Esrawe + Cadena house Mexico City fragrance boutique within radial pavilion
This wooden pavilion set among lush gardens forms a retail space in Mexico City for fragrance brand Xinú, designed by its founders Esrawe + Cadena. More
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Detroit skyscraper becomes city's second-tallest building
A skyscraper designed by New York studio SHoP Architects at Detroit's Hudson's Detroit development has topped out, making it the second tallest building in the city. More
Vitra extends European presence with showroom openings in heritage buildings
Promotion: Swiss furniture brand Vitra is expanding its European presence through a programme of showroom openings in renovated, distinctive historic buildings. More
Andromeda credenza by LSM for UniFor
Dezeen Showroom: Italian furniture company UniFor has released a sideboard as part of its Andromeda collection, which was launched during Milan design week. More
Sonia and Sonya rug collection by Sonya Winner Rug Studio
Dezeen Showroom: the colourful artwork of late French artist Sonia Delaunay was the basis for this duo of rugs created by British brand Sonya Winner Rug Studio. More
RAD+ar encloses tropical Frame Garden with mirrored panels in Indonesia
Large mirrors frame the tree-planted interiors of this cafe and seating area beside a park in Jakarta, Indonesia, completed by local studio Research Artistic Design + architecture. More
Thomas Heatherwick's Humanise campaign creates "boring alter-egos" of UK landmarks
Creative agency Uncommon Creative Studio has made "boring" versions of UK landmarks including Buckingham Palace and Edinburgh Castle for Thomas Heatherwick's Humanise campaign. More
Dezeen video captures reconstructed spire at Notre-Dame
This Dezeen video shows the restoration progress of Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris, including its reconstructed spire that is crowned by a golden rooster. More
Leo Maher references "queer legends" with Something Sticky lighting sculptures
British artist-designer Leo Maher has created sculptural lights that tell stories about homosexuality, set to feature in the Alcova exhibition during Milan design week. More
Oblò pendant light by Paola Navone for Lodes
Dezeen Showroom: Italian architect Paola Navone collaborated with Venetian brand Lodes to create Oblò, a pendant light with a chromatic palette designed to recall "the sensations of the sea". More
Study finds botanical gardens offer "greater cooling effect" in cities compared to parks
The Global Centre for Clean Air Research has published research that found botanical gardens are one of the best ways to cool cities and mitigate the effects of heatwaves. More
Saint Laurent rereleases handpainted Gio Ponti plates designed for Villa Planchart
French fashion house Saint Laurent will unveil the Villa Planchart Segnaposto collection of 12 porcelain plates designed by Italian architect Gio Ponti in 1957 at Milan design week. More
Poetica furniture system by Scavolini
Dezeen Showroom: Italian design brand Scavolini has released a modular furnishing system that allows users to customise kitchens and living rooms. More