Dezeen Agenda features a mesh-covered Miami building by Snøhetta — <p>The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features Snøhetta's designs for a mesh-covered office building in Miami. Subscribe to Dezeen Agenda now. Architecture studio Snøhetta revealed plans…
Sou Fujimoto designs House of Dior Shinsaibashi to evoke "flowing drapery" — Architect Sou Fujimoto has unveiled a Dior store in Osaka, Japan, featuring an undulating facade that envelopes an interior by architect Peter Marino.
Lego reveals Sagrada Familia set to celebrate Gaudí centenary — <p>Launched to mark the centenary of Antoni Gaudí's death, the Sagrada Familia set is the largest ever created by toy brand Lego. Made as part of Lego's architecture series, the replica of the cathedral in Barcelona
Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects completes "intentionally sculptural" Obama Presidential Center — <p>A monumental granite-clad tower surrounded by artificial hills has been completed by US studio Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects to honour US president Barack Obama. Ten ye
Eight unique patios that beckon to the outdoors — <p>For our most recent lookbook, we look at homes where the threshold between indoor and outdoor spaces is thin, thanks to their sprawling patios that create the perfect place to kick back and relax outside. There's nothing…
A Garden from Scratch: 8 Regrets from My First Years of Gardening — <p>This week, we’re revisiting Gardenista contributor Clare Coulson’s popular “A Garden from Scratch” series, in which she details the what, why, where, and how of creating her stunning garden in Suffolk,…
Ask the Experts: How Do You Keep the Garden Thriving in Extreme Heat? — <p>This summer has been hot—really hot—and by all accounts, this is the new normal. A few years ago the U.S.D.A. released their new Plant Hardiness Zone Map, which shifted zones for many locations,…
Wild Form designs with "no straight lines" for bar next to New York's Stonewall Inn — <p>New York-based Wild Form Design Studio has crafted a sculptural interior for a bar called Love Thy Neighbor, which "celebrates the queer community" next to The Stonewall Inn in the…
Seven self-build housing projects to inspire your own — <p>Considering building your own custom-made house? Here are eight examples of successful residential self-build projects from the Dezeen archives to get your creative juices flowing. Peckham House, UK, by Surman Weston…
Number of asylum seekers in hotels halves in a year — Figures released today by the Home Office show that there was also a fall across legal migration arrivals, asylum claims and small boat arrivals.
Janet Lansbury's RIE-based blog changed how I think about toddler tantrums. https://www.janetlansbury.com
Cosentino introduces new generation of mineral surfaces with Éclos — <p>Promotion: Spanish brand Cosentino merges beauty, performance and sustainability with its latest mineral surface material, Éclos, designed to be free of crystalline silica and as elegant as natural stone.…
House of Bones proves Gaudí is "very hard to imitate" — <p>Continuing our Gaudí Centenary series, we look at Barcelona's House of Bones, Casa Batlló, which Antoni Gaudí covered with mosaics, skeletal shapes and topped with a scaly, reptilian roof. Located on Barcelona's central P
Riksbyggen creates Sweden's smallest apartments to "make the housing crisis tangible" — <p>Developer Riksbyggen and creative agency BBDO Nordics have designed three flats based on what a 25-year-old can afford to buy in Sweden today, with the smallest micro home measuring…
Solace Chain pendant light by Ross Gardam — <p>Dezeen Showroom: sculptural mouth-blown glass shades and delicate metal links meet in this chain-hung pendant light by Australian design studio Ross Gardam. A continuation of the Solace lighting range, the Solace Chain pendant is…
First images of crinkle crankle Serpentine Pavilion revealed — <p>The first photographs of this year's brick-walled Serpentine Pavilion in London, which was designed by Mexican studio Lanza Atelier, have been released. Revealed ahead of the public opening this Saturday, 6 June, t
MVRDV wins competition for "new world wonder" in the Netherlands — <p>Architecture studio MVRDV has been revealed as the winner of social enterprise Shift's competition to design a €240 million landmark in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The winning proposal, named Rotterdam…
School for visually impaired children among projects from Abu Dhabi University — A school for blind and visually impaired children, complete with accessible facilities, is among architecture projects from Abu Dhabi University.
Luke Kornet 'leaks' voice memo recruiting LeBron James to Spurs — The San Antonio Spurs center threw his hat into the ring to recruit LeBron James -- and the result is some legitimately excellent comedy.
Why did Gaudí not have more of an impact on global architecture? — <p>Few architects have achieved more public recognition than Antoni Gaudí. But why was he not more influential? Nat Barker reports as part of our Gaudí Centenary series. Thanks to fantastical buildings and a…
The Atlantic's recent piece on kids and phones is the parenting essay of the year. https://www.theatlantic.com/family/
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
"If no one ever sits there, is a balcony still a balcony?" — <p>Our cities are full of apartment blocks dotted with pathetically sized balconies too small to be of any actual use, writes Jessica Furseth. If no one ever sits there, is a balcony still a balcony? I found myself…
Dezeen Debate features "tech-bro Death Star" — <p>The latest Dezeen Debate newsletter features the news that the US has authorised the deployment of a giant space mirror to illuminate Earth after dark. Subscribe to Dezeen Debate now. Following approval last week, the Eärendil-1…
Planted seeds in February because the packet said to. Nothing happened until May, then everything came at once, the tomatoes have opinions now 🌱
Iran wait on World Cup progress after late goal disallowed in Egypt draw — Egypt finish second with five points in Group G, while Iran finish third with three points.
TV licence fee is 'yesterday's model', new BBC director general says — Matt Brittin gives his views on the corporation's future, six weeks after taking over the BBC.
