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Studio Morison wraps statue of Maximilian I in Munich plaza with origami-like pavilion

I Will Be With You, Whatever by Studio Morison

Studio Morison has installed a multifaceted mesh-covered pavilion around a statue of Maximilian I in the centre of Munich, to raise awareness for the city's homeless and impoverished.  More ›

 
 

Plywood layers create illusions of density for Byplace installation at London Design Festival

Designer Giles Miller worked with fabricator Aldworth James & Bond to create this plywood installation, which varies in density and transparency, depending on the viewing angle. More ›

 
 

This week, the completed V&A Dundee and Apple's latest iPhones were unveiled

Apple iPhone Xs and Xs Max

This week on Dezeen, the first photographs of the completed V&A Dundee were released and Apple debuted three new versions of the iPhone X. More ›

 
 

V&A Dundee is "a conversation between nature and artefact" says Kengo Kuma

V&A Dundee by Kengo Kuma

In this exclusive video interview, Japanese architect Kengo Kuma reflects on the relationship between his V&A Dundee museum building and the sea. More ›

 
 

Uber "brings back the U" in major rebrand

Uber rebrand by Wolff Olins

Uber has scrapped its controversial and confusing "asshole" symbol for a simple wordmark, as part of its new visual identity designed with branding firm Wolff Olins. More ›

 
 

Nik Bentel reshapes chalk to create architectural drawing toys for children

Chalk Drawers by Nik Bentel

New York designer Nik Bentel has reimagined the humble chalk stick as toys in various shapes so that budding artists and architects can draw hatching, dots and circle patterns. More ›

 
 

Michael Anastassiades installs drinking fountain that "lights up your whole face" at the V&A

Michael Anastassiades installs bronze drinking fountain at the V&A that "lights up your whole face"

London-based designer Michael Anastassiades looked to classical architecture when creating this reflective bronze drinking fountain, which is installed in the V&A's garden courtyard for London Design Festival. More ›

 
 

DePadova opens spacious furniture showroom in New York's Soho

De Padova showroom

Italian furniture brand DePadova has opened its first US showroom in New York City, where products are presented alongside items from its parent company Boffi and sister label MA/U Studio. More ›

 
 

Infiniti's Prototype 10 concept is a modern take on the classic speedster

Infiniti has unveiled its latest Prototype 10 concept car, which aims to bring the classic speedster into the electric era. More ›

 
 

Steel ribbing flanks courtyard at Palace for Mexican Music

Palace for Mexican Music

This concert hall in Mérida, Mexico, comprises a building faced in metal ribs that encloses a central plaza for public performances. More ›

 
 

Eight designers exploring the versatility of glass for London Design Festival

Eight of the best glassware designs at London Design Festival 2018

This year's London Design Festival features an array of projects that showcase new and inventive techniques in glass. Design reporter Natashah Hitti picks out eight of the most interesting examples, including vessels shaped by spectacles and glass blocks infused with bubbles. More ›