Two sweeping towers will form the centrepiece of Napoli Porta Est, a masterplan developed by British studio Zaha Hadid Architects to regenerate industrial areas in eastern Naples, Italy. The conjoined towers, which will contain offices… Read More »Zaha Hadid Architects designs conjoined towers for Naples masterplan
Dezeen Showroom: designer Andreas Engesvik aimed to bring lightness, comfort and an element of eccentricity to his Pico lounge chair, created for Swedish brand Fogia. Pico features plump cushions on a thin tubular steel frame, creating… Read More »Pico lounge chair by Andreas Engesvik for Fogia
In this week’s comments update, readers are discussing videos released by US company Alef Aeronautics of an electric flying car in California. The videos show the car, which can reach up to 25 miles per… Read More »“What could possibly go wrong?” asks commenter
The UK government has announced debarment investigations for the architecture and construction firms related to the deadly Grenfell Tower fire, as well as building safety reforms. Earlier this week, the government published its response to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry’s… Read More »Grenfell Tower architects and construction firms face debarment investigation
Spanish studio Ricardo Bofill Taller de Arquitectura has revealed designs for the 190-metre-tall Barcelona Tower skyscraper in Tirana, Albania. Designed to serve as a “modern landmark” overlooking the city’s Skanderbeg Square, the mixed-use skyscraper will… Read More »Ricardo Bofill Taller de Arquitectura to create red twisted skyscraper in Tirana
A storm felled-timber chair and a giant mushroom lamp are among our highlights from this year’s Collect fair for contemporary craft and collectible design, opening today at Somerset House in London. Organised by the UK’s… Read More »Six home objects pushing natural materials to their limit from Collect 2025