Promotion
BMW iX "heralds a new age in mobility"
Dezeen promotion: conceived and designed to be purely electric, the BMW iX is first in a new generation of cars made by the German car manufacturer. More about BMW iX "heralds a new age in mobility"
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Architecture
David Chipperfield adds limestone-clad extension to Kunsthaus Zurich
Jura limestone wraps around the concrete interiors of David Chipperfield Architects' long-awaited extension for the Kunsthaus Zurich museum in Switzerland. More about David Chipperfield adds limestone-clad extension to Kunsthaus Zurich
2020 review
Dezeen's top 10 British architecture projects of 2020
In a year when few public buildings opened in the UK, the focus shifted onto unusual housing buildings, clever civic projects and small-scale structures. For our review of 2020, here are 10 of the best. More about Dezeen's top 10 British architecture projects of 2020
Design
Shahar Livne designs fossil-like jewellery for Balenciaga from ocean plastic
Dezeen-Awards winner Shahar Livne worked with Balenciaga to design a line of "dystopian" ocean-plastic jewellery for the luxury fashion brand's latest Fall 2021 collection. More about Shahar Livne designs fossil-like jewellery for Balenciaga from ocean plastic
Interiors
Out Of Office is a Mad Men-inspired drinks bar in Guangzhou
The TV show Mad Men informed the retro feel of this bar in Guangzhou, China, which designer Vinki Li has finished with wood-panelled walls, marble floors and plush mid-century furniture. More about Out Of Office is a Mad Men-inspired drinks bar in Guangzhou
Design
IKEA releases flat-pack Gingerbread Höme furniture kit
IKEA has developed instructions for how to assemble the Billy bookcase and some of its other seminal furniture designs using gingerbread and icing instead of screws and MDF. More about IKEA releases flat-pack Gingerbread Höme furniture kit
News
AIA bans design of execution facilities and solitary confinement spaces
The American Institute of Architects has banned members from designing spaces for the US justice system used for execution, torture or confinement of imprisoned people, as part of a commitment to "dismantle racial injustice". More about AIA bans design of execution facilities and solitary confinement spaces
Comments
Theatre in China is "a structural tour de force" says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing a theatre in Guangzhou, China, and sharing their views on other top stories. More about Theatre in China is "a structural tour de force" says commenter
Architecture
ZAV Architects creates colourful domed cultural retreat on Iranian island of Hormuz
Iranian practice ZAV Architects drew on the colourful landscape of the island of Hormuz for this holiday community that is housed in around 200 brightly coloured domes overlooking the Persian Gulf. More about ZAV Architects creates colourful domed cultural retreat on Iranian island of Hormuz
Architecture
Dezeen's top 10 most talked-about stories of 2020
This year had its fair share of provocative stories, from Donald Trump drafting new legislation on federal buildings to Bjarke Ingels plotting to redesign Earth. For our review of 2020, digital editor Karen Anderson looks at 10 of the most talked about. More about Dezeen's top 10 most talked-about stories of 2020
Design
Humanrace by Pharrell Williams is gender-neutral skincare in reusable packaging
American music producer Pharrell Williams has founded Humanrace, a universal skincare range that comes in reusable packaging made from recycled plastic from landfills. More about Humanrace by Pharrell Williams is gender-neutral skincare in reusable packaging
OLEDs Go! competition
One month left to enter Dezeen and LG Display's €46,000 OLEDs Go! competition
There is just one month left to enter Dezeen and LG Display's OLEDs Go! competition seeking innovative designs that showcase OLED technology in new ways. More about One month left to enter Dezeen and LG Display's €46,000 OLEDs Go! competition
Design
Nendo designs smartphone that folds down "like an inchworm" to the size of a credit card
Japanese studio Nendo has designed a sliding-phone concept that can be folded down three times to the size of a credit card for smart device manufacturer OPPO. More about Nendo designs smartphone that folds down "like an inchworm" to the size of a credit card
Design
Muji's Christmas gift guide features stocking fillers and design classics
Dezeen promotion: Dezeen has teamed up with Japanese lifestyle brand Muji to put together a Christmas gift guide for the design-conscious, featuring an architectural toy set and a range of super-minimal desk tidies. More about Muji's Christmas gift guide features stocking fillers and design classics
Architecture
Majamaja is an off-grid seaside cabin near Helsinki
Architect Pekka Littow has used Finnish spruce and birch plywood for off-grid holiday home Majamaja, which is perched on a rocky outcrop by the sea just outside of Helsinki. More about Majamaja is an off-grid seaside cabin near Helsinki
Video
Watch our talk with Irthi Contemporary Craft Council about empowering women in the UAE through craft
Dezeen teamed up with Irthi Contemporary Craft Council to host a panel discussion exploring how contemporary design can help to empower local artisans and craftswomen in the UAE. More about Watch our talk with Irthi Contemporary Craft Council about empowering women in the UAE through craft
News
David Adjaye, Forensic Architecture and Daniel Libeskind donate works to support black women in architecture school
David Adjaye's gold sketch of multifaith complex The Abrahamic Family House and Mark Foster Gage's satirical plan for a Trump presidential library are among works for sale in an auction fundraising to support black women in architecture school. More about David Adjaye, Forensic Architecture and Daniel Libeskind donate works to support black women in architecture school
News
Stefano Boeri designs prefabricated vaccination pavilions for 1,500 Italian squares
Architect Stefano Boeri has designed prefabricated timber and fabric pavilions, which are set to house Covid-19 vaccination stations in piazzas across Italy from the first half of January. More about Stefano Boeri designs prefabricated vaccination pavilions for 1,500 Italian squares
Architecture
Old industrial building in Chicago transformed into artist couple's home and studios
Toronto architect Carlo Parente has renovated an old and dilapidated mason's shop in Chicago to create a live and work space called Facility for artists Nick Cave and Bob Faust. More about Old industrial building in Chicago transformed into artist couple's home and studios
Architecture
Tamás Bene creates Hungarian houseboat to be "in harmony with its surroundings"
Hungarian architect Tamás Bene has designed a houseboat, which was informed by local fishing boats, as a holiday home on Lake Tisza for a young couple from Budapest. More about Tamás Bene creates Hungarian houseboat to be "in harmony with its surroundings"