The first Pan-African Biennale of Architecture has been announced for 2026. In this interview, its inaugural curator, Omar Degan, explains his vision for the event. Set to take place in Nairobi, Kenya, the event will… Read More »African architects “to tell a story under their own terms” at Pan-African Biennale of Architecture
Giant acoustic panels grown from hemp and mycelium are dangling from the domed ceiling of a Sunflower Sound System, a new dance music tent at Glastonbury this week. Set in the festival’s Silver Hayes area,… Read More »Glastonbury unveils “first-of-its-kind” mycelium-insulated stage
Swedish designer Gustaf Westman has created a glossy pink, spiralled baguette holder, which provides an alternative way to carry skinny loaves of bread. Westman designed the Barbie-pink baguette holder in Stockholm, where it was 3D-printed… Read More »Gustaf Westman designs handbag-style baguette holder
Our new Dezeen Showroom In Situ series will detail interior design projects that include furnishings and homeware that we have listed on Dezeen Showroom. The series’ first iteration will focus on kitchens and includes tiles,… Read More »Dezeen Showroom In Situ details interiors that use previously published products
A 3 Days of Design exhibition showcased the work of glass pioneer Carlo Nason, who rebelled against Murano traditions by favouring pure form and transparency, rather than colour and decoration. Nason was born into one… Read More »Illuminari exhibition spotlights Venetian glass “maestro” Carlo Nason
Promotion: students at the Instituto Europeo di Design (IED) in Florence, Italy, have developed sustainable models for a nursing home, intending to improve residents’ wellbeing and social interaction. Third-year students from the university’s three-year Interior… Read More »IED Florence students rethink the future of nursing homes through sustainable lens