« The very idea of deconstructivism now seems hopelessly implausible »
The excess and self-indulgence of deconstructivism stand in stark contrast to the urgent existential issues facing architects today, writes Catherine Slessor as part of our series revisiting the style. Read more
« I use colour as a way of starting a conversation » says designer Yinka Ilori
Architects should collaborate more with artists and designers to inject a sense of fun into their often-serious projects, London designer Yinka Ilori tells Dezeen in this exclusive interview. Read more
Queer Spaces creates « accessible lineage of queer themes in architecture »
The recently released Queer Spaces book is an atlas of 90 LGBT+Â spaces from around the world. Its editors, designer Adam Nathaniel Furman and historian Joshua Mardell, choose six of the most interesting. Read more
Exhibition explores relationship between Iceland’s eider ducks and farmers
Twenty-six designers and artists have interpreted the process of farming eiderdown for the Eider and Farmer exhibition at the Alvar Aalto-designed Nordic House in ReykjavÃk as part of this year’s DesignMarch. Read more
Eight homes built in the Rocky Mountain modern style
The Rocky Mountains in the United States and Canada feature a host of contemporary houses that draw both from modernist architecture and their unique surroundings. John Gendall selects eight examples from his book Rocky Mountain Modern. Read more
Dezeen Debate newsletter features a minimalist New York home
The latest edition of Dezeen Debate features a restrained New York home designed by Magdalena Keck. Subscribe to Dezeen Debate now! Read more
DesignAgency creates Ontario wellness retreat for psychedelic therapy
DesignAgency has released plans for a « psychedelic healing retreat » in Ontario called Dimensions Algonquin Highlands. Read more
Lapitec is a high-performance architectural material made from natural minerals
Promotion: used across facades and architectural interventions Lapitec is a sintered stone architectural material that is developed to have a superior performance to stone and porcelain. Read more
Rem Koolhaus’ CCTV Headquarters redefined the skyscraper
We continue our deconstructivism series by looking at the CCTV Headquarters in Beijing by Rem Koolhaus‘ studio OMA, a building that redefined the traditional form of skyscrapers. Read more
El Salvador’s president reveals design for volcanic Bitcoin City
El Salvadorian president Nayib Bukele has unveiled architecture studio FR-EE‘s designs for a cryptocurrency-funded city that is planned to rise up the side of a volcano in the south of the country. Read more
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