For our latest roundup, we look at seven homes across the UK and Australia, ranging from new builds to extensions, that are finished with shiny, metal exteriors. More about Seven homes characterised by shiny metal exteriors
Spanish practice Plantea Estudio has completed a barre studio in Madrid, with a moody colour palette dominated by browns and reds. More about Lean Studio is a "sophisticated and serene" barre gym by Plantea Estudio
A cohesive blend of natural timbers, including Douglas fir, cherry and ash wood, has been used to define the interiors of Cove restaurant, self-designed by chef Flynn McGarry. More about Flynn McGarry creates "relaxed and warm" dining interior at Cove in New York
Indian practice Studio Nirvana referenced the principles of Zen Buddhism to create the minimalist and monochromatic spaces of this holiday home in Kerala, India. More about Studio Nirvana designs Zenhouse in India to invite "calm and stillness"
Our latest lookbook features houses that prioritise wellbeing with their own saunas, including ones with calming timber-lined interiors and sliding glass doors overlooking gardens. More about Eight relaxing home saunas for an instant wellness retreat
This week on Dezeen we unveiled the design for a colonnade-wrapped stadium in Washington DC for NFL team the Washington Commanders. More about This week we revealed the design of the Washington Commanders Stadium
Mexican architect Frida Escobedo has worked with DXA Studio and interior designer Workstead on Bergen in Brooklyn, an elongated condominium building that is fronted with an undulating cast-concrete facade. More about Frida Escobedo creates facade for Brooklyn building that "folds, stacks, and interlocks"
Local studio Schemata Architects drew on historic townhouses when creating this office along Japan's Tōkaidō road, which features a corrugated metal facade with window shutters that open "as if breathing". More about Schemata Architects reimagines machiya house with metal awnings for Uchida Shōten HQ
The Berlin studio of David Chipperfield Architects has revealed a red-brick design for the Nobel Center in Stockholm, eight years after its brass-clad proposal was blocked by a Swedish court. More about David Chipperfield Architects unveils updated design for Nobel Center in Stockholm
Research carried out by The New York Times has shown that over 2,500 structures in Gaza have been destroyed by Israeli actions since a ceasefire agreement was made in October 2025. More about Over 2,500 buildings reportedly destroyed in Gaza by Israel since ceasefire
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing Tiffany & Co's flagship store in Beijing, designed by Dutch studio MVRDV with a curving glass facade. More about "A little over the top but it makes a statement" says commenter
IKEA is set to open a pop-up shop in the metaverse in collaboration with game platform Roblox, allowing players to add classic IKEA designs to their virtual homes. More about IKEA launches pop-up furniture shop in Roblox game
Local studio Spaces and Design used regional craftsmanship and earthy colours to create the Sangha Bhawan community centre in India. More about Meditative lighting and Banarasi brocade panels decorate Jain community hall in Kolkata
Objects and installations that demonstrate the scope and diversity of west African design are on display as part of an exhibition curated by Nicolas Bellavance-Lecompte for the Palais de Lomé arts centre in Lomé, Togo. More about Togo's Palais de Lomé presents exhibition of west African design
San Francisco start-up GRU Space has released plans for a hotel on the moon clad in lunar regolith bricks that it claims will be "the first ever permanent off-Earth structure built in history" if completed. More about GRU Space announces designs for "the first hotel on the Moon"
The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features a time capsule created by Norman Foster. Subscribe to Dezeen Agenda now. More about Dezeen Agenda features a Norman Foster-designed time capsule
US architecture studio Forma has completed a cedar-clad, cube-like house that changes appearance based on angle and lighting on a gently sloping hill in the Hudson Valley. More about Forma lifts Hudson Valley cedar-clad house on angled legs
Designer Laurids Gallée has partnered with Dezeen to announce the launch of Victorinox's Re-Imagine initiative, which invites participants to redesign the brand's iconic Swiss Army Knife. More about Laurids Gallée teams up with Dezeen to launch Victorinox Re-Imagine competition
Architecture studio HKS and NFL team the Washington Commanders have revealed images of a "monumental" stadium wrapped in a colonnade, set to be built in Washington, DC. More about HKS releases first design of colonnaded Washington Commanders Stadium
Chinese architecture studio Team BLDG has converted two rural homes outside Shanghai into The Catcher guesthouse, adding three connecting volumes to the existing structures. More about "Authenticity and connection to nature" guide guesthouse renovation by Team BLDG