Seven of the best houses in Mexico's Valle de Bravo
From volcanic rock, soil-based render to roofs covered in shrubs, these seven houses have all been designed to complement their setting in Mexico's scenic Valle de Bravo. More
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Six sculptural concrete seats including liquid-like chairs and squashed benches
Often associated with toughness, concrete is an unusual material choice for furniture. But these six designs show how the material can be used for seating in a variety of forms including curved stools, puffy chairs and squashed benches. More
Four chocolate trademark battles that were decided in court
Ritter Sport's recent court victory over Milka is the latest in a series of long-running legal battles to trademark the design of chocolate bars. Here we round up four of the tastiest disputes. More
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Seven car brands that have returned to flat logo designs
After rebranding with three-dimensional, chrome-effect logos in the 80s and 90s, carmakers from Nissan to BMW are reverting to flat designs to retain relevance in the digital world. We've rounded up seven examples. More
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RCA students collaborate with OPPO to design products focused on humanising technology
Dezeen has teamed up with global technology company OPPO to present seven products designed by postgraduate Royal College of Art students that could help "integrate technology into our lives more seamlessly". More
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Twelve back-garden offices for working from home
Houses with garden studios are ideal places for working from home during the coronavirus pandemic. Here are 12 that support focused work and creativity. More
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Ten mews houses that take advantage of London's backstreets
The mews lanes behind London's main streets that once contained stables and outhouses now contain homes and shops. Here are 10 of the city's most interesting modern mews houses. More
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"The desire for escapism is at an all-time high" say visualisers creating fantasy renderings
With coronavirus confining people to their homes and rising fears over environmental destruction, a new breed of visual artists is creating utopian landscapes, buildings and interiors for armchair escapists. Here are nine of the best practitioners. More
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Five houses where the courtyard is the heart of the home
Charmaine Chan has highlighted 25 recently completed courtyard houses in her book Courtyard living: Contemporary houses of the Asia-Pacific. Here she picks five of the most interesting. More
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Five Casa Wabi pavilions include Álvaro Siza ceramics studio and Kengo Kuma chicken coop
The Casa Wabi artist retreat in Puerto Escondido, Mexico is filled with pavilions designed by architects such as Kengo Kuma, Álvaro Siza and Alberto Kalach. We've roundup up five from a chicken coop to an open-air structure for composting. More
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Seven Santorini island retreats by Kapsimalis Architects
From converted caves to underground pools, here are seven hotels and houses on the Greek island of Santorini designed by local studio Kapsimalis Architects. More
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Five chicken coops around the world
We've rounded up five coops where chickens rule the roost, from a wooden hut in Turkey to Kengo Kuma's black pavilion at Casa Wabi. More
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Eight products by African designers selected by Africa by Design
Africa by Design is a platform that promotes designers from sub-Saharan Africa. Founder Chrissa Amuah spoke to Dezeen about the programme in a live interview earlier this month and here presents a selection of products from the stable. More
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Ten houses in dark shades of grey that reflect the trend for moody exteriors
The new black is just slightly lighter than black. Timber, metal, stucco and stone are among the materials used to create these 10 residences in hues of dark grey. More
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Australian Institute of Architects Gold Medal winner John Wardle names 12 key projects from his career
The Australian Institute of Architects has awarded John Wardle its 2020 Gold Medal. Here he picks 12 key projects that have defined his career. More
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Ten plump furniture designs including chubby chairs and bloated benches
Furniture designers are ditching the skinny look for plump forms that appear to have been pumped full of air. In our latest roundup, we look at 10 designs that represent the chubby trend. More
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Adam Nathaniel Furman selects 10 projects that showcase the colourful New London Fabulous style
Designer Adam Nathaniel Furman has picked out 10 projects that represent the New London Fabulous movement of "designers who resolutely seek out beauty, complexity and joy". More
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Graphic designers share illustrations and resources in support of Black Lives Matter
Graphic designers are supporting the Black Lives Matter movement and current protests, sharing illustrations and links to resources that people can use to help others and educate themselves. We've rounded up just a few of the many artworks created to spread the message. More
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Eight key projects by Christo and Jeanne Claude
Following the sad news that Christo has died, here are eight key projects by the Bulgarian artist and his late partner Jeanne Claude. More
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V&A curator picks five objects that have taken on new meanings during the pandemic
An editorial project by London's V&A Museum reflects on objects that have been ascribed new meanings and functions during the coronavirus pandemic. Curator Brendan Cormier selects his highlights. More
