SCI-Arc founding director and "unparalleled" architect Ray Kappe dies aged 92
SCI-Arc founding director and celebrated Californian modernist Ray Kappe has passed away aged 92, leaving behind "a body of architecture of the highest level". More
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Tesla divides opinion with Cybertruck "dropped from a sci-fi movie"
The radical design of Tesla's electric Cybertruck, which was unveiled last week, has caused a storm on social media, with some people calling it "courageous" and others "ridiculous". More
Atelier Masomi designs raw-earth-brick cultural centre in Niger
Atelier Masomi has designed a cluster of five raw-earth buildings that will become the Niamey Cultural Center in the capital of Niger. More
Hong Kong design events cancelled due to ongoing protests in the city
Four design industry events that were set to take place in Hong Kong over the coming weeks have been cancelled due to continuing clashes between protestors and police in the city. More
Dark oak and aged copper create cosy atmosphere in Samara bistro by Mutuus Studio
Architecture practice Mutuus Studio used rustic materials and earth tones to create a "sense of timelessness and comfort" within a Seattle farm-to-table restaurant. More
Hutong Bubble 218 by MAD gives "new life" to ageing Beijing hutong
MAD has transformed a vacant courtyard house in one of Beijing's ancient hutongs by adding two bubble-like workspaces to its roof. More
Stansted Airport "challenged all the rules of terminal design"
Norman Foster's studio turned the typical airport layout upside down with its 1991 Stansted Airport, which saw the high-tech architecture style applied to aviation for the first time. More
Watch our talk on the power of design with Aritco
Fernando Mastrangelo, Lina Ghotmeh, Ashiesh Shah and Sanna Åkerlund Gebeyehu speak to Marcus Fairs about the power of design in this talk filmed by Dezeen for Aritco in Dubai. More
Gold palm trees adorn the monochromatic interior of Darial concept store in Barcelona
Towering gold pillars shaped like palm trees, ivory carpets and black lacquer screens fill this dramatic concept store in Barcelona, which has been designed by haute couturier Djaba Diassamidze. More
Dezeen Weekly newsletter now has over 300,000 subscribers
More than 300,000 people are now signed up to receive Dezeen Weekly, our curated newsletter sent every Thursday. More
Lap Stool by SmithMatthias highlights traditional joinery technique
London studio SmithMatthias has created a wooden bar stool for British design brand Deadgood featuring a simple structure held together by a visible lap joint that gives the product its name. More
Top opportunities on Dezeen Jobs this week include Studio Seilern and Trahan Architects
We've selected the most promising architecture and design roles on Dezeen Jobs this week, including positions at international firms Studio Seilern and Trahan Architects. More
Frank Gehry crowns Louis Vuitton Maison Seoul with glass sails
Frank Gehry has perched a stack of sweeping glass sails atop a cube of white stone for Louis Vuitton Maison Seoul, with interiors by architect Peter Marino. More