Our parametricism series launches with a look at the Heydar Aliyev Centre in Baku, Azerbaijan. Designed by Zaha Hadid, the project was described by the architect as the "closest thing" to translating her theoretical visions into a built reality. More about Heydar Aliyev Centre is the ultimate expression of parametricism's "seamless fluidity"
Parametricism has been billed by its originator as the defining architecture style of the 21st century. To kick off a new Dezeen series on the controversial and famously complex theory, Owen Hopkins provides an overview. More about Parametricism is the architecture "of neoliberalism itself"
Fashion designer Iris van Herpen has created a metamorphic dress covered in thousands of iridescent glass spheres that appear to gradually disintegrate for Olympian Eileen Gu, who debuted the garment at last night's Met Gala in New York City. More about Iris van Herpen crafts "dissolving" Met Gala dress from 15,000 glass bubbles
Architecture studios KPF and Saraiva+Associados have completed the Oriente Green Campus in Portugal, transforming the structure of an abandoned shopping mall into a block of workspaces punctuated by green terraces and courtyards. More about Unfinished Lisbon shopping mall "hulk" turned into innovation campus
Italian museum Triennale Milano has unveiled the Continuous Present exhibition in Milan, which showcases works by architect Andrea Branzi. Here, curator Toyo Ito chooses his favourite projects on show. More about Toyo Ito picks eight favourite Andrea Branzi projects from Continuous Present exhibition
Interior designer Wendy Saunders, designer Gustaf Westman, design director Zhuo Tan and sustainable entrepreneur Ramnath Sri Ram have joined the judging panel for Dezeen Awards 2026. More about Gustaf Westman and Wendy Saunders revealed as Dezeen Awards 2026 judges
The unique "rhythm and progression" of Japanese machiya townhouses helped Brewin Design Office devise the interiors of this hotel in Kyoto designed by Kengo Kuma. More about Traditional wooden townhouses inform interiors of Kengo Kuma-designed Capella Kyoto hotel
Local studio LGA Architectural Partners has clad a bell-shaped pavilion in aluminium and included skylights that bring light into the centre of the structure, set in a public park in a dense residential area of Toronto, Ontario. More about LGA creates light wells for metal-clad Toronto park pavilion
The US government has selected American design executive Peter Arnell to serve as the chief brand architect within the newly formed National Design Studio and shape the identity of a "different type of government". More about Peter Arnell selected as America's first chief brand architect
Local studio Gresford Architects has upgraded the Old Orchard, a 1980s bungalow in Oxfordshire, with a low-impact and modern extension. More about Gresford Architects clads low-carbon Oxfordshire bungalow in cedar wood
From concrete council housing to monumental theatres, Brutalist London documents the myriad examples of brutalism in the UK capital. Here, author Owen Hopkins selects seven of his favourites featured in the book. More about Brutalist London book illustrates "lots of ways to be brutalist"
Dezeen Showroom: an office chair from the 70s revived for contemporary workplaces is among 12 new products featured on Dezeen Showroom. More about Morrison Hannah chair by Knoll among 10 new products on Dezeen Showroom
Munich-based architecture firm Holzrausch has completed a two-storey extension to a penthouse in Frankfurt, featuring open-plan living spaces that connect with a roof terrace overlooking the city. More about Holzrausch designs Frankfurt penthouse as a "roof garden in the middle of the city"
A staircase of raw board-formed concrete curves up the centre of this workspace for denim fashion label Purple Brand in Vancouver, Canada, designed by local studio Scott & Scott Architects. More about Concrete staircase anchors Purple Brand studios by Scott & Scott Architects
A skylit atrium traversed by staircases and slides forms the heart of Philo, a ring-shaped science centre at a school in Switzerland by international studio Bernard Tschumi Architects. More about Bernard Tschumi Architects winds helical slides through school science centre
Following IKEA's launch of the inflatable PS 2026 Easy Chair, we take a look at seven blow-up chair designs that build on the memorable 1990s teen-bedroom furniture fad. More about Seven blow-up chairs that hark back to the 1990s
Futuristic themes, including the cultural impact of artificial intelligence, were explored at this Milan design week exhibition organised by the DesignSingapore Council to celebrate the nation's creative scene. More about Prototype Island exhibition highlights Singaporean design at Milan design week
New York studio Span Architecture has restored a historic townhouse on Gramercy Park in New York that appears on a Bob Dylan album cover and features ornate interiors. More about Span Architecture restores New York residence associated with Bob Dylan
London architecture studio Kasawoo has created The Root, a prefabricated holiday cabin in Greece, clad in deep-red timber planks and designed to be relocatable. More about "Nothing is superfluous" in compact Greek holiday cabin by Kasawoo
Stackable drawers, anthropomorphic lamps and a pillowy PVC coffee table are among the standout products spotted by the Dezeen team last week during Milan's Salone del Mobile furniture fair and the city-wide design festival that surrounds it. More about Dezeen's favourite furniture and lighting from Milan design week 2026