Mexican architect Frida Escobedo has worked with DXA Studio and interior designer Workstead on Bergen in Brooklyn, an elongated condominium building that is fronted with an undulating cast-concrete facade. More about Frida Escobedo creates facade for Brooklyn building that "folds, stacks, and interlocks"
Dezeen Showroom: Italian architect and designer Antonio Citterio worked with furniture brand Flexform on a sprawling sofa that facilitates working, dining and lounging. More about Groundpiece sofa by Antonio Citterio for Flexform
Local studio Schemata Architects drew on historic townhouses when creating this office along Japan's Tōkaidō road, which features a corrugated metal facade with window shutters that open "as if breathing". More about Schemata Architects reimagines machiya house with metal awnings for Uchida Shōten HQ
The Berlin studio of David Chipperfield Architects has revealed a red-brick design for the Nobel Center in Stockholm, eight years after its brass-clad proposal was blocked by a Swedish court. More about David Chipperfield Architects unveils updated design for Nobel Center in Stockholm
Research carried out by The New York Times has shown that over 2,500 structures in Gaza have been destroyed by Israeli actions since a ceasefire agreement was made in October 2025. More about Over 2,500 buildings reportedly destroyed in Gaza by Israel since ceasefire
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing Tiffany & Co's flagship store in Beijing, designed by Dutch studio MVRDV with a curving glass facade. More about "A little over the top but it makes a statement" says commenter
IKEA is set to open a pop-up shop in the metaverse in collaboration with game platform Roblox, allowing players to add classic IKEA designs to their virtual homes. More about IKEA launches pop-up furniture shop in Roblox game
Local studio Spaces and Design used regional craftsmanship and earthy colours to create the Sangha Bhawan community centre in India. More about Meditative lighting and Banarasi brocade panels decorate Jain community hall in Kolkata
Objects and installations that demonstrate the scope and diversity of west African design are on display as part of an exhibition curated by Nicolas Bellavance-Lecompte for the Palais de Lomé arts centre in Lomé, Togo. More about Togo's Palais de Lomé presents exhibition of west African design