The David Bowie Centre, designed by local architecture studio IDK, opens at London's V&A East Storehouse this weekend with an archive of over 90,000 Bowie-related items and a public exhibition showcasing iconic, era-defining costumes. More about David Bowie's "cut-up lyrics" inform dedicated space at V&A East Storehouse
London has undeservedly fallen off the radar for the international design community, gallerist Alex Tieghi-Walker tells Dezeen in this interview ahead of London Design Festival, where he is curating one of the main design districts. More about "People don't necessarily see the UK as being very sexy" says Brompton curator Alex Tieghi-Walker
At this year's IAA Mobility motor show in Munich the spotlight was on electric vehicles, with brands including Audi and Porsche unveiling cars and concepts with features including inflatable headrests and induction charging. More about Five electric cars from IAA Mobility that are leading the design race
Dezeen has revealed the 80-strong longlisted for this year's Dezeen Awards sustainability categories, including designs by Carmody Groarke, Sancal and SOM. More about Dezeen Awards 2025 sustainability longlist revealed
French artist Aude Franjou has created an installation for Paris Design Week featuring handwoven coral-like forms that spiral upwards through a staircase within one of the city's most famous landmarks. More about Nature invades Paris's July Column in Corals of Liberty installation by Aude Franjou
Promotion: a three-dimensional facade solution by facade specialist Rieder ensures a durable, weather-resistant exterior for a building in Hamburg, Germany. More about Rieder facade makes "architectural statement" for Hamburg port tower
Dezeen editor Tom Ravenscroft picks the six top innovations from Apple's keynote event, including the thinnest iPhone ever, AirPods with live translation and high blood pressure alerts on the Apple Watch. More about Live translation and five other groundbreaking innovations from Apple's 2025 keynote
The Texas studio and living space of American designer Donald Judd will reopen later this month following a seven-year restoration effort by architects Troy Schaum and Rosalyne Shieh, including recovery after a 2021 fire. More about Donald Judd's Architecture Office reopens in Marfa following restoration
Walkable cities should be prioritised even by those who don't care about the environment, British architect Norman Foster has told the World Design Congress. More about Encourage density even if you "don't give a damn about the planet" says Norman Foster
Promotion: design festival Singapore Design Week has announced its return this September in a celebration of the city's design spirit and creativity. More about Singapore Design Week 2025 marks the country's 60 year independence
Design firm Wendover has converted the former St John's Wood police station in northwest London into a block of nine rental apartments, organised around a central courtyard. More about Wendover converts London police station into rental housing
The inflatable Ark Nova concert hall, created by sculptor Anish Kapoor and architect Arata Isozaki in 2013, has been transported from Japan to Switzerland for Lucerne Festival. More about Anish Kapoor and Arata Isozaki's inflatable concert hall makes European debut
Global interest in South Korean culture is helping Hyundai make more unusual cars, Hyundai Design Center head Simon Loasby tells Dezeen in this interview. More about "We're due a renaissance" in cool small cars says Hyundai design boss
Office Inainn has inserted Nikkakjøkken, a timber-framed restaurant, into the concrete and timber envelope of a barn in Valldal, Norway. More about Office Inainn adds timber restaurant to barn in Norway
A pared-back concrete showroom with an arched glass-brick ceiling sits next to a historic salon filled with collectible design at fashion brand Acne Studios' latest headquarters, designed together with Stockholm-based Halleroed. More about Acne Studios unveils art-filled Paris headquarters in former laboratory
Dezeen has revealed the 192 projects longlisted for this year's Dezeen Awards design categories, including designs by Foster + Partners, Kvadrat and Pentagram. More about Dezeen Awards 2025 longlists reveal 192 of the year's best designs
Material research studio Matter at Hand, founded by Assemble co-founder Lewis Jones, has created a prototype clay-based construction method named Poured Earth that emulates casting concrete. More about Poured Earth is a sustainable construction method modelled on concrete casting
Promotion: Swiss furniture brand Seitz creates modern yet distinctive pieces for the home, aiming to uphold, yet reinvent traditional Swiss design. More about Latest Seitz collection reinvents traditionally crafted Swiss furniture
Technology brand Apple has unveiled the iPhone Air, which at 5.6 millimetres thick is the thinnest iPhone ever made by the company. More about Apple unveils "impossibly thin" iPhone Air
Designer Yinka Ilori has created a facade installation and pop-up shop at the flagship of American department store Bloomingdale's in New York City, informed by multiple meanings of flowers. More about Yinka Ilori covers New York Bloomingdale's in "modular" flowers for pop-up