Trump signs executive order to promote « beautiful federal civic architecture »
US president Donald Trump has issued the Promoting Beautiful Federal Civic Architecture executive order on his first day back in office. Read more
Valerio Olgiati reveals plans for trio of concrete skyscrapers in Tirana
Swiss architect Valerio Olgiati has unveiled a mixed-use development set to comprise « three totemic figures » in Tirana, Albania. Read more
China to launch one-kilometre-wide solar farm into space
Construction of a giant celestial solar farm is underway in China, with a scale comparable to creating a « Three Gorges Dam project above the Earth ». Read more
Nebulone sofa by E-ggs for Miniforms
Dezeen Showroom:Â Italian brand Miniforms and design studio E-ggs have added a spacious sofa called Nebulone to their Nebula family of upholstered seating. Read more
Gaia vest gives architects an « extended sensory system » to feel the health of a site
Design studio Inxects has developed a wearable that translates environmental stress signals into physical sensations to let users feel humanity’s impact on nature. Read more
I IN creates « living lounge » for Tokyo office in museum building
Local design studio I IN has updated the reception lounge for a Tokyo office, adding a verdant plant centrepiece and a sculptural ceramic installation. Read more
TBo refreshes Philadelphia townhouse originally designed by IM Pei
An arched entryway and « electric blue millwork » are among the features in a rowhouse in Philadelphia‘s Society Hill neighbourhood that has been renovated by architectural studio TBo. Read more
Lanza Atelier creates Shou Sugi Ban pavilion in Mexico City
Mexican architecture studio Lanza Atelier has created a temporary wood-and-steel pavilion to function as a gathering space in a Mexico City courtyard. Read more
Click and Fold high chair by Cybex
Dezeen Showroom: German brand Cybex has created a a wooden high chair for design-conscious parents that is foldable, easy to store and can be adapted for all ages. Read more
Son Studio draws on « sun-bleached » shacks for Bangalow Road House
A wall of timber louvres references traditional wooden beach shacks at this house in Byron Bay, Australia, completed by local architecture practice Son Studio. Read more