Seven totemic designs at Lake Como Design Festival
Sculptural totems in different materials, colours and sizes were exhibited at this year's Lake Como Design Festival, where the neolithic-informed objects enjoyed a revival. More
Sculptural totems in different materials, colours and sizes were exhibited at this year's Lake Como Design Festival, where the neolithic-informed objects enjoyed a revival. More
Danish studio Henning Larsen Architects, local studio KPMB and landscape architecture studio SLA are set to convert an airstrip outside of downtown Toronto into a residential district. More
Pale-grey brick clads this compact residence with a courtyard on the outskirts of Montreal designed by local architectural studio Dupont Blouin. More
As the 30th-anniversary edition of the Open House Festival draws to a close today, commenters including mayor of London Sadiq Khan and architect Farshid Moussavi and incoming RIBA president Muyiwa Oki reflect on the impact the event has had on the city. More
Dezeen School Shows: an interview series where emerging artists share their skills and an interiors project that encourages emotional attachment with material objects are included in Dezeen's latest school show by students at the University of the Arts London. More
The design industry has joined several others in declaring a climate emergency. Design Declares organiser Alexie Sommer explains the background to the launch and what the movement hopes to achieve. More
Dezeen Showroom: graphic designer and illustrator Clara von Zweigbergk has created the Crochet rugs for Gan, combining the inherent warmth of the knitting technique with a playful approach to shape and colour. More
Promotion: aluminium glazing systems by manufacturer Kawneer have been designed to optimise natural light, ventilation and thermal comfort in a series of new healthcare buildings. More
Dezeen Showroom: Italian brand Marazzi has designed a range of tiles that mimic traditional wallpaper in geometric and natural-motif patterns. More
French studio Ateliers Jean Nouvel has designed the 180- and 125-metre-high Tours Duo skyscrapers to "create a character" for eastern Paris. More
UK studio Foster + Partners has revealed images of its golden Lusail Stadium in Qatar, which will host the final of the FIFA 2022 World Cup. More
British designer Thomas Heatherwick has railed against the "characterless buildings" he believes dominate new urban developments and called for architecture with more "emotion" in a talk at Singapore Design Week. Photograph by DesignSingapore Council. More
Partners at design consultancy Pentagram have created a collection of contemporary tiles and objects for Mallorcan tile brand Huguet, which is on show at London Design Festival and includes glow-in-the-dark tiles. More
The sun offers an endless source of energy but solar technology is being held back by manufacturing limitations, says Dutch scientist and professor Wim C Sinke in this interview. More
In this week's comments update, readers are debating the impact King Charles III had on British architecture while he was the Prince of Wales. More
Dezeen Showroom: London-based furniture brand Yasemin Toygar has launched its debut collection at London Design Festival, presenting a series of three sculptural poufs called Plato. More
A college in Falkirk by Reiach and Hall Architects that is shortlisted for this year's RIAS Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award takes centre stage in this video by Stephenson&. More
London studio Pearson Lloyd and Britain's Design Council are among the founding signatories of Design Declares, a new campaign launched at London Design Festival to help UK designers tackle their environmental footprint. More
Promotion: technology brand HP has invited designers and architects to present a series of talks discussing how forward-thinking design can better meet user needs. More
To reflect the restrictive winemaking regulations in the French region of Bordeaux, Norwegian studio OlssønBarbieri set itself constraints when coming up with a playful brand identity and packaging design for the winery Château Picoron. More