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« Yearning for authenticity » central to bolder interior design in 2025

Interior design in 2025 will honour the century-old principles of art deco, favouring statement objects made to last in a departure from the neutral minimalism that characterised much of last year, designers tell Dezeen. Read more

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« Why do people need shelves that are really thin? » asks commenter

In this week’s comments update, readers are discussing the Thin range of modular shelving by industrial design duo SF-SO, which is just 1.6 millimetres thick but can support the weight of a baby elephant. Read more

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The five most impactful chair designs of mid-century modernism

In this exclusive video, Dezeen deputy editor Cajsa Carlson explores the history of five of the most iconic mid-century modern chair designs. Read more

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Nimtim Architects references street parties for Supper Time extension

Local studio Nimtim Architects has added an extension to a Victorian terraced house in London containing an adaptable dining space that caters for indoor-outdoor living. Read more

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BarlisWedlick opens renovated Hamptons house to the shoreline

New York-based studio BarlisWedlick has renovated and expanded a Southampton house to create multigenerational living spaces that open up to the seaside. Read more

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Dezeen Agenda features plans for a one-kilometre-wide solar farm in space

The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features China’s plan to launch a solar farm into space. Subscribe to Dezeen Agenda now. Read more

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« As architectural drama The Brutalist does not wholly convince »

The Brutalist leads the Oscar nominations but as a film about architecture it’s a little underwhelming, writes Will Wiles. Read more

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Gensler completes Austin’s tallest skyscraper

Architecture studio Gensler has placed glass-clad volumes on an aluminium base for the mixed-use Sixth and Guadalupe skyscraper in Austin, making it the city’s tallest skyscraper. Read more

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Kohler uses water, light, sound and steam for « multi-sensory » shower

Promotion: kitchen and bath brand Kohler has unveiled its Anthem+ Digital Showering System that promises to create an immersive experience for its users. Read more

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Herzog & de Meuron completes blocky high-rise laboratories in Basel

Swiss studio Herzog & de Meuron has created the Pharma Research and Early Development Centre in Basel, as part of a wider campus it has masterplanned for pharmaceutical company Roche. Read more

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