One Za’abeel voted best skyscraper of the past year by Dezeen readers
Japanese studio Nikken Sekkei‘s skyscraper in Dubai with a 230-metre-long skybridge has pipped BIG‘s first supertall to be named Dezeen readers’ favourite new skyscraper. Read more
Ublo window by Ublo
Dezeen Showroom:Â large areas of fixed glazing can be opened to allow for ventilation with the Ublo window, created by Korean start-up Ublo. Read more
« Instead of the restrictive modernist concept of heritage, how about a postmodern one? »
An updated, postmodern value framework for architecture preservation is needed to protect buildings that are young or ubiquitous as well as those that are exceptional, writes Owen Hopkins. Read more
« Common sense and local culture » inform social housing block in Mallorca
Spanish architect Joan J Fortuny and studio Alventosa Morell Arquitectes have created 54 social housing units in Inca, Mallorca, wrapped in larch shutters and perforated bricks. Read more
Various Associates creates irregular pyramid-shaped flagship store for DJI
Chinese interior studio Various Associates has completed an irregular pyramid-shaped flagship store for drone brand DJIÂ in Shenzhen, China. Read more
Ambientec turns to organising events to showcase lighting products
Promotion: Japanese portable lighting brand Ambientec is, for the first time, organising its own events as well as showing at trade fairs to showcase its products. Read more
SWNA designs « cute » rubbish bins for Seoul Metropolitan Government
South Korean design studio SWNA has created a set of rubbish bins for use in Seoul‘s public spaces, featuring friendly rounded forms and animal ears on the lids. Read more
Red curtains line facade of FADEU Building at Santiago architecture school
Sunshades and screens line the exterior of a concrete-framed university building in Santiago, Chile, by architects Alberto Moletto and Sebastián Paredes that was envisioned as an « articulator of the campus ». Read more
Goettsch Partners designs Nashville’s tallest skyscraper with « subtle » facets
Architecture studio Goettsch Partners has unveiled the design of the Paramount skyscraper , which is set to be the tallest skyscraper in Nashville, Tennessee. Read more
H03 Knob on Half Moon by Bankston Architectural among new products on Dezeen Showroom
Dezeen Showroom: a sculptural door knob made from a combination of wood, metal and stone is among ten new products featured on Dezeen Showroom. Read more
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