2023 review
Dezeen's top 10 hotels of 2023
Already thinking about your next getaway post-Christmas? Here is Dezeen's pick of 2023's top 10 hotels, put together as part of our review of the year. More about Dezeen's top 10 hotels of 2023
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Architecture
Studio AMB "reinterprets ancient traditions" for guesthouse in Japan
Architecture practice Studio AMB has renovated a century-old traditional Japanese home in the Misumi region of Shimane to create a minimalist guesthouse, featuring a communal ground floor that is open to the elements. More about Studio AMB "reinterprets ancient traditions" for guesthouse in Japan
Christmas
Merry Christmas from Dezeen!
Merry Christmas! We'll be back tomorrow – in the meantime read our review of 2023 and enjoy this Christmas tree designed by British-Nigerian designer Yinka Ilori. More about Merry Christmas from Dezeen!
Interiors
Restored Book Tower in Detroit features hospitality venues by Method Co
Several restaurants and a hotel have opened within Detroit's historic Book Tower as part of a years-long restoration project of the building undertaken by its developer and architecture studio ODA. More about Restored Book Tower in Detroit features hospitality venues by Method Co
Architecture
Oversized roof shelters house in Kerala by 3dor Concepts
Indian studio 3dor Concepts has completed The Slab, a family home in Kerala that is protected from the elements by a facade of wooden louvres and a large concrete roof. More about Oversized roof shelters house in Kerala by 3dor Concepts
2023 review
Dezeen's top 10 lookbooks of 2023
Continuing our 2023 review, we revisit the most popular lookbooks of the year – from minimalist bedrooms and biophilic homes to marble-lined bathrooms and kitchens with tiled worktops. More about Dezeen's top 10 lookbooks of 2023
Design
Kickie Chudikova designs "sculptural yet unobtrusive" cannabis accessories
New York-based designer Kickie Chudikova worked with cannabis brand Gossamer to develop The Nesting Set, a glass ashtray, pipe and one-hitter that can be integrated stylishly into a user's home. More about Kickie Chudikova designs "sculptural yet unobtrusive" cannabis accessories
Interiors
Civilian draws on "grandeur" of early cinemas for Sandbox Films offices
New York studio Civilian has designed the headquarters for a documentary production company in Manhattan's Flatiron District, which includes an art deco-influenced screening room. More about Civilian draws on "grandeur" of early cinemas for Sandbox Films offices
Architecture
John Ellway updates Brisbane cottage with staggered extension and gardens
A series of small gardens designed to "encourage play and movement" breaks up Hopscotch House, a cottage in Brisbane with an extension by local studio John Ellway. More about John Ellway updates Brisbane cottage with staggered extension and gardens
2023 review
Dezeen's top 10 quotes of 2023
From the incisive to the intemperate, here are Dezeen's top 10 quotes of 2023, taken from the interviews and opinion pieces we have published this year. More about Dezeen's top 10 quotes of 2023
This week on Dezeen
This week we revealed BIG's Mindfulness City in Bhutan
This week on Dezeen, BIG unveiled its plans for a city in Bhutan that will be connected by "inhabitable bridges" and we continued our review of 2023. More about This week we revealed BIG's Mindfulness City in Bhutan
Architecture
McLeod Bovell uses cantilevers in "fortress-like" West Vancouver house
Local design studio McLeod Bovell has completed a seaside home with a dramatic cantilever and multiple lightwells in West Vancouver, British Columbia. More about McLeod Bovell uses cantilevers in "fortress-like" West Vancouver house
Architecture
Concrete "wells" illuminate French home renovated by Atelier Delalande Tabourin
A series of red-concrete cylinders were used to update the layout, circulation and lighting of this house in Versaille, renovated by French studio Atelier Delalande Tabourin. More about Concrete "wells" illuminate French home renovated by Atelier Delalande Tabourin
Dezeen Awards China
Dezeen Awards China 2023 winners revealed at party in Shanghai
Judges joined architects and designers from all over China in a ceremony to celebrate the winners of the inaugural edition of Dezeen Awards China in Shanghai last week. More about Dezeen Awards China 2023 winners revealed at party in Shanghai
Materials
Revalu aims to improve access to materials data for architects
The Revalu platform uses one million data points and an AI-powered accuracy checker to enable architects to compare the environmental impacts of different building materials. More about Revalu aims to improve access to materials data for architects
Restaurants
Bacana Studio designs "amphibious" interiors for riverfront restaurant in Lisbon
Lisbon interior design practice Bacana Studio took cues from Portugal's coastal traditions for the interiors of a João Luís Carrilho da Graça-designed Anfibio restaurant. More about Bacana Studio designs "amphibious" interiors for riverfront restaurant in Lisbon
2023 review
The top 10 Reels of 2023 from Dezeen's Instagram
Next in our review of 2023 we highlight the top 10 most-viewed Reels that we have published on Dezeen's Instagram this year, including a film showcasing Ecuador's tallest building by BIG and a tour of Barbie's life-size dream house. More about The top 10 Reels of 2023 from Dezeen's Instagram
Dezeen Debate
Dezeen Debate features "the implementation of visionary talent"
The latest edition of our Dezeen Debate newsletter features mega-project Neom's latest destination, an immersive events space. Subscribe to Dezeen Debate now. More about Dezeen Debate features "the implementation of visionary talent"
Design
Luna Luna installs "forgotten" art theme park exhibition in Los Angeles movie studio
Creative team Luna Luna has re-installed a "forgotten" art theme park in a Los Angeles production studio that includes a Ferris wheel by Jean-Michel Basquiat, a carousel by Keith Haring and work by artists David Hockney, Kenny Scharf and more. More about Luna Luna installs "forgotten" art theme park exhibition in Los Angeles movie studio
Architecture
Baobab tree grows through curving cafe in Thailand by IDIN Architects
Gabled forms clad in blackened wood are curved and pulled apart to create "dynamic and memorable" spaces at Harudot, a cafe in Thailand by local studio IDIN Architects. More about Baobab tree grows through curving cafe in Thailand by IDIN Architects