This week plans were unveiled to overhaul a Detroit landmark
This week on Dezeen, automotive brand General Motors and developer Bedrock released their proposal to tear down two skyscrapers surrounding Detroit’s tallest building. Read more
Wedge references « European way and culture » for design of own studio in Montreal
Design agency Wedge drew on the aesthetic of Danish brand Frama when creating Wedge House, its office in Montreal, which features a dusty-pastel colour palette and custom-made furniture. Read more
Carlos Betancourt and Alberto Latorre create series of 3D-printed stars to be installed underwater
In collaboration with architect Alberto Latorre, artist Carlos Betancourt has installed a series of 3D-printed stars along the shore of Miami Beach for Miami art week, models of structures that will eventually be placed underwater to act as a « hybrid coral reef ». Read more
Compasso d’Oro calls for entries to International Award
Promotion: entries are now open for the Compasso d’Oro International Award, a global version of Italy‘s highest design prize, tied to Expo 2025 Osaka. Read more
Senyum Design places matte-black Jahten House overlooking jungle in Bali
Matte-black volumes frame views of the surrounding jungle « like a natural painting » at this house in Bali, Indonesia, designed by local architecture studio Senyum Design. Read more
The Dezeen team’s favourite designs of the year
To help round off 2024, Dezeen’s editorial team have each picked their favourite design project from the year, including grow-at-home furniture and a device to prevent cancer patients losing their hair. Read more
David Chipperfield adds social housing and offices to Lyon riverside development
British studio David Chipperfield Architects has completed a social housing block, an office building and a mixed-use high-rise as part of a masterplan in Lyon led by Swiss architecture studio Herzog & de Meuron. Read more
MuseLAB « abandons all notions of the expected » in Mumbai bathware showroom
Mumbai studio MuseLAB has used bulbous mint-green displays and berry-red accents across the interiors of bathware showroom Sorbet. Read more
Helle Mardahl opens candy-coloured glassware store in former home of Danish royal jeweller
Designer Helle Mardahl has combined her signature approach to colour with traditional architectural elements for the interior of her Copenhagen flagship store. Read more
Cross Works wins approval to extend Uzbekistan’s capital with New Tashkent masterplan
Promotion: the government of Uzbekistan has given planning approval for London firm Cross Works’ masterplan to expand Tashkent, adding another 25,000 hectares equivalent to a « twin city ». Read more
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