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Büro Ziyu Zhuang Lands UFO-Shaped Gallery in Inner Mongolia, 160km West of Beijing
Chinese architecture studio Büro Ziyu Zhuang has completed the Prairie Ark, a public gallery resembling a flying saucer, now a striking landmark on the Ulanqab Grassland in Inner Mongolia. This unique structure, accompanied by a viewing tower, celebrates innovative design and offers a new cultural destination.
Max Lamb's Iconic Economy Chair, First Conceived in 2020, Now Produced by Hem for Global Launch
British designer Max Lamb's renowned Economy Chair, initially prototyped in 2020 with 60 handmade polystyrene units, is finally entering production. Swedish brand Hem is bringing this celebrated design to a global audience, rendering it in sleek pinewood.
Tarkett's Chicago Showroom Revamped for Design Days, Inviting 100s of Architects to Explore New Creative Hub
MUCNYC Launches Kite Acoustic Panels for Narbutas, Enhancing 1000s of Open-Plan Workspaces
University of Bath Students Design 3 Global Architectural Projects, Including Bristol Beer Factory Museum
Nada Debs Transforms 18th-Century Uzbek Mosque into Vibrant Crafts Hub in Tashkent
Lebanese designer Nada Debs has successfully converted the disused 18th-century Okhun Gozar Mosque in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, into a dynamic exhibition space, celebrating local Uzbek crafts. This ambitious project, commissioned by the Uzbekistan Art and Culture Development Foundation, breathes new life into historic architecture while showcasing contemporary artistry.
Waugh Thistleton Architects Unveils Spherical Timber Pavilion at Istanbul's Historic Topkapı Palace
London-based Waugh Thistleton Architects has completed a unique cube-shaped timber pavilion, spherical on the inside, for Global Design Forum Istanbul. This innovative structure now stands proudly within the grounds of the Ottoman-era Topkapı Palace, adjacent to the ancient Hagia Irene church.
Haldane Martin's Cape Town Studio Launches 3 New Scaffold Outdoor Tables Inspired by Japanese Bamboo
South African designer Haldane Martin has unveiled a new collection of three outdoor occasional tables, drawing inspiration from the robust construction of Japanese bamboo scaffolding. These tables, released through his Cape Town-based brand, feature intersecting stainless steel rods welded with precise overlaps.
Chilean Duo's Stilted Modular Housing Prototype Conquers Difficult Terrain
Ignacio Rojas Hirigoyen and Leonardo Gúzman Valencia in Chile have developed an innovative modular housing prototype, IBSP II, that uses stilts to adapt to challenging site conditions, offering unprecedented flexibility.
Jetlag Books Opens 3rd Beijing Shop, a Soviet-Style Nod on Chang'an Avenue
Jetlag Books celebrates a new milestone with its third Beijing location, designed by Studio NOR. This unique shop on Chang'an Avenue pays homage to the city's Soviet-era architectural history.
Aether Architects & Archigress Transform Shenzhen's Qingshuihe Railway Relics into Apelron Contemporary
MRTN Architects' Hide House: A Coastal Haven for 1 in Venus Bay, Defying Bass Strait Winds
Picharchitects/Pich-Aguilera's Delta Business Center in Spain: 1st to Slash Operating Costs by 25%
MAD Architects' Hainan Science Museum Welcomes Over 350,000 Visitors in Four Months
Ma Yansong's MAD Architects has opened the Hainan Science Museum, drawing over 350,000 visitors in its first four months, with peak days seeing more than 5,800 people explore its innovative design on the edge of Wuyuan River National Wetland Park.
Louvre Taps Selldorf & Studios for $1 Billion Paris Expansion, Adding Mona Lisa Gallery
The Louvre Museum in Paris has officially selected Selldorf Architects and Studios Architecture Paris to spearhead its ambitious $1 billion expansion, a project set to include a dedicated gallery for the iconic Mona Lisa.
LANZA atelier's 2026 Serpentine Pavilion, the 25th edition, to open in London's Hyde Park
Mexican architecture practice LANZA atelier has unveiled new details for the 2026 Serpentine Pavilion, marking the 25th edition of the annual commission. The structure, designed by Isabel Abascal and Alessandro Arienzo, will open to the public on June 6, 2026, at Serpentine South in Hyde Park, London.
Unileão Sports Center: Lins Arquitetos' 25,000m² Solar-Powered Marvel in Brazil
Lins Arquitetos Associados completed the Unileão Sports Center, a 25,000m² facility powered by an innovative solar energy capture field. This achievement showcases a significant leap in sustainable architectural design.
