Dezeen Awards
Dezeen Awards 2022 media longlist revealed
Dezeen has revealed the media longlist for Dezeen Awards 2022, which features over 110 of the world's best media projects. More about Dezeen Awards 2022 media longlist revealed
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Architecture
Bornstein Lyckefors frames sea views at timber-clad Villa Hovås in Sweden
Architecture studio Bornstein Lyckefors has created a geometric house in Gothenburg, Sweden, with blackened wood facades interrupted by large openings that frame views of the sea and sunset. More about Bornstein Lyckefors frames sea views at timber-clad Villa Hovås in Sweden
Home offices
Studio McW transforms London warehouse into live-work space for Earthrise Studio
London-based architecture practice Studio McW has converted an east London warehouse into an office and living space for climate activists and filmmakers Jack Harries and Alice Aedy. More about Studio McW transforms London warehouse into live-work space for Earthrise Studio
Interview
The Line megacity will "revolutionise our current way of life" says Neom director
The mirrored megacity planned for the Saudi Arabian desert will set a new standard for life in urban areas and be net-zero over its lifetime, argues developer Neom's executive director for urban planning Tarek Qaddumi in this exclusive interview. More about The Line megacity will "revolutionise our current way of life" says Neom director
Interiors
The Africa Centre finds new home inside former office building in London
A lacklustre office building in Southwark has undergone a vibrant makeover to become The Africa Centre, devised by architecture studio Freehaus and interior designer Tola Ojuolape. More about The Africa Centre finds new home inside former office building in London
Dezeen Awards
Dezeen Awards 2022 sustainability longlist revealed
Dezeen has announced the sustainability longlist for Dezeen Awards 2022, which features over 80 of the world's best recently completed sustainable buildings, interiors and designs. More about Dezeen Awards 2022 sustainability longlist revealed
Architecture
Hemp-clad Tigín Tiny Homes offer a way to "escape the rent trap" says social enterprise
Irish social enterprise Common Knowledge has teamed up with hemp producer Margent Farm to design a low-carbon micro home that it claims can support people affected by the housing crisis. More about Hemp-clad Tigín Tiny Homes offer a way to "escape the rent trap" says social enterprise
School Shows
Eight Dezeen School Shows presenting postgraduate architecture projects
Dezeen School Shows: student projects from master's courses in architecture, landscape architecture and urbanism are included in this roundup of Dezeen School Shows. More about Eight Dezeen School Shows presenting postgraduate architecture projects
News
Goodyear to design airless tyres for future lunar vehicle
Tyre-maker Goodyear has announced it will join aerospace company Lockheed Martin and car manufacturer General Motors to develop a vehicle for NASA's next lunar landing, set for 2025. More about Goodyear to design airless tyres for future lunar vehicle
News
Mass-timber structure in Chicago to be "tallest timber-made building" in the city since Great Fire
Chicago architecture studio Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture has announced plans for 2100 N Southport Avenue, a mass-timber residential tower in the Lincoln Park neighbourhood of Chicago. More about Mass-timber structure in Chicago to be "tallest timber-made building" in the city since Great Fire
Architecture
Metal-clad boxes form Everden house by StudioAC in Toronto
Gabled elements and corrugated aluminium siding feature in a family home that was designed by Canadian firm StudioAC to be "impactful without being indulgent”. More about Metal-clad boxes form Everden house by StudioAC in Toronto
School Shows
University of Toronto presents 14 architecture, landscape and design projects
Dezeen School Shows: a project that explores how architecture can reconstruct landscapes and another that examines how green space be added to low-income areas are included in Dezeen's latest school show by students at the University of Toronto. More about University of Toronto presents 14 architecture, landscape and design projects
News
British illustrator Raymond Briggs dies aged 88
Raymond Briggs, the British illustrator best known for creating the popular children's picture book The Snowman, has passed away at the age of 88. More about British illustrator Raymond Briggs dies aged 88
Promotion
Showcase: Japan presents handpicked designs from 25 Japanese designers
Promotion: homeware platform Shoppe Object is hosting a virtual marketplace and in-person show called Showcase: Japan that presents handpicked collections of homeware, fashion and accessories from 25 Japanese brands. More about Showcase: Japan presents handpicked designs from 25 Japanese designers
Architecture
Pad Studio arranges Clay Retreat around pond and garden in Hampshire
A pair of pitched-roof volumes link to form this house in Hampshire, England, which architecture firm Pad Studio designed to connect with its rural setting in the New Forest National Park. More about Pad Studio arranges Clay Retreat around pond and garden in Hampshire
Design
Seven key projects by fashion innovator Issey Miyake
Following the news of Issey Miyake's death, we've highlighted seven projects created by the Japanese fashion designer over his five-decade-long career. More about Seven key projects by fashion innovator Issey Miyake
Architecture
Adam Nathaniel Furman designs "queer monument" to celebrate Commonwealth Games
Designer Adam Nathaniel Furman has created a colourful structure called Babs Baldachino to coincide with the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. More about Adam Nathaniel Furman designs "queer monument" to celebrate Commonwealth Games
Video
Drone video explores Taipei Performing Arts Center by OMA
Viewers can explore both the inside and the outside of the newly-opened Taipei Performing Arts Center by Dutch studio OMA in this drone video, produced by Shephotoerd Co. Photography. More about Drone video explores Taipei Performing Arts Center by OMA
Architecture
"Nothing about skyscrapers has anything to do with nature" says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing a proposal for a London skyscraper designed by Arney Fender Katsalidis, which the studio said "takes inspiration from nature". More about "Nothing about skyscrapers has anything to do with nature" says commenter
Dezeen Awards
Dezeen Awards 2022 design longlist revealed
Dezeen has revealed the design longlist for Dezeen Awards 2022, which features 290 of the world's best design projects. More about Dezeen Awards 2022 design longlist revealed