Skyscrapers get a bad rap but are crucial to the success of cities, writes economics professor Jason Barr. Skyscrapers remain controversial in the 21st century, yet they are getting taller and more numerous. Seven times… Read More »“Great cities need tall buildings to help them thrive”
In this video produced by Dezeen for Triennale Milano and Fondation Cartier, Philippe Starck describes the “genius” of Alessandro Mendini following the opening of Io Sono Un Drago, an exhibition celebrating the designer. French designer… Read More »Alessandro Mendini was an “atomic bomb of fantasy” says Philippe Starck
Urbanist Hélène Chartier, technologist John Maeda, curator Llisa Demetrios, architect Laura Narayansingh and designer Adebayo Oke-Lawal have been named Dezeen Awards 2024 judges. Dezeen Awards 2024 in partnership with Bentley is open for entries. Submit… Read More »Hélène Chartier, John Maeda and Llisa Demetrios announced as Dezeen Awards 2024 judges
Promotion: Kiwi design studio Formway has reimagined the traditional dining room set-up for its own furniture brand Noho, creating a collection of tables and chairs that are conducive to other activities besides dining. Noho‘s repertoire consists… Read More »Noho develops furniture based on insights on how people actually live
Argentinian designer Andrés Reisinger took a spiritual approach when producing the furniture for his latest exhibition, 12 Chairs For Meditation. Exhibited at Nilufar‘s Viale Lancetti gallery during Milan design week, the show was developed around… Read More »Andrés Reisinger creates 12 chairs based on vision he had while meditating
Hospitality brand Highstay has brought a contemporary spin to these 19th-century Parisian apartments, which its team has renovated to offer accommodation during the Olympic Games and beyond. The holiday apartments are intended for short- and… Read More »Highstay designs Paris holiday apartments for Olympics visitors and holiday makers