"I love mid-century modern but it makes me sad"
Mid-century modern design may meet our needs even more now than when it first appeared, but that doesn't mean we should idolise the style, writes John Jervis. More
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Ten projects by MAD Architects with distinctive sculptural forms
Following the completion of One River North in Denver, we've rounded up 10 recently completed buildings by MAD that are defined by their bold, sculptural forms. More
Terra collection rugs by Yabu Pushelberg for Warp & Weft
Dezeen Showroom: design studio Yabu Pushelberg took inspiration from aerial images of the Earth to create Terra, a collection of textured rugs for US brand Warp & Weft. More
Six trends from Dutch Design Week 2024 including polluted materials and conceptual dinners
A heated chair and dye made from heavy metal contamination feature in this roundup of six key trends from Dutch Design Week. More
Neri&Hu creates "urban oasis" for Artyzen New Bund 31 hotel in Shanghai
Chinese studio Neri&Hu has completed a hotel in Shanghai alongside the New Bund Performing Arts Centre, which was also designed by the studio. More
String Furniture and Form Us With Love collaborate on storage system
Promotion: Swedish brand String Furniture has worked with design studio Form Us With Love on Center Center, a modular storage system made from perforated steel that can be adapted to suit workplaces and public spaces. More
Coperni unveils Ariel Swipe bag made from liquid 3D-printed silicone
Additive manufacturing company Rapid Liquid Print has produced a handbag for French fashion brand Coperni utilising rapid liquid 3D-printing technology. More
Tall "acoustic wall" buffers noise at Modal Home in Silicon Valley
US studio Schwartz and Architecture has completed a courtyard-style house in California that is closed off to the street yet opens up in the rear, allowing for ample natural light and a connection to the outdoors. More
Dezeen Debate features doughnut-shaped weather balloon praised as "sheer genius"
The latest edition of our Dezeen Debate newsletter features a pair of landmarks in China designed by Line + Studio. Subscribe to Dezeen Debate now. More
Kite and Alisha B Wormsley imprint benches with AI-generated "dream" mosaics
Artists Kite and Alisha B Wormsley have created a series of benches in Brooklyn clad in black mortar and covered in AI-generated mosaics informed by dreams collected from the public. More
ON Casual office chair by Wilkhahn
Dezeen Showroom: German brand Wilkahn has released the ON Casual office chair, a new version of a classic design that is celebrating its 15th anniversary. More
Briefing meeting tables by IDA Design for Gunlocke
Dezeen Showroom: US studio IDA Design has designed a range of versatile briefing tables for office furniture brand Gunlocke to create inclusive meeting environments. More
Arched brick openings enliven mixed-use block in Seoul by Sosu Architects
Arched openings animate the red-brick facades of Fillome Building, a mixed-use tower in Seoul by local studio Sosu Architects. More
Charles and Ray Eames changed the landscape of design with "just a few chairs and a house"
We continue our series on mid-century modern design with a profile of Ray and Charles Eames, the duo that championed a functional and democratic approach to design. More
Heatherwick's Vessel reopens with steel safety mesh wrapping its exterior
The Thomas Heatherwick-designed Vessel viewpoint in New York has reopened with steel mesh added to the exterior as a safety measure to prevent people from jumping from its platforms. More
Construction starts on world's largest building in Saudi Arabia
Construction has begun on the 400-metre-high, cube-shaped Mukaab supertall skyscraper in Riyadh designed by AtkinsRéalis, which will be the world's largest building when it completes. More
Bobby X and Bobban X by Thomas Bernstrand and Stefan Borselius for Blå Station
Dezeen Showroom: Swedish brand Blå Station has updated its Bobby and Bobban seating, designs by Thomas Bernstrand and Stefan Borselius that snap together magnetically. More
"World-leading" architectural historian Joseph Rykwert dies aged 98
Architectural historian Joseph Rykwert, a recipient of the prestigious RIBA Royal Gold Medal, has passed away at the age of 98. More
Emil Eve Architects uses mid-century colours in homey office for Drama Republic
Distinct shades of green, orange and blue give character to this workplace, designed by Emil Eve Architects for the production company behind TV shows including the BBC's Doctor Foster and Netflix's One Day. More
Downtown Design's 11th edition to spotlight rising talent in Dubai
Promotion: 2024 marks the 11th edition of Downtown Design, the Middle East's leading design fair, with this year's edition focusing on new and emerging talent making its mark in the region. More