This week we exclusively revealed the subterranean Apple Park Observatory
This week on Dezeen, we were the first to showcase Apple’s new events venue, built into a hillside at the technology company’s Apple Park campus. Read more
Ecosistema Urbano creates modular plant tower to « mitigate urban climate change »
Madrid architecture studio Ecosistema Urbano has created a modular tower with inflatable awnings and stacks of native plants to mitigate the effects of climate change in urban areas. Read more
Trahan Architects restores Superdome to be « microcosm » of New Orleans
Local studio Trahan Architects has finished an interior renovation of the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, completing a series of renovations launched after Hurricane Katrina that it claims will extend the stadium’s life by 25 years. Read more
Melek Zeynep Bulut designs suspended « portal » in historic building for London Design Festival
Promotion: Turkish designer Melek Zeynep Bulut has designed a suspended installation named Duo, which will be presented at this year’s London Design Festival. Read more
Eight products enriched by pigmented jewel tones
Dezeen Showroom: as we head into autumn in the northern hemisphere, we’ve rounded up a selection of furnishings listed on Dezeen Showroom that have deeply pigmented, rich appearances owing to their jewel-like colours. Read more
Elements Pearl Grey appliances by Asko
Dezeen Showroom:Â Swedish brand Asko has been inspired by the Scandinavian natural environment in launching Elements Pearl Grey, a new colour for its signature appliance collection. Read more
Vatn Architecture and Groma add curved extension to 1930s home in Norway
Norwegian studios Vatn Architecture and Groma have extended a home called Dråpa in Oslo, adding a curved form with a large terrace looking towards the city and its archipelago. Read more
Steven Holl winds Meander housing around gardens in Helsinki
US studio Steven Holl Architects has completed Meander, a housing project in Helsinki, Finland, with a snaking form that frames gardens and maximises outward views. Read more
« All concept and no practicality » says commenter
In this week’s comments update, readers are discussing a home in north London with a timber-slatted floor by local practice S2B Studio. Read more
Wright and Wright unveils transformation of British Academy headquarters in London
London studio Wright and Wright has refurbished the London headquarters of the British Academy, creating double-height spaces on the lower floor that aim to reflect the grandeur of the rooms above. Read more
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