« The world needs cement » says concrete industry decarbonisation chief
Concrete will remain the world’s dominant construction material over biomaterials such as timber as the world transitions to net-zero, claims GCCA chief executive Thomas Guillot. Read more
Paul Cocksedge draws on London’s « huge mix of cultures » for Whitechapel installation
British designer Paul Cocksedge has created Loop, a large sculpture made from steel and metallic fabric that is draped from the ceiling in London office building The Rowe. Read more
Seven support jobs at architecture and design studios
We’ve selected seven coordinator and assistant opportunities in architecture and design studios based in London, New York and Europe, which are listed on Dezeen Jobs this week, including positions at Piercy&Company, Hay and BIG. Read more
Design + Health exhibition in Valencia highlights importance of design in the health sector
Promotion: exhibited as part of World Design Capital Valencia 2022, the Design + Health exhibition showcases the influence of design on advancements in science and medicine. Read more
Natural Material Studio creates reusable biomaterial gift wrap for Calvin Klein
Copenhagen-based Natural Material Studio has unveiled an understated pouch made from biomaterial for fashion brand Calvin Klein that was designed as a Christmas gift wrap. Read more
ODA designs « 15-minute city » for Innovation QNS in Astoria
New York architecture studio ODA has released the masterplan for a community in Queens called Innovation QNS, which will have housing, retail and public space. Read more
Remedy Place in Manhattan is designed to « bring back hospitality into healthcare »
Sculptural decor, soft furniture and warm tones feature in this wellness centre in New York City, created by Remedy Places’ in-house team as an antidote to traditional medical facilities. Read more
Odile Hainaut and Claire Pijoulat to lead ICFF + WantedDesign fair as brand directors
Manhattan design showcase ICFF + WantedDesign has announced that Odile Hainaut and Claire Pijoulat will lead the programming for the fair going forward. Read more
Terra seating collection by Sebastian Alberdi for Missana
Dezeen Showroom: designer Sebastian Alberdi was informed by the gentle curves of hillsides when creating the Terra seating collection for Spanish furniture brand Missana. Read more
AMUNT creates staggered geometry for Black Forest holiday cabin
German architecture office AMUNT has created a new version of the humble timber holiday cabin, featuring raised floors, split-level living spaces and a huge sloping roof. Read more
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