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View online     Multitude of Sins designs intricate Chennai home to reflect "richness of Indian craftsmanship" Two hundred skilled artisans from across the country collaborated to create the interiors of this Indian house in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, designed by Bengaluru studio Multitude of Sins. Read more ›   Ten plastic alternatives designed to trump paper straws US president Donald Trump has signed an order to abandon paper straws for single-use plastic. In light of his critique, we've rounded up 10 other examples of plastic alternatives that probably won't "break" or "explode". Read more ›   Levitt Bernstein places London social housing on diamond-patterned plinth A diamond-patterned band of red bricks wraps around Plashet Road, a Passivhaus social housing project in east London by British studio Levitt Bernstein. Read more ›   "April 1st already?" asks commenter In this week's comments update, readers are discussing plans for a 100-metre-tall structure comprised of cascading pool terraces in Dubai. Read more ›   Ekstrem chair by Terje Ekstrøm for Varier Dezeen Showroom: Norwegian furniture brand Varier has updated the colour offering for its distinctive 1980s Ekstrem chair, created by Terje Ekstrøm to cater to a variety of sitting positions. Read more ›   Ricardo Bofill Taller de Arquitectura unveils La Fábrica-informed skyscraper in Tirana Spanish studio Ricardo Bofill Taller de Arquitectura has released renders of the 190-metres-tall Papuli Tower in Tirana, Albania, which has the appearance of four elongated silos. Read more ›   Ten highlights from Naoto Fukasawa: Things in Themselves exhibition The Philadelphia Museum of Art has launched a retrospective exhibition of designer Naoto Fukasawa, exploring his design ethos alongside his creative process and presenting product designs with models. Read more ›   Jello furniture receives ultra-glossy "almost edible" update to rival its gelatinous namesake Italian designer Marco Campardo has revolutionised the production process behind his Jello furniture series together with Paris's Galerie Kreo, creating pieces that are nearly twice the size. Read more ›   Reusability and feeling of "sanctuary" characterise Unique Design X in Mexico City Artist collective Drift and design studios Garance Valée and Atra have presented work alongside dozens of others at nomadic festival Unique Design X's second exhibition during Mexico City art week. Read more ›   Dezeen Agenda features a robotic exoskeleton that helps pianists play faster The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features a robotic hand exoskeleton designed to assist expert pianists. Subscribe to Dezeen Agenda now. Read more ›   Maryland Transportation Authority releases designs of Key Bridge rebuild Following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore in early 2024, the Maryland Transportation Authority has released designs for a rebuild, which will be Maryland's first highway cable-stayed bridge. Read more ›   Seven innovative student design projects that enhance healthcare Dezeen School Shows: we've rounded up seven student projects featured in Dezeen School Shows that utilise modern technology to innovate medical equipment. Read more ›   Cross Works design guidance seeks to ensure unique identity for New Tashkent Promotion: London-based architecture studio Cross Works has released architectural guidelines to accompany its masterplan for a major expansion of Tashkent in Uzbekistan. 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