Ben Dreith
Nothing wants to revolutionise the takeaway paper cup
Florida-based Nothing has created hot and cold paper takeaway cups with built-in lids that are designed to be compostable. More about Nothing wants to revolutionise the takeaway paper cup
Synthetic memories feature in MoMA information design exhibition
New York's Museum of Modern Art has exhibited Full Disclosure: The Edge of Information Design, curated by Paola Antonelli, which features information design from classic infographics to a project with missing memories created using AI. More about Synthetic memories feature in MoMA information design exhibition
Can data centres ever be well-designed?
With AI driving demand, vast data centres are increasingly in the news as people question the impact on local environments. Can architects help to make these buildings look and function better? More about Can data centres ever be well-designed?
Gjergji Shkurti integrates bar, retail and hi-fi at Million Goods in Brooklyn
Architect Gjergji Shkurti has collaborated with concept shop Million Goods for its second Brooklyn location, using marble, custom millwork and curated furniture to create a transition from hospitality to retail. More about Gjergji Shkurti integrates bar, retail and hi-fi at Million Goods in Brooklyn
Herzog & de Meuron reuses foundations for mass-timber Massachusetts school building
Swiss studio Herzog & de Meuron has utilised the existing concrete foundation of an older structure for the Student Center & Dining Commons at Amherst College, adding mass-timber levels on top. More about Herzog & de Meuron reuses foundations for mass-timber Massachusetts school building
Federico Stefanovich revamps studio in 1920s Mexico City building to showcase his lighting
Mexican lighting designer Federico Stefanovich has worked with local interiors firm Nama Studio to renovate his studio in a hotel-turned-arts building in Mexico City's Centro neighbourhood. More about Federico Stefanovich revamps studio in 1920s Mexico City building to showcase his lighting
The quirky architecture of Burning Man 2026
Photographer Gurpreet Chawla has captured this year's architectural installations at the annual Burning Man festival in Nevada, from a broken Eiffel Tower to a chapel made from nylon panels. More about The quirky architecture of Burning Man 2026
Parsons researchers warn of plastic toxicity in American manufactured homes
Researchers at Parsons School of Design's Healthy Material Lab have released a study that raises concerns about the "many substances harmful to human health" in a typical prefabricated American home. More about Parsons researchers warn of plastic toxicity in American manufactured homes
MOS creates basket-like aluminium pavilion at Art Omi in New York
US studio MOS Architects has used aluminium shingles to cover an egg-shaped pavilion at Art Omi in Upstate New York, creating a place to rest that draws stylistically on pre-modern basketry and mid-century futurism. More about MOS creates basket-like aluminium pavilion at Art Omi in New York
This tote bag-life jacket combination is an "essential that shouldn't exist"
A group of five New York artists has created Lifeline, a tote bag that can convert into a self-inflating life jacket as a conceptual design object meant to bring awareness to the threat of climate change-related flooding. More about This tote bag-life jacket combination is an "essential that shouldn't exist"
HKS unveils interior of Commanders stadium with window framing Capitol
Architecture studio HKS has unveiled interior designs for the upcoming Washington Commanders NFL stadium in Washington DC, showing what its glass ceiling will look like. More about HKS unveils interior of Commanders stadium with window framing Capitol
Grimshaw to integrate Boring Company station into elevated Las Vegas stadium plaza
Architecture studio Grimshaw has released plans for a reimagined entry plaza for Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, transforming parking lots into transport infrastructure and walkways. More about Grimshaw to integrate Boring Company station into elevated Las Vegas stadium plaza
The buildings on the World Trade Center site 25 years later
Multiple skyscrapers and smaller structures have been constructed since the terrorist attacks on 11 September 2001 devastated Lower Manhattan. Here, we take a look at the site 25 years on. More about The buildings on the World Trade Center site 25 years later
Apple releases its first folding smartphone with "size of a passport"
Technology company Apple has released its first folding smartphone that has the largest screen of any iPhone. More about Apple releases its first folding smartphone with "size of a passport"
Four upcoming NFL stadiums that show the future of the league
With the professional American football season kicking off today, we take a look at some upcoming stadiums and overhauls, from Washington DC to Kansas City. More about Four upcoming NFL stadiums that show the future of the league
Populous and Moody Nolan design 76ers and Flyers arena as "landmark" for Philadelphia
Architecture studios Populous and Moody Nolan have released designs for a professional basketball and hockey arena based on the shape of Philadelphia's iconic Spectrum arena. More about Populous and Moody Nolan design 76ers and Flyers arena as "landmark" for Philadelphia
MAD's spaceship-like Lucas Museum revealed ahead of opening
Architecture studios MAD and Stantec have placed more than 1,200 curved panels on the "dream-like" Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles, which is set to open later this month. More about MAD's spaceship-like Lucas Museum revealed ahead of opening
MVRDV "prioritises human scale" in design of colourful Miami building
Dutch architecture studio MVRDV has designed the Woma mixed-use building in Miami's Wynwood neighbourhood with a central plaza and a facade broken up into colour-blocked sections. More about MVRDV "prioritises human scale" in design of colourful Miami building
US Supreme Court says construction of Trump's White House ballroom can continue
Yesterday, the United States' highest court said that the construction on the above-ground elements of the White House ballroom extension can continue. More about US Supreme Court says construction of Trump's White House ballroom can continue
Craighill rethinks the pocket lighter based on historical designs
Brooklyn design studio Craighill has designed the Swingtop Lighter with a swinging mechanism and snuffer as part of the brand's brief to pay attention to overlooked everyday objects. More about Craighill rethinks the pocket lighter based on historical designs