Highlights
The Dezeen guide to roof architecture and design
Our latest Dezeen guide explores seven types of roofs, including hip roofs, sawtooth roofs and vaulted roofs. More about The Dezeen guide to roof architecture and design
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Dezeen Awards
Winning a Dezeen Award "helped to attract clients at a global level" say winners
With just over one month to go until Dezeen Awards entries close, last year's winners explain how the victory positively impacted their studios and why others should enter. More about Winning a Dezeen Award "helped to attract clients at a global level" say winners
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Balenciaga wraps London store in pink faux fur to celebrate its Le Cagole "it-bag"
Fashion brand Balenciaga has transformed its Mount Street store in London, creating a maximalist look to launch its Le Cagole collection by blanketing the interior in bright pink faux fur. More about Balenciaga wraps London store in pink faux fur to celebrate its Le Cagole "it-bag"
Architecture
Populous designs solar-powered arena as "landmark for Munich"
A decorative exoskeleton that references the Bavarian flag will surround the Multifunctional Concert and Congress Center stadium, which architecture studio Populous is designing in Munich, Germany. More about Populous designs solar-powered arena as "landmark for Munich"
News
Jony Ive and Prince Charles announce winners of Terra Carta Design Lab competition
Aerodynamic seed pods and a methane-catching cow muzzle are among the winning projects of the inaugural Terra Carta Design Lab competition, run by The Prince of Wales and former Apple designer Jony Ive. More about Jony Ive and Prince Charles announce winners of Terra Carta Design Lab competition
Architecture
Skylab Architecture clads Nike's Serena Williams Building in armour-like plates
Portland studio Skylab Architecture has revealed images of its Serena Williams Building, designed for sportswear brand Nike's campus in Beaverton, Oregon. More about Skylab Architecture clads Nike's Serena Williams Building in armour-like plates
Architecture
Ian Pablo Amores creates pink hotel with courtyard garden in San Miguel de Allende
Mexican architect Ian Pablo Amores has completed a boutique hotel in San Miguel de Allende with a pink facade and a landscaped garden lounge. More about Ian Pablo Amores creates pink hotel with courtyard garden in San Miguel de Allende
School Shows
My ArchiSchool presents 10 architecture and design projects
Dezeen School Shows: a butterfly house informed by the patterns on butterfly wings and a colourful teahouse designed for high-density cities are included in Dezeen's latest school show by students at My ArchiSchool. More about My ArchiSchool presents 10 architecture and design projects
Architecture
Spiral Amazon HQ2 gets go-ahead to be built in Virginia
The spiral-shaped glass tower designed by architecture studio NBBJ for Amazon's second headquarters has been given permission to be built in Arlington, Virginia. More about Spiral Amazon HQ2 gets go-ahead to be built in Virginia
Design
MENASA Emirati Design Platform celebrates UAE design and global collaboration
Promotion: over 40 international designers showcased their work at Expo 2020 Dubai through MENASA, Emirati Design Platform, which explored collaborative contemporary design and craft projects in the United Arab Emirates. More about MENASA Emirati Design Platform celebrates UAE design and global collaboration
Architecture
ElasticoFarm and Bplan Studio design arc-shaped block of holiday apartments in Italy
Architecture practices ElasticoFarm and Bplan Studio have created an arc-shaped cluster of holiday apartments overlooking the Venetian Lagoon in Jesolo, Italy. More about ElasticoFarm and Bplan Studio design arc-shaped block of holiday apartments in Italy
Interiors
Pirajean Lees and Olly Bengough design "timeless" interiors for House of Koko members' club
Low-lit bathrooms informed by dressing rooms and a stage-kitchen-like restaurant feature in a members' club at iconic music venue Koko, which pays homage to its theatrical past. More about Pirajean Lees and Olly Bengough design "timeless" interiors for House of Koko members' club
News
Meta to open first physical retail shop for virtual reality products
Social media brand Meta, formerly the Facebook Company, is opening its first permanent Meta Store for customers to purchase its virtual reality products as a "gateway to the metaverse". More about Meta to open first physical retail shop for virtual reality products
Comments
Commenter wants "Ukrainian architects to rebuild Ukraine"
In this week's comments update, readers are debating Norman Foster's meeting with the mayor of Kharkiv to discuss the rebuilding of the Ukrainian city and discussing other top stories. More about Commenter wants "Ukrainian architects to rebuild Ukraine"
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Foster's plans for Kharkiv rebuild are "100 per cent ineffective" says Ukrainian architect
Plans for British architect Norman Foster to lead the reconstruction of Kharkiv are premature and neglect other cities across Ukraine that have also been destroyed by Russian troops, according to Slava Balbek of local architecture studio Balbek Bureau. More about Foster's plans for Kharkiv rebuild are "100 per cent ineffective" says Ukrainian architect
Design
Six master's courses at the University of Leeds
Dezeen Courses: interested in studying a creative discipline in the UK at postgraduate level? Check out six master's courses run by the University of Leeds, including degrees in fashion, advertising and design. More about Six master's courses at the University of Leeds
Architecture
Büro Ole Scheeren designs octagonal supertall skyscraper with shimmering facade
Architecture studio Büro Ole Scheeren has unveiled plans for the 350-metre-high Nanjing Nexus skyscraper in China. More about Büro Ole Scheeren designs octagonal supertall skyscraper with shimmering facade
Architecture
SRG raises canopy with glue-laminated timber beams above Hayward Field
Seattle-based architecture firm SRG Partnership has reimagined the Hayward Field stadium in Eugene, Oregon, with glulam beams supporting an ETFE canopy. More about SRG raises canopy with glue-laminated timber beams above Hayward Field
Architecture
Dezeen Agenda newsletter features fifty architects and designers who are championing sustainability
The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features architects and designers who are pushing the boundaries of sustainable design. Subscribe to Dezeen Agenda now! More about Dezeen Agenda newsletter features fifty architects and designers who are championing sustainability
Architecture
SAA completes Chilean cabin illuminated by central courtyard
A central courtyard in this remote retreat by Chilean studio SAA brings natural light to the interiors while avoiding the need to cut any additional trees surrounding the structure. More about SAA completes Chilean cabin illuminated by central courtyard