Architects should see themselves as providing a public service even when working on luxury apartment blocks, British designer Thomas Heatherwick tells Dezeen in this interview. More about "The tone in architecture is that the public is ignorant" says Thomas Heatherwick
American studios Weiss Manfredi, Hood Design Studio and Moody Nolan have released designs for the Lincoln Center in New York City, comprising a new stage and the demolition of a wall along one of its edges. More about Designs released of "more welcoming" Lincoln Center in New York
Local design studio Mammoth has converted a former Chinese restaurant in Brooklyn into a farm-to-table restaurant informed by the paintings of North American painter Andrew Wyeth. More about Mammoth infuses Brooklyn restaurant with "bucolic essence of Upstate New York"
American architecture studio CetraRuddy and developer Silverstein Properties have released redesigns of a casino and mixed-use complex located on Manhattan's West Side. More about CetraRuddy updates New York casino skyscraper design with "harmonious waves"
From reissues of classic chairs by architect Antoni Gaudí to an MSCHF lamp made with a Mercedes seatbelt and a reimagined folding chair, here are 14 of the best designs we saw during the yearly NYCxDesign showcase. More about Fourteen of the best furniture designs from NYCxDesign
Dezeen has selected four of the best designers at this year's Look Book by Wanted exhibition, one of the largest showcases at the ICFF design fair. More about Our favourite designers from Look Book by Wanted 2025
Following NYCxDesign, we've selected some materials and forms that featured heavily in the exhibitions throughout the week, including lights shrouded in linen and furniture covered in tiny bulbs. More about Delicate fabric lights and fantastic ceramics among furniture trends from NYCxDesign
During NYCxDesign, furniture brand Blu Dot partnered with design collective Dudd Haus to curate an exhibition of quirky objects informed by the 20th anniversary of its Strut table. More about Emerging designers riff on Blu Dot's Strut table for its 20th birthday
Chairs and sofas with contemporary lines covered in rich floral brocades and silks were found throughout shows at this year's NYCxDesign, pointing to a trend informed by maximalism. More about Six seats with contemporary frames and decadent floral fabrics at NYCxDesign
Self-stirring cocktails, a giant cube of olives and a tomato-filled sink are among our picks of food and beverage installations found at NYCxDesign. More about Eight food and drink installations from NYCxDesign parties
Mexican architect Frida Escobedo, who is adding a new wing to New York's Met Museum, has spoken of the importance of resistance and of proving the value of immigrants' work in the city in light of US president Donald Trump's policies. More about New York is "a city of immigrants" says Frida Escobedo
Architecture studio Heatherwick Studio has updated its Longchamp store in Downtown Manhattan, recolouring the sculptural steel staircase and adding "three-dimensional carpets". More about Heatherwick Studio gives New York Longchamp store Energy Green makeover
New York-based designer Kouros Maghsoudi has unveiled a chair with sculptural arms meant to demonstrate the "in-your-face" nature of American design, at an exhibition co-hosted by Dezeen during NYCxDesign. More about Kouros Maghsoudi's Hug Chair is a "pedestal for sexiness"
New York-based designer Henry Julier's collection of Danish paper cord-topped furniture with Swiss furniture company USM was among the stand-out exhibitions at the inaugural Shelter fair during NYCxDesign. More about Henry Julier creates woven tops for USM collection at Shelter fair
Lighting manufacturer Gantri partnered with vintage furniture dealer Rarify on a modular 3D-printed light system using elements from Swiss furniture studio USM, showcased with local designer Studio Guapo for NYCxDesign. More about Rarify collaborates with Gantri on "infinitely expandable" 3D-printed light
With New York's annual NYCxDesign showcase in full swing, here are a few trending materials and methods for furniture and objects to look out for. More about NYCxDesign 2025 material trends to look out for
Photographer Tatsuya Tanaka used everyday objects like staplers and soap dispensers from Japanese design brand Muji to create a series of tiny artworks, on display as part of NYCxDesign 2025. More about Tatsuya Tanaka transforms Muji products into miniature dioramas
Art and design collective MSCHF has integrated auto parts from Mercedes-AMG vehicles into a furniture collection, including a couch with headlight armrests and a step-on trash can with car pedals during NYCxDesign. More about MSCHF creates furniture collection from "pile of car parts"
Design gallery Casa Valle has collaborated with furniture producer BD Barcelona on a limited edition version of Antoni Gaudí’s Battló Chair that is on show as part of NYCxDesign 2025. More about Casa Valle cloaks Gaudí's Battló Chair in dark ebony stain
Design brand Vitra has opened a showroom in a loft overlooking the Manhattan Bridge gateway in Chinatown to act as a retail and events space filled with new and classic products. More about Vitra unveils Manhattan showroom in industrial Chinatown loft