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
Spanish architecture firm Destudio has renovated a penthouse in Valencia with a large outdoor terrace that overlooks the city's bustling Turia gardens. More about Destudio revamps Valencian penthouse to flaunt "breathtaking" city views
US president Donald Trump has issued an executive order to end the federal use of paper straws and encourage consumers to switch back to plastic, reversing Biden-era measures to curb plastic pollution. More about Trump signs executive order to ditch paper straws for plastic
UK architecture firm Heatherwick Studio has designed an undulating structure atop the elevated Belvedere park in Louisville to be something "powerful, exciting and new" for the city. More about Heatherwick Studio designs "ribbon-like" riverfront park in Kentucky
A cluster of volumes clad in blackened pine conceals a small courtyard at the centre of House with a Hidden Atrium in Denmark, designed by Swedish architecture studio Förstberg Ling. More about Förstberg Ling clads "introspective" extension in Denmark with charred pine
Dutch firm UNStudio has unveiled plans for the Expo City Dubai masterplan, a mixed-use development that will serve as "a new centre for the future of Dubai". More about UNStudio to transform Expo City Dubai into new urban centre
After spending the past few days on the ground at Stockholm Design Week, Dezeen's editorial team has selected 12 standout launches from the event including a demountable sofa and a "future classic" lamp. More about Our favourite products from Stockholm Design Week 2025
Japanese researchers have used a nimble robotic hand exoskeleton to train expert pianists to improve their performance, using a technique they believe could be applied to e-sports, surgery or even handicrafts. More about Finger-waggling exoskeleton helps pianists play faster
Architecture studio Urko Sánchez Architects has created a series of classrooms for a school in Nairobi, Kenya, which are wrapped in wooden logs to blend into their forested surroundings. More about Urko Sanchez Architects prioritises reusable materials for temporary school in Nairobi
For our latest lookbook, we've rounded up eight retail spaces that use metal to define their interiors, demonstrating its ability to elevate the shopping experience. More about Eight retail stores that make a statement with metal
Hempcrete and timber form the rough-hewn walls of this south London house extension, designed by local studio Nimtim Architects with a focus on low-carbon materials. More about Nimtim Architects creates "textured envelope" for Hemp House extension
Architecture studio Diller Scofidio + Renfro has unveiled a one-hundred-metre-tall structure comprised of cascading pool terraces for the Therme Dubai wellness resort. More about Diller Scofidio + Renfro designs cascading "oasis in the sky" for Dubai wellness resort
Local studio Form Us With Love has transformed its waterfront workplace into a bistro for Stockholm Design Week, where visitors can meet, eat and "actually use and test" the furniture on display. More about Form Us With Love turns Stockholm studio into buzzy red bistro
Architecture studios HOK and CF Møller Architects have completed the overhaul of the spherical Avicii Arena in Stockholm to "ensure its relevance for decades to come". More about Giant spherical arena reopens in Stockholm following revamp
Following the Royal Institute of British Architects' announcement that Japanese studio SANAA has won the 2025 Royal Gold Medal, we spotlight 10 of the studio's most interesting projects. More about Ten notable projects by 2025 Royal Gold Medal-winner SANAA
A wave of radical designers in Sweden are experimenting with digital technology and alternative materials to invent new ways of making furniture. Amy Frearson reports. More about Swedish designers doing things that have "never been done before"
British studio Foster + Partners has unveiled designs for a pair of residential skyscrapers and an office tower in Bankside that will be "London's lowest whole-life carbon high-rise development". More about Foster + Partners designs trio of skyscrapers overlooking Thames in London
UK deputy prime minister Angela Rayner has told affected families that Grenfell Tower is to be demolished, prompting concerns that the government has "ignored the voices of bereaved". More about Grenfell Tower to be demolished in west London
Swiss architect Giona Bierens de Haan has reinterpreted the spiked bark of the South American Ceiba tree to create a furniture collection as part of a collaborative exhibition in Geneva. More about Giona Bierens de Haan designs spiked furniture informed by Ceiba tree
Local practice Studio Vapore has reimagined the Western Academy of Beijing's elementary school library in China, blending elements from children's stories with traditional Chinese architectural motifs. More about Studio Vapore creates children's story-informed library for Beijing school