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.
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…
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…
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…
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
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
Odd Lots: How Aldi Strategizes to Lower Grocery Costs (Podcast) — In June, grocery giant Aldi opened a store just off of Times Square in Manhattan. It’s the company’s first location in Midtown and, according to their US Chief Commercial Officer Scott Patton, Aldi has to…
Spain tend to start slowly at World Cups, but nobody expected Cape Verde draw — Spain have a history of starting slowly at World Cups before finding their form, but nobody -- not even them -- expected to open 2026 with a draw against tiny Cape Verde.
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
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…
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.
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…
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.
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…
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)
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
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…
Why closure matters at the end of life — A peaceful, supported end-of-life experience — focused on family and closure — can transform both dying and grieving.
Sixteen stadiums hosting games at World Cup 2026 — <p>With the World Cup kicking off in Mexico City today, we look at the architecture of the 16 stadiums in the USA, Mexico and Canada hosting games at the tournament. Unlike many previous World Cups, where stadiums were purpose-bu
"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…
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
"Quite the marbling on that steak" says commenter — <p>In this week's comments update, readers are discussing the stone grocery items designed by creative studio AMO, which originally went on display as part of an exhibition in Milan. The objects, which include a travertine milk
Meet the lawyer who beat Elon Musk — twice — “Never take the bait.”
Instagram running ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India, BBC finds — The ads use terms including “rape” and “child video” and link to content on the messaging app Telegram.
Iran weighs US peace proposal despite ‘deep and significant’ disagreements — A visit by Pakistan’s army chief to Tehran is seen as a sign of significant progress in negotiations.
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
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…
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
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.
Pluralistic: Zuckerberg’s increasingly bizarre war on whistleblowers (27 Jun 2026) – Pluralistic: Daily links from Cory Doctorow
Snøhetta uses mass timber and earthen walls for Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library — <p>Architecture studio Snøhetta has laid a hill-like green roof over timber-and-earth volumes for a building dedicated to American president Theodore Roosevelt, connecting it to the…
Why The Last Battle of the American Revolution Was Fought In India — The conflicts that took place elsewhere in the world have receded from our collective imagination, but the American rebellion was, in many ways, a sideshow to a far greater imperial drama.
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.
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.…
Century-old Melbourne corner shop transformed into family home — <p>Local studio Kister Architects has turned a former 1910 corner shop in Melbourne into a family home with a lush internal courtyard entrance designed to bring greenery to the urban site. Aptly named The Corner…
NASA mission to rescue the falling Swift observatory has launched — NASA has made contact with LINK, the robotic spacecraft made for the Swift Boost mission.
Dezeen In Depth looks at Antoni Gaudí's impact on global architecture — <p>This month's Dezeen In Depth newsletter features a look at Antoni Gaudí's influence and an interview with Pritzker Architecture Prize-winner Diébédo Francis Kéré. Subscribe to Dezeen In Depth today!…
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
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
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.
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
Deals: MacBook Pro, M4 iPad Air, Magic Mouse, AirTag 2, more 9to5Mac — Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by what might be your chance so score a seriously deep deal as official...
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…
Mourners pay respects as Iran’s slain leader Ali Khamenei laid in state — Iran begins seven-day state funeral for late ayatollah as some 100 foreign delegations arrive under a tense ceasefire
PostgreSQL and the OOM Killer: Why We Use Strict Memory Overcommit — In this blog post, we will explain how strict memory overcommit protects your database from catastrophic OOM (out of memory) kills. We will also share how a one character kernel bug forced us to temporarily…
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…
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.
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…
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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…
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.
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.
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>