Sandow to manage NYCxDesign from 2020
Media company Sandow will take over management and operations for the NYCxDesign festival from 2020, following a public call for proposals issued last year. More about Sandow to manage NYCxDesign from 2020
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Calvin Klein to close and rebrand yellow New York store by Raf Simons
The Calvin Klein flagship store in New York City that fashion designer Raf Simons decked out in yellow is set to close, following news that he is leaving the brand as creative director. More about Calvin Klein to close and rebrand yellow New York store by Raf Simons
Float Studio designs rentable meeting rooms for Meet in Place in New York
New York firm Float Studio has created neutral offices in Lower Manhattan for Meet in Place, a company that rents rooms for meetings and other events. More about Float Studio designs rentable meeting rooms for Meet in Place in New York
Starbucks Reserve Roastery cafe opens in New York's Meatpacking
Starbucks has unveiled a sprawling outpost "inspired by the history of manufacturing" in Manhattan's Meatpacking District, with copper pipes overhead that move coffee beans around the site. More about Starbucks Reserve Roastery cafe opens in New York's Meatpacking
The Met's A Year of Architecture in a Day symposium returns with MAD, OMA and more
Dezeen promotion: a day of architecture talks will take place Saturday 19 January 2019 at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art, with Forensic Architecture's Eyal Weizman and OMA's Ellen van Loon on the roster of speakers. More about The Met's A Year of Architecture in a Day symposium returns with MAD, OMA and more
BIG moves New York office to bright space in Dumbo
Architecture firm BIG has moved its New York office from the Financial District to Brooklyn, allowing the studio to expand its workshop and enjoy a private patio overlooking Manhattan. More about BIG moves New York office to bright space in Dumbo
Stark monochrome palette defines Bang Bang Tattoo's second New York City parlour
Bang Bang Tattoo, known for its celebrity clients and high price points, has tapped designer Jesse McGowan to create the interiors for its new shop. More about Stark monochrome palette defines Bang Bang Tattoo's second New York City parlour
Bower Studios' arched mirror alludes to doorway in Gray Matters shoe showroom
A series of trompe l'oeil mirrors designed by New York City firm Bower Studios make shoe brand Gray Matters' showroom in Brooklyn look much bigger than it actually is. More about Bower Studios' arched mirror alludes to doorway in Gray Matters shoe showroom
WantedDesign founders awarded for bolstering French-American cultural exchange
French duo Odile Hainaut and Claire Pijoulat, the co-founders and directors of New York's WantedDesign fair, have received France's Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters for promoting the country's design talent in the US. More about WantedDesign founders awarded for bolstering French-American cultural exchange
MKCA designs Children's Library for transitional shelter in New York
American studio MKCA has created a small, colourful library for the Concourse House, a shelter for women and kids who are transitioning out of homelessness. More about MKCA designs Children's Library for transitional shelter in New York
Magdalena Keck designs art-filled home at Manhattan's Four Seasons Residences
New York interior designer Magdalena Keck has used brand-name furnishings and a monochrome palette to create a minimal apartment in Lower Manhattan. More about Magdalena Keck designs art-filled home at Manhattan's Four Seasons Residences
Holland Tunnel holiday decorations trigger OCD for New York commuters
Poorly positioned Christmas decorations on a sign for the Holland Tunnel, connecting New Jersey and New York, have caused enough upset for over 1,300 people to sign a petition to change them. More about Holland Tunnel holiday decorations trigger OCD for New York commuters
Studio Swine works with "plasma, fog and light" at A/D/O residency in New York
Azusa Murakami and Alexander Groves of Studio Swine discuss their approach to design and the work they are currently undertaking as part of a residency at Brooklyn creative space A/D/O, in this movie produced by Dezeen for MINI. More about Studio Swine works with "plasma, fog and light" at A/D/O residency in New York
Crinkled tunnel forms Claus Porto's New York boutique by Tacklebox
Textured wall surfaces used to display soap, candles and perfumes arch over the interior of this shop in New York City, which Brooklyn studio Tacklebox Architecture designed for Portuguese brand Claus Porto. More about Crinkled tunnel forms Claus Porto's New York boutique by Tacklebox
Chanel presents Egyptian-themed collection around The Met's Temple of Dendur
An ancient Egyptian temple at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art provided the setting for Chanel's latest catwalk show, when the French fashion house debuted a collection featuring glittering tweeds, golden garments and bold jewels. More about Chanel presents Egyptian-themed collection around The Met's Temple of Dendur
Foster's 425 Park Avenue skyscraper tops out in New York
Norman Foster has declared that the stepped 41-storey office tower his firm has designed for New York's Park Avenue will "set new standards for workplace design", as the building tops out in the city. More about Foster's 425 Park Avenue skyscraper tops out in New York
Snøhetta updates proposal for Philip Johnson's AT&T Building
Snøhetta has revealed an updated proposal for the overhaul of Philip Johnson's AT&T Building, after a major backlash against its initial scheme resulted in the postmodern tower gaining landmark status. More about Snøhetta updates proposal for Philip Johnson's AT&T Building
Studio Razavi models New York's Boqueria tapas bar on Barcelona market
Slatted woodwork forms a canopy over this Spanish tapas bar and restaurant in Midtown Manhattan, which architecture practice Studio Razavi has based on a market in Barcelona. More about Studio Razavi models New York's Boqueria tapas bar on Barcelona market
Foster + Partners' skinny New York skyscraper rises beside Seagram Building
Foster + Partners' super-skinny residential skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan features a ribbed glass exterior and plenty of luxury amenities. More about Foster + Partners' skinny New York skyscraper rises beside Seagram Building
Aqua shades decorate New York restaurant Shoo Shoo
Blue and green furniture and finishes were chosen to evoke the Mediterranean Sea at this Israeli restaurant in Manhattan's Nolita neighbourhood. More about Aqua shades decorate New York restaurant Shoo Shoo