Removing staff « only first phase of reform » says Bartlett whistleblower
Whistleblower Eleni Kyriacou feels « vindicated » by the report into the abusive culture at the Bartlett School of Architecture, but wants the institution to offer victims compensation, she says in this exclusive interview. Read more
HIMACS adds twelve new Aurora colours to Marmo surfacing collection
Dezeen Showroom: HIMACS has added a dozen new colourways to the Aurora edit of its Marmo collection, which features marble-effect surfacing informed by the luminosity of the northern lights. Read more
Japanese brands make Milan debuts as focus on the European market grows
Numerous Japanese brands chose to hold exhibitions during Milan design week for the first time this year as furniture fair Salone del Mobile returned to full capacity following the coronavirus pandemic. Read more
« Timber prices going up daily » in Europe due to Ukraine war
European architects and designers are struggling to source wood for their projects as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has brought imports from the region to a standstill, threatening stocks and driving up prices across the continent. Read more
Dezeen Debate features a plant-covered hotel by Philippe Starck
The latest edition of Dezeen Debate features a plant-covered hotel in Paris by Philippe Starck. Subscribe to Dezeen Debate now! Read more
Nwankpa Design creates compact, colourful sanctuary for working mom in LA
California studio Nwankpa Design has transformed a room in a family house into a colourful, private space for a mother to work, breastfeed and exercise. Read more
University of Westminster spotlights 10 architecture, environmental design and technology projects
Dezeen School Shows: a mosque located in the Royal Docklands that uses the Thames’ tidal movements to harvest energy and a project that aims to revive St Dunstan in the East are included in Dezeen’s latest school show by students at University of Westminster. Read more
Polestar uses art to help share sustainability message
Promotion: the development of a new biodegradable corn-based adhesive and an initiative that allows art collectors to directly trade artworks for cars are just two of a growing number of artistic projects undertaken by electric vehicle brand Polestar in recent years. Read more
Solaria high armchair by Ludovica + Roberto Palomba for Poltrona Frau
Dezeen Showroom: Italian furniture brand Poltrona Frau has unveiled the Solaria high armchair, a chair with a distinctly high back created by designers Ludovica + Roberto Palomba. Read more
Vegetable Outfits
These vegetable outfits made me smile.

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