Leopold Banchini Architects draws on prehistoric civilisation for Asympta pavilion
Swiss studio Leopold Banchini Architects has created Asympta, a stone-and-wood pavilion that evokes the "unknown domestic architectures" of prehistoric societies in today's Sicily. More about Leopold Banchini Architects draws on prehistoric civilisation for Asympta pavilion
Nik Bentel crafts gridded Trolley Bag for supermarket Lidl from stainless steel
Designer Nik Bentel used the humble shopping trolley as his inspiration for the Trolley Bag, designed for supermarket Lidl as a "twist on the everyday food shop experience". More about Nik Bentel crafts gridded Trolley Bag for supermarket Lidl from stainless steel
AL_A adds red glass entrance and panoramic extension to Paisley Museum
Construction has been completed on the Paisley Museum in Scotland, which has been extended and given a "dramatic red entrance" made from glass by Amanda Levete Architects. More about AL_A adds red glass entrance and panoramic extension to Paisley Museum
This week Australia unveiled plans for first new city in a century
This week on Dezeen, we revealed plans for Bradfield City, which will be the first major city to be built in Australia for over a century. More about This week Australia unveiled plans for first new city in a century
Verner Panton preferred experimentation to "beautiful platitude"
Verner Panton caused a sensation with his pioneering approach to furniture and lighting design. To mark the centenary of the Danish designer's birth today, we profile the man whose colourful pieces and interiors defined an era. More about Verner Panton preferred experimentation to "beautiful platitude"
Nicola Weetch designs London Fields record bar "to feel lived-in"
Hackney restaurant and listening bar Bambi has been doubled in size with a revamped interior and a custom-made stainless-steel-and-wood wall cabinet for vinyl records. More about Nicola Weetch designs London Fields record bar "to feel lived-in"
El Departamento decorates Hoff store with bright tiles to "inject warmth into the London context"
Interiors studio El Departamento has designed the Covent Garden flagship store for Spanish trainer brand Hoff, which features handmade zellige ceramics and sculptural furniture. More about El Departamento decorates Hoff store with bright tiles to "inject warmth into the London context"
Foster + Partners' Central Crossing skyscrapers top out in Hong Kong
British studio Foster + Partners' Central Crossing skyscrapers, which feature an "illuminated spire" that runs the full length of the taller tower, have topped out in Hong Kong. More about Foster + Partners' Central Crossing skyscrapers top out in Hong Kong
Sou Fujimoto unveils first residential project in United Arab Emirates
Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto has revealed his first residential project in the UAE, the Baccarat Residences, which are set to be located next to Frank Gehry's Guggenheim Abu Dhabi on Saadiyat Island. More about Sou Fujimoto unveils first residential project in United Arab Emirates
Form Portfolios acquires lifestyle brand Dansk
Design company Form Portfolios has acquired Dansk, the homewares brand co-founded by Danish modernist Jens Quistgaard, and plans to "carry forward everything Dansk represents". More about Form Portfolios acquires lifestyle brand Dansk
Metrooffice Architetti evokes "raw architecture" concept for Balenciaga factory
Architecture studio Metrooffice Architetti has renovated an abandoned Italian factory for fashion brand Balenciaga, creating a sculptural reinforced-concrete building where "nothing is concealed or decorative". More about Metrooffice Architetti evokes "raw architecture" concept for Balenciaga factory
The Hoxton hotel celebrates 20th anniversary with interior revamp "rooted in Shoreditch"
The original Hoxton hotel in east London has been given a refresh after two decades, featuring warm materials and second-hand furniture, as seen in our latest Dezeen Exclusive. More about The Hoxton hotel celebrates 20th anniversary with interior revamp "rooted in Shoreditch"
This week BIG staff protested against planned layoffs in London
This week on Dezeen, employees at architecture firm BIG's London office in Broadgate protested against proposed layoffs that would put nearly half the workforce at risk of redundancy. More about This week BIG staff protested against planned layoffs in London
Mesura restores never-before-seen Casa Batlló rooms in "dialogue with Gaudí"
Local studio Mesura has transformed a floor of architect Antoni Gaudí's Casa Batlló in Barcelona, Spain, into a contemporary art gallery with an undulating metal ceiling that references the Mediterranean Sea. More about Mesura restores never-before-seen Casa Batlló rooms in "dialogue with Gaudí"
Open Studio highlights "quiet material richness" in Singapore school hall transformation
Singapore-based Open Studio exclusively reveals how it turned New Bahru Hall, a 1960s school hall, into a pickleball court, juxtaposing its original teak panelling and mosaic flooring with galvanised-steel details. More about Open Studio highlights "quiet material richness" in Singapore school hall transformation
Hotel Hans bridges "two very different parts of Copenhagen"
Danish studio Norrøn Architects designed the interior of Hotel Hans, which straddles two Copenhagen neighbourhoods, by blending the greenery of Frederiksberg with Nørrebro's industrial vibe. More about Hotel Hans bridges "two very different parts of Copenhagen"
Urbanus references Hakka walled houses for colourful Shenzhen school
Chinese firm Urbanus designed the playful Hakka Academy Longgang Twin Stars in Shenzhen as a "visual resistance to the monotonous urban landscape". More about Urbanus references Hakka walled houses for colourful Shenzhen school
Carlo Ratti reveals mobile mini cauldron for Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Games
Italian architect Carlo Ratti has created a "mobile relay cauldron" to accompany the torches for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics, which have been showcased in front of iconic Milan landmarks ahead of the games. More about Carlo Ratti reveals mobile mini cauldron for Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Games
Eight interiors where translucent shoji screens let the light in
For our latest lookbook, we've collected homes, offices and shops where Japanese shoji screens were used to create practical and beautiful sliding doors and walls. More about Eight interiors where translucent shoji screens let the light in
This week we revealed the Serpentine Pavilion 2026 architect
This week on Dezeen, Mexican studio Lanza Atelier was revealed as this year's Serpentine Pavilion architect and the studio released visuals of its design for the central London pavilion. More about This week we revealed the Serpentine Pavilion 2026 architect