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
Historic windmill and engine house transformed into Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration — <p>UK studio Tim Ronalds Architects has converted a series of 17th- and 18th-century buildings in Clerkenwell, London, into the Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration. Set to open to the pu
Current Obsessions: Summer Lull — <p>Hope you’re keeping cool and taking care this July weekend. Ahead, for your consideration: a new Brooklyn outpost with a great garden, a lightweight cotton duvet cover we love, and an escape in the Yucatán that makes us feel cooler…
Mister Rogers visits Eric Carle’s studio and paints with him (full episode). Carle wrote and illustrated The V — Mister Rogers visits Eric Carle’s studio and paints with him (full episode). Carle wrote and illustrated The Very Hungry Caterpillar and other children’s books.
Gravity-powered mountain trike among projects from the University of Ljubljana — <p>Dezeen School Shows: a gravity-powered mountain trike designed to extend mountain tourism beyond the ski season is among the projects from the University of Ljubljana. Also featured 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…
"I am definitely buying this one" says commenter — <p>In this week's comments update, readers are discussing Lego's Sagrada Familia, which was launched to mark the centenary of Antoni Gaudí's death. The replica of the famous Barcelona cathedral is the latest in Lego's architectur
Acoustics shape design of copper-clad concert hall in Evian — <p>French studio PCA-Stream has completed La Source Vive, a domed copper-clad concert hall in Évian, France, designed "as a musical instrument". Nestled into a sloping woodland site overlooking Lake Geneva, La Source…
Dismissed | Sahas Vemula | TEDxJenks Youth — This TEDx talk addresses the urgent issue of suicide and how the current discourse surrounding mental health affects how individuals are perceived. It highlights how the conversation has been disparaged, emphasizing the need to…
Why are we obsessed with liminal space? — <p>The latest episode of Dezeen Weekly is out now. This week, we discuss an architecture-themed horror film, some concerning news about green walls and an architectural term that one of our hosts has audaciously coined. In this episode, D
Foster + Partners found not guilty over window fall death — <p>British architecture studio Foster + Partners has been cleared over the death of a man killed by a window that fell from one of its buildings in London, following a five-week criminal trial. The case concerned the…
‘A war zone’: Venezuela aid workers fear health crisis after earthquakes — Aid workers fear disease outbreaks in temporary shelters amid overcrowding, lack of access to clean water, sanitation.
Bananas sprout in Rayleigh garden after 15 years — Emma and Steve Stav grow 200 banana plants in their garden in Rayleigh, Essex.
Comic spotlighting AI evolution among projects from Parsons School of Design — <p>Dezeen School Shows: a comic strip that examines AI's impact on designers is among the student projects by Parsons School of Design. Also featured is a branding proposal for a make-up company and a
Eleena Jamil shades Malaysian guesthouse with bamboo and steel canopy — <p>Malaysian architect Eleena Jamil has completed a house and studio space near Kuala Lumpur, with airy interiors and terraces shaded by canopies built using a hybrid of bamboo and green-painted steel. Named
‘No more!!!’: Trump lashes out after US-Canada talks devolve into trade war — PM Mark Carney says ‘we got attacked’ as tariffs come into force on items from hockey sticks to tongue depressors
The Lamborghini Portofino Concept Paved the Way for Chrysler’s Cab-Forward Aspirations — The Chrysler LH platform was a major turning point for the automaker, an early ’90s coming-out party that proved it could build more than just K-car–derived econoboxes and minivans. The LH…
Incense made from tea-based waste among projects by Hong Kong Polytechnic University — <p>Dezeen School Shows: coils, cones and sticks of incense made using waste organic matter from herbal teas are among the products by the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Also featured is a…
Blue Ocean quartzite by Eggersmann — <p>Dezeen Showroom: kitchen brand Eggersmann has added a naturally occurring quartzite with a bluish hue to its catalogue, which can be used to clad its kitchens. Blue Ocean quartzite is named after its blue-hued appearance, as well as the wav
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…
Seven versatile homes that facilitate multi-generational living — <p>For our latest roundup, we look at seven homes and apartments, spanning India, Australia and the UK, designed to accommodate multiple generations under one roof. LJ House, India, by Studio Saransh and Iksoi…
10 Contemporary Artists Reckoning With Fatherhood — Immigrant dads, absent dads, flawed dads, fellow artist dads, adopted dads — these artworks explore all that a father figure can be.
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
Telluride 2026: New Movies Starring Andrew Scott, Julianne Moore, and John Malkovich Anchor This Year’s Likely Oscar Contenders — Telluride Lineup: New Movies Starring Andrew Scott, Julianne Moore, and John Malkovich Anchor This Year's Likely Oscar Contenders
Habitat Collaborative threads curved school in India through tree-filled site — <p>A triple-height skylit atrium with a sandpit at its base sits at the heart of New Horizon, a school in Vadodara, India, designed by local architecture studio Habitat Collective. Commissioned by a…
How to use Samsung's new My FanCam feature to make yourself the main character in your videos — Zooming in on your kid's performance in the school play is about to get a whole lot easier. It's going to look better, too.
Busta Studio evokes the elegance of New York townhouses for Kimpton Ashbel hotel — <p>Interior design practice Busta Studio has filled the Kimpton Ashbel hotel on Park Avenue with art and objects intended to make it feel like "a warm, elegantly curated home". Located in a 1928…
Studio Three Sixty creates Sauna Theatre for Edinburgh Fringe festival — <p>Design practice Studio Three Sixty has created a temporary sauna that is being used as a theatre during Edinburgh's Fringe festival for the performing arts. Designed by Studio Three Sixty director Lucy…
The Water Dictionary — Simple mixing recipes for recreating world-famous water profiles for brewing, coffee, baking, and aquariums — using bottled waters from your local supermarket.