Readers say "there's no such thing as an AI artist" in this week's Dezeen Debate — <p>The latest Dezeen Debate newsletter features renders of architect Antoni Gaudí's speculative New York hotel by AI artist Thierry Lechanteur. Subscribe to Dezeen Debate now. AI artist…
Maternal wellness centre among projects from American University in Dubai — <p>Dezeen School Shows: a wellness centre designed for maternal support, education and recovery is among projects from interior design students at the American University in Dubai. Also featured is a…
Russia Boosts Crude Oil Exports to Record While Prices Tumble — <p>Despite surging shipments, Moscow's oil earnings have dropped to the lowest since March</p>
See These Ancient Etruscan Frescoes That Italy Bought for Millions and Put on Public Display in Rome — Found in a burial chamber, the artworks depict battles between ancient heroes in the Mediterranean world
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MACH designs red town hall in Spain to have "warm and welcoming presence" — <p>Local architecture studio MACH has completed Calasparra Town Hall in Spain, using red textured render and pink-toned concrete to give the building a welcoming feel. Designed for Calasparra City Council
Dodging Cobras on the Path to Wellness at Dharana in Shillim, India — Horatio Clare signs up for everything from body scanning and nicotine-free days to watsu floating at a forest retreat in the Western Ghats.
watched my friend explain his joke for five minutes straight. turns out the punchline was that there was no punchline... bombing builds character i guess
Entrepreneurship as a Modern Day Tool for Nation-building | Mudit Kumar | TEDxDWPS Ludhiana Youth — In an era where entrepreneurship is often measured by valuations and unicorns, Mudit Kumar offers a more powerful perspective: entrepreneurs are the new nation builders. He…
Atonemo and NTS launch Radio Player with icon wheel for genre selection — <p>Swedish tech company Atonemo and online radio station NTS have partnered up to produce a pocket-sized player designed for "omakase listening" – a curated music experience decided by "someone whose…
Charlap Hyman & Herrero adds custom workstations to futuristic LA office — <p>US studio Charlap Hyman & Herrero has built in rows of metal workstations to create a futuristic yet comfortable work environment for an aerospace manufacturer's office in California. Charlap H
USMCA Was a Great Success Story For North America Says Timmons — The US won’t renew its trade deal with Canada and Mexico, choosing instead to conduct annual reviews of the pact in a decision that risks adding uncertainty for companies producing goods across North America. Jay…
Wind damage delays opening of JR's Pont Neuf inflatable in Paris — <p>The opening of La Caverne du Pont Neuf, an inflatable cave-like installation by French street artist JR in Paris, has been delayed after strong winds ripped through its exterior. JR's transformation of Pon
The World Cup’s Ticket Pricing Gamble Paid Off — FIFA’s dynamic pricing strategy has angered fans but it’s helping generate record revenues, explains Bloomberg Opinion’s Juan Pablo Spinetto. (Source: Bloomberg)
Russian artist and Putin critic shot dead in Poland — Robert Kuzovkov, who used the pseudonym Semyon Skrepetsky, has been known for his caricatures of politicians including Vladimir Putin.
We’re In! Slate’s First Shift Gamifies the Affordable EV Pickup Truck — Gamification is the act of turning just about anything into a competitive game, usually involving items like points, badges, and competitions with others playing the same game. The concept grew…
WiChair by Alina Schnizler for Wilkhahn — Fun and functionality meet in the WiChair, a task chair designed by Alina Schnizler for German brand Wilkhahn and based aorund a springy steel and plywood frame.
Yen Hits Four-Decade Low in Historic Slide That’s Rattled Japan — The yen slid to its weakest level against the dollar since 1986, a milestone that will generate unease in Japan and put traders on high alert for authorities wading into the market.
"Tent-like" Eve Music Hall by BIG under construction in Croatia — <p>Danish studio BIG has revealed images of its Eve Music Hall, a music venue with a facade designed to resemble swooping theatrical curtains, under construction in Croatia. Designed for Čepin in eastern Croatia, t
Meet the lawyer who beat Elon Musk — twice — “Never take the bait.”
