The Thomas Heatherwick-designed Vessel viewpoint in New York has reopened with steel mesh added to the exterior as a safety measure to prevent people from jumping from its platforms. The reopening of the attraction at Hudson Yards follows… Read More »Heatherwick’s Vessel reopens with steel safety mesh wrapping its exterior
Construction has begun on the 400-metre-high, cube-shaped Mukaab supertall skyscraper in Riyadh designed by AtkinsRéalis, which will be the world’s largest building when it completes. Designed as the centrepiece of the 19-square-kilometre New Murabba development… Read More »Construction starts on world’s largest building in Saudi Arabia
Dezeen Showroom: Swedish brand Blå Station has updated its Bobby and Bobban seating, designs by Thomas Bernstrand and Stefan Borselius that snap together magnetically. Younger siblings to the designer’s BOB modular sofa, the Bobby X… Read More »Bobby X and Bobban X by Thomas Bernstrand and Stefan Borselius for Blå Station
Architectural historian Joseph Rykwert, a recipient of the prestigious RIBA Royal Gold Medal, has passed away at the age of 98. Rykwert, also a well-known critic and writer known for seminal books such as The… Read More »“World-leading” architectural historian Joseph Rykwert dies aged 98
Distinct shades of green, orange and blue give character to this workplace, designed by Emil Eve Architects for the production company behind TV shows including the BBC’s Doctor Foster and Netflix’s One Day. Drama Republic… Read More »Emil Eve Architects uses mid-century colours in homey office for Drama Republic
Promotion: 2024 marks the 11th edition of Downtown Design, the Middle East’s leading design fair, with this year’s edition focusing on new and emerging talent making its mark in the region. Taking place from 6… Read More »Downtown Design’s 11th edition to spotlight rising talent in Dubai