Ellen Eberhardt
New York transit infrastructure risks "falling behind" after paused congestion pricing
Architects and transit officials have raised concerns over the well-being of New York's transit infrastructure after the plan to tax automobile drivers entering the city was paused by the state government. More
Jordan Weber creates installation that monitors Detroit's air quality
New York artist Jordan Weber has created a public "regenerative sculpture" in the shape of two crowns worn by African queens to monitor the air pollution of a Detroit neighbourhood as part of a project to combat the "effects of discriminatory urban planning". More
Quinn Evans completes restoration of historic Detroit train station for Ford offices
US architecture studio Quinn Evans has completed the restoration of Detroit's Michigan Central Station as part of a wider local development by American automotive brand Ford. More
Lloyd Wright chapel to be disassembled following ongoing California landslide
Following an increase in land movement surrounding Lloyd Wright's Wayfarers Chapel outside of Los Angeles, the organisation has announced it will disassemble the landmark for preservation. More
Micah Rosenblatt creates steel furniture based on the cityscape of New York
Local designer Micah Rosenblatt has debuted a collection of steel furniture covered in light green automotive paint that was informed by the architectural styles found throughout New York City. More
Paraphernalia exhibit explores "objects that shape us" in New York
An exhibit curated by local designers Eliza Axelson-Chidsey and Jess Fügler included a children's rocking horse and a "self-heimlich tool" as part of an exploration of everyday objects during NYCxDesign week. More
SO-IL completes perforated-metal facade of residential tower in Brooklyn
Local architecture studio SO-IL has completed the exteriors of a residential building in Brooklyn with a wavy, perforated-metal facade. More
Pelli Clarke & Partners completes skyscraper "imbued with lightness" in Chicago
US studio Pelli Clarke & Partners has completed the 57-storey Salesforce Tower along the Chicago River, marking the final stage of the city's Wolf Point development. More
Roth Architecture creates electric car for navigating narrow Tulum roads
Tulum-based design studio Roth Architecture has created an electric car accented with local materials to offer a "tranquil journey amidst nature" along the local roads. More
Annabelle Schneider curates installation with "womb-like" structure in New York
Local designer Annabelle Schneider has created a "womb-like" installation with an inflatable, "breathing" volume tucked between the pillars of an industrial space in Downtown Manhattan as part of NYCxDesign week. More
Riley Hooker creates inflatable seating informed by "slime mold" for collective gathering
During this year's NYCxDesign festival, local designer Riley Hooker has created a modular and twisting inflatable seating system informed by "slime mold" meant to acts as a gathering place in times of "crisis". More
"Eccentric" furniture by queer designers fills Bushwick space
Design studio Studio S II has collaborated with artists Grace Whiteside and Liz Collins to showcase furniture by a majority of women, trans and non-binary designers in Brooklyn as part of NYCxDesign. More
Eight independent design studios to know in Portland
From sculptural installations constructed using 3D printing to handmade furniture made in wood, Dezeen highlights the work of eight designers creating unique objects in Portland as part of our North American Design 2024 series. More
Lyle Gallery showcases "metalwork through a feminine lens" in New York
Inflated and spiralled metal furniture by three female designers have been featured in an inaugural exhibition by Lyle Gallery during the city's NYCxDesign week. More
Lee Broom unveils lighting informed by "mythology" in New York penthouse
British designer Lee Broom has debuted a collection of lighting during NYCxDesign showcased in an installation of mauve curtains in the designer's personal Tribeca penthouse. More
"Public technology sculpture" The Portal shut down after "inappropriate behaviour"
An interactive video installation connecting Dublin and New York City that was set to form part of NYCxDesign programming was temporarily shut down for poor behaviour from both cities. More
Brandon Haw Architecture creates masterplan for "last waterfront site" in Williamsburg
Local studio Brandon Haw Architecture has created a masterplan for a development along the Brooklyn waterfront, which will include five mixed-use residential towers. More
Eleven things to do and see during NYCxDesign 2024
From a furniture show in a former high-end sex shop to an homage to Dutch brickwork in New York by designer Floris Wubben, we've rounded up key shows and installations taking place during NYCxDesign 2024. More
BIG creates 3D-printed data storage device to be sent to the Moon
Danish architecture studio BIG and technology company Lonestar Data Holdings Inc have created a data storage device for the moon, where it is designed to rest indefinitely after arrival. More
COA Arquitectura tops Mexico winery with sawtooth roof
Mexican studio COA Arquitectura has enclosed a winery outside of Guadalajara with a corrugated steel sawtooth roof and rammed earth walls. More