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Dragon-i Hong Kong reopens with Pirajean Lees redesign architecture-design
After undergoing a complete redesign by the London-based studio Pirajean Lees in collaboration with Hong Kong's JJA, the Dragon-i nightclub in Hong Kong has reopened. Owner…
Pingshan Elementary School Redevelopment by CCDI Dongxiying Studio Completed architecture-design
In 2024, Pingshan Elementary School was officially transformed into a nine-year integrated institution, thanks to the efforts of CCDI Dongxiying Studio. This project spans 63,981…
Alcova returns to Milan for 11th edition across Baggio Military Hospital and Villa Pestarini architecture-design
Alcova, founded in 2018 by Valentina Ciuffi and Joseph Grima, returned to Milan for its 11th edition during Milan Design Week, unfolding across two distinct sites: the Baggio…
TVS Design completes Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium's new flagship in Sarasota architecture-design
TVS Design has finalized a 146,000-square-foot structure known as the Mote Science Education Aquarium (Mote SEA) for the Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, situated in Sarasota,…
Yasmine Ammar's ALCHEMY 38 wellness retreat opens in Manhattan architecture-design
Designer Yasmine Ammar has completed ALCHEMY 38, a wellness retreat on Manhattan's Upper East Side that spans 20,000 sqft across three levels. The project is organized as a…
Lake Flato Opens Marble Falls Arthouse in Texas Hill Country architecture-design
Lake Flato has completed the Marble Falls Arthouse, a modern art gallery located in the Texas Hill Country, about an hour's drive northwest of Austin. This two-story building,…
Spanish Pavilion at WDC 2026: Reversible Architecture as Living System architecture-design
On April 30, 2026, the Spanish Design Pavilion will debut in Frankfurt Rhein-Main, Germany, as part of the World Design Capital 2026 initiative. Crafted by architects José Ramón…
BMW 7 Series Gets Massive Tech Upgrade with 8K Screen and Dolby Atmos architecture-design
BMW has unveiled its most extensive model update ever for the 2026 7 Series, featuring a 31.3in rear Theatre Screen upgraded to 8K resolution with Dolby Atmos and integrated video…
TN House: IDIN Architects' Art-Focused Residence in Thailand architecture-design
In Thailand, IDIN Architects has finalized the TN House, a two-story dwelling crafted for an art-loving couple who enjoy hosting. This 640 m² residence occupies a corner plot in…
Architecture as Public Art: Blurring Boundaries in Contemporary Design architecture-design
Modern architecture increasingly functions as a form of public art, with architects partnering with artists from the initial design phases to craft spaces that tell visual…
Art and Architecture Merge in Public Spaces architecture-design
Emma Radebaugh explores how design, materials, and creativity transform everyday spaces into artistic experiences, blurring the line between public art and modern architecture.…
NewTechWood Partners with Montauk Sofa on Outdoor Pavilion Collection architecture-design
NewTechWood, known for its composite outdoor building materials, has teamed up with Montauk Sofa to introduce a new line of architectural outdoor structures. The inaugural model,…
Skopos launches recycled voiles Shellen and Cove for contract interiors architecture-design
British brand Skopos has introduced two new voile fabrics, Shellen and Cove, made from 100% recycled flame-retardant polyester. Designed for contract projects, they offer sheer…
Design Week Lagos Presents Seven Emerging African Designers at Salone del Mobile Milano 2026 architecture-design
Design Week Lagos is taking a big step into the international scene with its event 'All Roads Lead to Lagos' at Salone del Mobile Milano 2026, happening from April 21 to 26. This…
Moooi Marks 25 Years with Immersive Milan Presentation at Superstudio Più architecture-design
At Milan Design Week 2026, Moooi celebrated its 25th anniversary with an immersive installation at Superstudio Più, the site of its first Milan exhibition. Co-founder Marcel…
