Mexican architecture practice HW Studio has created a concrete house on the Pacific coast of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, with a semi-elliptical wall that frames multiple levels of contemplative courtyards. More about HW Studio designs concrete house that "withdraws discreetly" in Mexico
Dezeen School Shows: a zine exploring LGBTQ+ communities in the US is among the projects from University of Nevada Las Vegas. More about Zine celebrating LGBTQ+ communities among projects from University of Nevada Las Vegas
Media brand Sandow Companies has acquired Canadian magazine Azure and product directory Architonic. More about Sandow Companies acquires Architonic and Azure
Slovenian studio OFIS Arhitekti has completed House Under the Poplars, the reconstruction and extension of a historic post-war home in Ljubljana. More about OFIS Arhitekti reconstructs historic post-war home in Slovenia
Rough-around-the-edges design could emerge as a key trend in 2026, experts have told Dezeen. More about Design could see "long overdue shift" in 2026
Researchers have found that buildings demolished during the 21st century in European cities had a shorter lifespan than those in US cities. More about Demolished buildings 16 years older in US than in Europe, report finds
At the CES tech fair in Las Vegas, US manufacturer Seattle Ultrasonics is presenting its ultrasonic C-200 knife, which vibrates over 30,000 times per second to create cleaner, smoother cuts. More about "World's first ultrasonic chef's knife" vibrates for easier chopping
Japanese brands Miyake Design Studio and ASICS have teamed up to create sneakers that merge "advanced performance science with minimalist design" and draw on the structure of gecko feet. More about Issey Miyake designs "minimalist" Hyper Taping trainers for ASICS
At this week's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, technology brand TDM is presenting a "first-of-its-kind" audio device that transforms from a pair of headphones into a Bluetooth speaker with a simple twist. More about TDM's Neo headphones twist to become a portable speaker
Architecture studio SoBA Architects has designed the Huachiao Vibrant Sports Park in China, whose shape was informed by the flowing "water sleeves" used in the costumes for Kunqu operas. More about SoBA designs colourful sports park informed by local opera costumes
Architecture studio Beyer Blinder Belle has completed The Brook in Downtown Brooklyn, a 52-storey mixed-use skyscraper that was informed by historic Brooklyn architecture. More about Beyer Blinder Belle completes Brooklyn skyscraper on "flatiron-like site"
Singapore tech company Flint has announced production on a rechargeable "paper battery", which it claims will biodegrade at the end of its life cycle, at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. More about Flint announces production of biodegradable "paper battery"
National Capital Planning Commission chairman Will Scharf has suggested the planned stadium by architecture studio HKS for the NFL team Washington Commanders should have a "classical" design. More about Trump aide wants Washington NFL stadium to incorporate "neoclassical elements"
Dezeen School Shows: an app using AI and a smartphone camera that gives personalised interior design suggestions is among the projects from the University of Nevada Las Vegas. More about AI-powered interior design app among projects from University of Nevada Las Vegas
Dutch designer Sabine Marcelis has created an updated version of the popular Varmblixt lights she designed for IKEA, revamping the company's most-sold lamp with a matte white finish and a smart bulb. More about IKEA debuts colour-shifting version of Sabine Marcelis's viral "doughnut lamp" at CES
Italian studio MoDus Architect has completed Hometown House, a dwelling in Trento that contrasts a black-timber exterior with light and airy larch-lined interiors. More about MoDus Architects contrasts "refinement and ruggedness" for Italian home
Tough times lie ahead for architects and 2026 must be the year to reshape the profession, industry leaders have warned. More about Architects "must rethink how and why we build" in 2026
South Korean designer Kwangho Lee drew on a cult anime film for his Ghost in the Shell exhibition, which features chairs in his signature knotted style made from sponge pipes and nylon ropes. More about Kwangho Lee creates anime-informed chairs from sponge pipes and nylon ropes
UK-based company Clicks Technology has followed up its Blackberry-like keyboard accessory for smartphones with the Clicks Communicator, a phone built for messaging, launched at this week's Consumer Electronics Show. More about The Clicks Communicator phone is made specifically for messaging
Hand-carved reliefs and marquetry details elevate the custom joinery inside this equestrian academy in Abu Dhabi, where French-Lebanese duo David/Nicolas has designed a library and saddle workshop. More about Arabian knights influence interiors of Abu Dhabi riding school by David/Nicolas