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For our latest roundup, we've collected buildings clad in charred timber, including a dark-hued yoga retreat and a cabin "shaped by fire". Charred timber is used in projects across the world to create a dramatic, tactile exterior. The effect is sometimes made using a Japanese technique known as shou sugi ban. Here, we have collated
Grinham Research Group at Harvard University has developed an insulating cladding tile made from waste wool, which was presented at this year's Oslo Architecture Triennale. In an installation named Upcycling Wool Ecologies, Grinham Research Group showcased its tiles on a timber frame in Oslo's Sofienberg Church as part of the triennale's main exhibition, which takes
Here's a closer look inside the newly opened Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, where design studio Rockwell Group has outfitted a restaurant and bar that "responds to the museum's distinctive biomorphic architecture". Rockwell Group's Los Angeles office designed the Skywalker Grill without a single 90-degree angle, continuing the sweeping curves of the building by MAD
Dezeen School Shows: a low-profile leather lounge chair equipped with CNC-bent steel legs is among the projects from Tomas Bata University in Zlín. Also featured is a website that explores free speech and a fashion collection using natural indigo dye. Tomas Bata University in Zlín Institution: Faculty of Multimedia Communications Course: Fashion Design, Product Design,
London studio Hayhurst and Co has reorganised Hampstead Town House around a triple-height void, transforming the interior of the north London home while retaining its distinctive 1970s exterior. Hayhurst and Co completely overhauled the skinny house, which was originally designed in 1970 by architects Igal Yawetz and Howard Radley. The studio retained the house's original
After Dyson recently hit headlines with its tech-driven toothbrush, we revisit eight projects from the Dezeen archives that add polish to the everyday dental tool. Accessories by Landor Fitch Accessories is a collection of toothbrush add-ons, designed specifically for people with dexterity challenges. It has more than 142 designs, including handles with chunky grips
This week on Dezeen, we revealed the architecture, interiors and design projects in the running to win this year's Dezeen Awards. Over the week, we announced all the projects shortlisted for this year's awards, starting with the 152 projects in the running for the 19 architecture project categories on Monday. On Tuesday, we revealed the
Promotion: Danish eyewear brand Lindberg has presented a site-specific installation for the Armory Show in New York City, created with Italian artist Fabrizio Corneli. Called Enigma of Vision, the minimalist installation opened on 24 September as part of the city's annual Armory Show of contemporary art. Lindberg, which distinguishes itself from other eyewear brands through
Dezeen Showroom: wallpapers, tiles and surfaces are all among recent wall and floor coverings published on Dezeen Showroom. The selection includes wallpapers based on designs by William Morris, marbles with dramatic and unusual blue veining, and square-format tiles designed to look handmade. A spectrum of international design brands and companies have listed their products on
Architect Gjergji Shkurti has collaborated with concept shop Million Goods for its Brooklyn location, using marble, custom millwork and curated furniture to create a transition from hospitality to retail. A glossy red spiral staircase can be spotted through windows that face the buzzy part of DeKalb Street in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. The space became the
Dezeen Showroom: Australian surface brand Laminex has released its 2027 Colour Collection, adding 10 new designs inspired by the country's landscape to its laminate range. Six solid colours and four wood grains make up the Laminex Colour Collection 2027, ranging from the alpine white of High Country to the deep ochre of Red Centre, and
Lime-plastered brickwork, timber boards and cork panels were used to help capture the changing light at Pine House, a terraced home in London renovated by local architecture studio Polysmiths. Located in Peckham, the project set out to tackle what Polysmiths founder Charles Wu described as the "well-known limitations" of London's ubiquitous Victorian terraces. This included
Meta is creating a tiny, portable Muse Charm device for carrying around the company's AI agent, chief executive Mark Zuckerberg has announced. Produced by Meta's new design team, led by former Apple design chief Alan Dye, the device resembles an Apple Watch but with a small lanyard instead of a strap. A customisable cartoon character
Architecture studio BDP has unveiled a pharmaceutical research campus in Shanghai, China, comprised of interconnected buildings that evoke the movement of cell division. Located within Hongqiao International Central Business District in west Shanghai, the 186,000-square-metre research and development headquarters was developed for Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Group (CTTQ), one of China's leading pharmaceutical companies. BDP's
Dezeen Showroom: recycled wool and renewable flax come together in a warm melange of colour in British textile brand Camira's ReSKU 2.0 fabric. ReSKU 2.0 was launched to celebrate Camira's 50th anniversary in 2024 and inspired by the brand's original 1998 ReSKU fabric, made from recycled army jumpers. For ReSKU 2.0, the brand combined recycled
Has Apple just triggered another paradigm shift in smartphone design? And what's behind Donald Trump's plans for his triumphal arch to be a base for drones and snipers? Listen to the latest episode of Dezeen Weekly now. In this episode, Dezeen editor Tom Ravenscroft joins features editor Nat Barker and design editor Jennifer Hahn to discuss
Czech lighting brand Lasvit has preserved the forms of dried flowers inside hand-blown glass to create a large chandelier in a home in Napa Valley, California, as shown in this video produced by Dezeen for the brand. Called Herbarium, the installation was made from dozens of individually crafted glass pieces suspended at different heights above
