Design
Design
IKEA fuels demand for western lifestyle in China, say Hay founders
Chinese consumers are developing a taste for western furniture and lifestyles thanks to IKEA, according to the founders of Danish design brand Hay. More
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Graphics
Graphics
Tokyo 2020 Olympics unveils shortlisted logo designs
Tokyo 2020 Olympics has unveiled a shortlist of four new logo designs, after the original logo by Japanese designer Kenjiro Sano was abandoned following accusations of plagiarism (+ slideshow). More
Architecture
Architecture
Slatted roof casts dramatic shadows over gateway to new university campus in Brazil
Architecture studios Rede Arquitetos and Croquis Projetos have completed the first building of a new university campus in Crateús, Brazil: an administration block that spans an access road to the site (+ slideshow). More
Job of the week: Part-III architect at Studio Weave
Our job of the week on Dezeen Jobs is for an experienced Part-III architect at Studio Weave in London, whose recent projects include a Scottish art studio with an embossed zinc facade (pictured). Visit the ad for full details or browse more architecture and design opportunities on Dezeen Jobs.
Retail
Retail
10 of the most minimal boutiques on Dezeen
Fashion store interiors are often left simple to keep the focus on the clothes, but in some shops there's a lot more space than garments. Here are 10 of the most pared-back (and empty) boutiques we've featured on Dezeen (+ slideshow). More
Architecture
Architecture
Tabiat Bridge creates new public space for pedestrians in Tehran
An assortment of different pathways encourage pedestrians to "wander and get lost" on this bridge in Tehran, designed by Iranian architect Leila Araghian (+ slideshow). More
Design
Design
Maruni to launch designs by Naoto Fukasawa and Jasper Morrison in Milan
Dezeen promotion: Japanese brand Maruni Wood Industry will launch products by designers Naoto Fukasawa and Jasper Morrison at the Salone Internazionale del Mobile fair in Milan next week (+ movie). More
Architecture
Architecture
Ninkipen! wedges galvanised metal office for a construction firm between Tokyo blocks
This galvanised metal office block by Japanese studio Ninkipen! is slotted into a narrow gap between two Tokyo buildings, and has an interior with an intentionally unfinished appearance (+ slideshow). More
Furniture
Furniture
Hem to present latest furniture range at Ice Cream Social in Milan
Milan 2016: online furniture brand Hem is launching six new and updated products by designers including Philippe Malouin, Form Us With Love and Max Lamb in Milan next week. More
Architecture
Architecture
Crystalline soccer stadium by Saucier + Perrotte and HCMA references Canadian mining landscape
This football stadium in Montreal has a giant faceted roof structure, which folds over an indoor playing field before morphing into spectator seating surrounding a second open-air pitch (+ slideshow). More
Residential
Residential
Colorado architecture students design rugged micro cabins for Outward Bound
Architecture students from the University of Colorado Denver have built a series of rustic dwellings for an outdoor education school in the Rocky Mountains (+ slideshow). More
Furniture
Furniture
Kartell reveals plastic furniture range designed for children
Milan 2016: a minimal rocking horse by Nendo and a swing by Philippe Starck are among Italian design brand Kartell's collection of products aimed specifically at children, a key trend in Milan this year (+ slideshow). More
Furniture
Furniture
Carlo Ratti Associati launches "world's first Internet of Things sofa"
Milan 2016: Italian architect Carlo Ratti has created a system of smart modular seats that can be adjusted with an app or hand gestures into different configurations (+ movie). More
Architecture
Architecture
"Creative office space is the dominant aesthetic of our time"
Opinion: the conversion of old industrial buildings into "creative office space" has proven so successful in LA, even galleries like Hauser Wirth & Schimmel are getting in on the act, says Mimi Zeiger. More
Architecture
Architecture
MVRDV to build giant scaffolding staircase in Rotterdam city centre
Dutch office MVRDV has revealed plans to build a huge staircase out of scaffolding in Rotterdam, the latest in a series of exciting new additions to the city. More
Design
Design
Land Rover celebrates design and creativity with 2016 Born Awards
Movie: Land Rover chief design officer Gerry McGovern and Jean-Christophe Chopin of crowdfunding platform Born introduce the 2016 Born Awards in this movie filmed for the brand by Dezeen. More
Dezeen Mail issue 300 features this week's biggest stories in architecture and design
It's our 300th edition of Dezeen Mail! In it, we look ahead to Milan design week, reflect on Zaha Hadid's life and work, and highlight the week's best stories and discussions on Dezeen, including space-saving furniture designs for small homes (pictured).
Design
Design
Dezeen's 10 trend predictions for Milan design week 2016
Milan 2016: with Milan design week just around the corner, the Dezeen team present their pick of the trends already emerging from the world's biggest and most important design fair. More
Hotels
Hotels
David Chipperfield reveals plans to convert US Embassy into Mayfair hotel
Architect David Chipperfield has released details of his plans for the Eero Saarinen-designed US Embassy in Mayfair, London, which his firm will convert into a 137-room hotel. More
Promotion
Promotion
Ventura Lambrate to exhibit over 160 designers during Milan design week
Dezeen promotion: Pieke Bergmans and Studio Mieke Meijer are among the designers set to exhibit at Ventura Lambrate during this year's Milan design week (+ slideshow). More