Bread and Butter exhibition explores "deeply private and strangely public" bathing culture — <p>The latest edition of the Bread and Butter exhibition at 3 Days of Design, Perfect Pair in Bathing, saw designers create product duos related to bathing and sauna culture. Curated by H
Roland's new digital piano has built-in Wi-Fi that integrates with a teaching app — Roland's latest digital piano will get software updates and have an improved teaching experience, thanks to built-in Wi-Fi.
EU's ProtectEU Plan Renews Push for Encryption Backdoors — ProtectEU strategy by EU Commission targets encrypted data access, expanding EUROPOL powers and cross-border intelligence sharing.
Daily Cartoon: Friday, August 28th — A drawing that riffs on the latest news and happenings.
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…
"Sabotage": Experts, lawmakers blast RFK Jr. for destroying healthcare research — US healthcare is broken. Under RFK Jr., the research agency working to fix it is, too.
Diamond Schmitt adapts civic centre into TMU School of Medicine — <p>Canadian architecture firm Diamond Schmitt has completed phase one of Toronto Metropolitan University's new School of Medicine, which features wood-clad structural elements and bold blue accents. The TMU…
US Stock-Index Futures Drop as Bond Yields, Oil Prices Rise — US stock-index futures fell as rising bond yields and a spike in oil prices unnerved investors.
"I find it icky to glibly invoke brain chemistry in the marketing of style" — <p>The "dopamine decor" interiors trend is taking social media by storm, but it's just another disingenuous dressing-up of superficial style as life-improving experience, writes Julie Lasky. For some…
ASKA unifies rooms of Stockholm office with pistachio green accents — <p>Pistachio-green features form a connecting thread throughout the interiors of this office for real estate agents Fantastic Frank, designed by Swedish studio ASKA. The Fantastic Frank office occupies a 160-sq
Design profession receives own classification in upcoming Australian census — <p>Australian designers across every discipline will be counted, for the first time, under a dedicated professional group in the upcoming census on 11 August. The Australian Census of Population and…
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.
Firefighting drones in the works as wildfires plague US nearly year-round — California and XPRIZE competition tests whether drones can stop wildfires early.
Sauerbruch Hutton and Studio Gang to revamp German House skyscraper in New York — <p>German studio Sauerbruch Hutton and US practice Studio Gang have been selected to redesign German House to reflect the nation's values and create a "civic landmark" just north of the United…
Apple launching its first water-resistant iPad soon — The new iPad mini will reportedly be water-resistant.
Seven highlights from Osaka Art and Design 2026 — <p>The annual Osaka Art and Design event returns for its fourth edition with creative displays at venues around Osaka. Here, we round up seven designs and installations not to miss. A-Z Homage to Takenobu Igarashi The Shinsaibashi
Apple is reportedly looking to buy chips from a US-blacklisted Chinese company — Apple is seeking clearance from the Trump administration to buy chips from a company linked to the Chinese military, according to Financial Times.
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…
Palestinians demand return of 1,700 bodies held by Israel — Palestinians held vigils across the occupied West Bank demanding the return of Palestinian bodies held by Israel.
Can Kenya’s AI ambitions coexist with Naivasha’s water needs? — As Kenya courts data-centre investment, communities fear growing pressure on an already stressed water system.
Amazonian crafts feature in Costa Brazil's New York fragrance store — <p>Fragrance brand Costa Brazil's flagship retail space in New York's Hudson Yards features items from its founder's personal collection and was designed in collaboration with Alexander May Studio. The…
Finding community essential for craft say panellists at Toast talk in New York — <p>Promotion: to commit to craft under contemporary constraints, makers have to embrace community and find unique audiences, according to a panel hosted at British design brand Toast at its West Vill
Six British houses that put a contemporary spin on their neighbours — <p>Contemporary interpretations of traditional UK homes feature in our latest roundup, which gathers six British houses derived from their neighbours. As a result of strict UK planning laws, new residential pro
Trees for a Changing Climate & Resilient Urban Forest — Cool Boulder — If you look at old photos of Colorado Front Range cities, you won’t see many trees. And if you look up native trees of Colorado, you will find a lot of mountain-growing conifers and just a few deciduous…
Tableau marks 50th anniversary of historic Copenhagen cafe with curated cup collection — <p>Rubber thorns, rocky lumps and haunting faces all feature in a collection of cups by more than 30 different artists and designers, presented at Copenhagen's Cafe Sommersko during 3 Days…
Gold Jumps as Prospects of Iran Deal Temper Inflation Concerns — Gold jumped as signs the US and Iran are closing in on a deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz tempered inflation concerns.
1X Technologies designs humanoid hand to "match or surpass human capability" — <p>California-based company 1X Technologies has updated the hands of its humanoid robot Neo to "perform virtually any task a human can do with their hands". The hands will be installed on the first…
Eight cottage living room interiors fit for a rural retreat — <p>Our latest lookbook features eight living rooms in cottages united by their peaceful interiors, from the Scottish Highlands to Czechia's Bohemian Forest. As summer rolls on in the northern hemisphere, we've…
What will the future stadium look like? — <p>For our Future Stadium series, we asked nine of the world's top stadium architects to predict the biggest shift in stadium design over the next 10 years. To determine how stadium design will shift over the next decade, we asked each…
Dezeen Debate features "intensely geometric" headquarters by BIG — <p>The latest edition of our Dezeen Debate newsletter features the Dymak headquarters in Odense, Denmark, designed by BIG to resemble a Möbius strip. Subscribe to Dezeen Debate now. Overlooking the city's…
A New Way That a Cow’s Inner World Shapes Earth’s Atmosphere | Quanta Magazine — An organelle discovered inside a microbe inside a cow’s gut helps explain how livestock burps contribute to warming our planet.
