Comments
"Wait, this wasn't a joke?" says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing drone footage that has revealed The Line megacity is under construction in Saudi Arabia. More about "Wait, this wasn't a joke?" says commenter
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Dutch Design Week
Paul Coenen folds single sheet of steel to form furniture "that can last a generation"
Designer Paul Coenen has opened up his workshop in Eindhoven as part of Dutch Design Week to display a collection of monobloc furniture and homeware, made from stainless steel without the need for coatings, adhesives or fastenings. More about Paul Coenen folds single sheet of steel to form furniture "that can last a generation"
Interiors
Semba Corporation creates own office interior from reclaimed materials
Interior construction firm Semba Corporation has renovated the interior of its headquarters in Tokyo to include reclaimed materials discarded during the demolition of other offices. More about Semba Corporation creates own office interior from reclaimed materials
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Six architecture and design roles in the USA
We've selected six opportunities for architects and designers based in the USA, which are available on Dezeen Jobs this week, including positions at Herzog & de Meuron, SO-IL and Ennead Architects. More about Six architecture and design roles in the USA
Promotion
Students design their ideal urban home in My ArchiSchool exhibition
Promotion: fifty-two students presented digital designs and architectural models of their ideal home as part of Hong Kong-based education institute My ArchiSchool's latest exhibition. More about Students design their ideal urban home in My ArchiSchool exhibition
Design
Wheeliy 2.0 is a foldable wheelchair designed to "blend in with the city"
Japanese startup studio Quantum has updated its innovative Wheeliy wheelchair, making it lighter and easier to use, as well as adding features including armrests that act as brakes. More about Wheeliy 2.0 is a foldable wheelchair designed to "blend in with the city"
Architecture
Taller Mauricio Rocha expands Diego Rivera and Juan O'Gorman's Anahuacalli Museum
Mexican studio Taller Mauricio Rocha has expanded the Anahuacalli Museum in Mexico City, which was originally designed by artist Diego Rivera and architect Juan O'Gorman. More about Taller Mauricio Rocha expands Diego Rivera and Juan O'Gorman's Anahuacalli Museum
News
Adidas terminates partnership with Kanye West over antisemitic comments
Sportswear brand Adidas has dropped its Yeezy collaboration with Kanye West, officially known as Ye, stating it "does not tolerate antisemitism and any other sort of hate speech" after the rapper posted offensive comments on social media. More about Adidas terminates partnership with Kanye West over antisemitic comments
Dezeen Agenda
Dezeen Agenda newsletter features footage of the construction of The Line megacity in Saudi Arabia
The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features drone footage revealing that The Line megacity is under construction in Saudi Arabia. Subscribe to Dezeen Agenda now! More about Dezeen Agenda newsletter features footage of the construction of The Line megacity in Saudi Arabia
Interiors
M Moser Associates transforms interior of Singapore power station into Dyson HQ
International practice M Moser Associates has overhauled the interior of a repurposed power station in Singapore to create the global headquarters for technology company Dyson, blending the building's industrial heritage with contemporary materials. More about M Moser Associates transforms interior of Singapore power station into Dyson HQ
Promotion
vivo's flagship X series smartphones are designed to "fit human intuition and nature"
Promotion: design changes to smartphones need to be meaningful to users in an "elegant and simple way", according to X series head of industrial design at global technology brand vivo, An Ren. More about vivo's flagship X series smartphones are designed to "fit human intuition and nature"
Architecture
Mass is More installation reimagines Mies van der Rohe's Barcelona Pavilion
The Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia and not-for-profit organisation Bauhaus Earth inserted a series of cross-laminated timber elements into Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's iconic Barcelona Pavilion to promote the use of wood in construction. More about Mass is More installation reimagines Mies van der Rohe's Barcelona Pavilion
Interiors
Cun Panda designs escape room with tree at its centre for Chinese game company
Chinese studio Cun Panda has created a flexible space for immersive game company Qian Hu Zhi Wu in Xiamen, China, that features a silver-foil-clad tree, acrylic seats and mirror installations. More about Cun Panda designs escape room with tree at its centre for Chinese game company
Architecture
Five key exhibitions at Lisbon Architecture Triennale 2022
Lisbon Architecture Triennale has returned for its sixth edition, with exhibitions, installations and contributions by the likes of Dutch studio MVRDV and Japanese studio Tomoaki Uno Architects. More about Five key exhibitions at Lisbon Architecture Triennale 2022
Dutch Design Week
Lund University students design solar-powered lights to reduce our reliance on the grid
As part of Dutch Design Week, students from Lund University are presenting a collection of wireless off-grid lighting systems designed to showcase the benefits of solar power in different settings from street food stalls to refugee camps. More about Lund University students design solar-powered lights to reduce our reliance on the grid
Architecture
Mae designs senior day-care centre in southeast London to tackle social isolation
Mae Architects has completed the John Morden Centre, a day-care and health facility that explores solutions to the issue of loneliness among elderly people. More about Mae designs senior day-care centre in southeast London to tackle social isolation
Interiors
Muhhe Studio inserts "wooden box" into old factory to create light-filled photographer's studio
A white-painted steel and timber volume that contains an office, dressing room, reception and studio space sits at the centre of this photographer's studio in an old factory building. More about Muhhe Studio inserts "wooden box" into old factory to create light-filled photographer's studio
Dezeen Showroom
Freitag produces multipurpose bag using fabric from discarded airbags
Dezeen Showroom: Zurich-based bag manufacturer Freitag has designed the F707 Stratos, a foldable lightweight rucksack made from discarded airbags and truck tarpaulins. More about Freitag produces multipurpose bag using fabric from discarded airbags
Interiors
Life House transforms motor lodge in the Berkshires into hotel
A former motel in rural Massachusetts has been transformed by American hospitality brand Life House into a hotel decorated with objects influenced by 1970s hospitality. More about Life House transforms motor lodge in the Berkshires into hotel
Interiors
Snarkitecture uses recycled materials for Pharrell Williams' streetwear brand store in Miami
New York design studio Snarkitecture has designed a flagship store for the streetwear clothing brand Billionaire Boys Club, created by American musician Pharrell Williams and Japanese graphic designer Nigo. More about Snarkitecture uses recycled materials for Pharrell Williams' streetwear brand store in Miami