Sydney Design Week has a "clear-eyed view of the work ahead of us" says curator Keinton Butler
This year's Sydney Design Week is informed by the work of a late French philosopher, creative director Keinton Butler tells Dezeen in this interview. More
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MoMA exhibition examines "how far we've come" in environmental architecture
The Museum of Modern Art in New York has opened an exhibition focused on the relationship between environmentalism and architecture in the 20th century. More
Eleven installations from this year's "Animalia" Burning Man festival
An oversized chalice and a light show constructed from water containers were among more than 400 art installations at this year's Burning Man festival. Here are 11 of the most interesting. More
Singapore Design Week 2023 will explore how design can improve lives
Promotion: themes of innovation, inclusivity and sustainability will be the focus of the exhibitions, workshops and talks taking place at this year's Singapore Design Week (SDW), which opens later this month. More
Leda collection by Astro Lighting
Dezeen Showroom: Leda is a collection of lights that British brand Astro Lighting has launched to "bring a contemporary accent" to an interior. More
Smart Conference chair by Humanscale
Dezeen Showroom: workplace furniture brand Humanscale has launched the Smart Conference chair – an adaptation of a classic office seating design by the late industrial designer Niels Diffrient. More
Butterfly House by Oliver Leech Architects offers "new model for assisted living"
A small triangular site guided the geometric form of Butterfly House, an accessible home that London studio Oliver Leech Architects has added to the corner of a garden in Surrey. More
Architectural workers union calls out RIBA president's "immediate U-turn" on campaign pledge
The Section of Architectural Workers union has called out new RIBA president Muyiwa Oki for appearing to backtrack on his campaign pledge to mandate paid overtime. More
Bella bench by Oggi
Dezeen Showroom: Thai design brand Oggi has designed a wooden bench that aims to distil a variety of different uses into one piece of furniture. More
UNESCO vows to "support the Moroccan authorities" rebuild following earthquake
UNESCO director Audrey Azoulay has said that the organisation will support Morocco in its efforts to rebuild schools and heritage landmarks damaged by this week's earthquake. More
Normal Phenomena of Life brand launches to sell biodesigned products
After years of exploring the merging of biotechnology with design, Natsai Audrey Chieza and Christina Agapakis have started what they describe as the "first biodesign lifestyle brand", which launched at London Design Festival. More
Create Streets proposes building housing on Britain's "needlessly wide" roads
Architecture task force Create Streets is calling for Britain's multi-lane roads to be replaced with homes to aid the housing crisis and protect the country's green belt. More
Minus launches subscription furniture with ambition to go "beyond zero"
Norwegian brand Minus is looking to disrupt the interior design industry by offering carbon-negative furniture on a subscription basis, which was launched at Designers' Saturday. More
Five architect roles at international design studios listed on Dezeen Jobs
We've selected five opportunities for architects at international design studios that are available on Dezeen Jobs this week, including positions at MAD Architects, Kogaa and Starck Network Agency. More