Dezeen launches Parametricism series; Iris van Herpen's bubble dress at Met Gala

Dezeen has initiated a series on Parametricism, delving into architectural theory as the hallmark style of the 21st century, a concept introduced by Owen Hopkins, who described it as 'the architecture of liberalism itself.' In a conversation with Patrik Schumacher, he expressed his concerns regarding the slow pace of its adoption. At the Met Gala in Condé Nast galleries, fashion designer Iris van Herpen crafted a unique 'dissolving' dress composed of 15,000 glass spheres for Olympic athlete Eileen Gu. The conclusion of Milan design week saw Dezeen highlight its top picks in furniture and lighting. Architect Toyo Ito showcased selections from an Andrea Branzi exhibition, while Gensler revealed a design for a 70-storey Trump Tower in Tbilisi, Georgia. Additionally, the Mohammed VI Tower in Morocco has reached a height of 250 metres, making it Africa's third-tallest building. David Chipperfield also created a plywood bathtub for Agape.