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Schulz und Schulz inserts concrete museum between traditional German buildings

An irregular concrete volume connects a cluster of historic half-timbered buildings to form the Mother-of-Pearl Experience Museum in Germany, designed by local studio Schulz und Schulz. Read more

Eight offbeat homes accentuated by porthole-style windows

In our latest roundup, we look at eight homes where circular windows add character and a sense of play to their exteriors. Read more

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. Read more

God, I miss Summer

God, I miss Summer

Response to Reading #3

Response to Reading #31. How does the Circles of Control framework help explain stress or burnout in academic or professional life?Provide an example of how shifting focus from concern to control or influence might improve well-being or effectiveness.“out of focus (cc)” by marfis75 is licensed under CC BY 2.0.Stress and burnout are likely the outcomes of students acting as more reactive people. The students who experience high levels of stress and burnout can have negative consequenc

OneCourt helps blind and low-vision fans track the Super Bowl live

During this year's Super Bowl on Sunday, some blind and low-vision fans will be able to experience football more directly thanks to tactile devices that vibrate to indicate the position of the ball on the field. Read more

Architects respond to "excess and demolition" at Mexico City art week reuse exhibition

Fifteen international architecture studios have created installations from reused building materials and other found objects for an exhibition at artspace Laguna during Mexico City art week. Read more

Five design courses recently featured on Dezeen Courses

Dezeen Courses: for our latest courses roundup, we've selected five design-related courses recently featured on Dezeen Courses. Read more

Turner Works expands London warehouse complex to house creative hub

Architecture studio Turner Works has used "robust, hardworking" materials in its extension of an old textile manufacturing site in London's Harringay Warehouse District, transforming it into the Florentia Village creative hub. Read more

Minerva Tower becomes India's tallest completed building

Mumbai firm Architect Hafeez Contractor reveals the 301-metre-tall Minerva Tower, the tallest completed skyscraper in India, in our latest Dezeen Exclusive. Read more

Chris Williamson proposes Neom-informed Loop to connect northern British and Irish cities

RIBA president Chris Williamson has proposed linking nine northern cities in Britain and Ireland with The Loop – a raised high-speed railway informed by Neom's megacity The Line. Read more

Ink tile collection by Ceramiche Refin

Dezeen Showroom: Italian company Ceramiche Refin was guided by hand-drawn gestures and meditative thought when creating Ink, its latest ceramic tile collection. Read more

Architects' designs for Donald J Trump Airport

In the latest episode of Dezeen Weekly we ask: does Donald Trump approve of modernist buildings if they have his name on them? And are we living through an era of "gentleism"? Read more

Almaty officially replaces Neom as host of 2029 Asian Winter Games

The city of Almaty in Kazakhstan has been announced as the new host of the 2029 Asian Winter Games, replacing the Trojena ski resort in Neom, Saudi Arabia. Read more

Malte Lundberg designs all-wooden alternative to "technical" office chairs

As part of Stockholm Design Days, Swedish designer Malte Lundberg is exhibiting an ergonomic desk chair made entirely from wood, all the way down to the giant spiralling screw used to adjust the seat height. Read more

Bernadotte & Kylberg designs signature suites in Stockholm's Clarion Hotel Sign

Stockholm's largest hotel has unveiled three suites designed by Carl Philip Bernadotte, better known as Prince Carl Philip of Sweden, and Oscar Kylberg, featuring new furniture inspired by the building. Read more

Shipping-container community centre by Shigeru Ban under construction in Altadena

A community centre designed by Japanese architect Shigeru Ban made of two linked shipping containers is currently under construction in Altadena to serve as a relief space for those effected by the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires. Read more

FAMM Arquitectura lets the landscape "speak first" at Costa Rican house

Costa Rican studio FAMM Arquitectura has created a coastal house that features overhangs and a central brick volume and was designed around preexisting trees on the site in Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica. Read more

Dezeen Agenda features BIG staff protesting planned layoffs at London offices

The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features BIG employees in London protesting planned layoffs. Subscribe to Dezeen Agenda now. Read more

HNTB announces partnership with Drew Brees for "next era of innovation in sports"

American architecture studio HNTB has announced a strategic partnership with retired NFL quarterback Drew Brees aimed at improving the design of domestic sports stadiums and infrastructure. Read more