Hudson Architects transforms neglected nightclub into King's Lynn Library — <p>UK studio Hudson Architects has converted a disused commercial building in Norfolk into a public library, wrapping its existing concrete structure in a skin of cement shingles. Named King's Lynn…
Is Gaudí the greatest architect ever? — <p>Why is Gaudí so widely admired? Is there a darker side to his architecture? And should he be made a saint? Listen to the latest episode of Dezeen Weekly now. This month marks 100 years since the death of Antoni Gaudí, one of the most…
Kim Kardashian unveils nude-hued SKIMS London flagship store — <p>Kim Kardashian has opened the London flagship branch of her apparel brand SKIMS, featuring voluptuous interiors by New York studio Rafael de Cárdenas. The store is characterised by the fleshy tones that have…
Not A Hotel reveals design for giant Poké Ball guest room in Japan — <p>Hotelier Not A Hotel has revealed its latest guesthouse will take the form of a human-sized Pokémon Poké Ball, nestled beside a lake in Hokkaido, Japan. Set to be built in Tomakomai City, the Poké…
Forest foraging kit is among projects from Vilnius Academy of Arts — <p>Dezeen School Shows: a modular storage container designed for gathering and storing forest goods is among projects from design students at Vilnius Academy of Arts. Also featured is a project that revives…
Girlguiding redesigns uniform "to be styled any way the girls want" — <p>British youth organisation Girlguiding has unveiled the first update to its formerly regimented uniform in 30 years, intended to allow more freedom of expression. Completed in collaboration with London…
Richard and Su Roger's seminal house in London "gifted to the nation" — <p>The modernist 22 Parkside house in Wimbledon, London, by Richard and Su Rogers has been given over to conservation charity The National Trust. Designed by the pair in the late 1960s for Richard…
This week we looked at the future of data-centre design — <p>This week on Dezeen, we considered how the architecture of data centres is changing in the face of rapid development of hyperscale facilities. As AI drives the demand for data centres, vast facilities are being built…
RSHP and ERRE unveil plans for curved-roof rail hub in Valencia — <p>Architecture studios RSHP and ERRE have unveiled their plans for Valencia Central Station in Spain, which will incorporate public green spaces and sweeping roof canopies. Designed by RSHP and ERRE with…
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Marazzi lists five stone- and zellige-like tiles on Dezeen Showroom — <p>Dezeen Showroom: from glossy to stone-effect tiles, Italian manufacturer Marazzi has listed a handful of its versatile products on Dezeen Showroom. Mystone Pietra di Sicilia tiles are made from porcelain,…
Will we observe dark matter as a particle or a wave? — We have arguably already discovered dark matter, says columnist Chanda Prescod-Weinstein. To observe it, we will need to figure out whether we expect it to act like a particle or a wave.
Gaudí Centenary celebrates the legacy of an architect like no other — <p>To kick off our Gaudí Centenary series marking 100 years since the death of Catalonia's most famous architect, we take a look at his life and work. Instantly recognisable by his mononym, Antoni Gaudí is an a
Zoned neighbourhood among projects from American University in Dubai — <p>Dezeen School Shows: a masterplan exploring how the built environment can shape human emotion is among the student projects from American University in Dubai. Also featured are a proposal that reimagines…
Apple Reportedly Waiting on Samsung for Ultimate Bezel-Free iPhone Display — Apple is waiting on Samsung to perfect a next-generation OLED display technology that wraps almost vertically around a phone and essentially makes the sides themselves part of the screen, claims a…
What reception awaits Man City at Anfield? — Bus welcomes, banners and flags expected as Man City head to Liverpool on Sunday for their first game since they were found guilty of breaching Premier League rules.
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Can the AI industry persuade data center opponents by getting rid of NDAs? | TechCrunch — On Equity, we debate the impact of data center moratoriums and whether the AI industry has a communication problem.
China Rejects Claims the Yuan Is Undervalued — China’s central bank rejected claims that the yuan is undervalued as trade talks began with the European Union, where officials have increasingly blamed trade imbalances on the exchange rate. The People’s Bank of China argued that…
SOM designs "vertical data center" for Downtown Kansas City — <p>International architecture studio SOM has released designs of the 20-storey 934 Central Street data centre in Kansas City, USA, with a facade configured to "feel at home within its downtown context". The 20-storey…
Knekt floor lamp by Hegren — <p>Dezeen Showroom: local production, repairability and honest design are foregrounded in Norwegian brand Hegren's Knekt floor lamp. Designed for the contemporary home, where people might use an armchair to work in as much as relax in, the Knekt…
Public betas for iOS 27, macOS 27 and more Apple platforms are now available — Try the new Siri AI and system-wide performance improvements.
