Virginia Commonwealth University spotlights 12 interior design projects
Dezeen School Shows: a community centre informed by patchwork construction and a rehabilitation space with curved, organic forms are included in Dezeen’s latest school show by students at Virginia Commonwealth University. Read more
Zerogloss Kitchen by Zerogloss
Dezeen Showroom: Italian brand Zerogloss has created an easy-to-assemble steel kitchen system with an industrial appearance softened with wood surfaces and matt colours. Read more
The Secret Garden armchair by Roberto Lazzeroni for Poltrona Frau
Dezeen Showroom: Pisa-based designer Roberto Lazzeroni has created a curvy outdoor armchair for Italian furniture brand Poltrona Frau, which is designed to « embrace » its user. Read more
Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners enlivens Seoul skyscrapers with bright red steelwork
Red-painted steel columns, trusses and cables reminiscent of the high-tech architecture movement define this mixed-used development in Seoul, South Korea, designed by London-based practice Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners. Read more
MVRDV reveals plans to convert Centraal Beheer into housing district
Dutch architecture studio MVRDV has unveiled its plans to transform Herman Hertzberger‘s 1970s Centraal Beheer building in the Netherlands into a residential district with over 650 homes. Read more
Frank Maali and Gemma Lalanda transform 1950s garage into steel-clad event space with a « sacral feeling »
Architects Frank Maali and Gemma Lalanda have turned a 1950s garage into an events space at homeware brand Vipp‘s Copenhagen headquarters, which opened during the 3 Days of Design festival. Read more
Kimberly Dowdell to become AIA’s first Black woman president
The American Institute of Architects has appointed Kimberly Dowdell as president of the organisation, making her the first Black female architect to lead the institution. Read more
MAD aims to « challenge to the status quo » with first social housing project
Architecture studio MAD has completed its first social housing development, which consists of 12 residential buildings in Beijing connected by raised walkways and a « floating park ». Read more
« Deconstructivism started well over a century ago and still continues today »
Deconstructivism existed long before the 1970s, writes architecture critic Joseph Giovannini, who wrote the book Architecture Unbound to tell the full history of the style, in this opinion piece as part of our series revisiting deconstructivism. Read more
Flack Studio designs Ace Hotel Sydney as a « deep homage » to Australia
References to the landscape and industrial heritage of Australia are woven into the Ace Hotel‘s new outpost in Sydney, with interiors designed by local practice Flack Studio. Read more
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