Code chair by Bonum
Dezeen Showroom: Polish design brand Bonum has released a chair named Code with a "flirtatious, light form" and locally-sourced ash and metal frame. More about Code chair by Bonum
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Ström Architects reduces Barcelona House "to its most essential elements"
A fully-glazed corner offers panoramic views of Barcelona and the Balearic Sea at this coastal home, designed by UK studio Ström Architects as a reference to California's modernist Case Study Houses. More about Ström Architects reduces Barcelona House "to its most essential elements"
UK's longest railway bridge reaches completion for HS2
The 3.4-kilometre-long Colne Valley viaduct by architecture studio Grimshaw has reached completion in the south of England, becoming the UK's longest railway bridge. More about UK's longest railway bridge reaches completion for HS2
David Bowie's "cut-up lyrics" inform dedicated space at V&A East Storehouse
The David Bowie Centre, designed by local architecture studio IDK, opens at London's V&A East Storehouse this weekend with an archive of over 90,000 Bowie-related items and a public exhibition showcasing iconic, era-defining costumes. More about David Bowie's "cut-up lyrics" inform dedicated space at V&A East Storehouse
"People don't necessarily see the UK as being very sexy" says Brompton curator Alex Tieghi-Walker
London has undeservedly fallen off the radar for the international design community, gallerist Alex Tieghi-Walker tells Dezeen in this interview ahead of London Design Festival, where he is curating one of the main design districts. More about "People don't necessarily see the UK as being very sexy" says Brompton curator Alex Tieghi-Walker
Five electric cars from IAA Mobility that are leading the design race
At this year's IAA Mobility motor show in Munich the spotlight was on electric vehicles, with brands including Audi and Porsche unveiling cars and concepts with features including inflatable headrests and induction charging. More about Five electric cars from IAA Mobility that are leading the design race
Dezeen Awards 2025 sustainability longlist revealed
Dezeen has revealed the 80-strong longlisted for this year's Dezeen Awards sustainability categories, including designs by Carmody Groarke, Sancal and SOM. More about Dezeen Awards 2025 sustainability longlist revealed
Nature invades Paris's July Column in Corals of Liberty installation by Aude Franjou
French artist Aude Franjou has created an installation for Paris Design Week featuring handwoven coral-like forms that spiral upwards through a staircase within one of the city's most famous landmarks. More about Nature invades Paris's July Column in Corals of Liberty installation by Aude Franjou
Rieder facade makes "architectural statement" for Hamburg port tower
Promotion: a three-dimensional facade solution by facade specialist Rieder ensures a durable, weather-resistant exterior for a building in Hamburg, Germany. More about Rieder facade makes "architectural statement" for Hamburg port tower
Live translation and five other groundbreaking innovations from Apple's 2025 keynote
Dezeen editor Tom Ravenscroft picks the six top innovations from Apple's keynote event, including the thinnest iPhone ever, AirPods with live translation and high blood pressure alerts on the Apple Watch. More about Live translation and five other groundbreaking innovations from Apple's 2025 keynote
Donald Judd's Architecture Office reopens in Marfa following restoration
The Texas studio and living space of American designer Donald Judd will reopen later this month following a seven-year restoration effort by architects Troy Schaum and Rosalyne Shieh, including recovery after a 2021 fire. More about Donald Judd's Architecture Office reopens in Marfa following restoration
Encourage density even if you "don't give a damn about the planet" says Norman Foster
Walkable cities should be prioritised even by those who don't care about the environment, British architect Norman Foster has told the World Design Congress. More about Encourage density even if you "don't give a damn about the planet" says Norman Foster
Singapore Design Week 2025 marks the country's 60 year independence
Promotion: design festival Singapore Design Week has announced its return this September in a celebration of the city's design spirit and creativity. More about Singapore Design Week 2025 marks the country's 60 year independence
Tiles by Pretty Plastic
Dezeen Showroom: Dutch company Pretty Plastic has produced tiles for facades and roofs using a notoriously hard-to-recycle material: PVC from post-consumer construction waste. More about Tiles by Pretty Plastic
Wendover converts London police station into rental housing
Design firm Wendover has converted the former St John's Wood police station in northwest London into a block of nine rental apartments, organised around a central courtyard. More about Wendover converts London police station into rental housing
Anish Kapoor and Arata Isozaki's inflatable concert hall makes European debut
The inflatable Ark Nova concert hall, created by sculptor Anish Kapoor and architect Arata Isozaki in 2013, has been transported from Japan to Switzerland for Lucerne Festival. More about Anish Kapoor and Arata Isozaki's inflatable concert hall makes European debut
"We're due a renaissance" in cool small cars says Hyundai design boss
Global interest in South Korean culture is helping Hyundai make more unusual cars, Hyundai Design Center head Simon Loasby tells Dezeen in this interview. More about "We're due a renaissance" in cool small cars says Hyundai design boss
Echoes rug collection by Kristine Five Melvær for Volver
Dezeen Showroom: Norwegian design brand Volver worked with designer Kristine Five Melvær on a range of kaleidoscopic hand tufted rugs decorated with geometric patterns. More about Echoes rug collection by Kristine Five Melvær for Volver
Office Inainn adds timber restaurant to barn in Norway
Office Inainn has inserted Nikkakjøkken, a timber-framed restaurant, into the concrete and timber envelope of a barn in Valldal, Norway. More about Office Inainn adds timber restaurant to barn in Norway
Acne Studios unveils art-filled Paris headquarters in former laboratory
A pared-back concrete showroom with an arched glass-brick ceiling sits next to a historic salon filled with collectible design at fashion brand Acne Studios' latest headquarters, designed together with Stockholm-based Halleroed. More about Acne Studios unveils art-filled Paris headquarters in former laboratory