Study finds botanical gardens offer « greater cooling effect » in cities compared to parks
The Global Centre for Clean Air Research has published research that found botanical gardens are one of the best ways to cool cities and mitigate the effects of heatwaves. Read more
Saint Laurent rereleases handpainted Gio Ponti plates designed for Villa Planchart
French fashion house Saint Laurent will unveil the Villa Planchart Segnaposto collection of 12 porcelain plates designed by Italian architect Gio Ponti in 1957 at Milan design week. Read more
Poetica furniture system by Scavolini
Dezeen Showroom: Italian design brand Scavolini has released a modular furnishing system that allows users to customise kitchens and living rooms. Read more
Workshop Architecture Inc creates « raw and unvarnished » prefabricated home in Ontario
Toronto studio Workshop Architecture Inc has created a prefabricated home in Ontario with an exposed structure and blue-painted element on the interior. Read more
Dezeen Debate features « a delicious slice of design cake »
The latest edition of our Dezeen Debate newsletter features Fletcher Crane Architects’ pale brick home overlooking Richmond Park in London. Subscribe to Dezeen Debate now. Read more
Page Southerland Page integrates « past and future » at Texas Capitol Complex
US studio Page Southerland Page has worked to « cultivate a stronger sense of community » with the urban design surrounding the Texas State Capitol that integrates historical landmarks in Austin. Read more
Lidewij Edelkoort, Tej Chauhan and Inga Sempe are announced as judges for Dezeen Awards 2024
Trend forecaster Lidewij Edelkoort, industrial designer Tej Chauhan and designer Inga Sempé, alongside Natural Material Studio founder Bonnie Hvillum and architect Andre Herrero are named Dezeen Awards 2024 judges. Read more
New York Institute of Technology spotlights seven fabrication and robotics projects
Dezeen School Shows: a 3D printed panel made from wood and clay that is filled in with hempcrete is included in this school show by the New York Institute of Technology. Read more
Nike unveils « new and better » athlete shoes ahead of Paris Olympics
Sportswear brand Nike has unveiled its new collection of elite footwear ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games this summer, claiming that AI is sparking a « super cycle » of innovation. Read more
Stilo furniture system by Spalvieri & Del Ciotto for Scavolini
Dezeen Showroom: industrial design studio Spalvieri & Del Ciotto has designed the Stilo furniture system for Italian brand Scavolini that includes a range of composition possibilities. Read more
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