Architecture
Architecture
Henry Cobb "one of the great architects of our time" dies aged 93
Henry Cobb, a partner of IM Pei and architect of Boston's John Hancock Tower, has died aged 93. More
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Architecture
Architecture
KPF redevelops Brooklyn housing devastated by hurricane Sandy
Architecture firm Kohn Pedersen Fox has designed the redevelopment of a public housing complex in Brooklyn that was ravaged by hurricane Sandy eight years ago. More
Architecture
Architecture
School of Architecture at Taliesin board reverses decision to close Frank Lloyd Wright's school
The board of directors of the School of Architecture at Taliesin, which was established by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1932, has voted to reverse its decision to close after a public outcry allowed it to secure additional funding. More
Architecture
Architecture
Grenfell architect unaware of fire rules and cladding risk
The lead architect on the refurbishment of Grenfell Tower, which was completed the year before the building caught fire in 2017, has revealed that he was not aware of all the fire safety advice for tall buildings. More
News
News
Dezeen Weekly features "Europe's longest overhanging pool" and a coronavirus shield
The latest edition of Dezeen Weekly includes the 2020 winners of the Pritzker Architecture Prize, a shield designed to protect against coronavirus and "Europe's longest overhanging pool". Subscribe to Dezeen Weekly ›
News
News
BMW unveils flat logo in first rebrand for two decades
German car manufacturer BMW has revealed a new minimalist, flat logo with a transparent backdrop. More
Podcasts
Podcasts
Dezeen to launch Face to Face, a series of podcasts featuring leading architects and designers
Next week sees the launch of Face to Face, a new podcast series from Dezeen featuring conversations with the biggest names in architecture and design including Es Devlin, Norman Foster and Thomas Heatherwick. More
Interiors
Interiors
Pantone unveils over 300 new trend-based colours
A hot pink called Viva Magenta and an icy blue named Frozen Fjord are among the 315 new hues that American colour company Pantone has added to its roster of shades. More
Architecture
Architecture
Venice Architecture Biennale 2020 postponed due to coronavirus
Breaking news: the start of the Venice Architecture Biennale has been delayed from May to August due to disruption caused by the coronavirus outbreak in Italy. More
Design
Design
Bottega Veneta debuts "100 per cent biodegradable" boot
Italian fashion house Bottega Veneta sent models down the catwalk in footwear made of sugarcane and coffee that the brand claims are fully biodegradable. More
Comments
Comments
"Epidemics aren't an opportunity for you to do a quick napkin sketch"
In this week's comments update, readers are baffled by a shield that uses UV light to sterilise itself and protect against coronavirus. More
Architecture
Architecture
Yvonne Farrell and Shelley McNamara win Pritzker Architecture Prize 2020
Yvonne Farrell and Shelley McNamara, co-founders of Grafton Architects, have been named the 2020 laureates of the Pritzker Architecture Prize. More
Architecture
Architecture
Renzo Piano completes Eighty Seven Park on Surfside beachfront
Italian architect Renzo Piano has designed an oval-shaped condominium tower that is wrapped in terraces on the waterfront in Surfside, Florida. More
Architecture
Architecture
MIPIM property fair postponed until June over coronavirus fears
The giant MIPIM property fair that was due to take place in Cannes, France from 10 to 13 March has been postponed until 2-5 June due to coronavirus. More
This week on Dezeen
This week on Dezeen
This week, Salone del Mobile was postponed due to coronavirus
This week on Dezeen, the Salone del Mobile fair in Milan was postponed until June as events across Europe were disrupted by the coronavirus outbreak. More
Design
Design
Property fair MIPIM to go ahead as Geneva Motor Show cancelled
The Geneva Motor Show has been cancelled, while the MIPIM property fair will happen despite numerous withdrawals, as coronavirus continues to disrupt events across Europe. More
Design
Design
Tom Dixon, Ross Lovegrove and other leading designers respond to Salone postponement
Leading designers have supported the decision to move Salone del Mobile from April to June due to the coronavirus outbreak, although some say the event should be cancelled for environmental reasons and others feel the Milan experience needs an overhaul. More
News
News
Dezeen Weekly features billowing latex trousers and a Japanese home with 16 floors
The latest edition of Dezeen Weekly includes a graduate fashion show featuring billowing latex trousers, news that the Salone del Mobile furniture fair in Milan has been postponed until June and a Japanese home with 16 floors. Subscribe to Dezeen Weekly ›
Architecture
Architecture
Grimshaw's Heathrow airport expansion in jeopardy as third runway ruled illegal
Plans to expand UK's Heathrow airport by architecture firm Grimshaw are in disarray as a court has deemed a third runway illegal due to climate change implications. More
Architecture
Architecture
Venice Architecture Biennale to go ahead despite coronavirus outbreak
The Venice Architecture Biennale will open to the public on 23 May despite Italy's coronavirus outbreak, organisers confirmed today as they unveiled details of the programme. More