Opinion
"No-one retains a building that is not loved"
As 2021 draws to a close, RIBA president Simon Allford sets out how architects should be prioritising reuse to help fight climate change. More about "No-one retains a building that is not loved"
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Architecture
Ten key projects designed by WilkinsonEyre
Following the death of architect Chris Wilkinson, we have rounded up 10 of his studio's key buildings including its two Stirling Prize-winning projects. More about Ten key projects designed by WilkinsonEyre
Dezeen Debate
The world's second-tallest building features in latest Dezeen Weekly newsletter
The latest edition of our Dezeen Weekly newsletter features the Merdeka 118 skyscraper in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. More about The world's second-tallest building features in latest Dezeen Weekly newsletter
Design
Ten purple projects that range from deep violet to light lilac
From a playful furniture collection to a collapsible dress, we've rounded up 10 of the best purple projects from Dezeen's archive that recall Pantone's latest colour of the year. More about Ten purple projects that range from deep violet to light lilac
Architecture
TEAM designs Northwood ADU for a Michigan home's backyard
Fibre cement panels and stainless steel are among the low-maintenance materials used by architectural practice TEAM to create an accessory dwelling unit in Michigan. More about TEAM designs Northwood ADU for a Michigan home's backyard
Design
Es Devlin creates labyrinth in Miami to celebrate 100 years of Chanel No.5
British designer Es Devlin unveiled a labyrinth installation encircled by plants and trees during Miami art week to mark the 100th anniversary of the luxury brand Chanel's No.5 perfume. More about Es Devlin creates labyrinth in Miami to celebrate 100 years of Chanel No.5
School Shows
University of Melbourne presents 10 architectural projects
A Melbourne Soup Institute that explores the traditional "healing" powers of soup and a new design for a skyscraper in Hong Kong are included in Dezeen's latest school show from students at the University of Melbourne. More about University of Melbourne presents 10 architectural projects
News
Crystal Williams named first Black president of Rhode Island School of Design
Teacher and poet Crystal Williams has been appointed president of Rhode Island School of Design, becoming the private US art and design school's first Black president. More about Crystal Williams named first Black president of Rhode Island School of Design
Promotion
Smart devices are "essential" to the changing function of the home says Samsung Design
Dezeen promotion: Samsung Design has launched a "design story" called Together for a Better Home, which aims to demonstrate how connected homes and smart devices can improve day-to-day life. More about Smart devices are "essential" to the changing function of the home says Samsung Design
Architecture
Architect Chris Wilkinson dies aged 76
British architect and artist Chris Wilkinson, co-founder of the RIBA Stirling Prize-winning studio WilkinsonEyre, has passed away at the age of 76. More about Architect Chris Wilkinson dies aged 76
Architecture
Studio Seilern Architects aligns white villa on Paros to follow the sun
London-based Studio Seilern Architects has completed a villa on the Greek island of Paros, designed as a cluster of white cube-shaped forms that are oriented to follow the setting sun over the Aegean Sea. More about Studio Seilern Architects aligns white villa on Paros to follow the sun
2021 review
The 10 most controversial architecture projects of 2021
Next in our review of 2021, we round up 10 of the most controversial schemes that made headlines this year, including the Sky Pool and The Tulip. More about The 10 most controversial architecture projects of 2021
Design
Feelings Library provides Londoners with space to journal and improve mental health
Architecture practice Caukin Studio has created a pop-up library with a thatched roof and a "tropical" interior intended to give people a private place to journal and raise awareness around mental health. More about Feelings Library provides Londoners with space to journal and improve mental health
Architecture
Foster + Partners layers coloured concrete to create Narbo Via museum in France
Layers of coloured concrete that resemble rock stratifications enclose the Narbo Via museum designed by British architecture studio Foster + Partners in southern France. More about Foster + Partners layers coloured concrete to create Narbo Via museum in France
Architecture
DROO creates space for work and study in City Approach apartments
Architecture office DROO has added four apartments atop a London warehouse building, with flexible interiors designed to facilitate co-living, home-schooling or working from home. More about DROO creates space for work and study in City Approach apartments
Promotion
Architects and engineers have "significant potential to impact climate change" says Buro Happold
Dezeen promotion: the intelligence and technologies that architects need to decarbonise the built environment are accessible now and must be utilised, according to engineering consultancy Buro Happold. More about Architects and engineers have "significant potential to impact climate change" says Buro Happold
Architecture
MVRDV creates jade-coloured Bulgari storefront from recycled champagne bottles
Architecture studio MVRDV took cues from the glamour of art deco architecture when creating the jade-coloured facade of the Bulgari Shanghai store. More about MVRDV creates jade-coloured Bulgari storefront from recycled champagne bottles
News
Helmut Jahn's postmodern Thompson Center saved from demolition
The governor of Illinois has decided to retain the under-threat James R Thompson Center in Chicago, which was designed by architect Helmut Jahn, with his former studio set to carry out its renovation. More about Helmut Jahn's postmodern Thompson Center saved from demolition
News
Nike gets "metaverse-ready" with acquisition of virtual sneaker company RTFKT
Sportswear brand Nike has announced its acquisition of RTFKT, a digital design studio producing trainers and other collectibles that can be worn across different online environments. More about Nike gets "metaverse-ready" with acquisition of virtual sneaker company RTFKT
News
Danish furniture brand Fritz Hansen acquires Skagerak
Danish furniture brand Fritz Hansen has purchased fellow Danish furniture company Skagerak and will now add outdoor furniture to its range of products. More about Danish furniture brand Fritz Hansen acquires Skagerak