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The start of a new year is always a good opportunity to look back. Dezeen rounded up the biggest and best news and projects in architecture, design, interior design and technology from 2024.

The reopening of an interior design shop in Zurich is not in itself a particularly newsworthy event – if it wasn’t for the fact that it was a brand that has been writing design history with its range for more than 90 years. Apart from that, the renovated business premises are also historically significant and worth seeing.

“For 2025, the Pantone Color Institute selects PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse, a warming, brown hue imbued with richness. It nurtures us with its suggestion of the delectable qualities of chocolate and coffee, answering our desire for comfort.” writes Pantone on its website for the traditional choice of the colour of the year.