Gartnerfuglen Arkitekter draws on traditional log cabins for remote home in Norway
Norwegian studio Gartnerfuglen Arkitekter has completed a home named Årestua in a remote area of Telemark, referencing traditional log cabins to create a feeling of "natural minimalism". Read more
Studio Morphogenesis wraps waterside mosque in Bangladesh in perforated pink concrete
Local architecture office Studio Morphogenesis has used dusty pink coloured concrete to build a waterside mosque that sits on a sloping site in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Read more
Demolition of council estates "has peaked"
For our Social Housing Revival series, we look at how the fate of UK social-housing estates has become an urgent topic as councils grapple with the housing crisis and challenges of preservation. Read more
"Outstanding" landscape architect Lynn Kinnear dies aged 64
Landscape architect Lynn Kinnear, founder of Kinnear Landscape Architects who collaborated on projects including the Stirling Prize-winning Burntwood School, has died aged 64. Read more
Vank Long by Anna Vonhausen for Vank
Dezeen Showroom: designer Anna Vonhause opted for an "eye-catching industrial-style" when developing the Vank Long furniture collection for Polish brand Vank. Read more
Toothbrush pops open for recycling in Seymourpowell's Un-Made disassembly concept
British design studio Seymourpowell has put cheap electronic goods under the spotlight with Un-Made, a project imagining four possible ways to design for quick disassembly and recycling. Read more
Linehouse creates greenhouse-informed food market in Shanghai
Architecture studio Linehouse has wrapped a food market in a Shanghai laneway neighbourhood around a central atrium informed by Victorian greenhouses. Read more
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Peterson Rich Office inserts white-cube galleries into converted Detroit church
Brooklyn architecture studio Peterson Rich Office has adapted an early-1900s Detroit church into The Shepherd arts centre, inserting contemporary art galleries into its nave and transept. Read more
Pearce+ creates temporary sub-zero restaurant in Canada
UK architecture studio Pearce+ and Canadian designer Joe Kalturnyk have created a temporary inflatable restaurant for subzero temperatures in Winnipeg, Canada. Read more
The Lobby Is the Star of This Modern Office in Italy
While the lobby usually only serves one purpose, that is, to provide an introductory zone into the company’s office, architecture and interior design studio NOA is making a case for turning it into a multifunctional space for both employees and visitors. It recently moved its headquarters to Bolzano, Italy, as more than a decade of growth necessitated more space for its employees, visiting clients, growing material library, and showcase of prototypes and models. Employing a chameleonic
Alper Derinboğaz releases Neogene digital art collection based on prehistoric minerals for TAEX
Promotion: architect Alper Derinboğaz has used artificial intelligence and research data to create Neogene, a series of 3D artworks created to resemble the mineral bismuth. Read more
The Quiet Luxury of Greige in a Minimalist Home
Nestled in the Briukhovychi region of Lviv, Ukraine, a 107 sqm house emerges as a beacon of serene living, courtesy of Rakochi Design. This sanctuary marries the minimalist ethos with the warm, nuanced tones of greige, creating a canvas of calm that transcends traditional design boundaries. Here, every element is an ode to refined simplicity, where the subtle sophistication of greige invites a sense of peaceful elegance. This home stands as a testament to the beauty of blending color and space,
Bell lighting by Aftr for Rakumba
Dezeen Showroom: the Australian coastline informed the curved, textural metal forms of the Bell lighting collection, created by design studio Aftr for lighting brand Rakumba.
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Hetedik Műterem and Studio Konstella extend old ski lodge in Budapest
Hungarian practices Hetedik Műterem and Studio Konstella have revamped and extended the Normafa Ski Lodge restaurant in Budapest with the shingle-clad pavilion, which aims to evoke "the purity of a mountain hut". Read more
Barcelona's "best projects are being done in the field of social housing"
As part of our Social Housing Revival series, we spotlight the city of Barcelona, which is shrugging off the legacy of fascism by rapidly ramping up its supply of social housing. Read more
Madam Architectuur perches green-tiled home extension on curved concrete terrace
Brussel-based architecture studio Madam Architectuur has renovated a home in Dilbeek, Belgium, adding a green-tiled extension built on a green-pigmented concrete base. Read more
Sagrada Familia announces 2026 final completion date
La Sagrada Familia Foundation has announced that the monumental church in Barcelona is set for completion in 2026, 100 years after the death of its architect Antoni Gaudí. Read more
Riviera sunbed by Seora
Dezeen Showroom: the sweeping, curved lines and luxury lifestyle associated with yachts informed the Riviera sun lounger created by British brand Seora. Read more
"A crazy bit of architecture" says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing Heatherwick Studio's design for its first building in South America, which was informed by indigenous weaving practices. Read more