Architecture

Australian architecture studio Bates Smart has referenced Australia’s emerging architectural culture and the “monolithic forms” of its landscape for the design of an embassy in Washington DC, cladding it with glass and copper. The building replaces a 1960s embassy constructed by Bates Smart McCutcheon on the same property, bringing the mid-century facility into the 21st century. […]

Skyscrapers such as Porsche Design Tower, Faena Hotel and Trump Tower III are among 35 buildings in the barrier islands of Miami that have sunk as much as eight centimetres since 2016. Conducted by researchers at the University of Miami, the study looked at skyscrapers in the strip of coastal islands off mainland Florida in

The Apple Mac mini helped make mini PCs trendy, but like any mini PC, it is also hampered by limitations of its design. Make no mistake, it’s a powerful computer for its size, but its elegant minimalist design has inspired not a few docks and accessories to compensate for its perceived flaws in equally stylish

Dezeen School Shows: as 2024 comes to a close, we’ve selected 12 of the most intriguing design and architecture projects that have been published on Dezeen School Shows this year. These projects are from both undergraduate and postgraduate courses, ranging from textile design to architecture, covering topics which span social themes and concepts through material

Promotion: brands and studios must be willing to embrace difference and tension while creating space for dialogues, said panelists at a talk about collaboration hosted by Dezeen in New York. The talk took place at the offices of The New Standard in SoHo, a design collective founded in London, UK that includes Universal Design Studio,

Our reliance or even over-dependence on electronic gadgets has seen us fighting over power outlets or going through hoops just to ensure our devices are properly powered and charged. It’s not uncommon for some people to even bring power strips or extension cords with them just to meet the needs of their more mobile lifestyles,

In an era where sustainability is more than just a trend, 2024 has seen a remarkable surge in eco-friendly designs that blend innovation with responsibility. From everyday essentials to luxurious indulgences, these products are setting new standards in sustainable living. We have curated the top 10 sustainable designs of the year – they showcase how

Architecture practice Heatherwick Studio has completed a commercial district in Xi’an, China, containing a series of cascading volumes and a vertical park. Located south of the city’s historic centre, the Xi’an Centre Culture Business District is characterised by ceramic tiles chosen by Heatherwick Studio to honour the city’s craftsmanship and ceramics. Encompassing 155,000-square-metres, the district

Although it was not exactly the first of its kind, the Apple AirTag made item trackers more popular and more usable. Pair that with the company’s expansive Find My network, and you’re almost guaranteed to never permanently lose a precious device, bag, or umbrella. Of course, it’s not completely foolproof, especially if a thief recognizes

Making a film is like designing a building, The Brutalist director Brady Corbet tells Dezeen in this exclusive interview. Corbet, who co-wrote The Brutalist, chose to make brutalism the central subject of the film, which follows fictional Hungarian architect and Holocaust survivor László Tóth as he starts a new life in America, as it worked