Bastiaan Jongerius Architecten cloaks Longhouse Farm with black timber and metal — <p>Dutch studio Bastiaan Jongerius Architecten has transformed a 1970s farmhouse outside Amsterdam, extending its timber structure and updating its exterior with black-metal panels and charred…
Christina Augustesen creates "daylight sculptures" to evoke colours of sunset — <p>Visual artist Christina Augustesen used acrylic lamellas to create a series of colourful sculptures, with hues that change depending on how the light hits them, for 3 Days of Design festival in…
Best Prime Day headphones deals 2026: Record prices on AirPods, Sony XM6 headphones — Favorite budget brands like Soundcore are also getting in on the deals.
Curves and colours transform Indian home into "sculptural installation" — <p>Local architect Neel Buddhadev has completed Villa Corsica, a house in suburban Mumbai defined by curved walls and bold colours that was designed in response to the city's tropical climate. The…
Pluralistic: Zuckerberg’s increasingly bizarre war on whistleblowers (27 Jun 2026) – Pluralistic: Daily links from Cory Doctorow
WilkinsonEyre completes Toronto skyscrapers linked by elevated park — <p>Architecture studio WilkinsonEyre has completed the second and final phase of the CIBC Square development in Toronto, which includes a second skyscraper and an elevated park spanning train tracks. Located in
Sainthood puts Gaudí "in too small a box" says God's Architect author — <p>Canonising Antoni Gaudí as a saint would disregard his internal struggles in pursuit of divine perfection, argues author Peter Stanford in this interview as part of our Gaudí Centenary series. This we
Islyn Studio evokes "neo-noir urbanism" at Uchi DC restaurant — <p>New York-based Islyn Studio has looked to Washington DC's New Formalist architecture and "late-night Tokyo" to inform the interiors of this Japanese restaurant. Uchi DC is Islyn Studio's second location for the re
Floating accommodation for London's key workers among projects by University of Westminster students — <p>Dezeen School Shows: a proposal for floating living quarters to house key workers in London is among ten projects by architecture students at the University of Westminst
Get listed in Dezeen's digital guide to London Design Festival 2026 — <p>Hosting an event during the 2026 iteration of London Design Festival? Get featured in Dezeen Events Guide's digital guide to the festival. The 24th edition of the festival takes place from 12 to 20…
Bracelet that translates sign language into speech wins Rimowa Design Prize — <p>Nura, a wearable communication device that converts sign language into spoken words while converting speech into readable text for deaf users, has won the Rimowa Design Prize 2026, as shown in this v
Sculpted wooden museum among projects from California Baptist University — <p>Dezeen School Shows: an architecture museum informed by the work of Spanish sculptor Eduardo Chillida is among the architecture projects from California Baptist University. Also featured is a care…
In Situ Studio and Surface 678 add elevated "canopy walk" to North Carolina park — <p>A wildlife viewing deck and an elevated "canopy walk" through the forest are among the features at Beech Bluff County Park, which was designed by local firms In Situ Studio and Surface 678 for a
Little Giant creates Forest Studio on Vancouver Island — A dark cedar screen wraps the exterior of Forest Studio, a compact, gable-roof building by Canadian architecture studio Little Giant.
Louis Kahn's Kimbell Art Museum has a barrel vault ceiling that's mathematically impossible to build, yet somehow still standing, and the architect's original calculations are still being debated.
Trump FCC warns all broadcasters to follow orders or be punished like ABC — ABC says early renewal for all stations is unprecedented, has no legitimate purpose.
NASA’s Chandra Examines Milky Way at Arms’ Length - NASA Science — A new result using NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory shows that the outer spiral arms in the Milky Way galaxy may reach wider than previously thought. This
Museum with shard-like facade among projects from the Manchester School of Architecture — <p>Dezeen School Shows: a proposal for a natural history museum equipped with a shard-like exterior to represent tectonic forces is among the projects from the Manchester School of Architect
Sell Out Show offers designer-made objects for sale out of a vending machine — <p>An unusual vending machine popped up in a Copenhagen kiosk during 3 Days of Design, offering affordable limited-edition design objects ranging from a butter knife to a three-metre-long candle.…
Plant pots and people-shaped portals animate Bordeaux housing by MVRDV — <p>Potted plants and doorways shaped like gardeners are dotted across the faceted La Vallée Verte housing in Bordeaux, France, recently completed by Dutch studio MVRDV. The project on the northwestern edge o
Two days left to enter Dezeen Awards 2026 — Hurry! There are just two days left to enter Dezeen Awards 2026 before the entry deadline, 27 May at 23:59 London time.
