Dezeen's top five houses of May 2026
The ruins of a stone tavern and a lush cardamom plantation guided the designs of two of the homes featured in the latest edition of Dezeen's houses of the month. More about Dezeen's top five houses of May 2026
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Introvert social fatigue among concepts tackled by VCUarts Qatar
Dezeen School Shows: a tactile space informed by a comma as a "moment of pause" is among the student projects from Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar. More about Introvert social fatigue among concepts tackled by VCUarts Qatar
Mil Studios designs Madrid office to deliver "unmistakably cool working experience"
Spanish firm Mil Studios based its design for the Madrid headquarters of creative agency Jungle on 1990s New York offices, resulting in a series of minimalist spaces defined by their refined material palette. More about Mil Studios designs Madrid office to deliver "unmistakably cool working experience"
Proposal for women's football stadium among projects from the University of Kansas
Dezeen School Shows: a proposal for a football stadium exclusively for women's games is among the projects from the University of Kansas. More about Proposal for women's football stadium among projects from the University of Kansas
FGMF Arquitetos completes pixelated skyscraper in Brazil
Local studio FGMF Arquitetos has completed a mixed-use building in São Paulo made of stacked "protruding rectangular volumes" that contain multi-level office spaces and residences on the top floor. More about FGMF Arquitetos completes pixelated skyscraper in Brazil
Studio Weave creates stone toilet block in London to "express democracy"
Stone salvaged from a demolished office building has been used to build this toilet block, designed by Studio Weave for the public in North Paddington, London. More about Studio Weave creates stone toilet block in London to "express democracy"
Dezeen's favourite furniture and lighting from May
A coffee table that doubles as a board game and a riff on a psychotherapist's couch are among the playful pieces featured in this roundup of furniture and lighting, spotted by Dezeen's design and interiors reporter Jane Englefield over the past month. More about Dezeen's favourite furniture and lighting from May
This week Ferrari released its first electric car
This week on Dezeen, automotive brand Ferrari unveiled its first-ever electric car, the Ferrari Luce, designed by Jony Ive and Marc Newson's studio LoveFrom. More about This week Ferrari released its first electric car
Dezeen In Depth explores the possibility of a parametric future
This month's Dezeen In Depth newsletter features an exploration of the impact of parametricism and an interview with Patrik Schumacher. Subscribe to Dezeen In Depth today! More about Dezeen In Depth explores the possibility of a parametric future
"Exuberant" tiled facade fronts Bad Roman Beverly Hills by GRT Architects
Brooklyn studio GRT Architects has completed a second location for maximalist restaurant Bad Roman, creating an "evolution" of the New York original in Beverly Hills. More about "Exuberant" tiled facade fronts Bad Roman Beverly Hills by GRT Architects
Rehab centre among projects from Florence Institute of Design International
Dezeen School Shows: a rehabilitation centre for young people struggling with addiction is among projects from Florence Institute of Design International. More about Rehab centre among projects from Florence Institute of Design International
Gehry Partners, WHY Architecture and Olin to revamp Getty Center tram station in Los Angeles
US architecture studios Gehry Partners, WHY Architecture and landscape studio Olin have been announced as the project leads for renovations to the visitor sequence at the Getty Center in California, USA. More about Gehry Partners, WHY Architecture and Olin to revamp Getty Center tram station in Los Angeles
Eight furnishings by British brands that show the diversity of UK design
Dezeen Showroom: London's Clerkenwell Design Week celebrates the best of British design. We've followed suit by detailing six designs by UK-based brands on Dezeen Showroom. More about Eight furnishings by British brands that show the diversity of UK design
Woodland playscape in Gloucestershire crafted from surrounding trees
UK architecture firms Pearce+, Invisible Studio and Lean Structures have completed the Silk Wood Playscape in Gloucestershire, using oak from the surrounding forest to create "informal, unprogrammed" play structures. More about Woodland playscape in Gloucestershire crafted from surrounding trees
Architects will "cringe a bit" at design horrors in Backrooms says production designer
Production designer Danny Vermette talks Dezeen through the exacting work of building liminal spaces for Backrooms, a new horror film that follows a frustrated architect-turned-furniture salesman. More about Architects will "cringe a bit" at design horrors in Backrooms says production designer
"An architectural style has emerged that I'm calling 'gentleism'"
A new architecture movement tied to the tough realities of the profession is establishing itself in the UK and beyond, writes Nat Barker. More about "An architectural style has emerged that I'm calling 'gentleism'"
Why does everyone seem to hate the new electric Ferrari?
In this episode of Dezeen Weekly, we discuss the fierce reaction to Ferrari's unveiling of its first all-electric car, designed by Jony Ive and Marc Newson. More about Why does everyone seem to hate the new electric Ferrari?
Lisbon's Estrela Basilica sets scene for Portuguese collectible design show
Stiffened cotton, mouth-blown crystal glass and washi paper come together in the chapel of Lisbon's 18th-century Estrela Basilica, where Luso Collective is showing an exhibition aimed at "shaping the collectible design scene in Portugal". More about Lisbon's Estrela Basilica sets scene for Portuguese collectible design show
"Quite the marbling on that steak" says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing the stone grocery items designed by creative studio AMO, which originally went on display as part of an exhibition in Milan. More about "Quite the marbling on that steak" says commenter
CIAO organises London micro flat around multifunctional plywood wall
Local architecture studio CIAO has completed a 25-square-metre micro flat in Islington, London, separating the open interior with a room divider that incorporates a table, TV console and wardrobe. More about CIAO organises London micro flat around multifunctional plywood wall