L-shaped roofs create "generous shadows" over Los Cabos residence — <p>A pair of lightweight, L-shaped roofs top the four volumes that form this house in Los Cabos, Mexico, designed by Estudio Ignacio Urquiza Ana Paula de Alba. The hilltop Casa en Palmilla comprises two sets of…
Winery in abandoned cement factory among projects from the University of Portsmouth — <p>Dezeen School Shows: a winery and cultural hub in a former South Downs cement factory is among the projects from the University of Portsmouth. Also featured is an observation deck made from…
Inrestudio uses double-layered envelope to create "in-between spaces" for Vietnamese home — <p>Irregularly placed and mismatched openings puncture the terracotta-toned, double-layered exterior of 100 Windows, a multigenerational home in Vietnam designed by local architecture…
Urban settlement for extreme ecosystem among projects from Tulane University — <p>Dezeen School Shows: a proposal for sustainable urban settlements in the Atacama Desert is among projects from students at Tulane University. Also featured is a project focusing on the…
Profondo seating by Zenith Interiors — <p>Dezeen Showroom: Australian workplace brand Zenith has designed the expressive Profondo seating collection, informed by the spirit of 1970s Italian furniture. The Profondo collection includes a sofa and a standalone armchair, with…
Eight inspiring homes with bookmaxxed interiors — <p>For our latest lookbook, we explore how bookmaxxing can add interest to an interior, looking at examples ranging from a penthouse in Germany to the home of Radiohead singer Thom Yorke. The tongue-in-cheek term bookmaxxing is…
Play-Doh enters "home decor space" with flower-making kit for adults — <p>Toy company Hasbro has announced a line of Play-Doh products for adults with the release of Blooms, a flower-making kit for creating "lifelike flowers" that can be coated with a finishing spray for…
OpenAI Is Pissing Off a Bunch of Mathematicians—Again — “There’s a perception of mobster behavior” from leading AI companies, one mathematician tells WIRED as OpenAI prepares to release more than 100 new solutions to unsolved problems.
London home renovation by Polysmiths uses "light as the primary material" — Lime-plastered brickwork, timber boards and cork panels were used to help capture the changing light at Pine House by Polysmiths.
UNStudio completes Korean Football Association headquarters with two dedicated stadiums — <p>Dutch firm UNStudio has completed the Korean Football Park, a sports venue and new home for the Korean Football Association in Cheonan, South Korea. Designed to "serve athletes at the…
Zenfolio NextZen Streamlines the Business of Photography — <p class="feature-image"><a href="https://petapixel.com/2026/10/08/zenfolio-nextzen-streamlines-the-business-of-photography/"><img width="1600" height="840"…
Prize giveaway: win the Marisfrolg Gardens book by Architecture van Brandenburg — <p>Prize giveaway: for our latest competition, New Zealand studio Architecture van Brandenburg is offering Dezeen readers the chance to win a copy of its new Marisfrolg Gardens monograph. Five…
Mango trees shade "restrained and calming" home in India by InLe architects — <p>Timber shutters and the canopies of two large trees shade the interiors of House Beyond the Mango Trees, a home in Kerala by Indian practice InLe Architects. InLe Architects founder Afiz Ubaid…
CMF announces its first pair of open-ear earbuds for under $100 — CMF announces its first pair of open-ear earbuds for under $100.
Apple unveils music venue within Battersea Power Station — Apple has revealed the 600-seat Apple Music Hall, which sits alongside its offices within London's Battersea Power Station.
Sunken lightwells illuminate partially submerged London home by Stylus Architects — <p>Local studio Stylus Architects has completed Green Lodge, a partially submerged family home in Roehampton Village, southwest London, where a series of sunken lightwells brings daylight into…
Grimes Shares First Song From AI-Inspired Album Psy Opera — The album promises to cover everything the singer “witnessed as a woman of history during her hiatus from pop music”
HomeKit Weekly: Shelly's Flood S Gen4 is a low cost Matter leak sensor for Apple Home - 9to5Mac — Shelly's Flood S Gen4 brings Matter, Wi-Fi, and Zigbee to a low cost leak sensor with large steel pads that catch even slow drips.
