Andrew Trotter and Marcelo Martínez refresh 17th-century home where time "stood still"
Casa Soleto, a 17th-century house in Puglia, Italy, has been carefully renovated using lime plaster, terrazzo and furniture salvaged from a monastery. More about Andrew Trotter and Marcelo Martínez refresh 17th-century home where time "stood still"
Blue Bottle Coffee Qiantan references greenhouses and Shanghai's brick architecture
Architect Keiji Ashizawa has created a Blue Bottle Coffee shop in Shanghai's Qiantan area with a glazed facade and interiors in a hue that nods to the city's brick buildings. More about Blue Bottle Coffee Qiantan references greenhouses and Shanghai's brick architecture
Eight streamlined art deco interiors with elegant material mixes
For our latest lookbook we have collected eight art deco interiors, ranging from a mews courtyard house in London to a loft in an iconic Los Angeles tower. More about Eight streamlined art deco interiors with elegant material mixes
Henning Larsen and Cobe reveal atomic-science research facility to create neutrons
Danish studios Henning Larsen and Cobe have created the European Spallation Source research campus in Lund, Sweden, which houses an underground proton accelerator. More about Henning Larsen and Cobe reveal atomic-science research facility to create neutrons
AI design could "bring back the beauty and aesthetics of the classical era" says Tim Fu
Artificial intelligence could give rise to a "neoclassical futurist" architecture style and will become "an everyday tool of necessity", says designer Tim Fu in this interview for our AItopia series. More about AI design could "bring back the beauty and aesthetics of the classical era" says Tim Fu
San Siro saved from demolition due to its cultural significance
The iconic San Siro in Milan, which was set to be replaced by a Populous-designed stadium, has been saved from demolition because of its "cultural heritage". More about San Siro saved from demolition due to its cultural significance
National Museums Liverpool drops Adjaye Associates from International Slavery Museum project
Architect David Adjaye has lost another large project in the wake of sexual assault allegations against him, as his studio is dropped from the International Slavery Museum redevelopment in Liverpool. More about National Museums Liverpool drops Adjaye Associates from International Slavery Museum project
UCSB begins search for alternatives to mostly windowless Munger Hall dormitory
The University of California has commenced an application process for studios to design student housing for its campus, in what appears to be a move away from its controversial Munger Hall dormitory announced in 2021. More about UCSB begins search for alternatives to mostly windowless Munger Hall dormitory
Schemata Architects clads Komaeyu bathhouse in "patchwork" of turquoise tiles
Japanese studio Schemata Architects has designed Komaeyu, a public bathhouse in the suburbs of Tokyo that features turquoise tiling, a sauna and a bandai – a bar and reception area for socialising. More about Schemata Architects clads Komaeyu bathhouse in "patchwork" of turquoise tiles
Álvaro Siza unveils square watch informed by his Leça swimming pool
Pritzker prize-winning architect Álvaro Siza has designed a square watch, the Lebond Siza, which is based on one of his earliest projects and will be his "Sunday watch". More about Álvaro Siza unveils square watch informed by his Leça swimming pool
Seven serene interiors with decorative lime plaster walls
For our latest lookbook, we have gathered seven examples of homes where tactile and practical lime plaster walls give the interiors a natural, calming feel. More about Seven serene interiors with decorative lime plaster walls
Apollodorus Architecture proposes classical alternative to Bath Rugby stadium
British studio Apollodorus Architecture has designed a Colosseum-like stadium in Bath, UK, as a response to a proposed redevelopment put forward by Bath Rugby. More about Apollodorus Architecture proposes classical alternative to Bath Rugby stadium
Lab La Bla uses "hyper-ordinary materials" for energy operator HQ interior
Local studio Lab La Bla sourced diabase rock from a nearby mine and created seating from MDF and recycled cork for the interior of energy company E.ON's headquarters in Malmö, Sweden. More about Lab La Bla uses "hyper-ordinary materials" for energy operator HQ interior
"Visionary" Italian designer Rodolfo Dordoni dies aged 69
Architect and designer Rodolfo Dordoni, who served as the art director for a number of Italian design brands including Artemide, Cappellini and Minotti, has passed away at the age of 69. More about "Visionary" Italian designer Rodolfo Dordoni dies aged 69
Dezeen's top five houses of July 2023
Dezeen's top five houses of the month for July 2023 include minimalist homes informed by Case Study houses and Japanese aesthetics, in locations ranging from the UK to Australia. More about Dezeen's top five houses of July 2023
Mass production "a possibility to drive progress and change" say IKEA design managers
With IKEA turning 80 this year, Dezeen spoke to its global design managers Eva Lilja Löwenhielm and Johan Ejdemo about AI, working with external designers and why it remains a "unique low-price brand". More about Mass production "a possibility to drive progress and change" say IKEA design managers
Job Smeets fills Hermès windows with characters celebrating "dystopian" summer
Studio Jobs designer Job Smeets has designed Life on Mars, a window installation for fashion brand Hermès that will be on display in stores across France. More about Job Smeets fills Hermès windows with characters celebrating "dystopian" summer
UNESCO condemns Russia's destruction of Odesa buildings as "attack against culture"
UNESCO director general Audrey Azoulay has condemned Russia's attack on historic Odesa, which damaged 25 architectural monuments including the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Cathedral. More about UNESCO condemns Russia's destruction of Odesa buildings as "attack against culture"
Foster + Partners designs Equinox hotel for Saudi Arabia's Amaala resort
British studio Foster + Partners has unveiled designs for the Equinox Resort Amaala hotel, which will feature a circular "floating" canopy and be located on the west coast of Saudi Arabia. More about Foster + Partners designs Equinox hotel for Saudi Arabia's Amaala resort
Norm Architects uses "natural forms" and steel details for Chancery House interior
Danish studio Norm Architects has worked with pale wood, red bricks, sandstone and stainless steel to create the interior of The Office Group's Chancery House workspace in London. More about Norm Architects uses "natural forms" and steel details for Chancery House interior
