A sawtooth greenhouse framed in red steel acts as "a beacon" atop Soweto Caracas Community Centre in the South African township of Khayelitsha, recently completed by non-profit Urban-Think Tank Empower. Read more
The Trump effect will see interior designers resolve to steer clear of excess in 2026 but it won't trigger a trend for stark minimalism, industry figures predict. Read more
Carmaker BMW has unveiled a logo for its newly launched, standalone brand BMW Alpina, dedicated to high-end performance vehicles. Read more
Australian studios Cox Architecture and Hassell have released visuals of a stadium in Brisbane set to serve as the main venue for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Read more
Electronics brand LG has unveiled CLOiD, an AI-powered home robot that takes care of household chores like cooking and laundry, at the CES tech fair in Las Vegas. Read more
Portuguese studio OODA has designed a training centre for Saudi football club Al Nassr, which will have a triangular-patterned facade informed by the country's traditional architecture. Read more
Architect Keiji Ashizawa saw the planning process as "solving a puzzle" when creating this house in central Tokyo, which features wooden louvres for privacy. Read more
Toy manufacturer Lego has released its Smart Play system, which includes Lego bricks, tags and minifigurines with built-in sensors and a tiny speaker that make play interactive at this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Read more
Design studio Safwat by Safwat has balanced a bar, lounge, and restaurant programme at Funny Bar in New York's Lower East Side, using glass brick and postmodern details. Read more
The first major traffic congestion pricing in the US, which rolled out a year ago today in New York City, has been considered a success according to the Metropolitan Transit Authority and New York governor Kathy Hochul. Read more
As the annual CES tech fair kicks off in Las Vegas, Samsung has launched a minimalist speaker by French designer Erwan Bouroullec, distinguished by a narrow, arched body that's not much thicker than a picture frame. Read more
The Fremantle cargo port informed the corrugated metal cladding and steel-framed awnings of Henville Street House, a family home in Perth, Australia, by local studio Philip Stejskal Architecture. Read more
We're ringing in the new year with a look at 15 landmark architecture projects scheduled for completion in 2026, including museums, performing arts venues and a face-shaped tower. Read more
Swiss technology company Punkt has launched a privacy-focused smartphone at this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, promising enhanced data security for users willing to pay a subscription fee. Read more
Creative developer Flawk has revamped a townhouse in London's Holland Park to evoke the effortless "je ne sais quois" of homes in the south of France. Read more
Our latest audience survey closes on Friday 9 January 2026! Fill out the form and tell us what you think about Dezeen before the deadline for the chance to win a cash prize of £250. Read more
American fashion brand Kith has collaborated with Porto Architecture to create the interiors for its flagship store on London's Regent Street, complete with a classic New York bistro. Read more
This historic house that revolves around a light- and plant-filled atrium in Mexico City has been preserved and revitalised by local studio Max von Werz Architects. Read more
A large corrugated metal roof topped by a triangular skylight shelters the timber-lined interiors of Amami House, an off-grid home in Japan designed by local studio Sakai Architects. Read more
For our latest lookbook, we've gathered eight kitchens across the globe where natural wood panelling and cabinets create a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Read more