The Overlooked Side of Web Design: Incorporating Cybersecurity and Proxy Tools for Safer User Experiences
When we talk about web design, most conversations revolve around aesthetics, usability, and performance. We obsess over typography choices, responsive layouts, and smooth animations. But one element often remains in the shadows: security. In today’s digital world, web design isn’t just about how a site looks or functions—it’s also about how safe it feels for …
RIBA unveils Stirling Prize 2025 shortlist
The revamp of London‘s Elizabeth Tower features alongside two private houses and a « factory for fashion » on this year’s RIBA Stirling Prize shortlist. Read more
KlimaKover pavilion demonstrates « low-energy cooling » for outdoor heat relief
Architecture studio Henning Larsen and the University of Pennsylvania have installed a modular pavilion on Governors Island in New York that radiates cool air for an AC alternative in public spaces. Read more
Marazzi adds four new colourways to its Lume tile range
Dezeen Showroom: Italian tile manufacturer Marazzi has added four deep, contemporary hues to its majolica-inspired Lume tile collection. Read more
Thomas Phifer places arched pavilion in AECOM’s flood-resilient Manhattan park
New York architecture studio Thomas Phifer and Partners has created a red concrete pavilion for infrastructure firm AECOM‘s recently completed Wagner Park in Lower Manhattan, which was designed for increased flood resilience. Read more
Fiandre launches five new colourways for its Marble Lab surfaces
Dezeen Showroom: Italian brand Fiandre has added five new styles to its Marble Lab surface collection, designed to mimic the appearance of natural stone. Read more
Carmody Groarke reveals « joyful and low-carbon » children’s pavilion alongside Dulwich Picture Gallery
Architecture studio Carmody Groarke has added the timber ArtPlay Pavilion to the gardens of the John Soane-designed Dulwich Picture Gallery in south London. Read more
Dezeen’s must-see exhibitions and events at London Design Festival 2025
In the run-up to this year’s London Design Festival, we have selected installations, exhibitions and other standout projects taking place across the city from 13 to 21 September. Read more
Corka pendant light by Samuel Wilkinson for Zero Lighting
Dezeen Showroom: British designer Samuel Wilkinson has designed a conical pendant light made from cork for lighting brand Zero Lighting. Read more
Green wall systems marketed with questionable fire safety claims
Architects in the UK may be under false impressions about the fire-safety of green walls due to non-standardised test procedures – including being soaked with water before testing – that are not clearly mentioned in marketing materials, a Dezeen investigation has found. Read more