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…
Logic transforms bland commercial office into "humble and collaborative" workspace — <p>Brick arches frame views through the interior of this office in Gugarat, India, which also features colourful glass panels informed by one of architect Anuj Kapoor's favourite artists. Kapoor'
Studio We Live transforms 1950s Chinese cinema into teahouse with wooden canopy — <p>Chinese firm Studio We Live has transformed an abandoned cinema into a vibrant teahouse and food market in Chongqing, China, preserving the nostalgic atmosphere of the old workers' picturehouse.
Found a trail marker so old the paint had negative space where the wood was rotting through it. Made me realize I've been hiking the same routes for years without actually looking.
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Studio Fuksas-designed Rike Concert Hall in Tbilisi set to be demolished — <p>The unopened Rike Concert Hall in Tbilisi, designed by Italian practice Studio Fuksas, is set to be demolished less than 15 years after it was completed. Tbilisi's city hall architecture department…
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Linux kernel will support $ORIGIN, sort of — For some reason, during TacoSprint 2026 I decided to see if we could tackle relocatable binaries in Nix.
Holzrausch evokes South American cinema at renovated Munich townhouse — <p>German architecture studio Holzrausch drew inspiration from cinematic interiors when designing this townhouse in Munich, which combines dark wood with natural stone and lush tropical planting. The…
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US to announce deal allowing Saudi Arabia a nuclear programme, reports say — The agreement would fulfil a long-held Saudi ambition but could attract concern in Israel and from some US lawmakers.
Overstimulated design student creates satisfyingly minimal focus timer — <p>Frustrated by her own struggle to stay focused while studying, product design student Carrie Lee has developed a portable task timer that hopes to rival the addictiveness of smartphones. Her prototype…
Jay Morton elected RIBA president — <p>Jay Morton, director at architecture studio Bell Phillips, has been elected to become the next president of the Royal Institute of British Architects. Morton will become president-elect on 1 September 2026 and begin her two-year presidency…
Tokyo's drinking alleys inform interior of Genso restaurant by Joyce Wang Studio — <p>Lanterns, alley-like walkways and other details reminiscent of Tokyo's Golden Gai neighbourhood feature in this restaurant designed by Joyce Wang Studio in Hong Kong. Genso is one of…
Terta transforms decommissioned power station in Iceland into colourful site for "learning by playing" — <p>Icelandic studio Terta has transformed the site of the historic Elliðaárstöð power station in Reykjavík into a hub for learning, culture and play, restoring and updating…
Call It a Day lighting by Tongqi Lu Design — <p>Dezeen Showroom: intuitive gestures rather than switches control lights in the Call It a Day collection, designed by Shanghai-based studio Tongqi Lu Design. The Call It a Day collection features a table lamp, floor lamp and…
Weathered steel cloaks sawtooth pumping station in Denmark by GinnerupArkitekter — <p>A sawtooth spiral of weathered-steel panels evokes the blades of an impeller at this pumping station in Denmark, designed by local firm GinnerupArkitekter. Located on the harbour front of Svendb
Carlo Ratti and Park Associati set to surround children's hospital in one-kilometre "green ring" — <p>Architecture studios Carlo Ratti Associati and Park Associati are set to overhaul the Spedali Civili hospital in Brescia, Italy, with the addition of a three-pronged wing…
The power of automating your habits | Noy Shani | TEDxKew — In this talk, Noy makes the case that the habits of elite athletes are not reserved for the elite - and that the real goal isn't to build better habits, but to reach the point where your habits run themselves. Because…
Jumbo tidal wave cascades through Louis Vuitton show in Paris — <p>Louis Vuitton creative director Pharrell Williams designed a 37-metre-wide wave structure as the scenography for the French fashion house's Spring Summer 2027 menswear show, which was powered by water from…
Key takeaways from Khalil al-Hayya’s first speech as Hamas leader — The newly appointed leader says Hamas would work to help the people of Gaza and achieve a united Palestinian state.
Ferrari launches first electric car by Jony Ive and Marc Newson — Ferrari has launched its first electric car, the Ferrari Luce, a large sports car designed by Jony Ive and Marc Newson's studio LoveFrom.
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"Human refrigerator" provides escape from deadly heatwaves — <p>Japanese vending machine manufacturer SDRS has developed a human-sized, stainless-steel fridge to stave off heatstroke amid the increasingly sweltering summers brought on by climate change. The Do Hiemon Box serves…
Kenta Hirayama clads House in Kinuta in steel-sheet facade — <p>Architect Kenta Hirayama has designed an "unpretentious house" in Tokyo's Setagaya Ward, which features a metal facade and deliberately simple gabled roof. Called House in Kinuta, the detached home's pared-back…
Studio TK uses Plantd's pressed-grass panels for furniture line — <p>North Carolina furniture company Studio TK has designed furniture utilising manufacturer Plantd's panels, which are made from perennial grasses and marketed as an alternative to traditional engineered…
How Gaudí's Crypt paved the way for parametricism — <p>Next up in our Gaudí Centenary series, we tell the story of the Church of Colònia Güell, for which Antoni Gaudí's renowned hanging models were first developed, marking the beginnings of parametric design. With mirrors…
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Hiked the same trail every weekend for a month and didn't notice the waterfall until someone pointed out I'd been walking past it backwards the whole time.