Recyclable Wildflower installation among timber prototypes at BuildFest 2026 — <p>A recyclable timber pavilion designed to mimic wildflowers is among the prototypes built by students at BuildFest 2026, shown in this video produced by Dezeen. Designed by students from Lehigh…
Waka Waka curls colourful metal into curved shapes for Ribbon furniture collection — <p>Los Angeles studio Waka Waka has designed Ribbon, an undulating furniture collection made from steel and aluminium decorated with saturated colours, for Japanese manufacturer Benex's Eetal…
Why the SpaceX IPO is the talk of Wall Street and beyond — Elon Musk's rocket company is expected to make the biggest public debut in history.
Merckx-Holvoet Architecten designs seaside penthouse to evoke North Sea coast — <p>The sandy tones of Belgium's North Sea shore informed the interiors of this penthouse, designed by Antwerp-based studio Merckx-Holvoet Architecten. The holiday home, named V Penthouse, occupies…
Leckie Studio tucks house clad in "silvered wood" into forested Vancouver site — <p>Canadian practice Leckie Studio has completed Twin Peaks House, which features an asymmetrical roof and silvery wood cladding that helps the building "recede among the trees". Located in North…
Nikolaj Mentze fits out Cobe's Copenhagen studio with architecture bookshop — <p>Danish architect Nikolaj Mentze has overhauled the interior of Cobe's architecture studio in Copenhagen by adding a bookshop dedicated to publications on the built environment. The bookshop,…
Surrane Design uses "stages of the rice plant" to tone Thai restaurant in New York — <p>New York studio Surrane Design has outfitted Thai restaurant Hommali in New York with a terracotta floor, a central "courtyard" space and personal items of the founders to create a space…
Tan France launches debut furniture collection with Castlery — <p>Media personality and former Queer Eye host Tan France has released an 18-piece homeware collection with Singapore brand Castlery, which marks his first foray into furniture design. France, who formerly guided…
Why does the U.S. military seem stymied in the war with Iran? — Defense analyst Stacie Pettyjohn says while the U.S. military is facing long-range missile shortages, prolonged deployments and vacated regional bases, Iran is building cheaper weapons quickly.
Eight products that debuted at 3 Days of Design 2026 — <p>Dezeen Showroom: following this year's edition of 3 Days of Design in Copenhagen, we've rounded up eight furnishings and surfaces that were launched during the event. Over 400 brands from around the world congregated in th
Plant Life exhibition imagines a future where "plants return as the dominant source" — The latest exhibition at Melbourne's National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) explores humanity's relationship with the plant world through design.
Neri&Hu wraps Hong Kong hotel in "urban tapestry" facade — <p>Architecture studio Neri&Hu has upgraded the facade of Mandarin Oriental The Landmark in Hong Kong, using staggered terracotta tiles to resemble a piece of woven tapestry. Located on Queen's Road in Hong…
Thailand Plans Closer Gold Market Supervision to Curb Misuse — Thailand plans to tighten oversight of the gold-trading industry, including online transactions and physical bullion, as the government seeks to curb money laundering, scams and other financial crimes.
Lualdi develops vision for contemporary interiors based on architectural systems — <p>Promotion: Italian company Lualdi has evolved its architectural door designs from the likes of Piero Lissoni and Kokaistudios to encompass partitioning and panelling systems, bringing…
This is my biggest AirPods complaint, and it's not necessarily about the hardware - 9to5Mac — AirPods are one of Apple’s most interesting products. The demand for them was largely invented by the fact that the...
AKSH Architects transforms disused buildings in India into "timeless and earthy" retreat — <p>Indian studio AKSH Architects has completed The Earthen Retreat, a cluster of guesthouses in Pune created by repurposing several small abandoned buildings and coating them with mud and…
Nvidia-Backed Firmus IPO Collapses — Firmus has abandoned its attempt at one of Australia’s biggest-ever initial public offerings after failing to lure global investors. Bloomberg’s Manuel Baigorri says the news comes amid global concerns over frothy AI valuations (Source:…
Gauge of Oracle’s Credit Risk Hits Fresh All Time High — A measure of Oracle Corp.’s credit risk hit a record high on Friday as concerns grew about both the company’s aggressive cash-burn and the future profitability of its artificial intelligence investments amid a new Chinese…
Dennis Hastert, longtime Republican House speaker who went to prison, dies at age 84 — ennis Hastert, whose political legacy as Congress' longest-serving Republican House speaker was later fouled by allegations that he had molested high school athletes during his prior career…
Theaster Gates and Studio Zewde to create performance space for Houston's Freedmen's Town — <p>Artist Theaster Gates and landscape designer Sara Zewde have designed a pavilion from recovered building materials that will be a community centre in a historic Black neighbou