Seven standout seating projects from 3 Days of Design in June — <p>Design weeks never fail to be laden with chairs. To help you separate the wheat from the chaff, our design and interiors reporter Jane Englefield has rounded up seven of the most striking seating projects from…
UNESCO-listed cathedral in Kyiv set alight during Russian attack — <p>One of Ukraine's most significant religious sites, Dormition Cathedral, is among the buildings to have been left badly damaged in the latest waves of Russian strikes in the country. The cathedral, which forms…
Gold Panda Announces New Album 'TON UP': Hear “Ding The Motor” — UK producer Derwin Schlecker has been making inventive, invigorating electronic music as Gold Panda for the better part of two decades now, and he’s not about to stop. Today he’s announced TON UP, described as “the
This Humanoid Robot Is a Terrifyingly Competent Office Intern — Flexion Robotics, a startup founded by ex-Nvidia engineers, has a clever way of training robots to do useful work.
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Dezeen Showroom New Releases newsletter includes scaffolding-like table — <p>The spring 2026 edition of the Dezeen Showroom New Releases newsletter features a metallic side table that resembles scaffolding. Subscribe to Dezeen Showroom New Releases now! South African outdoor furn
"This is the best thing H&dM has done" says commenter — <p>In this week's comments update, readers are discussing Herzog & de Meuron's transformation of the Titlis Tower in the Alps into a sculptural tourist attraction. The studio transformed the former…
Anxiety turns to joy as Brazil qualifies for the Final 16 — Brazil fans at a fan fest on Rio de Janeiro celebrated after their team overturned Japan’s early lead and won 2-1.
Empty LNG Tankers Mass Outside Qatar as Exports Tick Higher — Empty liquefied natural gas tankers are lining up outside of Qatar’s massive export plant in the Persian Gulf as the supplier seeks to quickly increase production following early progress in US-Iran peace talks.
Apple revives Designers of Tomorrow initiative at Design Miami.Paris — <p>Technology brand Apple is bringing its Designers of Tomorrow exhibition back to Design Miami.Paris in October as part of its push to showcase emerging designers. The exhibition, which is set to take place a
Other Matter launches bio-leather made from single-use signage — <p>Design studio Other Matter has built on its flagship product, a petrochemical-free signage film, by recycling it into an upholstery material called Other Matter Leather, on show this week at 3 Days of Design. Oth
Lotti chair by Keiji Takeuchi for NaughtOne — <p>Dezeen Showroom: Japanese designer Keiji Takeuchi and contract furniture brand NaughtOne's Lotti cafe chair is designed to be colourful, comfortable and repairable. The Lotti chair has a deceptively simple form, with slightly overs
ZHA designs waterfront performance venue in China to "crescendo and flare" — <p>A trio of swooping, interconnected volumes informed by traditional Cantonese opera costumes make up this performing arts centre, which has been completed by UK studio ZHA in Guangdong, China.…
Dezeen's top five houses of May 2026 — <p>The ruins of a stone tavern and a lush cardamom plantation guided the designs of two of the homes featured in the latest edition of Dezeen's houses of the month. Named The Blue House and Summer Home, the two dwellings were among the
Ohio’s Best-Kept Secret — With a world-class trail system, dense forests, and pristine lakes—and zero crowds—Athens County is like nowhere else in the Midwest
Native wetland ecosystems in New Orleans among projects from Tulane University — <p>Dezeen School Shows: a native wetland ecosystem for a flood-risked neighbourhood in New Orleans is among the projects from students at Tulane University. Also featured is a permanent solution…
Delcy Morelos creates monumental soil installation by hand at the Barbican — <p>Colombian artist Delcy Morelos has created Origo, a 24-metre-wide installation made from spice-infused soil at the Barbican Centre's Sculpture Court in London. Built from over 30 tonnes of soil and cl
Raizen Keeps Burning Cash, Sets Steeper Charge Amid Restructure — Brazilian sugar and fuels company Raizen SA reported a cash burn of 3.4 billion reais ($657 million) for the first three months of 2026 and roughly doubled its impairment charge for the crop year, signaling…
Herzog & de Meuron transforms mountain antenna tower into "iconic sculpture" — <p>Architecture studio Herzog & de Meuron has transformed the industrial structure of the Titlis Tower in the Swiss Alps into a sculptural tourist destination with dramatic cantilevers and a p