The latest edition of our Dezeen Debate newsletter features two conjoined houses in Germany by Buero Wagner. Subscribe to Dezeen Debate now. More about Dezeen Debate features "sharp and inspiring take on suburban densification"
Dezeen School Shows: a floating education hub where visitors can learn about biomaterials is among the architecture and design projects from students at Glasgow School of Art. More about Floating biomaterials centre among projects from Glasgow School of Art students
Beverage company Yerba Madre has worked with New York-based design studio Basura to create shoes made out of soil that crumble and spread wildflower seeds as the wearer walks. More about Basura and Yerba Madre create shoes "literally made out of dirt"
A team of researchers at US university Virginia Tech has developed a concept for a 3D-printed, evaporative cooling system made of hollow clay columns that can be filled with sand and water. More about "Ancient cooling techniques" allow 3D-printed partitions to regulate temperature
UK architecture studio DRDH has completed Sidcup Storyteller, a public library, cinema and housing block in southeast London that is wrapped in red brickwork. More about DRDH uses red brickwork to bring "civic character" to London library and housing block
This year's 3 Days of Design festival felt bigger than ever, so the Dezeen team has narrowed down a selection of our 10 favourite launches from the event, including a foamless armchair and a table with a hidden chess set. More about Our favourite products from 3 Days of Design 2025
Architecture firm Studio Libeskind has unveiled updated plans to restore and convert Antwerp's Boerentoren skyscraper into a cultural venue, which will be crowned with a glass observation deck. More about Studio Libeskind to add glass crown to art deco Antwerp skyscraper
Mallorca-based Sara Regal showcased seats made from building waste at fashion designer Cecilie Bahnsen's showroom for the two-day Residue: Soft Remains installation during 3 Days of Design. More about Sara Regal forms construction waste material into "layering cake" furniture
Dezeen and Bentley's Radical Renewal Competition closes for entries at midnight on Wednesday. Enter before the deadline for the chance to win up to £15,000. More about Last chance to enter Dezeen and Bentley's Radical Renewal Competition
Design studio GamFratesi has combined natural materials, custom-made furnishings and a muted colour palette for the interior of the Puro Warszawa Stare Miasto hotel in Warsaw, Poland. More about GamFratesi brings Scandinavian design principles of "understated elegance" to Warsaw hotel
British studio Foster + Partners has been selected to design the Queen Elizabeth II memorial in London, which will include a new crossing over St James's Park Lake. More about Foster + Partners selected to design Queen Elizabeth II memorial
International architecture studio Rafael Viñoly Architects has lofted a solid aluminium mass on concrete pillars to represent the "weight of valor" for a museum dedicated to Medal of Honor recipients in Arlington, Texas, USA. More about Rafael Viñoly Architects lofts monolithic metal volume for military museum in Texas
Dezeen School Shows: a book with a typeface designed to celebrate the Welsh language is among graphic communication projects from the University of Southampton. More about Typeface informed by Welsh language among projects from University of Southampton
American car manufacturer Tesla has launched its Robotaxi autonomous car service in Austin, Texas, offering test rides with a safety monitor present during trips. More about Tesla launches robotaxi service in Austin with Model Y cars
A trio of sweeping green roofs characterise this agricultural museum in Fujian Province, designed by Chinese studio Atelier Alter Architects to mirror the peaks of the nearby Wuyi Mountains. More about Atelier Alter Architects tops Sunner Museum in China with curved green roofs
Architecture studio Zaha Hadid Architects has revealed its design for Khalid Bin Sultan City in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, which will be built alongside the studio's Beeah Headquarters. More about Zaha Hadid Architects arranges Sharjah city masterplan around "central oasis"
Designers and brands producing more ethical products are sometimes criticised for their high prices, but there's not much that can be done without systemic change, writes Smith Mordak. More about "Under capitalism, we cannot make ethical, sustainable products affordable"
For an exhibition at 3 Days of Design in Copenhagen, the American Hardwood Export Council commissioned Andu Masebo, Daniel Schofield and Anna Maria Øfstedal Eng to create furniture that celebrates the natural variety found in hardwood furniture boards. More about Designers craft furniture from imperfect timber for No. 1 Common project
Spanish firm Clap Studio used patterned Alpi wood, stainless steel and coloured lighting to make this techno club in Spain look and feel like the inside of an oven. More about Clap Studio turns up the heat with oven-informed techno club
Dezeen Showroom: multipurpose objects made from ash and MDF that can function as tables, stools and plinths are among eight new products on Dezeen Showroom. More about Everything Series One table by Skewed among eight new products on Dezeen Showroom