« Interest in architecture has diminished in the public eye » says Maggie’s CEO Laura Lee
Maggie’s CEO Laura Lee may have commissioned more starchitects than anyone else. In this interview, she explains the cancer support charity’s approach to picking designs for its buildings. Read more
Mur Mur Architects fills Paris coffee shop with silo-style steel seating
Chunky grain silos informed the shape of the enveloping alcoves at Simple Coffee, an all-stainless-steel Paris cafe designed by local studio Mur Mur Architects. Read more
Caarpa transforms Italian church into event venue with mezzanine addition
Genoese architecture studio Caarpa has restored the Church of Nostra Signora della Costa in Levanto, Italy, installing a mezzanine to complement the original ornamentation. Read more
Davidpompa collaborates with restaurant Contramar for Mexico City art week
Mexico City lighting design studio Davidpompa has collaborated with restaurant Contramar to create an exhibit for the city’s art week that explores the intersection of traditional Mexican weaving and seafood preparation. Read more
Six roles at lifestyle and retail brands featured on Dezeen Jobs
We’ve selected six positions at lifestyle and retail brands currently available on Dezeen Jobs, including roles at IKEA, Harrods and Tatjana von Stein. Read more
Kengo Kuma pavilion planned for restored Luis Barragán house
Mexican architect Fernando Romero has announced plans to restore the La Cuadra estate in Mexico City, designed by famed architect Luis Barragán, while adding pavilions by renowned architects such as Japan-based Kengo Kuma. Read more
Loughborough University’s BA Fashion Design and Technology programme explores the ever-evolving fashion industry
Promotion: a new fashion course at Loughborough University sets out to explore the most pressing issues facing the modern fashion industry. Read more
Tellus Mater rugs by Sandra Benhamou for Edition 1.6.9
Dezeen Showroom: French design brand Edition 1.6.9 has worked with interior architect and designer Sandra Benhamou on a series of rugs with landscape-informed patterns. Read more
Pushbutton sensor 4 by Gira
Dezeen Showroom:Â German electronics hardware brand Gira has released a cohesive smart home interface that brings multiple controls together in one compact panel. Read more
Nendo designs intertwined cottages for Hand in Hand House in Karuizawa
Japanese studio Nendo has created a house comprising six wooden cottages connected by a sinuous swooping roof in Karuizawa, central Japan, to evoke « a family holding hands ». Read more