Barbican and Made.com launch homeware collection celebrating iconic London estate — <p>The Barbican Centre shop has launched a homeware collection with online retailer Made.com, which includes furniture and lighting modelled on details of the brutalist housing complex in…
Eight stylish furnishings by Australian brands — <p>Dezeen Showroom: from accessories and lights to seating and tables, the following items are all made down under by Australian design brands. The products stem from various established and emerging design brands based in major…
Google Pixel 11 series review: Is the magic fading? — Google's new Pixels make some compromises but still manage to be good phones.
Planned demolition of Tbilisi concert hall "a significant cultural setback" says Studio Fuksas — <p>Italian architecture practice Studio Fuksas has called for the ordered demolition of its Rike Concert Hall to be halted and an alternative use for the building to be found. In a…
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…
Lehrer Architects designs supportive housing for "extremely narrow" site in Los Angeles — <p>US studio Lehrer Architects has completed Loma Verde, a supportive housing development for once-homeless residents that features a slender footprint and stucco walls adorned with…
Bank of Korea Sees Need to Hike Rate on Higher Inflation, Growth — South Korea’s central bank reiterated that policy rates will need to rise at an appropriate time, reinforcing its hawkish stance just a week before policymakers will meet to decide on whether to resume tightening.
Ron Arad, Alison Brooks, Max Lamb and Faye Toogood recognised in King's Birthday Honours — <p>Architect Alison Brooks and designers Ron Arad, Faye Toogood and Max Lamb are among the industry leaders who have been recognised in King Charles III's 2026 Birthday Honours list.…
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
Watch: UK marks first national day for victims and survivors of terrorism — Survivors of terror attacks gathered today at the first annual National day for Victims and Survivors of terrorism.
NYT Pips hints, answers for August 25, 2026 — Stuck on Easy, Medium, or Hard? We have everything you need right here.
4 stunning HBO Max movies to watch this weekend (August 14-16) — A billion-dollar blockbuster, one deeply paranoid horror movie, and two Friday premieres—one funny, another featuring action star Bob Odenkirk.
With no team in World Cup, China fans rally around a red card-happy referee — Ma Ning, known for his stern style, has sparked viral memes and attracted major brand sponsorships.
Unearthed fossils and mudlarked bones inspire Faye Toogood's latest furniture — <p>Curved oak and dimpled upholstery feature in British designer Faye Toogood's Bone, Roll, Slump furniture collection, which includes her "most comfortable chair" yet. The collection brings…
Man City sign Palmeiras winger Allan for £34m — Manchester City complete the signing of winger Allan Elias from Palmeiras in a deal worth up to £34.2m.
Net zero verification scheme launched for UK buildings — <p>Certification company Bureau Veritas has launched the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard, a voluntary verification scheme that determines a building's carbon performance. Now open for submissions, the UK Net Zero…
I IN clads Human Made store in handcrafted Korean celadon tiles with "powerful presence" — <p>Tokyo studio I IN combined handcrafted tiles with an industrial-style gridded ceiling and playful animal sculptures in a store for designer Nigo's Human Made brand in Seoul's Lotte…
Photos reveal new facade of Google's Thompson Center — <p>The Thompson Center in downtown Chicago has been given a new facade as part of a renovation for tech company Google by architecture studio Jahn. Photos taken earlier this month show the largely complete facade of…
My parrot ate my keyboard — No spacebar is safe.
Dramatic atriums define Bangkok shopping centre by Linehouse — <p>Chinese studio Linehouse has designed the interiors for Bangkok's Central Park shopping centre, which are centred around three atriums clad in silver, copper and bronze. Adjacent to Lumpini Park, Thailand's first…
Gamers must survive without air-con in Europe Heatwave Simulator — <p>Game developer Blue Hood Games has released a survival game named Europe Heatwave Simulator, where players need to outlast a 14-day heatwave without air conditioning in an apartment in Paris. Playable on the…
4 once-classic Linux distros that don't exist anymore — This distros are gone, but not forgotten.
LIV Golf: From Disruptor to Distressed Asset — The era of the sovereign blank check is over. When LIV Golf launched in 2022, it was defined not by its roster, but by the bottomless liquidity of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF). That capital was a weapon used to force…
Heatherwick Studio and SPPARC shelter rooftop terrace with pleated canopy at London's Olympia — <p>UK practices Heatherwick Studio and SPPARC have revealed a faceted glass canopy that shelters new outdoor spaces, as part of the transformation of the Olympia events centre in
HTA Design restores Crystal Palace's historic concrete dinosaurs — <p>UK studio HTA Design has renovated a group of 19th-century dinosaur sculptures as part of a wider revamp of Crystal Palace Park in south London. HTA Design led the renovation of the 172-year-old…
Leroy Street Studio renovates historic New York City theatre for A24 — <p>For its first brick-and-mortar venue, production company A24 worked with New York design office Leroy Street Studio to overhaul the city's oldest Off-Broadway theatre to host live productions and screen…
Demolition of Studio Fuksas concert hall underway in Tbilisi — <p>Work has begun on the demolition of the never-opened Rike Concert Hall in Tbilisi, which was designed by Italian practice Studio Fuksas. Local news organisation TV Pirveli filmed the cladding being removed from…
Humanoid robots have beaten Usain Bolt's 100-meter dash record — And they looked absolutely ridiculous doing it.
Apple M5 Ultra vs M3 Ultra: What's changed? — Everything you need to know about Apple's powerful new chip.