News
Spanish architect Ricardo Bofill dies aged 82
Ricardo Bofill, the Spanish architect behind the Walden 7 apartment building in Catalonia, has passed away at the age of 82. More about Spanish architect Ricardo Bofill dies aged 82
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Architecture
Kengo Kuma tucks Japanese student hub under wooden bleachers
A sloped roof lined with wooden bleachers and plants conceals the student hub that Japanese studio Kengo Kuma and Associates has created for the Tokyo Institute of Technology. More about Kengo Kuma tucks Japanese student hub under wooden bleachers
Video
"I would like to think that my ethics may continue" says Richard Rogers
In the penultimate video from a series that we filmed in 2013 with Richard Rogers, the late British architect reflects on his career and legacy. More about "I would like to think that my ethics may continue" says Richard Rogers
News
Salone del Mobile expected to move to 7-12 June due to Covid-19 concerns
The Salone del Mobile furniture fair is set to announce that this year's event will take place in June instead of April, according to multiple sources in Milan. More about Salone del Mobile expected to move to 7-12 June due to Covid-19 concerns
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Mac Collins wins Design Museum's inaugural Ralph Saltzman Prize for emerging designers
Nottingham furniture designer Mac Collins has been named the first recipient of the Ralph Saltzman Prize, a new annual award presented by London's Design Museum. More about Mac Collins wins Design Museum's inaugural Ralph Saltzman Prize for emerging designers
Opinion
"We must do better than 1,000 Trees"
Although adding trees to buildings can have real value, at Thomas Heatherwick's recently opened 1,000 Trees, the carbon costs outweigh the environmental benefit, says Philip Oldfield. More about "We must do better than 1,000 Trees"
News
Paul Priestman announces departure from PriestmanGoode
Paul Priestman, the chair of design studio PriestmanGoode, has announced he is leaving the company which he co-founded more than three decades ago. More about Paul Priestman announces departure from PriestmanGoode
Technology
Biped's smart harness helps visually impaired people avoid obstacles while walking
Swiss startup Biped has released a smart harness at the Consumer Electronics Show that uses autonomous driving technology to allow visually impaired or blind people to detect obstacles seconds in advance. More about Biped's smart harness helps visually impaired people avoid obstacles while walking
Promotion
Design should "be part of life and not separate from it" says Bruce Mau
Dezeen promotion: successful design means designing for nature and is "one of the greatest business opportunities in the history of mankind," according to designer and CEO of Massive Change Network Bruce Mau. More about Design should "be part of life and not separate from it" says Bruce Mau
Design
Six fashion brands pushing circular design beyond recycling
A new book by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation features pioneering fashion designers and brands who share their approach to designing for a circular economy. Here, editor Elodie Rousselot picks six of the most innovative. More about Six fashion brands pushing circular design beyond recycling
Architecture
CO Adaptive Architecture converts Gowanus foundry into flexible theatre spaces
Brooklyn studio CO Adaptive Architecture has renovated an industrial building in the New York borough's Gowanus neighbourhood to create bright and spacious theatre rehearsal spaces. More about CO Adaptive Architecture converts Gowanus foundry into flexible theatre spaces
Architecture
Renovation of Oxford college features in today's Dezeen Weekly
The latest edition of our Dezeen Weekly newsletter features the redevelopment of St Hilda's College at the University of Oxford. More about Renovation of Oxford college features in today's Dezeen Weekly
News
Designboom acquired by rival architecture websites Architonic and ArchDaily
The group comprising products database Architonic and architecture news website ArchDaily has acquired rival design website Designboom. More about Designboom acquired by rival architecture websites Architonic and ArchDaily
Promotion
Franchising gives architects "better balance between home life and profession" says Lisa Raynes
Dezeen promotion: joining an architecture practice franchise combines the independence of being self-employed with the support network of working for a company, according to architect Lisa Raynes. More about Franchising gives architects "better balance between home life and profession" says Lisa Raynes
Architecture
Watch part three of the AHEAD Global 2021 hospitality awards
The winners of the AHEAD Global 2021 hospitality design awards are being announced in a series of virtual ceremonies broadcast on Dezeen. Watch the third part above. More about Watch part three of the AHEAD Global 2021 hospitality awards
Architecture
EMBT tops San Giacomo Apostolo church with undulating copper roof
Spanish studio EMBT has designed a brick-and-plaster-clad church in Ferrara, Italy, which has a copper roof informed by hot air balloons and an interior that aims to be a modern take on primitive churches. More about EMBT tops San Giacomo Apostolo church with undulating copper roof
News
MAD models "futuristic" cruise terminal in China on gantry cranes
A string of orange buildings elevated above ground will mark the Cuntan International Cruise Centre, which Chinese studio MAD has designed for a port in Chongqing, China. More about MAD models "futuristic" cruise terminal in China on gantry cranes
Architecture
"We all need places that trigger a response" says Thomas Heatherwick
With Thomas Heatherwick's controversial 1,000 Trees project recently opening in Shanghai, the British designer told Dezeen why he believes the top of structural columns is "the best possible place" to plant trees in this exclusive interview. More about "We all need places that trigger a response" says Thomas Heatherwick
Architecture
Ten floating architecture projects that sit directly on water
Last week Dezeen featured Bruges Diptych, a floating events pavilion in Belgium that references 15th-century canal homes. Here, we have rounded up 10 other floating architecture projects spanning housing, farms and event spaces. More about Ten floating architecture projects that sit directly on water
Video
"London is unique in being partly controlled by views," says Richard Rogers
In the fourth exclusive interview that we filmed with Richard Rogers in 2013, the late architect explains how the distinctive shape of the Leadenhall building was created to preserve views of St Paul's Cathedral. More about "London is unique in being partly controlled by views," says Richard Rogers