News
US Space Force unveils logo
The United States Space Force has unveiled a black and silver logo, following an earlier design released by president Donald Trump that proved controversial. More about US Space Force unveils logo
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Architecture
Five New York houses architects have built for themselves
Architects have designed these five houses for themselves in New York State to escape city life, including a Catskills home with concrete-block walls and a retreat on Shelter Island. More about Five New York houses architects have built for themselves
Back-garden offices feature in today's Dezeen Weekly newsletter
The latest edition of our Dezeen Weekly newsletter includes 12 back-garden offices ideal for working from home. More about Back-garden offices feature in today's Dezeen Weekly newsletter
Architecture
Three pavilions form Wasatch House by Olson Kundig in Utah
US architecture firm Olson Kundig has connected three pavilions with covered glass walkways to form this house in Utah surrounded by mountains. More about Three pavilions form Wasatch House by Olson Kundig in Utah
Architecture
Photographs reveal curved yellow wall wrapping rooftop terrace of Los Vilos House by Cristián Boza
Photographer Cristobal Palma has captured late Chilean architect Cristián Boza's cliffside retreat, which was built in the 1990s and features a winding yellow wall and circular swimming pool. More about Photographs reveal curved yellow wall wrapping rooftop terrace of Los Vilos House by Cristián Boza
Promotion
BMI Group showcases blue and green roofs that double as water reservoirs and gardens
Dezeen promotion: research conducted by Europe's largest roofing and waterproofing company BMI Group reveals the opportunities presented by "active" blue and green roofs. More about BMI Group showcases blue and green roofs that double as water reservoirs and gardens
Architecture
Perforated-brick school created from hospital test facade in Senegal
Swiss studio Manuel Herz Architects has designed a brick facade for a hospital in eastern Senegal that has been turned into a school by local contractor Magueye Ba. More about Perforated-brick school created from hospital test facade in Senegal
Architecture
MVRDV proposed timber office for oil giant to uphold "dedication to sustainable design"
Dutch architect MVRDV attempted to reconcile its commitment to sustainability by proposing a wooden headquarters for Russian fossil-fuel producer Gazprom Neft, co-founder Winy Maas has revealed. More about MVRDV proposed timber office for oil giant to uphold "dedication to sustainable design"
Architecture
Aurora Arquitectos transforms ruined Lisbon building into fun family home
A fireman's pole lets children slide down between floors in this house that Aurora Arquitectos has created in Lisbon, Portugal. More about Aurora Arquitectos transforms ruined Lisbon building into fun family home
Design
Arsenal unveils chevron-covered kit informed by club's art deco history
Sportswear company Adidas has looked back to the 1930s and Arsenal's art deco crest to design the London football club's 2020/2021 home shirt, which the team will wear for the upcoming FA cup final. More about Arsenal unveils chevron-covered kit informed by club's art deco history
Design
Dotyk by Dmytro Nikiforchuk is a range of sensory sex toys for older people
Design graduate Dmytro Nikiforchuk has created a range of sex toys for the elderly, including a tickling thimble and an ear trumpet for listening to a lover's heartbeat. More about Dotyk by Dmytro Nikiforchuk is a range of sensory sex toys for older people
News
RISD president announces plan to tackle school's "multiple racist issues"
Rhode Island School of Design president Rosanne Somerson has announced a series of initiatives to address the racism that has "pervaded systems and structures at RISD for decades", following pressure from students and staff. More about RISD president announces plan to tackle school's "multiple racist issues"
News
Studio Gang completes twisting Mira tower in San Francisco
The interiors of Studio Gang's Mira residential building have been revealed in these new photographs, as the project is finished in San Francisco. More about Studio Gang completes twisting Mira tower in San Francisco
Design
Short film by Articolo celebrates the art of handmade craftsmanship
Dezeen promotion: Australian lighting studio Articolo has released a short film that pays homage to the team of artisans and craft makers that help realise the products in its collections. More about Short film by Articolo celebrates the art of handmade craftsmanship
Architecture
Farnsworth House installation replicates Edith Farnsworth's original decor
Farnsworth House, the glass house designed by Mies van der Rohe in Illinois, has been redecorated for an installation to feature furnishings and personal belongings of its original client Edith Farnsworth. More about Farnsworth House installation replicates Edith Farnsworth's original decor
Architecture
Proteus is an underwater habitat with a greenhouse designed by Yves Behar
Swiss designer Yves Behar has unveiled his design for French ocean conservationist Fabien Cousteau's underwater pressurised research station that will be "the ocean's equivalent to the International Space Station". More about Proteus is an underwater habitat with a greenhouse designed by Yves Behar
Architecture
Folded facades invite visitors into iADC Design Museum in Shenzhen
Hong Kong studio Rocco Design Architects has created the folded facades of the iADC Design Museum in Shapu to be a visual representation of Shenzhen's "design spirit". More about Folded facades invite visitors into iADC Design Museum in Shenzhen
Opinion
"The AA has reinvented itself before and is capable of doing so again"
The Architectural Association must reinvent itself following the dismissal of its director Eva Franch i Gilabert or risk becoming irrelevant in the modern world, writes Owen Hopkins. More about "The AA has reinvented itself before and is capable of doing so again"
News
Architecture workers are being exploited during pandemic, warns union
UK architecture studios have been cutting pay and illegally making staff work while furloughed during the coronavirus pandemic, the Section of Architectural Workers union alleges. More about Architecture workers are being exploited during pandemic, warns union
Interiors
Architect couple turns Edinburgh apartment into modern living space
Architects Luke and Joanne McClelland have overhauled their own apartment in Edinburgh, Scotland, to feature a sequence of contemporary light-filled living spaces. More about Architect couple turns Edinburgh apartment into modern living space