Dezeen Partners with 4 Global Brands for 15+ Talks at Clerkenwell Design Week in London
Dezeen has partnered with global brands including Villeroy & Boch, Bisley, Andreu World and Johnstone's Trade on a series of talks during Clerkenwell Design Week. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for design discourse, bringing together industry leaders for over 15 insightful sessions.
HabitArt Studio's Svatman Farmhouse: A 1-Acre Retreat Nestled in Shoolagiri's Mango Belt
HabitArt Architecture Studio has completed the Svatman Farmhouse, a unique retreat designed to blend seamlessly into its natural surroundings. This project showcases a thoughtful integration of architecture with the landscape, emphasizing a connection to nature.
Dietsch Vilaça + Lukas Beer Unveil Modular Pavilion for 2,000+ Igus Factory Employees in Cologne
The Modular Pavilion, designed by Dietsch Vilaça + Lukas Beer, has been completed at the Igus factory in Cologne, providing a new space for breaks, meetings, and events for over 2,000 employees. This innovative structure introduces a quieter, more open environment within the industrial campus, enhancing daily routines.
Kuma&Elsa Completes 2-Floor Fukuoka Apartment Renovation with Translucent 'Huts'
Architecture studio Kuma&Elsa successfully renovated the top two floors of a Japanese apartment block, creating unique translucent enclosures that evoke traditional engawa spaces. This achievement in Fukuoka prefecture reimagines a childhood home 15 meters above ground.
Zaha Hadid's Nordpark Stations: Parametric 'Ice Formations' Crown Innsbruck's 1.8km Funicular
Zaha Hadid's architectural genius culminates in the Nordpark Railway Stations, a collection of four funicular stations in Innsbruck, Austria. These structures, celebrated for their parametric 'ice formation' roofs, complete a 1.8-kilometer-long railway stretching from the city center to a mountain peak.
Mimosa Architects Rebuild Sázava River Cabin: A Resilient Design Rises from Ashes on Original Stone Plinth
Gras Transforms 100-Year-Old Edinburgh Dockside Warehouse into Vibrant Food Hall
Robert Konieczny + KWK Promes' Yaw House: A Beskid Mountains Marvel Embracing a 45-Degree Slope
Perform Design Studio's Conch Station Enhances Hainan's Letao Bay with Two Curved Walls
DesignTalks 2026: 20 Years of Connecting 1000s of Designers in Iceland, Featuring Sagmeister & Mandrup
Guča arch. Unveils Sustainable Wood-Stack Sauna at Zaježová Educational Centre in Pliešovce
Neuvermoebelt's Tiny Kitchen Green Line: 7 New Modular Bamboo Kitchens Launch on Dezeen Showroom
Modulito Estudio + atelier industrial Transforms Ancient Wine Pool into Modern Office in Chile
House of EM Transforms North London Home with Sunken Loggia for Family of Four
ODA Completes 21-Story Limestone-Clad Condo on Manhattan's Upper East Side
Sibylla Hartel and Charlot Magayi Join 30+ Global Experts as Dezeen Awards 2026 Judges
Snoc Launches 2026 Outdoor Collection at Milan's Salone del Mobile and Paris's Maison & Objet
Atelier Write Transforms Tokyo Warehouse into Unravel, a 100% Reconfigurable Hair Salon
Japanese studio Atelier Write has ingeniously converted a Tokyo warehouse into 'Unravel,' a hair salon featuring a dynamic system of suspended mirrors, shelves, and curtains that allows the entire 200-square-meter space to be reconfigured, setting a new benchmark for adaptable design.
IE University Unveils 3 Innovative Projects, Including a Dance & Wellbeing Hub and Amsterdam Office Space
IE University's School of Architecture and Design has launched three groundbreaking projects, highlighted by a mixed-use building in Madrid featuring dedicated spaces for dance and wellbeing. The showcase also includes a creative workspace in an unused train station and a speculative office design for Amsterdam.
Norm Architects Unveils First US Audo House in NYC's Landmark Laight Street Building
Danish design brand Audo Copenhagen, with interiors by Norm Architects, celebrates a significant milestone by opening its inaugural Audo House showroom outside Scandinavia. This 1st US location, a ground-floor space on Laight Street in New York City, coincides with NYCxDesign 2026.
Studio Aluc Transforms Five 100-Year-Old Kyoto Machiya Houses into Stunning Hotels
Japanese firm Studio Aluc has meticulously renovated five historic 100-year-old machiya houses in Kyoto, transforming them into exquisite short-stay hotels. This achievement highlights a growing trend of preserving traditional Japanese architecture while giving it new life and purpose.
