Why is Gaudí so widely admired? Is there a darker side to his architecture? And should he be made a saint? Listen to the latest episode of Dezeen Weekly now. More about Is Gaudí the greatest architect ever?
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing AI artist Thierry Lechanteur's digital recreation of Antoni Gaudí's speculative designs for a supertall hotel. More about "This looks like art to me" says commenter
Design studio House of Baby drew on modernist architecture, such as Saigon's Independence Palace, for the interior design of Vietnamese restaurant Banh Banh in London. More about House of Baby designs Brixton restaurant Banh Banh as "immersive artwork"
Former Apple designer Julian Hoenig and Forpeople founder Michael Tropper have teamed up to enter the mobility space with Amble One – a doorless electric buggy that they hope will become a lightweight alternative to cars for short trips. More about Golf cart, small car and moon buggy meet in electric vehicle Amble One
Technology company Meta has released its first in-house-designed AI smart glasses, which the company has touted as more affordable and ergonomic than its previous versions. More about Meta's first in-house AI glasses designs include a Kylie Jenner collaboration
The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features Snøhetta's designs for a mesh-covered office building in Miami. Subscribe to Dezeen Agenda now. More about Dezeen Agenda features a mesh-covered Miami building by Snøhetta
Russian architecture studio Meganom has created a facade system comprising more than 200,000 aluminium elements for its in-progress 262 Fifth Avenue skyscraper in Manhattan. More about Meganom clads Manhattan skyscraper with thousands of custom aluminium "bricks"
Dezeen School Shows: a native wetland ecosystem for a flood-risked neighbourhood in New Orleans is among the projects from students at Tulane University. More about Native wetland ecosystems in New Orleans among projects from Tulane University
Architecture studio Anna and Eugeni Bach has renovated and extended a holiday home in the medieval village of Fonolleres, Spain, adding a series of porches, pergolas, and terraces to bring daily living outdoors. More about Anna and Eugeni Bach extends Fonolleres House with porches and pergolas
Louis Vuitton creative director Pharrell Williams designed a 37-metre-wide wave structure as the scenography for the French fashion house's Spring Summer 2027 menswear show, which was powered by water from Paris's aquatic network. More about Jumbo tidal wave cascades through Louis Vuitton show in Paris
History suggests that the upcoming election of a new RIBA president will do little to address the issues plaguing UK architects, writes Neal Shasore. More about "There's no point hoping that this RIBA presidential election can make much difference"
British firm 51 Architecture has converted the former stables of a vinegar brewery into a head office for local eyewear brand Cubitts, now home to "the only spectacle-making workshop in central London". More about Cubitts' first dedicated headquarters take over Victorian stable in King's Cross
Designer Ilse Crawford has created a pair of ceramic and linen lamps for IKEA as the latest piece in a long-running collaboration with the brand. More about Ilse Crawford designs lamps for IKEA "that supports decor rather than dominating it"
Hong Kong studio Linehouse has designed the interiors for Bangkok's Central Park shopping centre, which are centred around three atriums clad in silver, copper and bronze. More about Dramatic atriums define Bangkok shopping centre by Linehouse
Local design outfit Crosby Studios has designed a pop-up exhibition space during the 2026 FIFA World Cup underneath New York's High Line that contains football memorabilia such as Pelé's 1958 World Cup jersey. More about Crosby Studios outfits World Cup exhibition in New York with bright-green carpet
A group of local designers have showcased a custom furniture collection as part of an overall overhaul of the interiors at Mexico City's Azteca Stadium, one of the venues for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. More about Custom furniture created for Azteca Stadium's interior revamp
Dezeen School Shows: a language and culture centre informed by Emirati courtyards and barjeel wind towers is among the interior design projects from Ajman University. More about Emirati language and culture centre among projects from Ajman University
Architecture studio Hello Wood has completed Remise Rosa, a colourful dining and events complex built from cross-laminated timber on a former railway freight yard in Switzerland. More about Hello Wood transforms abandoned railway site in Zurich with "indoor-outdoor cultural hub"
Antoni Gaudí is much-lauded for his tile-covered natural forms, but his castle-like, neo-gothic works get much less attention. Concluding our Gaudí Centenary series, we look at the five least Gaudí-esque Gaudí buildings. More about Gaudí's lesser-known gothic buildings
Local architect Neel Buddhadev has completed Villa Corsica, a house in suburban Mumbai defined by curved walls and bold colours that was designed in response to the city's tropical climate. More about Curves and colours transform Indian home into "sculptural installation"