Dezeen School Shows: sustainable footwear made with tulip poplar offcuts and recycled wool is among the projects from Georgia Institute of Technology. More about Biodegradable footwear among projects from Georgia Institute of Technology
Dezeen Showroom: a headboard topped with oversized ceramic beads is among the pieces on Dezeen Showroom by Italian design brands. More about Ten products and furnishings infused with Italian style
IKEA Canada has launched a marketing campaign where dinnerware, towels, furniture and more have been arranged to resemble the national flags of teams competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. More about IKEA Canada arranges familiar homeware into World Cup team flags
Dezeen School Shows: a centre in Mérida, Mexico, with social housing and a shaded football pitch is among the projects from the Royal Danish Academy. More about Social housing centre with football pitch among projects from the Royal Danish Academy
Dezeen Showroom: Spanish tile brand El Barco draws a connection between the Mediterranean and ancient China with its Xian porcelain tiles, celebrating the enduring appeal of terracotta. More about Xian tile by El Barco
French studio SAM Architecture has created the Yvonne Kerzrého School Complex in Nanterre, France, arranging classrooms around cascading terraces and courtyards that extend learning outdoors. More about SAM Architecture designs stepped school in Nanterre as "village at the child's scale"
Construction has commenced on Dar al Funoon Abu Dhabi, a performing arts venue designed by Canadian-American architect Frank Gehry before his death, Abu Dhabi's Department of Culture and Tourism has announced. More about Abu Dhabi reveals plans for Frank Gehry-designed performing arts venue
Why is Gaudí so widely admired? Is there a darker side to his architecture? And should he be made a saint? Listen to the latest episode of Dezeen Weekly now. More about Is Gaudí the greatest architect ever?
Dezeen Showroom: intuitive gestures rather than switches control lights in the Call It a Day collection, designed by Shanghai-based studio Tongqi Design. More about Call It a Day lighting by Tongqi Design
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing AI artist Thierry Lechanteur's digital recreation of Antoni Gaudí's speculative designs for a supertall hotel. More about "This looks like art to me" says commenter
Design studio House of Baby drew on modernist architecture, such as Saigon's Independence Palace, for the interior design of Vietnamese restaurant Banh Banh in London. More about House of Baby designs Brixton restaurant Banh Banh as "immersive artwork"
Former Apple designer Julian Hoenig and Forpeople founder Michael Tropper have teamed up to enter the mobility space with Amble One – a doorless electric buggy that they hope will become a lightweight alternative to cars for short trips. More about Golf cart, small car and moon buggy meet in electric vehicle Amble One