Applied Arts Pavilion at Venice Architecture Biennale aims to "complicate the history of tropical modernism"
A 36-metre-long brise soleil has been covered with screens showing the colonial history of tropical modernism at the Applied Arts Pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale. More
Lina Ghotmeh wraps Hermès leather workshop in "galloping arches"
French-Lebanese architect Lina Ghotmeh has created a brick workshop in Louviers, France, for luxury brand Hermès that is the first industrial building to achieve France's highest environmental labelling. More
"We're recontextualising what a shoe is" says Nike VP Darryl Matthews
New manufacturing processes are pushing the boundaries of trainer design, says vice president of footwear design at Nike's Catalyst team in this interview. More
OMA develops "wood plug and play system" for 30 Amsterdam schools
David Gianotten and Michael den Otter of Dutch studio OMA have designed a modular, mass-timber system that will be used to construct up to 30 schools in the Netherlands. More
Yuma Kano creates terrazzo-like ForestBank material out of unusable wood
Japanese designer Yuma Kano has created a decorative material that resembles terrazzo from wood, foliage, bark, soil and seeds that was shown at Milan design week. More
This week UN experts denounced executions connected to Neom
This week on Dezeen, independent United Nations Human Rights Council experts urged Saudi authorities not to carry out planned executions of three people for reportedly opposing the Neom mega project. More
Loewe turns classic stick chairs into "sculptural objects"
Fashion brand Loewe has worked with global artisans to create a collection of wooden chairs decorated with woven materials including foil, shearling and paper that was shown as part of Milan design week. More
MAD's first South American building will resemble "twisting vines"
Chinese architecture studio MAD has unveiled visuals of Qondesa, a skyscraper for Ecuador's capital Quito that will feature a planted facade and become the city's tallest building. More
Eight pared-back and elegant Scandinavian kitchen designs
For our latest lookbook, we've collected eight peaceful kitchens with Scandinavian design details, in homes including a chalet in Belgium and a forest retreat in Sweden. More
Zaha Hadid Design launches wooden furniture collection Seyun with Karimoku
Zaha Hadid Design has unveiled its wooden Seyun chairs and table, which were designed to "stand the test of time", at the historic Museo Bagatti Valsecchi during Milan design week. More
Five emerging designers to watch from Salone Satellite
Tables that can charge mobile phones and bricks made from avocado pits were among the projects shown by up-and-coming designers at Salone Satellite during this year's Milan design week. More
Shigeru Ban exhibits Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin lights in paper-tube tunnel
Architect Shigeru Ban has created a space from paper tubes to showcase lamps by architect Frank Lloyd Wright for The Harmony of Form and Function exhibition during Milan design week. More
Paola Navone to give away hundreds of objects at Take It or Leave It exhibition
Italian architect and Dezeen Awards judge Paola Navone has created an exhibition at Milan design week that will see her give away hundreds of eclectic pieces she has collected to the general public. More
Elly Ward designs own restaurant Edit using salvaged terracotta tiles and reclaimed materials
Architect and restaurateur Elly Ward has opened the low-impact restaurant Edit in London, drawing inspiration from its vegan, minimal-waste menu to create an interior filled with reused and recycled materials. More
Art is "the medium I want to express myself in" says Samuel Ross
Designer Samuel Ross speaks to Dezeen about his move into fine art, his future in product design and how his vision "has never been to see everyone wearing my T-shirt" at the opening of his exhibition Land. More
Grau Architects creates minimalist Tea House Pavilion from local spruce wood
Slovakian studio Grau Architects has used spruce, plywood and white fabric to build the lantern-like Tea House Pavilion, which offers a place to rest for visitors of Hrabinka Lake in the Czech Republic. More
Twelve must-see exhibitions and installations at Milan design week
This month will see Milan design week return with full force. Here, we've gathered 12 unmissable exhibitions taking place during the week, including installations by Paola Navone, Shigeru Ban and OMA. More
Modern Synthesis uses bacteria to create biomaterial fabric
Biotechnology company Modern Synthesis has developed a biomaterial from bacterial fermentation that can be used to create a low-carbon alternative to traditional clothing fabrics. More
Eight homes with beautiful and practical bookshelves
For our latest lookbook, we've collected eight homes where stylish wall-mounted and built-in bookshelves add storage and visual interest. More
Richard Rogers' Channel 4 headquarters awarded Grade II-listing
The Richard Rogers-designed Channel 4 headquarters in London, which was recently deemed one of the UK's most-at-risk buildings, has been granted Grade II-listed status. More