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• Luxury Cinema FCE Majestic Opens in Palazzo Odescalchi Stables architecture-design

  In June 2026, the FCE Majestic cinema will open in the former stables of Palazzo Odescalchi in Rome. Led by Richard Borg, Marco Belardi, Luigi Borg, and Francesco Bove, the…

• LAVA completes 6,000 sqm marketplace at Frankfurt Airport T3 architecture-design

  LAVA has finalized a 6,000-square-meter Marketplace for Terminal 3 at Frankfurt Airport, a project initiated by Fraport AG. Situated beyond security, this area reimagines a…

• Luxury Houses in Tokyo and Osaka Blend Retail with Art and Culture architecture-design

  In Tokyo and Osaka, luxury brands are reimagining their boutiques as cultural hubs. Last year, Cartier debuted its Ginza 4-chome Boutique, the first residence-style store in…

• Casey Kenyon's Upper West Side apartment: low ceilings, big art architecture-design

  Casey Kenyon, an interior designer who launched his studio in 2019 after working with big names like Marc Jacobs and Paul Fortune, has just completed a stylish one-bedroom…

• Hiwa Recreation Centre Opens at University of Auckland by Warren and Mahoney architecture-design

  Warren and Mahoney has completed the Hiwa Recreation Centre at the University of Auckland, a 22,280 m² facility opened in 2024. The project, curated by Miwa Negoro, addresses the…

• Marazzi's Lume tiles and other new products on Dezeen Showroom architecture-design

  Dezeen Showroom featured a weekly roundup of new products including Marazzi's Lume tiles in a new 10x10cm format with glossy, handmade aesthetic and rich shades like Bone,…

• Prairie Ark Gallery by Büro Ziyu Zhuang Draws 'Proper Dystopian' Comments architecture-design

  The newest edition of the Dezeen Debate newsletter highlights the Prairie Ark gallery, designed by the Chinese firm Büro Ziyu Zhuang. This flying-saucer-inspired building is…

• Little Giant's Forest Studio: A Dark Cedar Cabin on Vancouver Island architecture-design

  Canadian architecture studio Little Giant has completed Forest Studio, a 90-square-metre gable-roof cabin on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. The two-storey structure, clad in…

• Suspended Hugging Hammock Simulates Human Embrace architecture-design

  Diego Reggiani's Suspended Hugging Unit (SHU) is a speculative design project that simulates the sensation of a human embrace through a suspended self-binding hammock. Created as…

• Hugh Broughton Architects and James Lambert Revamp Eight London Tube Restrooms with Illustrated Tiles architecture-design

  A vibrant renovation project is set to enhance the London Underground, targeting eight public restroom facilities. Renowned artist James Lambert, in collaboration with Hugh…

• Shohei Shigematsu on Architecture, Globalization, and Cultural Identity architecture-design

  Shohei Shigematsu, partner at OMA and director of its New York office, discusses his bicultural background, evolving practice, and views on architecture's future. Born in Japan…

• Hotel Indigo London K West Opens in Shepherd's Bush with 1970s Bohemian Design architecture-design

  In March 2026, the Hotel Indigo London K West was inaugurated in Shepherd's Bush, under the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG). Previously known as Kensington House, the site was…

• Mini Maousse Competition Celebrates 20 Years of Micro-Architecture architecture-design

  Since 2003, the Mini Maousse competition has invited students in architecture, art, design, and landscape to conceive micro-architecture around a theme. The 2024 edition marks its…

• Ceramic Design Reimagines Everyday Objects a Century After Art Deco architecture-design

  A century after the Art Deco movement, contemporary designers are rethinking domestic objects through ceramics. Three examples of experimentation—lamps, wall lights, and even…

• Iris Ceramica Group transforms Madrid chapel into restaurant for Casa Decor 2026 architecture-design

  The 61st Casa Decor, taking place from April 9 to May 24, 2026, features 'The Silent Chapel,' a restaurant designed by Raúl Martins, commissioned by Iris Ceramica Group. Located…

• Abu Dhabi University showcases architecture projects including school for blind children architecture-design

  The Bachelor of Architecture programme at Abu Dhabi University, which is validated by RIBA, showcased various student projects, including a school catering to blind and visually…

• Punto Zero Transforms Roman Corridor Apartment with Curved Boiserie and Chromatic Precision architecture-design

  Punto Zero has redesigned a fragmented 1950s apartment in Rome's Monteverde district, eliminating a long corridor to create a continuous spatial narrative they call a 'sequence…

• Municipal Environmental School on October 15 with Mayor Firmino Filho by Rômulo Marques-Carvalho and Ana Lucia Ribeiro architecture-design

  The Municipal Environmental School 15 October officially launched in Teresina, Brazil, in 2024, showcasing the designs of architects Rômulo Marques-Carvalho and Ana Lucia Ribeiro…

• Studio Pat Austin Transforms 19th-Century Vermont Schoolhouse into Playful Retreat architecture-design

  Studio Pat Austin has completed a four-year restoration of a 19th-century schoolhouse in a small Vermont town, transforming it into a craft-forward retreat for the head of Donkey…

• Studio WOK's WAO Kitchen Blurs Corporate Boundaries in Milan architecture-design

  WAO Kitchen, the inaugural establishment in the WAO – We Are Open network, has been crafted by Studio WOK and is situated in Milan's Bassi Business Park. This restaurant, nestled…

