Grenfell report findings | Shaker-style stool | Steven Holl's Maggie's Centre

Latest architecture and design news from Dezeen.
 
 
   
 
   
 

Steven Holl completes luminous Maggie's Centre next to Britain's oldest hospital

American architect Steven Holl has unveiled his Maggie's Centre for cancer patients in London, featuring a facade of translucent white glass dotted with coloured panels. More ›

 
 

Gabriel Tan launches Shaker-inspired stool with Blå Station

Stove chair by Bla Station

Shaker-style furniture informed this three-legged stool by designer Gabriel Tan, which can be pegged onto a wall to create more space in the room. More ›

 
 

Formafantasma explores "above-ground mining" with Ore Streams office furniture

Ore Streams by Formafantasma

Seemingly random bits of e-waste stud this collection of office furniture, designed by Italian duo Formafantasma for Melbourne's inaugural NGV Triennial. More ›

 
 

Transparent buildings are safer, says Renzo Piano

The New York Times building by Renzo Piano

In this video interview, architect Renzo Piano discusses designing his glass skyscraper for The New York Times in the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. More ›

 
 

Curved glass tubes form Kawari Crane lamp by Bec Brittain

Kawari Crane by Bec Brittain

New York designer Bec Brittain has referenced the shapes of ancient Japanese helmets in a glass and bronze lamp, which she presented at this year's Design Miami fair. More ›

 
 

"Don't design yet another shelter" for refugees, say experts

Designers should stop proposing gimmicky solutions to the refugee crisis such as shelters, apps and emergency clothing, according to speakers at our Good Design for a Bad World talk at Dutch Design Week. More ›

 
 

High-rise safety regulations are "not fit for purpose" finds Grenfell report

Fire-safety guidelines for tall buildings in the UK are unclear and offer too many opportunities for corner cutting, according to a review of building regulations commissioned following the Grenfell Tower fire. More ›

 
 

Paolo Soleri accused of sexual abuse by daughter

Paolo Soleri

The daughter of late Italian architect Paolo Soleri has alleged that he sexually molested and attempted to rape her as a teenager. More ›

 
 

Huge rolling shutters shade Pennsylvania farmhouse by Cutler Anderson Architects

Pennsylvania Farmhouse by Cutler Anderson

Double-height rolling shutters can open up or enclose this farmhouse in Pennsylvania that Cutler Anderson Architects designed for a rural property. More ›

 
 

"Gender equality is one of the cornerstones of Swedish society"

Dezeen's gender diversity survey found that Scandinavian architecture firms have far better gender diversity than those elsewhere. Alexandra Hagen, director at Swedish firm White Arkitekter, explains why. More ›