Dezeen's guide to mid-century modern design from A to Z
To conclude our mid-century modern series, we've rounded up everything you need to know about the design and architecture movement from A to Z. More
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Bathtope is a foldable bathtub that mimics origami
Japanese product design group LIXIL has launched a fold-away bathtub at Designart Tokyo, cut from a single piece of waterproof textile that can be hung up like a hammock or stowed away "according to your mood". More
"Gorgeous and suitably brutish for the site" says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing a house nestled into the rocky landscape of Rooi Els in South Africa by KLG Architects. More
Watch part one of Uchronia's Design Workshop with SketchUp about form in design
In the first instalment of Dezeen and SketchUp's Design Workshops, Uchronia founder Julien Sebban explains how he used SketchUp's software to create a fictional bar interior characterised by amorphous forms. More
Martino Gamper unveils first London design retrospective
Italian designer Martino Gamper has furnished an entire west London house with his eclectic designs for the exhibition Before, After and Beyond. More
Dezeen Awards talk at Design Mumbai to explore rising global impact of Indian design
Dezeen has teamed up with Design Mumbai to host a panel discussion titled Designed in India, Made for the World, which will feature Dezeen Awards judges Arjun Malik, Disha Bhavsar and Sarah Sham. More
John McAslan + Partners refurbishes 20th-century Burrell Collection museum in Glasgow
This video produced by Jim Stephenson features the updated Burrell Collection museum in Glasgow by architecture studio John McAslan + Partners, which has been shortlisted for the RIAS Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award. More
Seven architecture and design events in November from Dezeen Events Guide
Design Mumbai, Dezeen Awards Party, BAQ and BDNY are among the architecture and design events featured in Dezeen Events Guide this November. More
PL-T Architecture nestles stepped winery beside Tibetan mountain
Stepped terraces cut into the landscape mark the Quzika 1865 Winery Complex, which Chinese studio PL-T Architecture has created at the foot of Dameiyong Snow Mountain in Tibet. More
Musa tiles by Bestile
Dezeen Showroom: Spanish brand Bestile has created a tile with a handcrafted look, a glossy sheen to its surface and metallic details. More
Vaga Arquitetura and Pistache Ganache wrap Brazilian store in undulating "membrane"
Brazilian studios Vaga Arquitetura and Atelier Pistache Ganache teamed up to design a "consumer-first" boutique outfit with curving coral walls for a mattress company in Sāo Paulo. More
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Dezeen Agenda features Neom's first completed region in Saudi Arabia
The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features Sindalah, the first region of Saudi Arabia's Neom project to open for visitors. Subscribe to Dezeen Agenda now. More
Arquitectonica and Yabu Pushelberg design "imaginative and fun" skyscraper for Miami
Architecture studio Arquitectonica and interior design studio Yabu Pushelberg have designed a residential skyscraper in Miami's Design District for French chef Jean-Georges. More
Ten design and architecture projects by students at IE University
Dezeen School Shows: a phone case that doubles as a board game to combat excessive use of social media is included in Dezeen's latest school show by students at IE University. More
Tera lamp by Ceramicah
Dezeen Showroom: Los Angeles-based design brand Ceramicah has created a table lamp that aims to be both a source of light and joy for users. More
Shigeru Ban uses wood "in abundance" at Toyota City Museum in Japan
A large wooden roof with a decorative structure depicting the emblem of the city Toyota tops this museum in Japan, completed by Japanese architect Shigeru Ban. More
Columbus was built as "an exemplary mid-century city"
The mid-century modern architecture in Columbus, Indiana, is a physical reminder of the post-war belief in design as a tool for progress, says critic Matt Shaw in this interview for Dezeen's mid-century modern series. More
The Panton chair helped "provoke people into using their imagination"
Next up in our series about mid-century modern design is the Panton chair by Danish designer Verner Panton. Still produced today by Swiss furniture brand Vitra, the cantilevered plastic chair made design history. More
Dezeen's top five houses of October 2024
From a Cornish home styled on traditional farmsteads to a residence in California with the air of a Bond villain's lair, here are Dezeen's houses of the month for October. More
Noha chair by Ludovica Serafini and Roberto Palomba for Viccarbe
Dezeen Showroom: the result of a collaboration between designers Ludovica Serafini and Roberto Palomba and Spanish furniture brand Viccarbe, the Noha chair has a soft seat that looks like a pillow. More