Networking platform Archiboo presents an annual Activism Award. Here, its founder Amanda Baillieu selects six architects that embody the ideals of activism. The Activism Award, which is free to enter and forms part of the… Read More »Six activist architects “whose actions help effect social change”
Biomaterials have the potential to significantly cut carbon emissions but designers should approach them with caution to avoid creating a whole new set of problems, warns Sioban Imms. The vision of a civilisation based on… Read More »“The allure of the ‘bio’ prefix must be taken with some healthy scrutiny”
Danish architecture studio CEBRA has revealed its designs for three visitor centres in Albania, which will be topped with protruding concrete slabs that reference “shifting tectonic plates”. CEBRA has designed the centres for Vjosa National… Read More »Concrete slabs will enclose national park pavilions by CEBRA in Albania
Graphic designer Micha Weidmann has used vibrant abstract forms to craft this year’s Dezeen Awards campaign. Here, he explains how the identity took shape. Dezeen Awards 2024 launched on Tuesday with a graphic campaign informed… Read More »Dezeen Awards 2024 identity “embraces inclusivity”
Designer Fernando Laposse has created a 40-metre-long tapestry in avocado dye and a cabinet with avocado skin to raise awareness of the social and ecological impacts global avocado consumption has in Mexico. Named Conflict Avocados,… Read More »Fernando Laposse draws attention to impact of “conflict avocados” in Melbourne exhibition
Ambient music pioneer Bian Eno is exhibiting an updated version of his illuminated record player composed of two eccentric Perspex circles at London’s Paul Stolper Gallery. Like its predecessor, released in 2021, Turntable II consists… Read More »Brian Eno’s light-up turntable changes colour in “complex and unpredictable” patterns