Laboratorio de Arquitectura explores "sensory potential" of concrete block in Querétaro
Local studio Laboratorio de Arquitectura has completed a house with a design geared towards the use of custom concrete blocks in Querétaro, Mexico. Read more
Hygge and West Shop
Reed Watts puts contemporary spin on half-timbering for visitor centre in Kent
London studio Reed Watts has completed a visitor centre for the medieval Ightham Mote manor house in Kent, creating an exposed timber and hempcrete structure that mimics the Grade I-listed building. Read more
Dezeen's top 10 architecture and design videos of 2025
Next in our review of 2025, we select 10 of the best videos produced by Dezeen this year, including look inside postmodern landmark The Cosmic House and a sculptural exhibition transforming cardboard into icy, crystalline forms. Read more
Dezeen's top five houses of December 2025
Dezeen's top five houses of the month for December include a multi-generational home in Vietnam and a minimalist house in Portugal with two recording studios. Read more
Payette creates engineering building with a "folded form" at Penn State University
Boston architecture studio Payette has completed an academic building in central Pennsylvania called ECoRE, which features a sculptural form and facades wrapped in reddish brick and metal fins. Read more
Studio Plyš revamps Borová Lada Cottage outside Bohemian Forest
Architecture practice Studio Plyš has renovated a 19th-century cottage at the edge of the Bohemian Forest in the Czech Republic, repairing its original stone and timber structure with additions in plywood, concrete and fibre cement. Read more
The top 10 Chinese buildings of 2025
Continuing our 2025 Review, China editor Christina Yao selects the year's best Chinese architecture projects including grand schemes by international studios BIG, OMA and Zaha Hadid Architects, as well as small-scale pavilions from local studios. Read more
Blue Temple creates earthquake-proof bamboo homes for "the price of a smartphone"
Myanmar-based architecture studio Blue Temple has teamed up with construction company Housing Now to build a series of low-cost bamboo homes capable of withstanding natural disasters. Read more
MRDK creates Toronto pizzeria with an upstairs-downstairs atmosphere
Canadian studio Ménard Dworkind has designed a restaurant interior with a casual take-out counter and an upscale bar lounge in Toronto, Ontario. Read more
Alexis Dornier references Moonraker concept art for ring-shaped villa in Bali
Architect Alexis Dornier referenced concept sketches for a James Bond film to create Villa Omah Prana, a doughnut-shaped house in Bali that gives each space views out over the surrounding forest. Read more
Eight actually interesting uses of AI from 2025
It might have been the year of AI "slop", but 2025 also saw the emergence of some genuinely innovative, intriguing and even beneficial uses for artificial intelligence. Here, we round up eight of our favourites as part of Dezeen's Review of 2025. Read more
Pend adds curved brick extension to Victorian house in Edinburgh
Local architecture studio Pend has renovated a traditional semi-detached property in Edinburgh, Scotland, combining two existing flats to create a family home with living spaces housed in a brick-clad extension. Read more
2234 Harbor View Dr, Dunedin, FL
Each bedroom is a private haven with its own ensuite bath, including the spacious primary suite where a wall of windows captures shimmering water views, complemented by two closets and a luxurious ensuite bath with a classic furniture-inspired vanity topped in marble and a custom-tiled walk-in shower. The additional bedrooms are equally well appointed, each offering generous closet space and matching vanities and fixtures for a cohesive, upscale feel. Outdoors, a private backyard invites relaxat
Every Room in This $5M Home Can Transform Into Anything #shorts #luxurylifestyle #homedecor
Luxury homes aren’t just about square footage — they’re about flexibility. In high-end properties, every room is designed to adapt, evolve, and support multiple lifestyles without compromise. This clip highlights how thoughtful design allows a $5M home to transform effortlessly — and why versatility is a key driver of long-term value in luxury real estate. 🎥 Pulled from a long-form conversation and repurposed for short-form impact. This Short reached 10K+ views — watch it here: https://youtube.com/shorts/T8tZlXAYZ_M Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byxOk9Idp6s Edits: Just Blessed Media
Moon Penny Commercial Part A
Project: Moon and Penny – Fashion Concept Commercial Duration: 30s Industry: Fashion / Designer Brand This 30-second fashion concept commercial for Moon and Penny captures the brand’s everyday streetwear aesthetic, rooted in real urban life. Set against the backdrop of Toronto, the film combines iconic city skylines with authentic street-level moments. Part A of the commercial focuses on daily shopping scenes and casual street outfits, presenting how the brand naturally integrates into everyday urban routines. By blending fashion styling with Toronto’s recognizable architectural and street elements, the project creates a strong sense of place and identity. The city itself becomes part of the design language—supporting the clothing through movement, rhythm, and visual texture. This project reflects a lifestyle-driven approach to fashion branding, where city culture, daily wearability, and designer aesthetics come together to define the brand’s visual narrative.
Calila Studio completes "intentionally simple" eyewear store in Mexico
Red lacquered blocks match the storefront window frames at this eyewear boutique in Mexico City, designed by local firm Calila Studio. Read more
Atelier Matteo Arnone creates symmetrical home for two DJs
Italian practice Atelier Matteo Arnone has completed House for Two Musicians, a minimal, symmetrical home with a pair of recording studios on the site of an old winery in Portugal. Read more
Tabula Studio combines bold red floors and trompe l'oeil details in Bilbao office
Bilbao architecture office Tabula Studio has designed its own workspace and showroom in the Basque city, featuring an eclectic mix of colours and surface finishes that represent the practice's playful approach. Read more
"When balmy days are distant dreams And autumn leaves have flown December gathers up its warmth And brings it to the...
“When balmy days are distant dreamsAnd autumn leaves have flownDecember gathers up its warmthAnd brings it to the home.”Laura Jaworski
Olin Petzold nestles self-built treehouse in Swiss valley
Polycarbonate panels clad the exterior of this triangular treehouse in Switzerland's Locarno district, which was designed by Swiss architect Olin Petzold as a woodland writing studio. Read more