• Studio PROTOTYPE's Justice Office in Zaanstad Balances Security with Openness architecture-design

  Studio PROTOTYPE, led by founder Jeroen Steenvoorden, has completed a new Justice Office in Zaanstad, Netherlands, that reconciles security requirements with a connection to the…

• Clare Vivier and Kate Berry Design a SoCal-Inspired French Manor architecture-design

  Fashion designer Clare Vivier, with interior designer Kate Berry, has renovated a 19th-century manor in France, blending Southern California's relaxed aesthetic with traditional…

• Mitte Café 2.0 by LIS design studio in Ukraine architecture-design

  LIS design studio has completed Mitte Café 2.0, a 68 m² coffee shop interior in Ukraine, designed by Shpelyk Roman and Andriy Lutsa. The project, curated by Hadir Al Koshta and…

• FLAT12x designs SWAG Golf's first Bangkok flagship with neon accents architecture-design

  FLAT12x has completed SWAG Golf's first physical flagship store in Bangkok, translating the online-only brand's graphic identity into a retail interior. The design uses…

• Casa Ideale: pop-up hotel merges art, design, and hospitality in Arles architecture-design

  Luca Pronzato, founder of the We Are Ona platform, launches Casa Ideale, a pop-up hotel in Arles, France, from July 1-10, 2026. The hotel is housed in Villa Bank, a 1970s villa by…

• Scullion Architects completes Park Pavilion extension in Dublin architecture-design

  Dublin-based Scullion Architects has completed Park Pavilion, a compact home extension elevated above a sloping garden to maximize views of nearby Phoenix Park. The project adds a…

• Compact Kitchen Systems from LEICHT, Scavolini, Poliform, Loose Parts architecture-design

  Kitchen designers are focusing on reducing mass and density, introducing airy systems characterized by soft pastel colors, wooden elements, subtle textures, and modular designs.…

• Santo Mine Oia Suites Offers a Restrained Luxury Alternative in Santorini architecture-design

  Santo Mine Oia Suites has recently debuted in Oia, Greece, situated at the edge of Ammoudi Bay. This hotel adopts a minimalist approach to the conventional hospitality seen in…

• WiChair: Alina Schnizler's Sustainable Task Chair for Wilkhahn architecture-design

  Designer Alina Schnizler has created the WiChair task chair for German brand Wilkhahn, combining springy steel and FSC-certified plywood in a functional frame. The design features…

• Jun Fujisaku's 'Transcenders' Blurs Home and Office Objects architecture-design

  Designer Jun Fujisaku presented 'Transcenders' at the Design Academy Eindhoven Graduation Show 2025. The project hybridizes household objects with office furniture, making them…

• Heatherwick Studio launches first eyewear collection for Jins with rippling frames architecture-design

  Heatherwick Studio has designed its first eyewear collection for Japanese brand Jins, featuring asymmetric frames with undulating surfaces inspired by the movement of liquid. The…

• Edra unveils Anywhere sofa with Smart Cushion tech at Milan Design Week 2026 architecture-design

  At Milan Design Week 2026, Italian brand Edra presented three simultaneous exhibitions: at Salone del Mobile fairground, Palazzo Durini, and the 'Edra Evening of Honour' at Teatro…

• Davy Denduyver's cigarette-shaped logo for Amsterdam restaurant Nikotin architecture-design

  Davy Denduyver, a designer from Bruges, crafted the visual identity for Nikotin, a new bar and restaurant in Amsterdam, co-founded by nightlife expert Nachbar and Michelin-starred…

• Adaptive Reuse of 20th-Century Architecture in Contemporary Cinema Design architecture-design

  In her article for ArchDaily, Agustina Iñiguez explores how modern cinema architecture reinterprets 20th-century designs through adaptive reuse and material culture. Featured…

• Diagonal Apartment by De la Villa Studio in Barcelona architecture-design

  De la Villa Studio has completed a 133 m² residential interior project on Avinguda Diagonal, a major Barcelona artery. Curated by Valentina Díaz, the apartment was designed by…

• Ehsani Sharafeh Associates' Hezar-Too: An Interactive Urban Maze in Mashhad architecture-design

  Hezar-Too, an interactive urban installation created by Ehsani Sharafeh Associates, has been finalized for the Mashhad municipality after the 2022 renovation of Lale Park.…

• Muqaddas Akkari Studio Renovates Tribeca Loft in Former Candy Factory architecture-design

  Muqaddas Akkari Studio has completed a full gut renovation of a Tribeca apartment located in a former 1880s candy factory. The 4,200-square-foot residence features 18-foot…

• Barcelona Design Guide: Architecture and Interiors for 2026 World Capital architecture-design

  To celebrate Barcelona's designation as World Capital of Architecture 2026, Diariodesign has published a city guide for design lovers. The itinerary includes Jaç HiFi Café by…

• Palma + Taller TO to Design New MAC Panamá Building architecture-design

  Mexican architecture duo Palma + Taller TO has been awarded the project for the forthcoming Museum of Contemporary Art of Panama. The competition commenced in January 2026,…

• Paloma Bau and Ausiàs Pérez design shared Valencia office inspired by Tokyo architecture-design

  Architect Paloma Bau and creative director Ausiàs Pérez have completed Sornells 21, their shared office in Valencia's Ruzafa neighbourhood, drawing on Japanese architecture. The…