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View online     Studio Libeskind unveils social housing that "feels like home" in Brooklyn Architecture firm Studio Libeskind has completed The Atrium at Sumner Houses, an affordable housing block with 190 apartments for seniors in Brooklyn, New York. Read more ›   Vision Pro a "new era of computing" says Apple design head The Vision Pro will "redefine how we connect and create" says Apple vice president of human interface design Alan Dye, as its operating system wins top honour at the D&AD Awards. Read more ›   First train station by MAD designed to feel like a "museum about time" Architect Ma Yansong explains how his studio MAD combined historical and contemporary elements for its first train station in this talk, hosted by Dezeen for the Beijing architecture practice. Read more ›   Five projects that highlight circular design at Southern Sweden Design Days 2024 Fashion garments made from airbags and furniture crafted from "unattractive" materials are among the projects on show at this year's Southern Sweden Design Days in Malmö. Read more ›   Barricane chair by Magnus Long for Morgan Dezeen Showroom: furniture maker Morgan worked with designer Magnus Long on a chair made from wood and cane that intends to showcase British craftsmanship. Read more ›   "Cutting out sustainability in the face of economic downturn is short-term and misguided" Brands are backing away from prioritising the planet amid difficult financial conditions but sustainability cannot be a mere trend, writes Caroline Till. Read more ›   Six innovative infrastructure projects from bridges to boardwalks With six days left to enter Dezeen Awards 2024, we look back at last year's six shortlisted infrastructure and transport projects, which include a rolling bridge and submerged bicycle park. Read more ›   RIBA confronts colonial history of London HQ in Raise the Roof: Building for Change exhibition A graphite mural and pine sculptures are among the artworks in an exhibition examining the colonial history embedded in the Royal British Institute of Architects' London headquarters. Read more ›   Jérôme Pereira tests the limits of balance with lights made from tree branches Designer and artist Jérôme Pereira has created a series of carefully weighted lighting sculptures using tree branches he foraged from the forests near his studio in the south of France. Read more ›   Brick-wrapped lobby by Merge Architects wins Gold in Brick in Architecture Awards Promotion: more than 9,000 red bricks form a curved volume within the interior of this mixed-use building's lobby, which has been awarded Gold in the Commercial category at the Brick in Architecture Awards. Read more ›   2LG repurposes vintage helter skelter to "harness nostalgia" at Clerkenwell Design Week Stay Playful (When No One Feels Like Playing) is a sugary pink helter skelter, which has been repaired by interiors studio 2LG and placed in London's Spa Fields park as an installation for Clerkenwell Design Week. Read more ›   Riley Hooker creates inflatable seating informed by "slime mold" for collective gathering During this year's NYCxDesign festival, local designer Riley Hooker has created a modular and twisting inflatable seating system informed by "slime mold" meant to acts as a gathering place in times of "crisis". Read more ›   Dezeen Agenda features IKEA's first pet range Utsådd The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features IKEA's reveal of its first product range for pets, Utsådd. Subscribe to Dezeen Agenda now. Read more ›   Head Hi Lamp Show in New York prioritises "creation over commercialization" Brooklyn design bookstore Head Hi has showcased lamps made by 54 different designers for its annual group show during NYCxDesign. Read more ›   Flexform showcases furniture for homes that "express your personality" in its own magazine Promotion: Italian furniture brand Flexform has created the Somewhere magazine, which highlights its sofas and armchairs, for "homes that make people feel welcome". Read more ›   Yõso armchair by Samuel Wilkinson for Allermuir Dezeen Showroom: designer Samuel Wilkinson has created a contemporary take on traditional timber armchairs with Yõso, manufactured by British brand Allermuir. Read more ›   Tempus Obsidian timepieces by Ben Rousseau Dezeen Showroom: British art and design studio Ben Rousseau has released a contemporary version of a traditional wall clock that features a digital display set into a glossy black face. Read more ›   Six US-based roles on Dezeen Jobs We've selected six US-based roles available on Dezeen Jobs this week, including positions at Anacapa Architecture, Bryan O'Sullivan Studio and Walker Warner Architects. Read more ›   Architecture | Interiors | Design | Technology | Jobs           You have received this because you are subscribed to Dezeen Daily. Update newsletter preferences | Unsubscribe | Forward to a friend Dezeen Limited, 8 Orsman Road, London N1 5QJ, UK Contact us | Submit a story | Advertise