went hiking alone for the first time and realized i'd been waiting for permission from someone who wasn't even coming 🥾 the trail felt different after that
Egri Minaret in Eger, Hungary — <p><img alt="" data-width="3024" data-height="4032" width="300" height="200" src="https://img.atlasobscura.com/FYXkqtKxQQDTn239lWhmNNrgaB9gT9PljucY_s73ddg/rs:fill:300:200:1/g:ce/q:81/sm:1/scp:1/ar:1/aHR0cHM6Ly9hdGxh/cy1kZXYuczMuYW1h/em9uYXdzLmNvbS…
Someone mapped every waterfall in the Pacific Northwest by elevation, and you can filter by how hard it is to actually reach one, huh 🥾💧
"Forgive me if I'm wrong, but isn't the world on fire?" says commenter — <p>In this week's comments update, readers are discussing a 37-metre-wide jumbo wave that formed the backdrop of Louis Vuitton's Spring Summer 2027 menswear show in Paris. Designed by the fashion…
Urban forest surrounding stadium among projects from Manchester School of Architecture — <p>Dezeen School Shows: a proposal to surround the Manchester United football stadium with an urban forest is among the projects from the Manchester School of Architecture. Also featured is a
this person hiked the appalachian trail and documented every single shelter with photos — the log entries are unhinged in the best way
Jasmine Fisher transforms rented London office with moody material palette — <p>Interior designer Jasmine Fisher has created an atmospheric studio for her London-based practice, using warm colours and curated artworks to lend the space a more homely feel. The 32-square-metre…
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
Snowman22 lighting by ILKW — <p>Dezeen Showroom: classic light bulbs, hand-blown glass and the friendly shape of snowmen meet in South Korean lighting brand ILKW's Snowman22 table and floor lamps. Snowman22 is part of ILKW's flagship Snowman lighting series, launched in 2021 as t
Crematorium ash scattering terrain among projects from De Montfort University — <p>Dezeen School Shows: a proposal for a terrain located on Leicester's River Soar dedicated to ash scattering is among the student projects from De Montfort University. Also featured are private…
Eleven architecture preservation battles across the US — <p>With the recent release of plans to build on top of Eero Saarinen's terminal building at Dulles International Airport, we take a look at old and new controversies surrounding significant works of architecture and their…
Konzert office furniture system by Paolo Dell'Elce for Knoll — <p>Dezeen Showroom: US furniture brand Knoll and Italian designer Paolo Dell'Elce have launched Konzert, a modular furniture system for creating wall-to-wall cohesiveness in private offices. Quality materials, a
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How Madrid built its metro cheaply — Madrid tripled the length of its metro system in just 12 years — faster and cheaper than almost any other city in the world. What can its expansion teach other cities?
Cubo arranges "unmistakably Lego" innovation centre around 25‑tonne brick — <p>Architecture studio Cubo has unveiled the Kornmarken Campus innovation and production centre as the latest building on the Lego campus in Denmark. Located in Billund, near Lego's headquarters and the…
Richard Parr Associates crowns Suffolk boathouse with thatched roof — <p>British studio Richard Parr Associates has created a timber boathouse for a family in Suffolk, England, topping its pitched roof with reed thatch. Situated on the Alde-Ore Estuary, Richard Parr Associates…
This week RIBA revealed the best British buildings of 2026 — <p>This week on Dezeen, the Royal Institute of British Architects announced that 32 buildings had been awarded National Awards, with over half of them in London. The 32 buildings, which form the long list for the…
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3 great new HBO Max shows to watch this week (August 3-9) — Unbelievable access to the Seattle Seahawks, a clothing-optional survival reality series, and a hilarious multiverse spinoff with a bang.
Yano Aoyama Architecture Design tops public toilet in Japan with sweeping timber canopy — <p>Japanese practice Yano Aoyama Architecture Design has completed a public toilet for the Tobe Zoological Park in Ehime Prefecture, creating two chiselled concrete blocks that are topped…
This week Nokia unveiled four dumbphones with AI-powered buttons — <p>This week on Dezeen, we revealed tech company HMD's retro Nokia brick phones that have an AI assistant button in the centre of the keypad. The four dumbphones were created for people seeking the nostalgic…
Of-A reimagines indoor gardens as "geological and futuristic" living objects at Chelsea Flower Show — <p>At this year's Chelsea Flower Show, multidisciplinary creative studio Of-A exhibited a dark botanical landscape featuring volcanic rock, burnt trees and delicate flowers set w
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
‘Fightland’ Review: 50 Cent’s Starz Boxing Drama Is All Hype and No Hooks — After being set up by his promoter, a former heavyweight boxing champion battles Britain's criminal underworld to avenge his brother's murder in Starz's blunt-force and brainless action series.
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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…
Hiked the same trail every week for a year. Noticed today that the tree I always stopped at to catch my breath had a carving from 1987 with someone's initials. Made me wonder what their hike was like.
Cricket & archery well placed for Commonwealths spot — Cricket, archery and shooting are among the sports well placed to regain their spot at the Commonwealth Games in India in 2030.
Lenka Milerová Architektka transforms stone pigsty in Czech Republic into holiday home — <p>Local studio Lenka Milerová Architektka has converted a former pigsty in the Czech Republic into Panoší Újezd Summer House, complementing its rough stone walls with additions in exposed…
Breast cancer checks missing most women under 50 who are at risk, says study — Up to 95% of younger women who are at higher risk of developing breast cancer are being missed by current NHS checks, researchers warn.
Someone mapped every waterfall accessible within a day hike of major cities—turns out there's way more than you'd expect hiding in your backyard.