Sewn paper and hand-hammered steel sit side by side in these lighting pieces and stools by designer Jesse Butterfield, displayed during London Design Festival 2026. The aptly named Sew Paper Lighting and Stool Des Pois series premiered during Butterfield's A Veil Boundary exhibition, curated by Alex Tieghi-Walker, in the city-wide festival's Brompton Design District. The paper lanterns
Dezeen School Shows: a sleep support device that encourages users to record valuable moments of their day is among the projects from students at Georgia Institute of Technology. Also featured is a compact bike that can store groceries, and a smartphone game to help improve understanding of sustainability. Georgia Institute of Technology Institution: School of
Mexican practice Estudio Zero has created a co-living apartment building rendered in pink-toned concrete with a series of arched forms informed by sound waves in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca. Known as Amplitude Coliving, the 390-square-metre complex was completed in 2025 on a 315.5-square-metre site in La Punta, a coastal neighbourhood known for small-scale, independent construction. Estudio Zero,
Brooklyn creative studio MSCHF has created two twisted and bent versions of Lexus electric cars for New York City's fall art week, which the studio said is a play on the automotive industry's concept car prototypes. The Motomorphosis sculptures, called Circle Car and Twisted Car, were installed at Hudson Yards event space Chelsea Industrial next
Dezeen School Shows: a centre for developing handmade paper is among the projects from students at Swinburne University of Technology. Also featured is a tool to support those living with dementia and a mural that reflects the role of women and technology in the design industry. Swinburne University of Technology Institution: School of Design and
Swiss studio Herzog de Meuron has utilised the existing concrete foundation of an older structure for the Student Center Dining Commons at Amherst College, adding mass-timber levels on top. The Student Center Dining Commons at Amherst College in Massachusetts rises from the skeleton of the Merrill Science Center, a brutalist brick building
Swiss architect Peter Zumthor has expanded the Fondation Beyeler museum in Riehen, Switzerland, with a cluster of art buildings designed to nestle into the park setting. Built in the gardens outside the original Fondation Beyeler art museum, which was designed by Renzo Piano in 1997, the trio of buildings include a rammed-concrete art gallery, a
Meta has revealed slimline VR glasses for immersive entertainment on the go and an audio-only, camera-free version of its Ray-Ban glasses as the latest additions to its expanding product portfolio. Announced by CEO Mark Zuckerberg last night at the technology company's annual Connect conference, the Meta VR Glasses and Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses expand its
Dezeen Showroom: textural concrete meets the aesthetic of oxidised metal in this series of tiles, designed by surfaces brand VitrA Tiles. Combining modern and industrial influences, Metacode is a series of wall and floor tiles that emulates the look of concrete, with a metallic update. Gold, Copper or Iron finishes make the slab tiles resemble
As a wealthy nation, Norway has a responsibility to tackle climate change by developing a nature-first approach to designing buildings, Oslo Architecture Triennale director Line Ramstad tells Dezeen in this interview. At this year's Oslo Architecture Triennale, built environment professionals and the general public gathered at Oslo's Sofienberg Church to discover architects' visions for prioritising nature through
The latest edition of Danish design initiative The Mindcraft Project, curated by Christian + Jade, features pieces ranging from a pedestal constructed out of leftover shipping industry steel to a pagoda-like sculpture made from wooden trays. This year's edition of the annual exhibition, which launched in 2008 to showcase Danish design, is currently taking place
Dezeen Awards, in partnership with Trimble, teamed up with content creator Reece Davey to ask this year's master jury where the future of architecture and design is headed, in this video. In the reel, the jury members (pictured above) were asked for one thing about the future of architecture or design that excited them, as
On the heels of London Design Festival, we have rounded up a selection of furniture and products presented during the city-wide event made of scraps that would otherwise have gone to waste. London Design Festival (LDF) concluded on Sunday, after a week of product launches, exhibitions and installations that showed the best of the capital's
The conversion of a Victorian hospital is one of three reuse projects that make up the shortlist for the 2026 RIAS Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland award. Designed by Bennetts Associates, the former hospital building now houses a mix of teaching spaces for the University of Edinburgh, including a 450-seat auditorium. It is vying
Washington DC nonprofit The National Trust for Historic Preservation, which sued the government last year over the White House ballroom extension, has announced a $10 million fundraising campaign for legal defence in support of US landmark preservation. National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP) announced the creation of the Historic Preservation Defense Fund today during the
Car brand Bentley has revealed the Torcal, its first fully electric car. Ahead of its unveiling today, we spoke to design director Robin Page about how the car balances an electric future with the brand's heritage. Unveiled today at a launch event in London, the Torcal is a fully electric SUV – the first fully
