Eleven supertall skyscrapers that demonstrate the « human aspiration to go higher »
Supertall skyscrapers have changed the way that we think about cities, says author of the book Supertall, Stefan Al. He highlights 11 tall buildings that have had a major impact over the past decade. Read more
Watch our talk with Carl Hansen about Vilhelm Lauritzen’s impact on Danish design
Dezeen is teaming up with Danish furniture manufacturer Carl Hansen & Son to host a live talk during 3 Days of Design to coincide with the launch of a collection of heritage pieces designed by Vilhelm Lauritzen. Tune in to watch live from 10am Copenhagen time on 15 June. Read more
J39 Mogensen anniversary chair by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia
Dezeen Showroom: Fredericia has launched a 75th anniversary edition of Børge Mogensen’s classic J39 Mogensen chair, with a woven sedge grass seat meant to showcase the beauty of sustainable natural materials. Read more
Sigurd Larsen creates compact timber-clad cabin with panoramic windows
Danish architect Sigurd Larsen has designed a cabin for hospitality start-up Raus featuring furniture built into « cave-like » niches and panoramic windows that frame views of nature. Read more
« I didn’t feel the burden of ambitious architecture » says Serpentine Pavilion designer Theaster Gates
Not being an architect allowed Theaster Gates to create a simple structure for this year’s Serpentine Pavilion, says the artist in this exclusive interview. Read more
Architecture education has « shifted away » from fire safety, experts say on Grenfell anniversary
On the fifth anniversary of the Grenfell Tower disaster, fire safety specialists have attacked architecture schools for failing to adequately teach students about the subject. Read more
Juno 02 chair by Studio Irvine for Arper
Dezeen Showroom: textured recycled plastic is used to create the minimalist Juno 02 chair, which design brand Studio Irvine has created for Italian brand Arper. Read more
Benjamin Hubert designs « highly human » smart devices that invite touch
Designer Benjamin Hubert has collaborated with Deutsche Telekom Design to create a conceptual collection of connected home devices that take cues from residential interiors, which were presented during Milan design week. Read more
RIBA « exploring » university code of conduct in response to Bartlett report
RIBA regularly reviews courses and is considering a code of conduct for academic institutions says president Simon Allford, in response to an investigation exposing a toxic teaching culture at the Bartlett School of Architecture. Read more
Ad All collection by Mathias Hahn for Zeitraum among new products on Dezeen Showroom
Dezeen Showroom: a collection of functional home accessories that credit the materiality of wood is among 12 new products on Dezeen Showroom. Read more
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