Houses of the month
Dezeen's top five houses of January 2026
Homes spanning Mexico, Australia, and Japan feature in this roundup of the houses of the month for January. More about Dezeen's top five houses of January 2026
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Interiors
Hotel Hans bridges "two very different parts of Copenhagen"
Danish studio Norrøn Architects designed the interior of Hotel Hans, which straddles two Copenhagen neighbourhoods, by blending the greenery of Frederiksberg with Nørrebro's industrial vibe. More about Hotel Hans bridges "two very different parts of Copenhagen"
Interiors
GAMPworks "reimagines the card shop" at New York Pokémon store
Local studio GAMPworks has completed the Trainer Court flagship store in New York, a shop dedicated to trading and selling Pokémon cards that centres around a tiled bar-top where visitors buy, unwrap decks, and connect. More about GAMPworks "reimagines the card shop" at New York Pokémon store
Architecture
Dorte Mandrup designs Danish crafts college as "living textbook"
Danish studio Dorte Mandrup has used a palette of exposed brick and timber to create the elliptical form of The Crafts College in Herning, which is designed for aspiring craftspeople in Denmark. More about Dorte Mandrup designs Danish crafts college as "living textbook"
Roundups
Dezeen's favourite wooden furniture and lighting from January
Hand-carved lamps and NM3's debut timber furniture are among the striking woodwork pieces spotted by Dezeen's design and interiors reporter Jane Englefield over the past month. More about Dezeen's favourite wooden furniture and lighting from January
Dezeen In Depth
Dezeen In Depth examines rebuilding efforts following the LA wildfires
This month's Dezeen In Depth newsletter checks up on rebuilding efforts in LA and features an interview with this year's Serpentine Pavilion designers, Lanza Atelier. Subscribe to Dezeen In Depth today! More about Dezeen In Depth examines rebuilding efforts following the LA wildfires
This week on Dezeen
This week we revealed the winner of the Royal Gold Medal
This week on Dezeen, we revealed that Irish architect Niall McLaughlin has been named the recipient of the 2026 Royal Gold Medal for architecture awarded by the Royal Institute of British Architects. More about This week we revealed the winner of the Royal Gold Medal
Set and stage design
Grammys 2026 stage by Yellow Studio features "modern sculptural" gramophone
The stage and scenography for the Grammy Awards ceremony in LA this coming weekend is designed by New York-based Yellow Studio and anchored by a giant golden gramophone. More about Grammys 2026 stage by Yellow Studio features "modern sculptural" gramophone
Dezeen Showroom
Eight soft furnishings that engage the senses of sight and touch
Dezeen Showroom: the following rugs and materials recently listed on Dezeen Showroom aim to bring textural and aesthetic richness to interior spaces. More about Eight soft furnishings that engage the senses of sight and touch
Mexico City art week
Fifteen must-see design and architecture events during Mexico City art week 2026
From site-specific exhibitions in modernist houses and ballet theatres to climate-conscious curatorials, high-end British design and an exhibition by Serpentine Pavilion designers Lanza Atelier, we've picked out 15 events from the dizzying array on show at this year's Mexico City art week. More about Fifteen must-see design and architecture events during Mexico City art week 2026
Architecture
David Baker Architects completes tallest building in San Francisco's Treasure Island development
Local studio David Baker Architects has completed a tower with a "folded" facade on Treasure Island, a man-made island in San Francisco that is being converted into a residential neighbourhood. More about David Baker Architects completes tallest building in San Francisco's Treasure Island development
Architecture
Dabbagh Architects renovates and extends UAE's first museum
Dubai studio Dabbagh Architects has renovated the mud-brick Sultan Fort and extended the Al Ain Museum in Abu Dhabi, incorporating archaeological remains discovered during construction. More about Dabbagh Architects renovates and extends UAE's first museum
Features
How Brexit turned "made in Britain" into a hindrance
Brexit has greatly hampered UK design brands' ability to sell their products in the EU and turned the "made in Britain" label into a costly burden, industry leaders tell Dezeen. More about How Brexit turned "made in Britain" into a hindrance
Comments
"Our relentless, mindless consumption is trashing the planet" says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing the Lego Brick Clog – a pair of oversized rectangular shoes designed by toymaker Lego and footwear brand Crocs. More about "Our relentless, mindless consumption is trashing the planet" says commenter
Podcasts
Second episode of Dezeen Weekly podcast out now
In the second episode of our new podcast, Dezeen Weekly, we discuss the delays to the Neom ski resort in Saudi Arabia, the first building concept designed by a humanoid robot and the design for this year's Serpentine Pavilion. More about Second episode of Dezeen Weekly podcast out now
Catwalks
Towering mushrooms transform Grand Palais for Chanel couture show
French fashion house Chanel filled Paris's Grand Palais with Alice in Wonderland-style mushrooms and real trees, which created a runway for the brand's Spring Summer 2026 haute couture show. More about Towering mushrooms transform Grand Palais for Chanel couture show
News
Heinz Isler-designed concrete-shell sports centre Grade II-listed
The concrete shell structure of the Norwich Sports Village designed by Swiss engineer Heinz Isler in Norfolk, UK, has been Grade II-listed. More about Heinz Isler-designed concrete-shell sports centre Grade II-listed
Interiors
Anomaly avoids "overly formal" interiors in London co-working space
Local architecture studio Anomaly has designed the Apex co-working space with textured materials including leather, timber and a bespoke rammed-earth welcome desk. More about Anomaly avoids "overly formal" interiors in London co-working space
Promotion
Luminar sauna offers "permanent design element within the home"
Promotion: wellness technology company Sun Home Saunas has launched Luminar, a design-led home sauna created to complement contemporary residential architecture. More about Luminar sauna offers "permanent design element within the home"
Architecture
Akb Architects creates "deliberate tension" between past and present at Ontario house
Canadian studio Akb Architects has designed a white, hilltop house that "dissolves into the snow" in Mono, Ontario, acknowledging the vernacular architecture while implementing contemporary tactics. More about Akb Architects creates "deliberate tension" between past and present at Ontario house