Alaska-based artist Nicholas Galanin has created a metal sculpture resembling a stretched animal hide in front of the St Louis Gateway Arch to challenge "narratives of westward expansion" for art festival Counterpublic. Land is Never a Gateway (Sightline/Lifeline) is located in front of the Eero Saarinen-designed monument, on a small sidewalk plot. From there, visitors
Dezeen School Shows: a centre dedicated to nuclear learning set within the historic landscape of Stowe, UK, is among the projects by students at Cardiff University. Also included is an ecology centre designed around the transparency of its AI use, and a community-driven recycling centre that gives unwanted items a second life. Cardiff University Institution:
Mexican lighting designer Federico Stefanovich has worked with local interiors firm Nama Studio to renovate his studio in a hotel-turned-arts building in Mexico City's Centro neighbourhood. Known for his expressive metal lighting, Federico Stefanovich renovated the interior of the balcony-clad Edificio Humboldt, a historic building designed by Canadian architect Thomas Sinclair Gore and completed in
Dezeen Showroom: carefully tailored leather upholstery takes centre stage in the Nyla executive chair, produced by furniture brand Omidi. Bringing the feeling of a private office wherever it sits, the Nyla leather chair combines a high back, leather upholstery and advanced adjustment controls smoothly integrated into its aluminium alloy base. Omidi created the Nyla leather
Scottish architecture studio Pend has expanded and updated a Georgian townhouse in Edinburgh, complementing its existing pale stone exterior with an extension clad in skinny red bricks. Named Newhaven after its location in the Newhaven Conservation Area, the extension was designed to improve the connection between the home and its garden. Pend said the house
Dezeen has announced the design shortlist for this year's Dezeen Awards, which includes projects by Bocci, Kvadrat, and Fuseproject. Shortlisted designs this year include a modular furniture system made up of upholstered squishy balls by Golem and a constellation of gloopy-looking polished resin lights by Laurids Gallée. Also amongst the shortlisted projects are a modular
Dezeen Showroom: Italian brand Tubes and designer Elisa Ossina bring an echo of the workshop tool board to heating design with their Grid radiator. Taking the form of a thin panel of perforated aluminium, Grid combines "tidiness, aesthetic modularity and minimal rigour", according to Tubes. Its geometric surface turns the radiator into an architectural element
Paranoia over so-called "teen takeovers" ignores the fundamental problem: that our cities have left young people with nowhere to go, writes Christopher Martin. America this summer acquired the phrase "teen takeover". Large gatherings of young people, organised online, appearing in downtowns, malls and parks. Some involved violence and yes, plainly these incidents require a response.
Design firm Yont Studio has used salvaged car seats and more than 140 cassette tapes to create an analogue sound installation inside Berlin department store KaDeWe. Created in collaboration with Telekom Electronic Beats and local fashion brand Namilia, the installation is set on the second floor of the city's century-old department store, which was recently
Tech brand Apple has revealed the 600-seat Apple Music Hall, its first live music venue, which sits alongside its offices within London's Battersea Power Station. Set to open later this year, the venue overlooks the power station's Turbine A at the northern end of the huge brick building. It will be Apple's first permanent performance
Furniture brand Karimoku has opened Oyado Mas, an exhibition of furniture and accessories by its Mas label, showcased in an environment designed to resemble an inn complete with a reception and guest room. Karimoku's Mas brand, which makes products using Japanese woods, provided the furniture for the exhibition, located in the Karimoku Commons Tokyo showroom
Dezeen Showroom: a chair informed by rustic agricultural construction common in rural Australia is among new products featured on Dezeen Showroom. Cattle armchair by Gibson Karlo for Design By Them Rustic structures built in the Australian outback inform the frame of the Cattle armchair, a metal-and-upholstery piece by designer Gibson Karlo and furniture brand Design
Photographer Gurpreet Chawla has captured this year's architectural installations at the annual Burning Man festival in Nevada, from a broken Eiffel Tower to a chapel made from nylon panels. Teams of artists, architects and volunteers installed creative installations for the yearly gathering in Nevada's alkaline desert. The installations and pavilions need to be relatively lightweight,
Researchers at Parsons School of Design's Healthy Material Lab have released a study that raises concerns about the "many substances harmful to human health" in a typical prefabricated American home. Called Manufactured Homes: An Analysis of Health and Environmental Impacts of Common Building Materials, the study highlighted potential negative health effects associated with manufactured homes.
The summer 2026 installation of the Dezeen Showroom New Releases newsletter includes a modular kitchen crafted from oak. Subscribe to Dezeen Showroom New Releases now! From tall, wall-mounted cabinets to open shelving, Danish interior design studio Vermland crafts each of its modular kitchens from oak. The kitchens are among five pieces featured in this iteration
Charred-timber cladding is contrasted with warm plywood-lined interiors at House in Mibu, a home in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan, completed by local studio Tato Architects. The 108-square-metre home was designed for a couple and their three children in the backyard of the client's parental home, tucked off a residential street in the town of Mibu. As
Dezeen has announced the interiors shortlist for this year's Dezeen Awards, which includes projects by Isern Serra, Snøhetta and YSG. The 112 shortlisted projects, which are in the running for awards in 14 different interiors project categories, are by studios located across 26 different countries, including Brazil, Czech Republic, Hong Kong, Kazakhstan, Spain and the