Trump classical architecture mandates « undermine America’s history » says congresswoman Titus
US President Donald Trump is doing « what dictators do » by passing executive orders that prescribe classical architecture for federal buildings, congresswoman Dina Titus tells Dezeen in this exclusive interview. Read more
Eight architecture and design events in October from Dezeen Events Guide
Festivals Design Week Mexico, Dutch Design Week and Archtober are among the key creative events featured in Dezeen Events Guide this October. Read more
Pyl lighting collection by Marie & Alexandre for Petite Friture
Dezeen Showroom: forms and shapes distilled from pylons, signals and beacons make up this lighting collection created by French duo Marie & Alexandre and produced by design brand Petite Friture. Read more
Atelier Baulier extends London home using « frugal and honest » materials
An approach of « frugality and honesty » informed the minimally-finished plywood and plaster surfaces of Twin Pitches, the renovation and extension to a home in London by local studio Atelier Baulier. Read more
Sabine Marcelis unveils mirrored obelisk at Apple Park
Dutch designer Sabine Marcelis has created a trio of mirrored and resin installations at Apple Park in California, all informed by the latest iPhones. Read more
Henning Larsen designs timber Centralbadet swimming pool for Gothenburg
Architecture studio Henning Larsen has won a competition to design a swimming pool to replace Gothenburg’s historic Valhallabadet with a timber-framed building that will also house other sports facilities. Read more
Campaign against Museum of London demolition to be heard at High Court
Plans to demolish the Museum of London and Bastion House to make way for the London Wall West scheme will be challenged at the High Court, following environmental concerns raised by campaign group Barbican Quarter Organisation. Read more
PlasticFree makes database of hundreds of plastic alternatives « forever free to all »
Environmental organisation A Plastic Planet has removed the paywall around its PlasticFree database, giving designers and brands unfettered access to its directory of expert-verified plastic substitutes. Read more
MeSpace workstation by MeSpace
Dezeen Showroom: US company MeSpace has created an office pod designed for neurodiverse individuals that gives users a high level of control over internal conditions. Read more
« There’s still a lot we don’t know about rattan » say designers finding new uses
There’s more to rattan than wicker. Designers are finding new ways of shaping the vine material into furniture with a lower carbon footprint than metal or plastic alternatives. Read more
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