New York approves use of cross-laminated timber for six-storey buildings
The New York City Council has approved the use of mass timber for the construction of buildings of up to 85 feet tall in the city. More
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Albert Kuip Coffee chair by APE presented at Maison&Objet
Dezeen Showroom: presented at Maison&Objet, Dutch furniture brand Zuiver has released a new version of its Albert Kuip chair by APE, with a brown textured seat made from used coffee grounds. More
Ergonomically designed versatile seating from Leolux LX features on Dezeen Showroom
Leolux LX has presented a selection of highly customisable seating on Dezeen Showroom, including cocooning armchairs that embrace the sitter and ergonomic office chairs with adjustable headrests. More
Bay Sofa by Omayra Maymó presented at Maison&Objet
Dezeen Showroom: presented at Maison&Objet, Omayra Maymó's Bay sofa for interiors brand Broste Copenhagen is equipped with a deep seat and rounded edges. More
Salboy to create swimming pool and spa in Victorian arches under Manchester Central
Dezeen promotion: property developer Salboy has unveiled plans to convert the Victorian arches under the former Manchester Central railway station into luxury facilities for a new residential tower. 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
Ten must-see pavilions at Dubai Expo 2020
The Dubai Expo has officially opened with pavilions designed by architects including Foster + Partners, WOHA and Santiago Calatrava. Here we round up 10 of the most interesting. More
Design brands have to prioritise sustainability "or they die" says Benjamin Hubert
Leading design brands need to stop valuing affordability over sustainability or risk becoming obsolete, according to Layer founder Benjamin Hubert. More
Stefano Boeri Architetti covers Palazzo Verde in Antwerp with greenery
More than 1,000 plants adorn the exterior of the Palazzo Verde housing that Italian studio Stefano Boeri Architetti has recently completed in Belgium. More
Five vacancies for interior designers including roles at Studio Fuksas and Ennead Architects
We've selected five exciting opportunities for interior designers available on Dezeen Jobs this week, including roles at Studio Fuksas and Ennead Architects.
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Qidi Design Group creates tranquil landscaped garden for property development in Danyang
A sequence of curving paths and bridges form a route between courtyards surrounded by water at this landscaping project created by Qidi Design Group for a development in Danyang, China. More
Concrete and travertine form minimalist chapel in northern Mexico by WRKSHP
This minimalist chapel outside of Monterrey in northern Mexico by WRKSHP was designed with a limited palette of materials that allow natural light to define the spacious interiors. More
Commenter says "the public's perception of architects' earnings has no bearing on reality"
In this week's comments update, readers are debating a report that found that architecture is among the most privileged industries in the UK and discussing other top stories. More
CLB Architects completes rural Wyoming compound influenced by agricultural buildings
CLB Architects has completed a holiday home in Wyoming's Teton mountain range, drawing references from settler communities that were built as the United States expanded further West. More
Oxford Brookes University Apprenticeship presents 16 architectural projects
A King's Cross Social Learning Hub and a project that aims to tackle the housing crisis in Cork by upskilling local apprentices is included in Dezeen's latest school show from students at Oxford Brookes University. More
Kaldewei opens up the shower with surface designed by Werner Aisslinger
Dezeen promotion: German bathroom brand Kaldewei has launched Superplan Zero, a shower surface that can be accessed from three sides but still integrates seamlessly with the surrounding floor. More
Atal Chair by Form Us With Love presented at Maison&Objet
Dezeen Showroom: presented at Maison&Objet, Swedish design studio Form Us With Love has created the Atal Chair for Alki Furniture from a solid wood shell combined with metal tubing. More
Leaf Lamp by Dániel Máto presented at Maison&Objet
Dezeen Showroom: presented at Maison&Objet, designer Dániel Máto's elongated Leaf pendant light for Budapest Select by Hungarian Fashion & Design Agency was informed by the shape of palm leaves. More
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RAW Architecture uses bamboo to build Guha studio extension in Jakarta
Indonesian studio RAW Architecture used local materials and traditional building techniques including bamboo construction to create a new studio adjoining a multipurpose building designed by its founder in Jakarta. More
Ajlan Gharem explores Islamophobia and transparency with cage-like mosque
The traditional mosque is reimagined in fence-like steel wire in Saudi Arabian artist Ajlan Gharem's Paradise Has Many Gates installation, which has been awarded the V&A's Jameel Prize. More