This week Dubai Expo 2020 opened
This week on Dezeen, we showcased architecture from Dubai Expo 2020, including the Qatar pavilion and the UAE pavilion, both designed by Santiago Calatrava. More
Asif Khan, Mariam Kamara, David Adjaye and Theaster Gates to redevelop Liverpool waterfront
Architects Asif Khan, Mariam Kamara and David Adjaye and artist Theaster Gates are set to transform Liverpool's Canning Dock in a project aiming to bring the history of the transatlantic slave trade into the public realm. More
Atang Tshikare, India Mahdavi and Nendo reinterpret Dior's Medallion chair
Seventeen designers have presented their own versions of fashion house Dior's Medallion chair, including chairs in glass and polyurethane as well as a seat designed to also be appreciated by people with visual impairments. More
Bauhaus-informed chair and hemp vases feature in Ukurant Perspectives exhibition
Exhibition platform Ukurant has launched Perspectives, a showcase of emerging designers, in Copenhagen as part of 3 Days of Design. More
Hay unveils renovated Hay House 2.0 during 3 Days of Design
Danish interior design brand Hay has completed the renovation and expansion of its shop in central Copenhagen, Hay House 2.0, which has been given a colourful update by the company's in-house team and now also holds a showroom and an events space. More
The Lost Graduation Show presents student projects from around the world at Supersalone
For the first time ever, the Salone del Mobile furniture fair this year hosted an entire showcase dedicated to graduate design including students from 48 different schools and 22 different countries. More
Ten global projects that demonstrate the possibilities of low-energy architecture
Low-energy buildings can "make communities more resilient to climate shocks," says author Jared Green. Here he picks ten examples of low-energy buildings from his book Good Energy: Renewable Power and the Design of Everyday Life. More
Ten timeless mid-century modern interiors
For our latest Dezeen lookbook, we have collected 10 projects from the Dezeen archives that showcase elegant mid-century modern interiors with a contemporary feel. More
Contemporary designers create one-off candle holders for A Flame for Research charity project
Designers including Patricia Urquiola, Jaime Hayon and Marcel Wanders have created metal candle holders for a project to raise funds for cancer research, which is currently on show at Milan design week. More
BreaZea room divider created from scented bioplastic
Design studios Crafting Plastics and Office MMK have teamed up to develop a scent-infused 3D-printed room divider made from bioplastic that is currently on show at Salone del Mobile. More
Salone del Mobile president Maria Porro says she's standing "on the shoulders of giants"
The Italian design industry is seeing a generational change when it comes to gender equality, says Maria Porro, the youngest-ever president of Salone del Mobile and the first woman to hold the role. More
Ten functional Shaker-style interiors with a focus on craftsmanship
For our latest lookbook, we've collected ten interiors that reference the style of the Shakers, a Christian sect that believed in simplicity and utility. More
Milan apartment block fire "closely recalled Grenfell Tower" says mayor
Milan's mayor Beppe Sala has likened a fire in a tower block in Milan on Sunday to the Grenfell Tower fire in London due to the way the flames seemingly spread through its cladding. More
Ten projects that showcase Kengo Kuma's "unexpected and innovative" approach
Japanese architect Kengo Kuma has designed significant projects around the world including the Japan National Stadium and V&A Dundee. Editor Philip Jodidio picks 10 of the architect's key projects from a new book dedicated to his work. More
Ten home libraries that showcase their owners' book collections
For our latest Dezeen lookbook, we've selected ten compact home libraries that showcase smart, innovative ways to display book collections. More
Santiago Calatrava unveils design for Qatar Pavilion at Dubai Expo
Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava has revealed his design for the Qatar Pavilion at the upcoming Expo 2020 Dubai, which draws on the four elements represented on Qatar's coat of arms. More
Ten minimalist bedrooms designed for serene sleep
For our latest lookbook, we have selected ten minimalist bedrooms from the Dezeen archive designed to provide an undisturbed night's sleep. More
This week a redesign of the Lloyd's building by Richard Rogers was announced
This week on Dezeen, insurance company Lloyd's of London revealed it would overhaul the iconic Underwriting Room at the heart of its high-tech Lloyd's building in London designed by Richard Rogers. More
Students to sue The Glasgow School of Art for "underprovided education" during pandemic
A group of architecture and design students plans to sue The Glasgow School of Art over its alleged failure to provide adequate education during the coronavirus pandemic and for cancelling their degree shows. More
Ten interiors with Mediterranean-style statement tiling
For our latest lookbook, we have collected ten examples from the Dezeen archive of interiors where vibrant, patterned tiles take centre stage. More