Cajsa Carlson
Architect resigns over mostly windowless Munger Hall dormitory at University of California
Architect Dennis McFadden has stepped down from a University of California committee in protest over designs for a university dormitory at its Santa Barbara campus where over 90 per cent of its 4,500 students would reportedly live in windowless rooms. More
Ten cinematic interiors that could be in a Wes Anderson film
Our latest lookbook features retro-flavoured interiors with whimsical pastel colours and symmetrical designs that would be at home in American filmmaker Wes Anderson's films. More
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin announces plans for "mixed-use business park" in space
Blue Origin, the spaceflight company founded by Amazon executive chairman Jeff Bezos, has unveiled plans for a space station called Orbital Reef. More
OMA adds wood-clad escalators to KaDeWe department store in Berlin
Architecture studio OMA has revealed images of the first completed part of its renovation of Berlin department store KaDeWe, a retail and event space connected by wood-clad escalators. More
UK Green Building Council picks 17 "exemplary sustainable projects" for COP26 virtual pavilion
Seventeen sustainable projects, including a timber cultural centre in Sweden, a school built from bamboo and 3D-printed clay homes, will be exhibited in the Build Better Now virtual pavilion during COP26 in Glasgow. More
Ten homes featuring smart and stylish storage solutions
For our latest lookbook, we've collected ten interiors that use clever storage solutions, including custom-made shelving, pegboard walls and hidden bench spaces, to create streamlined, uncluttered interiors. More
Kengo Kuma to add contemporary entrance to gothic cathedral in Angers
Japanese studio Kengo Kuma and Associates has unveiled plans for a contemporary entrance gallery to protect the sculptural doorway at Angers Cathedral, France. More
Norm Architects designs New Mags bookstore in Copenhagen to reference old libraries
Danish studio Norm Architects has designed a flagship bookstore for distributor New Mags that features stone plinths and pivoting wooden walls. More
Ten playful interiors with slides at their centres
For our latest lookbook we've gathered ten projects, from family homes to toy company offices, that feature slides at the heart of their interiors. More
Squid Game's violent contests take place in spaces designed "to trigger nostalgia" says director Hwang Dong-Hyuk
The set designs for Netflix's hit show Squid Game, which were informed by everything from MC Escher engravings to real children's playgrounds, were designed "to look cute and sweet" according to the show's director and art director. More
Benedetta Tagliabue reveals mass-timber metro station under construction in Naples
Barcelona-based studio EMBT has revealed images of a mass-timber metro station, which is under construction in the Centro Direzionale area of Naples. More
Factory Records sleeves were "about things I didn't have" says Peter Saville
Legendary designer Peter Saville has revealed the inspiration behind his early work for Factory Records, saying the influential covers featured "things that I saw and wished were part of my reality". More
Ten interiors with window seats for peaceful contemplation
For our latest lookbook, we've collected 10 homes with restful window seats where the owners can watch the world go by. More
Bovenbouw Architectuur designs black-brick Bazel home on sloping terrain
Antwerp studio Bovenbouw Architectuur has designed a house in Belgium with an interior that spans four levels and was designed to make visitors feel like they are walking up a path. More
Peter Saville designs "rural graffiti" Technicolour collection for Kvadrat
Graphic designer Peter Saville has created his first-ever textile collection, Technicolour, which he designed together with Danish brand Kvadrat. More
Ten stylish plywood interiors that give the material a luxurious upgrade
For our latest lookbook, we've collected ten projects from the Dezeen archive that make innovative use of plywood, turning the humble material into a stylish interior design feature. More
This week Dubai Expo 2020 opened
This week on Dezeen, we showcased architecture from Dubai Expo 2020, including the Qatar pavilion and the UAE pavilion, both designed by Santiago Calatrava. More
Asif Khan, Mariam Kamara, David Adjaye and Theaster Gates to redevelop Liverpool waterfront
Architects Asif Khan, Mariam Kamara and David Adjaye and artist Theaster Gates are set to transform Liverpool's Canning Dock in a project aiming to bring the history of the transatlantic slave trade into the public realm. More
Atang Tshikare, India Mahdavi and Nendo reinterpret Dior's Medallion chair
Seventeen designers have presented their own versions of fashion house Dior's Medallion chair, including chairs in glass and polyurethane as well as a seat designed to also be appreciated by people with visual impairments. More
Bauhaus-informed chair and hemp vases feature in Ukurant Perspectives exhibition
Exhibition platform Ukurant has launched Perspectives, a showcase of emerging designers, in Copenhagen as part of 3 Days of Design. More