Danish designer Sara Martinsen used only native plants to build her “plant pavilion”, which she has turned into a guest bedroom at her summerhouse near Copenhagen. Martinsen first created the plant-based pavilion for Rooted Potential,… Read More »Sara Martinsen creates plant-based guesthouse using only native Danish species
Dezeen Competitions: we’ve rounded up five architecture and design competitions with upcoming submission deadlines within the next two months. This roundup spotlights competitions that span themes of sustainability, inclusivity and architectural preservation, with calls for product design, restoration and… Read More »Wind turbine design contest among latest competitions on Dezeen
Dezeen School Shows: a water container that produces a soothing sound “similar to rain falling on leaves” is among the homeware designs by students at Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey. Also featured… Read More »Musical water container among the student designs from Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey
The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features a 3D-printed tower in Switzerland. Subscribe to Dezeen Agenda now. A network of organic 3D-printed concrete columns makes up Tor Alva, a 30-metre-high tower modelled… Read More »Dezeen Agenda features world’s tallest 3D-printed tower
Mexican architect Frida Escobedo, who is adding a new wing to New York’s Met Museum, has spoken of the importance of resistance and of proving the value of immigrants’ work in the city in light… Read More »New York is “a city of immigrants” says Frida Escobedo
Promotion: trade show Design Shanghai is returning for its 12th edition next month, aiming to build upon its history of platforming Chinese design and innovation to a global audience. Taking place from 4 to 7… Read More »This year’s Design Shanghai spotlights China’s latest design innovation