Best Practice transforms storage shed into backyard studio in Seattle
US firm Best Practice Architecture has converted a simple outbuilding on a Seattle property into an office and workout space for use during the coronavirus pandemic. More
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Commenter says BIG's Marsk Watchtower in Denmark is "asking for trouble"
In this week's comments update, readers are concerned about BIG's recently opened Marsk Watchtower in Denmark and discussing other top stories. More
Ten interior design projects by Florence Institute of Design International students
A skylit kindergarten and a nursing home with a lush internal courtyard are among the varied interior design projects in our latest school show, curated by Florence Institute of Design International. More
Norman Foster Foundation presents free On Cities masterclasses
Dezeen promotion: the educational foundation set up by architect Norman Foster has released an online masterclass series focused on topics related to contemporary cities, with lectures given by experts including architects Sou Fujimoto, Francis Kéré and Deborah Berke. More
Shapes from Home furniture collection by Levi Christiansen
Dezeen Showroom: American designer Levi Christiansen journeyed into his childhood dreams to create the tables, seating and shelving in the Shapes from Home collection, which explores otherworldly imagery through woodwork. More
Drew Mandel designs country home overlooking a woodland site in Canada
Contrasting finishes of concrete, brick, wood and aluminium fins form this country vacation home in Ballantrae in Whitchurch-Stouffville, Canada by Drew Mandel Architects. More
Dezeen Awards 2021 interiors longlist announced
The longlist for the Dezeen Awards 2021 interiors categories has been unveiled, with 300 projects selected across 12 categories. More
IPCC climate report a "call to arms" say architects and designers
The latest IPCC climate report offers a "nugget of hope" but architects and designers must "make changes to the way they design" to help avert catastrophic climate change, according to Architects Climate Action Network and other UK climate pressure groups. More
BIG and ICON to 3D-print structure exploring "new Martian vernacular" for NASA
Bjarke Ingels' studio BIG is collaborating with construction technology company ICON and NASA to create Mars Dune Alpha, a 3D-printed structure designed to simulate living on Mars. More
Watch our Redesign the World workshop on how to use Twinmotion
Last week, we ran a webinar on how to use architectural visualisation tool Twinmotion for those interested in entering our Redesign the World competition. The workshop is now available to watch in full here if you missed it the first time around. More
Ten statement lounge chairs from Dezeen Showroom
From fluffy chairs with sheepskin upholstery to seats with colourful, sculptural backrests, here are ten striking lounge chairs from Dezeen Showroom that will stand out in any room. More
Vincenzo De Cotiis pays homage to Burberry check in brand's London flagship
Italian architect Vincenzo De Cotiis has designed Burberry's London flagship store with mirrored lighting grids and chequerboard tiles that allude to the brand's signature check pattern. More