Dezeen School Shows: a contemporary furniture collection that puts a twist on the classic look of traditional Parisian pieces is among the projects showcased at this year's New Designers. More about Classic Parisian furniture reimagined for contemporary cafes at New Designers 2026
Carpenter Nick Tudor has crafted an elongated, curved counter for the second branch of the popular Toad Bakery in southeast London, in response to its regular winding queues. More about Toad Bakery designed to "avoid the bottleneck of choice paralysis" between pastries
California startup Reflect Orbital has received permission from the US federal government to test a controversial satellite bearing a 18-metre-wide mirror, which the company claims could help to light up streets and fuel solar farms at night. More about US approves deployment of giant space mirror to illuminate Earth after dark
The Royal Institute of British Architects has announced the six-strong shortlist for this year's Stirling Prize, which includes Renzo Piano Building Workshop's cube-shaped Paddington Square. More about RIBA unveils Stirling Prize 2026 shortlist
Promotion: over 35,000 visitors gathered in cities across Germany's Frankfurt RheinMain region for Open – Design Week 2026, which spotlighted how design shapes everyday lives. More about Frankfurt RheinMain hosts festival of creative events for Open – Design Week
A winning design for a new National Museum of Ecuador building in Quito by Spanish outfit Studio Alberto Campo Baeza and local studio MAODA has been called back by the government, with the studios claiming the move "breaks the transparency and integrity of a public competition". More about National Museum of Ecuador recalls Alberto Campo Baeza design after public backlash
Continuing our Future Stadium series, we take a close look at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Designed by US studio HKS, it has one of the world's largest videoboards and the highest price tag in the history of sports architecture. More about SoFi Stadium in California set the standard for integrated stadium technology
New Zealand studio Roberts Gray Architects has completed a coastal home near Auckland, wrapping two contrasting courtyards with low-slung volumes of rammed earth. More about Roberts Gray Architects tops New Zealand sand dune with rammed-earth home
The unopened Rike Concert Hall in Tbilisi, designed by Italian practice Studio Fuksas, is set to be demolished less than 15 years after it was completed. More about Studio Fuksas-designed Rike Concert Hall in Tbilisi set to be demolished
Architecture firm Studio Libeskind has unveiled designs for six skyscrapers set to form a residential complex in Seoul's Gangnam district. More about Studio Libeskind designs cluster of Seoul skyscrapers as "a living work of art"
Swedish brand IKEA has unveiled its Kompishäng collection for short-term renters, featuring a £7 wardrobe organiser that doubles as a backpack and a side table that can be carried over the arm like a handbag. More about IKEA releases portable furniture designed to be moved without a car
Colombian artist Delcy Morelos discusses how earth, darkness and the qualities of a mother's womb informed her installation for the Barbican Centre in London in this exclusive video produced by Dezeen. More about Delcy Morelos creates 30-tonne earthen installation informed by a mother's womb for the Barbican
Clusters of balloons protruded from avant-garde garments at London designer Robert Wun's Autumn Winter 2026 haute couture show, giving the impression of inflatable-laden street vendors at a funfair. More about Robert Wun adorns couture gown with kaleidoscope of colourful balloons
Promotion: electronics brand Panasonic has launched a minimalist microwave that seeks to bring Japanese design principles into North American homes. More about Panasonic launches Japanese Microwave designed for modern American kitchens
Local outfit Studio Brother John has collaborated with Studio B Architecture + Interiors for a house in Boulder, Colorado, USA making the most of its mountainous site and replacing a structure destroyed in a wildfire. More about Colorado house by Studio B and Studio Brother John appears to "hover over the land"
The latest Dezeen Debate newsletter features the transformation of a historic Spanish bank into the Faro Santander museum by David Chipperfield Architects. Subscribe to Dezeen Debate now. More about Dezeen debate features "refuge for the uncreative"
Toy company Hasbro has announced a line of Play-Doh products for adults with the release of Blooms, a flower-making kit for creating "lifelike flowers" that can be coated with a finishing spray for preservation. More about Play-Doh enters "home decor space" with flower-making kit for adults
Continuing our Future Stadium series, we interview architect Jonathan Mallie about the combination of urban planning, computational design and economics behind Populous, the studio driving global stadium design. More about Heavily stylistic approach to stadium design "should die down" says Populous global director Jonathan Mallie
Local architect Tom Kneepkens has completed Forest Villa MB, a home in the Netherlands sheltered by a gridded timber roof with openings to accommodate the surrounding trees. More about Tom Kneepkens "integrates living and nature" at Dutch forest villa
Tech company HMD has launched a range of retro Nokia brick phones with limited internet capabilities and an AI assistant button integrated into the centre of the keypad. More about Nokia unveils nostalgic dumbphones with dedicated AI button