Comments
"April 1st already?" asks commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing plans for a 100-metre-tall structure comprised of cascading pool terraces in Dubai. More about "April 1st already?" asks commenter
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Architecture
Bofill Taller de Arquitectura unveils La Fábrica-informed skyscraper in Tirana
Spanish studio Bofill Taller de Arquitectura has released renders of the 190-metre-tall Papuli Tower in Tirana, Albania, which has the appearance of four elongated silos. More about Bofill Taller de Arquitectura unveils La Fábrica-informed skyscraper in Tirana
Design
Ten highlights from Naoto Fukasawa: Things in Themselves exhibition
The Philadelphia Museum of Art has launched a retrospective exhibition of designer Naoto Fukasawa, exploring his design ethos alongside his creative process and presenting product designs with models. More about Ten highlights from Naoto Fukasawa: Things in Themselves exhibition
Design
Jello furniture receives ultra-glossy "almost edible" update to rival its gelatinous namesake
Italian designer Marco Campardo has revolutionised the production process behind his Jello furniture series together with Paris's Galerie Kreo, creating pieces that are nearly twice the size. More about Jello furniture receives ultra-glossy "almost edible" update to rival its gelatinous namesake
Mexico City art week
Reusability and feeling of "sanctuary" characterise Unique Design X in Mexico City
Artist collective Drift and design studios Garance Vallée and Atra have presented work alongside dozens of others at nomadic festival Unique Design X's second exhibition during Mexico City art week. More about Reusability and feeling of "sanctuary" characterise Unique Design X in Mexico City
Dezeen Agenda
Dezeen Agenda features a robotic exoskeleton that helps pianists play faster
The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features a robotic hand exoskeleton designed to assist expert pianists. Subscribe to Dezeen Agenda now. More about Dezeen Agenda features a robotic exoskeleton that helps pianists play faster
News
Maryland Transportation Authority releases designs of Key Bridge rebuild
Following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore in early 2024, the Maryland Transportation Authority has released designs for a rebuild, which will be Maryland's first highway cable-stayed bridge. More about Maryland Transportation Authority releases designs of Key Bridge rebuild
School Shows
Seven innovative student design projects that enhance healthcare
Dezeen School Shows: we've rounded up seven student projects featured in Dezeen School Shows that utilise modern technology to innovate medical equipment. More about Seven innovative student design projects that enhance healthcare
Promotions
Cross Works design guidance seeks to ensure unique identity for New Tashkent
Promotion: London-based architecture studio Cross Works has released architectural guidelines to accompany its masterplan for a major expansion of Tashkent in Uzbekistan. More about Cross Works design guidance seeks to ensure unique identity for New Tashkent
Architecture
Cooke Fawcett adds timber-clad extensions to Hampshire mill house
London studio Cooke Fawcett has expanded a Grade II-listed mill house in Hampshire with timber-clad additions that open the home up to its surroundings. More about Cooke Fawcett adds timber-clad extensions to Hampshire mill house
Stockholm Design Week
Flooring covers all available surfaces in Tarkett showroom by Note Design Studio
Swedish firm Note Design Studio found unexpected applications for Tarkett flooring when overhauling the manufacturer's Stockholm showroom, using it to clad everything from a kitchen to a sunken conversation pit. More about Flooring covers all available surfaces in Tarkett showroom by Note Design Studio
Features
Why are so many unusual skyscrapers being built in Tirana?
Tirana is becoming an unlikely hotspot for offbeat architecture as politicians court high-profile foreign architects to transform the Albanian capital into a "world city". Starr Charles reports. More about Why are so many unusual skyscrapers being built in Tirana?
Interiors
Worc designs glowing polycarbonate interior for Mexico City boba tea shop
Mexican studio Worc used polycarbonate walls and ever-changing lighting to create an immersive sensory experience for a Yoozoo boba tea shop. More about Worc designs glowing polycarbonate interior for Mexico City boba tea shop
News
BIG designs hospice in Denmark as "village for life's final days"
Danish studio BIG has unveiled its designs for a palliative care centre and hospice in Denmark, set to be built with wood and reclaimed bricks. More about BIG designs hospice in Denmark as "village for life's final days"
Promotion
Style Bangkok 2025 fair to showcase "Thailand's creative spirit"
Promotion: over 500 leading Thai designers and brands working in sectors spanning furniture to health and beauty will make up this year's Style Bangkok fair. More about Style Bangkok 2025 fair to showcase "Thailand's creative spirit"
Architecture
Naturehumaine designs discrete lakeside home to "maximize views over the water"
Architecture studio Naturehumaine has used brick facades with minimal openings to shelter this home from an adjacent, noisy road in Québec, Canada. More about Naturehumaine designs discrete lakeside home to "maximize views over the water"
Architecture
Ten of the most innovative contemporary houses
Residential projects from forward-looking architects from Vietnam to Brazil feature in this roundup based on the third volume of Philip Jodidio's book Homes for Our Time. More about Ten of the most innovative contemporary houses
School Shows
Nine accessory dwelling units by students at UCLA
Dezeen School Shows: an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) with a rooftop patio that challenges the traditional American white picket fence home is included in Dezeen's latest School Show by students at UCLA. More about Nine accessory dwelling units by students at UCLA
Promotion
Competition: win a Redmi Note 14 smartphone from Xiaomi
Promotion: tech company Xiaomi is offering Dezeen readers the opportunity to win a Redmi Note 14 smartphone, which combines advanced camera technology with enhanced durability. More about Competition: win a Redmi Note 14 smartphone from Xiaomi
Architecture
Foils remodels Cobalt Coach House around blue plywood staircase
A sculptural blue-stained staircase is the focal point of this former coach house in Peckham, south London, which has been renovated by British architecture studio Foils. More about Foils remodels Cobalt Coach House around blue plywood staircase