Marcos Bertoldi Arquitetos wraps Curitiba residence with wooden curtain
A screen made up of chevron-patterned wooden planks shrouds the exterior of this residence with a spiral staircase in Curitiba, by local firm Marcos Bertoldi Arquitetos. More
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AIA reveals America's best homes for 2022
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has announced the winners of its annual Housing Awards, including multiple residences by Olson Kundig Architects and Alterstudio. More
Architects and designers launch fundraising initiatives to support Ukraine
Design studio Formafantasma and architectural photographer Edmund Sumner are among creatives selling work and raising money to help people affected by the ongoing war in Ukraine. More
Phonebooth meeting pods by Kettal
Dezeen Showroom: furniture brand Kettal has designed a series of booths that can be inserted into office interiors to create a sense of privacy in busy working environments. More
Flexible workspaces "increasingly relevant in post-pandemic times" says Vitra
Promotion: adaptability is now an essential requirement for offices according to the latest research from furniture brand Vitra, which was revealed during a digital session this week. More
Raw Elements carpet tiles by Signature Floors
Dezeen Showroom: Raw Elements is a carpet tile collection by flooring brand Signature Floors that references the colours and patterns of sedimentary and igneous rocks. More
Vallribera Arquitectes adds bright-blue mezzanine to renovated Spanish house
A blue-painted steel mezzanine provides space for additional bedrooms beneath the original timber roof of this narrow terraced house in Vallès, Spain, which was modernised by Vallribera Arquitectes. More
Ten energy-saving homes designed to Passivhaus standards
As the cost of gas and electricity soars globally, we take a look at 10 highly-insulated Passivhaus homes that are designed to minimise energy consumption. More
Archive Prints fabric collection by Dedar
Dezeen Showroom: informed by collections of historic fabrics, the Archive Prints collection by Dedar reinterprets traditional textile design from both eastern and western cultures. More
Battersea Power Station unveils glass lift within "world's most famous chimney"
Images have been revealed of a glass lift designed by architecture studio WilkinsonEyre that will give visitors 360-degree views of London from the top of a Battersea Power Station chimney. More
RIBA's first director of diversity and inclusion resigns after a year
Marsha Ramroop, the director of diversity and inclusion at the Royal Institute of British Architects, is stepping down after being in the role for just a year. More
For Them creates safe chest binder for trans and non-binary people
To counter the breathing problems and rib injuries associated with existing chest compression garments, queer wellness company For Them has launched The Binder, designed to be safe and comfortable for transgender and non-binary people. More
Ten contemporary lighting designs on Dezeen Showroom
Dezeen Showroom: a pendant light shaped from an arching piece of tubular metal and a lighting collection made from white onyx are among the latest lighting designs to be featured on Dezeen Showroom. More
Stella McCartney designs leopard-print football kit for Arsenal
British designer Stella McCartney has collaborated with sportswear brand Adidas to create a leopard-print football kit for English club Arsenal's women's team. More