The World Design Congress saw some of the world's leading architects and designers gather in London to discuss the planet's future. Here, Dezeen's Max Fraser picks out the most prominent themes from the event.
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Architecture studio Gensler has released visuals of an urban district it has designed for Baghdad, Iraq, which will be set within an extensive forest with one million trees. More about Gensler designs forested district as "a beacon for the rebirth" of Baghdad
Fifteen innovative designs have been shortlisted for Dezeen and Bentley's Radical Renewal Competition, which sought bold proposals to revitalise historic buildings while preserving their heritage. More about Fifteen designs shortlisted in Dezeen and Bentley's Radical Renewal Competition
Lebanese architect Lina Ghotmeh is set to design the Jadids' Legacy Museum in Bukhara, Uzbekistan, which will be built in the former house of the first president of the Bukharan People's Republic. More about Lina Ghotmeh set to turn historic Uzbeki house into Jadids' Legacy Museum
International design practice Aidia Studio has lofted a wave-like vaulted roof with green details over a market in Quintana Roo, Mexico. More about Aidia Studio tops Mexican market with parabolic roof system
Dezeen Showroom: a task chair that combines mesh, upholstery and metal is among seven new products featured on Dezeen Showroom. More about HÅG Tion mesh chair by Flokk among seven products on Dezeen Showroom
Dezeen School Shows: a community centre hosting cultural activities to address gentrification is among the architecture projects from Cardiff University. More about Community centre tackling social issues among projects from Cardiff University
Grimshaw founder Nicholas Grimshaw, who designed the Eden Project and the International Terminal at Waterloo Station, has passed away at the age of 85. More about High-tech pioneer Nicholas Grimshaw dies aged 85
A curved volume wrapped in black-glass panels stretches between two rocky outcrops at Ånderkleiva, the headquarters of a fishing company in Norway, by architecture studio Snøhetta. More about Fish-farming facility by Snøhetta bridges rocky outcrops in Norway
Emerging Finnish designer Anton Mikkonen has created a selection of sculptural lighting and furniture pieces to highlight "the beauty in making", which he presented as part of the Habitare fair at Helsinki Design Week. More about Folded timber lamp by Anton Mikkonen resembles "a butterfly pinned to the wall"
A mycelium coffee table and an inflatable lamp were among the furniture and products on show at this year's Emerge exhibition at Singapore Design Week. More about Emerge exhibition highlights "intangible aspect of design" at Singapore Design Week 2025
Design studio Heirloom showcased products ranging from cotton buds to butt plugs, acid tabs and catheters at its London Design Festival exhibition, which aims to "infuse the things we have to put in our bodies with a bit more care". More about Out of Orifice exhibition explores objects we put in our bodies for health or pleasure
British designer Lee Broom has created his first landmark project for the London Design Festival – a site-specific sculpture on the city's South Bank comprising dozens of pulsing illuminated glass shades. More about Lee Broom designs chandelier-like Beacon installation for London Design Festival
Tickets for the Dezeen Awards 2025 party, which will take place in London in November, are now on sale. Secure your place before they sell out! More about Dezeen Awards 2025 party tickets now on sale
A striped kitchen sets the tone for a colourful design scheme within this Parisian apartment, which was renovated by local studio Atelier HA. More about Atelier HA uses colour "as a structural element" in renovated Parisian apartment
Dezeen School Shows: a villa for individuals transitioning out of psychiatric care is among the architecture projects from students at Cardiff University. More about Community villa for post-psychiatric support among projects from Cardiff University
New York-based Islyn Studio looked to European sleeper trains and Japanese capsule hotels when designing the compact rooms of Now Now, a Manhattan hotel. More about Islyn Studio designs hotel as "sanctuary for solo travellers" in New York
A pitched roof with a subtle curve subverts the otherwise traditional barn-like form of this house in Kent, UK, designed by local studio Andy Martin Architecture. More about Twisted House "mirrors the undulating landscape" in Kent with curved roof
For our latest lookbook, we've gathered eight residential interiors that are lit from above by skylights, in countries ranging from New Zealand to Mexico. More about Eight homes illuminated by stylish skylights
Designer Cheng-Tsung Feng has created four floating wooden shelters for ducks in Taiwan to provide protection from extreme weather conditions. More about Floating pinecone-shaped huts shelter ducks from "Taiwan's intensely hot summers and frequent typhoons"