing Dior's concept store in Bangkok, wrapped in golden facades modelled on the fashion brand's Paris headquarters. More about "Such bad taste it actually becomes attractive" says commenter
Events
The 10 best architecture and design exhibitions of 2024
Dezeen Events Guide has selected some of the best exhibitions featured on the site in 2024, from architecture spotlights to cafe takeovers. More about The 10 best architecture and design exhibitions of 2024
Architecture
Nine examples of "misunderstood architecture" featured in Brutalist Japan
Photographer Paul Tulett has toured Japan to publish a book documenting the country's vast collection of concrete edifices. Here, he spotlights nine unusual examples featured in it. More about Nine examples of "misunderstood architecture" featured in Brutalist Japan
Talks
South Korean craft is making a resurgence say panellists at Dezeen x Bentley Lighthouse talk
Traditional and contemporary South Korean crafts are experiencing growth, according to a panel of experts at a filmed talk hosted by Dezeen and Bentley in Seoul. More about South Korean craft is making a resurgence say panellists at Dezeen x Bentley Lighthouse talk
Design
Dutch Invertuals chair remixed by Kiki van Eijk, Daphna Laurens and more
Eindhoven studio Dutch Invertuals challenged 14 designers to rework one of its chairs for its Specimen exhibition, with the results including tree branches, copper fossils and LCD-style graphics. More about Dutch Invertuals chair remixed by Kiki van Eijk, Daphna Laurens and more
Design
I/Thee places seating within "intentionally eroded" earthen walls for Iowa park
Arizona architecture studio I/Thee has created a public installation in an Iowa park composed of furniture affixed into two rammed earth walls that were made to look eroded by applying water pressure. More about I/Thee places seating within "intentionally eroded" earthen walls for Iowa park
Dezeen Agenda
Dezeen Agenda features plans for two-kilometre-long elevated walkway in Dubai
The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features the Dubai Walk master plan. Subscribe to Dezeen Agenda now. More about Dezeen Agenda features plans for two-kilometre-long elevated walkway in Dubai
Architecture
Bates Smart creates "uniquely Australian" monolithic embassy in Washington DC
Australian architecture studio Bates Smart has referenced Australia's architectural culture and the "monolithic forms" of its landscape for the design of an embassy in Washington DC, cladding it with glass and copper. More about Bates Smart creates "uniquely Australian" monolithic embassy in Washington DC
News
Over 30 skyscrapers sinking into ground on Miami barrier islands
Skyscrapers such as Porsche Design Tower, Faena Hotel and Trump Tower III are among 35 buildings in the barrier islands of Miami that have sunk as much as eight centimetres since 2016. More about Over 30 skyscrapers sinking into ground on Miami barrier islands
School Shows
Twelve design and architecture student projects featured on Dezeen School Shows in 2024
Dezeen School Shows: as 2024 comes to a close, we've selected 12 of the most intriguing design and architecture projects that have been published on Dezeen School Shows this year. More about Twelve design and architecture student projects featured on Dezeen School Shows in 2024
Design talks
"Friction is at the heart of creativity" says panel at The New Standard talk
Promotion: brands and studios must be willing to embrace difference and tension while creating space for dialogues, said panelists at a talk about collaboration hosted by Dezeen in New York. More about "Friction is at the heart of creativity" says panel at The New Standard talk
Architecture
Heatherwick Studio arranges "unexpected three-dimensional urban landscape" around tree-like park
Architecture practice Heatherwick Studio has completed a commercial district in Xi'an, China, containing a series of cascading volumes and a vertical park. More about Heatherwick Studio arranges "unexpected three-dimensional urban landscape" around tree-like park