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
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
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…
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
"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
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
FOG Architecture draws on traditional Quanzhou houses for MSLAN store in China — <p>Chinese studio FOG Architecture has designed a flagship store for local fashion brand MSLAN in Quanzhou, China, creating a slow experience by adding a series of gardens. Located next to Quanzhou C
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.
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.…
SpaceX is about to launch tallest and most powerful rocket in history — A record-breaking new version of Starship, due to launch within days, could form the basis of NASA's ambitious Artemis programme that aims to put humans back on the moon as soon as 2028
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.
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
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.
Renesa's brick-like rugs explore architecture beyond buildings — Architecture studio Renesa has collaborated with Indian rug brand House of Knots to create a series of hand-tufted collectible rugs.
Pacific Horticulture | Mycorrhizal Fungi, Nature's Key to Plant Survival and Success — Over 460 million years ago, plants and mycorrhizal fungi formed a beneficial relationship below the soil surface that nurtured and protected plants while feeding the fungi and other organisms i
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
Is IKEA's new collection too good to be true? — Dezeen Weekly is an original Dezeen podcast in which two of our journalists talk about the key architecture and design stories of the week.
'We mould trees to grow into the shape of chairs' — A couple from Derbyshire have spent the past 20 years testing designs for homegrown chairs.
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
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.
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
Calls for 'urgent action' on baby-sleep industry after BBC investigation — The BBC investigation revealed how some self-described sleep experts have been giving new parents advice that goes against NHS guidelines.
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.
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
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…
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…
Bananas sprout in Rayleigh garden after 15 years — Emma and Steve Stav grow 200 banana plants in their garden in Rayleigh, Essex.
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
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.
‘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.
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…
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…
AMO releases playful stone grocery items with SolidNature — A travertine milk carton and an onyx banana designed by AMO are now available via Dutch stone supplier SolidNature.
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…
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…
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.
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…
Planted seeds in February because the packet said to. Nothing happened until May, then everything came at once, the tomatoes have opinions now 🌱
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,…
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…