Architecture
Architecture
Frida Escobedo named winner of Le Prix Charlotte Perriand 2024
The Créateurs Design Association & Awards has named Mexican architect Frida Escobedo as the recipient of Le Prix Charlotte Perriand for 2024. More
-
News
News
First Kyiv Design Week takes place in Zurich
The inaugural Kyiv Design Week is currently on display in Zurich as part of the Swiss city's own design week, with a selection of events also taking place in Ukraine. More
Architecture
Architecture
SOM plans city to accommodate Muscat's growing population
Nineteen neighbourhoods constructed with local materials will define Sultan Haitham City, a metropolis for 100,000 residents that London studio Skidmore, Owings & Merrill is designing in Oman. More
Architecture
Architecture
RIBA calls for "urgent audit of public buildings" amid RAAC crisis
The Royal Institute of British Architects has called for an investigation into the condition of public buildings in light of the ongoing RAAC crisis that is impacting schools across England. More
Architecture
Architecture
Zikzak Architects reveals design for first Ronald McDonald House in Ukraine
Ukrainian studio Zikzak Architects has released its design for the first Ronald McDonald House in Ukraine, which will provide temporary housing to children receiving treatment at Kyiv's Okhmatdyt hospital and their families. More
Architecture
Architecture
Renzo Piano to design cultural centre for South Florida
Italian architect Renzo Piano has been selected to design an expansive arts and culture centre for Boca Raton, Florida. More
News
News
Henry Jones appointed CEO of Tom Dixon
British design brand Tom Dixon has named Henry Jones, formerly the managing director of Danish brand Hay, as its new CEO. More
Architecture
Architecture
RIBA unveils 2023 Stirling Prize shortlist
The Royal Institute of British Architects has revealed the six-strong shortlist for the 2023 Stirling Prize, which is dominated by projects in London. More
Architecture
Architecture
Silicon Valley investors unveil controversial concept for new city in California
Controversial plans to transform over 50,000 acres of farmland into a city in Solano county, northern California, have been unveiled by a group of investors named Flannery Associates. More
Skyscrapers
Skyscrapers
Dezeen readers name Brooklyn Tower world's best skyscraper
To mark World Skyscraper Day today, Dezeen readers have voted the Brooklyn Tower by SHoP Architects as the best skyscraper from the past year. More
This week on Dezeen
This week on Dezeen
This week Space10 closed down after 10 years
This week on Dezeen, we revealed that after a decade of driving innovation at IKEA, design studio Space10 has closed its doors as it had "achieved what we initially set out to accomplish". More
Architecture
Architecture
Architectural Workers United claims Snøhetta "unlawfully discriminated" against employees
US labour organiser Architectural Workers United has filed an Unfair Labor Practice charge against architecture studio Snøhetta, claiming that it discriminated against employees during a recent union drive. More
Design
Design
Chanel to outfit Brooklyn diner in pastels for perfume pop-up
Fashion house Chanel has announced plans to cover an iconic Brooklyn diner in retro pinks and greens to celebrate the launch of a new perfume. More
Architecture
Architecture
Wallmakers founder defends "rigorous" learning process of unpaid internships
Indian architect and Wallmakers founder Vinu Daniel has defended the use of unpaid internships, which he claims have an important educational benefit, following criticism on social media. More
Factories
Factories
Neri&Hu reveals design for monumental red concrete factory for Chinese furniture brand
Chinese architecture studio Neri&Hu has revealed its design for Chinese furniture brand Camerich's factory in Jiaxing, China. More
Architecture
Architecture
Snøhetta breaks ground on Charlotte library with "translucent prow"
International architecture studio Snøhetta has broken ground on a new public library for Charlotte, North Carolina, which will feature a warped rectangular facade and generous cantilever. More
Design
Design
Space10 to close after 10 years of driving innovation at IKEA
IKEA's design research lab Space10 is set to close its doors, stating that it has "achieved what we initially set out to accomplish". More
Residential
Residential
SO-IL designs Brooklyn building wrapped in wavy metal skin
Local architecture studio SO-IL has unveiled renderings for a residential high-rise under construction in downtown Brooklyn that will be wrapped in a perforated metal skin. More
Technology
Technology
Pioneering wind-powered cargo ship charts course for greener shipping
A Mitsubishi Corporation cargo ship has embarked on its first wind-powered voyage after being retrofitted with two rigid 37.5-metre-tall sails, in what could mark a crucial step towards decarbonising the maritime industry. More
News
News
California limits embodied carbon in statewide building code
The state of California has recently adopted changes to its building code that will limit embodied carbon emissions in commercial and school buildings. More