H&P Architects Complete 1st Earthen Brick Home in Mao Khe, Blending Urban & Agricultural Life
Tabuenca & Leache + Chocarro & Herranz Unveil Altza Municipal Sports Center, Featuring 2 New Pools & Outdoor Courts
Studio Hagen Hall Blends Japanese & Modernist Design in Islington's Heion House Renovation
Gelato Messina Glenelg by Sans-Arc Studio: A Bold New Social Hub for South Australia
ANNABAU Completes Five-Volume Falkensee II Single-Family House in Havelland
Arcgency and MAST Unveil Copenhagen's First Floating Community Space, Bedding 1, in Christiansholm
Danish architecture studios Arcgency and MAST have successfully completed Bedding 1, the inaugural floating community space and guesthouse in Copenhagen. This innovative structure, moored alongside the artificial island of Christiansholm, marks a significant step in integrating water into urban life.
IE University Students Pioneer Cemetery Generating Renewable Energy from Cremation for Memorial Spaces
Students from IE University have developed an innovative cemetery design that harnesses renewable energy from cremation to power its memorial spaces, marking a significant breakthrough in sustainable architecture.
IKEA's Playful PS Collection Launches Globally, Featuring 8 New Scandinavian Designs Under £100
Swedish furniture giant IKEA has unveiled the latest edition of its experimental PS collection, making cutting-edge Scandinavian design accessible worldwide. This launch includes eight covetable new products, many priced under £100, like a blow-up armchair and a wooden rocking bench.
Mexico City's Colima 162 Boutique Unveils 210-Square-Meter Interior Featuring Recycled Copper Accents
Five Top US Architecture Vacancies, Including Yale and L'Observatoire, Now on Dezeen Jobs
MAD Architects Unveil 46,528 sqm Silver-Clad Science Museum in Haikou, China
MAD Architects have completed the Hainan Science Museum, a 46,528 square meter facility in Haikou, China, featuring a distinctive silver-toned polymer panel facade and a spiraling interior walkway.
Gensler's 60-Building Hyperscale Data Center in Utah: A Global Giant at 7.5 Gigawatts
Gensler's design for the Stratos Hyperscale Data Center in Box Elder County, Utah, showcases a massive 60-building development poised to be one of the world's largest, boasting an impressive 7.5-gigawatt capacity.
Stefano Boeri Architetti Unveils Milan Monastery with Sail-Like Roof, 1000+ sqm for Spiritual Research
Stefano Boeri Architetti has unveiled its design for the Ambrosian Monastery in Milan, featuring a distinctive sail-like roof. This ambitious project, commissioned by the Archdiocese of Milan, will provide over 1000 square meters dedicated to care, spiritual research, and interfaith dialogue.
Johnston Marklee's Ray Phoenix: 20-Story Mint Green Tower Elevates Arizona's Skyline
The completion of the 20-story Ray Phoenix residential building by California studio Johnston Marklee, in partnership with Lamar Johnson Collaborative, marks a significant architectural achievement in Arizona. Its distinctive mint green metal facade is designed to enhance the Phoenix community through accessible art and design.
Khanna Schultz's Amagansett House: A Net-Positive Energy Oasis Inspired by Japanese Serenity
Keiji Ashizawa Transforms 120-Year-Old Kyoto Machiya into Toune Holiday Home
Neuvermoebelt's Tiny Kitchen Green Line: 33 Modular Units Revolutionize Compact Living in Austria
Dezeen Showroom Unveils 10 New Design-Forward Products for Bathrooms and Kitchens
Iraq Preserves 5,000-Year-Old Ziggurat of Ur with 400,000 Identical Bricks, Securing Sumerian Heritage
Iraq has undertaken substantial preservation work on the ancient Ziggurat of Ur, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to protect it from erosion and climate change. This monumental effort involves using 400,000 bricks made of identical material to the 5,000-year-old originals.
ODA's 150-meter skyscraper, 'Post,' nears completion atop historic 1916 Rotterdam Post Office
ODA's 150-meter skyscraper, 'Post,' is nearing completion in Rotterdam, marking a significant architectural achievement. This adaptive reuse project integrates modern design with the historic 1916 Post Office in the city's Coolsingel district.
Otlo Studio's 604 sqm Skylit Oasis in Indore, India, Offers Meditative Living
Otlo Studio has completed the House of Quiet Raga, a 604-square-meter home in Indore, India, designed to provide a calm and meditative atmosphere for its residents. This architectural achievement features a central skylit pool, creating a unique tranquil experience.
Seoul's New Robot & AI Museum: A Spaceship of Parametric Design by Melike Altınışık Architects
Spacon Unveils "Practical and Inviting" Welcome Pavilion at Copenhagen's Historic Rosenborg Castle
Design ni Dukaan's 12,000 sq ft Gujarat House Honors Corbusier and Doshi, Defying Extreme Heat
