Gad builds bamboo-fronted exhibition centre for Shaoxing rice wine
Chinese architecture studio Gad has completed a building with a gridded bamboo facade, which serves as an exhibition centre for a traditional type of Chinese wine. Read more
Linehouse designs space-themed cafe in Shanghai for creator of « Australia’s most Instagrammed dessert »
Design studio Linehouse combined stainless steel and meteorites to create a space-themed cafe in central Shanghai as Australian chain Black Star Pastry’s first Chinese outpost. Read more
« We were attacked by everybody » when the Lloyd’s building opened, recalls Richard Rogers
In the third of the video Dezeen interviews filmed with Richard Rogers in 2013, the late architect discussed the Lloyd’s building in London and the backlash prompted by its radical design. Read more
Peelsphere is a leather-alternative biomaterial made from fruit waste and algae
Berlin-based textile designer Youyang Song has used fruit peels and algae to create a biodegradable plant-based material that offers an alternative to leather. Read more
Sou Fujimoto Architects designs walkable rooftop for rural Japanese university
An accessible rooftop that curves to meet the ground will distinguish the Hida Takayama University, which Japanese studio Sou Fujimoto Architects is designing in Hida City, Japan. Read more
Thomas Heatherwick unveils 1,000 Trees shopping centre in Shanghai
British designer Thomas Heatherwick has unveiled a plant-covered shopping centre in Shanghai, China, that incorporates over 1,000 trees and 250,000 plants. Read more
Estudio Mola completes block of elevated row houses in Buenos Aires
Brick screens and patterned metal shutters wrap the outside of this block of row houses in Buenos Aires that was developed by local architects Estudio Mola. Read more
« Criminals will love » BMW’s colour-changing car says commenter
In this week’s comments update, readers are debating BMW’s updated electric iX SUV and discussing other top stories. Read more
Twenty-five of the best design weeks and festivals for 2022 from Dezeen Events Guide
With Covid-19 continuing to impact design events this year, Dezeen Events Guide has put together an up-to-date overview of 25 design weeks in 2022 including events in Stockholm, Milan, New York and London. Read more
Imperfection carpet tile by IVC Commercial
Dezeen Showroom: flooring brand IVC Commercial has launched Imperfect, a carpet tile made of recycled materials that is designed to celebrate the beauty of imperfection. Read more
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