This week on Dezeen, we reported that Saudi Arabia had already spent $50 billion "building the basic infrastructure" of the Neom mega project. More about This week we reported that Neom has already cost "more than billion"
Mexico City architecture studios Módica Ledezma and JJRR Arquitectura have teamed up to construct a stacked seaside residence called Iyari, giving it inverted concrete roofs in Nayarit, Mexico. More about Módica Ledezma and JJRR Arquitectura create tiered concrete house on Mexican cliffside
Artist Marina Abramović has collaborated with Mexican design studio La Metropolitana on the Elephant in the Room collection, which was presented in an exhibition and performance during Mexico City art week. More about Marina Abramović designs chair collection to "transcend utility"
Architecture studio Snøhetta has created a cloud-like form that reflects the purpose of the La Nube children's centre in El Paso, USA, while emphasising the transnational constituency of the Texas border city. More about Snøhetta creates cloud-like children's museum in El Paso
Two hundred skilled artisans from across the country collaborated to create the interiors of this Indian house in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, designed by Bengaluru studio Multitude of Sins. More about Multitude of Sins designs intricate Chennai home to reflect "richness of Indian craftsmanship"
US president Donald Trump has signed an order to abandon paper straws for single-use plastic. In light of his critique, we've rounded up 10 other examples of plastic alternatives that probably won't "break" or "explode". More about Ten plastic alternatives designed to trump paper straws
A diamond-patterned band of red bricks wraps around Plashet Road, a Passivhaus social housing project in east London by British studio Levitt Bernstein. More about Levitt Bernstein places London social housing on diamond-patterned plinth
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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