This week on Dezeen, we opened the entries to Dezeen Awards 2021 and launched new sustainability prizes for architecture, interiors and design.
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This year we've introduced sustainability categories for architecture, interiors and design, which will celebrate projects that strive to reduce their impact on the earth.
NBBJ reveals spiralling glass tower topped by outdoor hiking trail as Amazon HQ2
In architecture news, international architecture firm NBBJ revealed it's designed for the Amazon HQ2 building that is set to be built in Arlington, Virginia. The distinctive form of the spiral-shaped glass tower, which is topped with a tree-covered walking trail, led to commenters on social media comparing the building to the poop emoji, ice cream and a Christmas tree.
Nike reveals hands-free GO FlyEase trainer
In trainer news, sportswear brand Nike released the handsfree Nike GO FlyEase trainers, which do not have laces or any other fastenings. Its designer told Dezeen they were to replace "antiquated" shoes with laces.
German designer Emilie Burfeind also revealed a new trainer. Named Sneature, her compostable sock sneaker is made from 3D-knitted dog hair with a mushroom mycelium sole.
Lego releases flower and bonsai kits to help people "switch off and ...