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Promotion: architecture competition organiser Buildner has launched a new initiative to design a forward-looking home for the city of Dubai that refreshes the current offering to locals. Read more

Dezeen Showroom: designed to have an architectural shape and soft illumination, Astro Lighting‘s Ako wall lamp is made with hotel hallways in mind. Read more

Dezeen Showroom: created by designer Ratthee Phaisanchotsiri for furniture brand Moonler, the Phaka chair is made to celebrate Thai wood and craftsmanship. Read more

A collision of geometric forms in contrasting brick and concrete defines Great Primary Shapes House, a dwelling in South Africa designed by local architect Gregory Katz. Read more

OMG! I just learned that the remarkable Debbie Millman is interviewing radio pioneerJad Abumard and we can all sit in and listen, live! Jad created one of my all-time favorite podcast called Radiolab! I wouldn’t be surprised if galaxies shift a tiny bit with these two remarkable humans in conversation. The dollop of whipped cream …

Chinese architects have told Dezeen they are regularly working through the night while their pay plummets as the country‘s property industry deals with a severe crisis. Read more

Dezeen is hosting events with a number of brands for London Design Festival this year, including launch parties for Tala and Lualdi‘s new flagship stores and talks with designers including Yves Béhar and Patricia Urquiola. Read more

Dezeen Showroom: Italian stone brand Antolini has added two new materials to its Exclusive Collection – its selection of the « finest stones » available from its quarries around the world. Read more

The Créateurs Design Association & Awards has named Mexican architect Frida Escobedo as the recipient of Le Prix Charlotte Perriand for 2024. Read more

The inaugural Kyiv Design Week is currently on display in Zurich as part of the Swiss city’s own design week, with a selection of events also taking place in Ukraine. Read more