Extrarradio Estudio's Continuous Table Defines Zissou Office in Madrid architecture-design
Extrarradio Estudio has transformed a fragmented commercial venue in Madrid's Tetuán district into ZISSOU, a fluid production headquarters. The project is anchored by a continuous…
Casa TG by Obra Arquitetos in São Paulo Condominium architecture-design
Obra Arquitetos has designed Casa TG, a 623 m² residential project located on a corner lot within a closed condominium in São Paulo, Brazil. The project is led by architect João…
Star Homes prototype yields health gains in Tanzanian villages architecture-design
A three-year study of rural housing in sub-Saharan Africa has concluded, with 110 prefabricated 'Star Homes' built across 70 villages in Tanzania. Designed by Ingvartsen…
YŪGIN: A Minimalist Omakase 37 Floors Above Central Park architecture-design
YŪGIN, a new omakase restaurant designed by Juan Santa Cruz, opened in September 2025 on the 37th floor of the General Motors Building in New York. The space, part of the Coco's…
Single-Stair Design and Co-op Housing: Rethinking Urban Blocks architecture-design
The article explores two trends reshaping urban housing: single-stair egress and co-op/courtyard developments. Single-stair design, already common in cities like New York,…
MIA Design Studio's Lotus Clubhouse Rises from a Vietnamese Lake architecture-design
MIA Design Studio has completed the Lotus Clubhouse at Eco Retreat Long An in Vietnam, a 2,000-square-meter complex of circular pavilions set within a lake. The low, dispersed…
Lynk & Co's 'Time to Shine' Concept Debuts at Beijing Auto Show architecture-design
During the 2026 Beijing Auto Show, Lynk & Co introduced 'Time to Shine,' a two-door Gran Turismo concept car crafted by its Swedish design team. This model commemorates the…
Refugio House: A Concrete Monolith in Santa Cruz architecture-design
In 2025, DB Estudio de Arquitectura finalized Refugio House, a single-family residence spanning 3,843 ft² in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia. The structure features a compact,…
Carlo Ratti's House of Polpa: Edible Architecture from Tomato Cans at Milan Design Week 2026 architecture-design
Italian architect Carlo Ratti has created House of Polpa, an edible structure made from thousands of Mutti Polpa cans, installed beneath the Portico Richini at the University of…
Mirror Pavilion by Ehsani Sharafeh Associates Combines Algorithmic Design with Iranian Tradition architecture-design
Ehsani Sharafeh Associates has completed the Mirror Pavilion, a temporary structure in Mashhad, Iran, that merges traditional Iranian architectural principles with computational…
ATA's Rotação Pavilion in Braga Uses Industrial Leftovers for Circular Gathering Space architecture-design
Atelier Tiago Antero (ATA) has completed the Rotação pavilion at Quinta da Capela in Braga, Portugal, for the Forma da Vizinhança Festival. The circular structure centers on a…
Frank Gehry's early Sirmai-Peterson house in Thousand Oaks finds a new owner architecture-design
The Sirmai-Peterson house, an early Frank Gehry design from the mid-1980s created with partner Greg Walsh, is located in Thousand Oaks, a planned community northwest of Los…
Gardiner Museum Ground Floor Renovation by Montgomery Sisam Architects and Andrew Jones Design architecture-design
In 2025, the Gardiner Museum unveiled its renovated ground floor, a project spearheaded by Montgomery Sisam Architects alongside Andrew Jones Design, emphasizing Accessibility,…
Musson Brown and Miltiadou Cook Mitzman complete flatpack CLT home in Newcastle architecture-design
In the Jesmond suburb of Newcastle, UK, Musson Brown Architects and Miltiadou Cook Mitzman have finalized a 420-square-metre courtyard residence. This home, designed for a retired…
ROOM FOR DREAMS: designboom's immersive week of installations, cinema, and talks at ME Milan Il Duca architecture-design
During the 2026 Milan Design Week, the ME Milan Il Duca hotel, designed by Aldo Rossi, was transformed by designboom's ROOM FOR DREAMS into an engaging showcase filled with…
Studiomama's metamorphic wardrobe combines storage and room divider architecture-design
Studiomama has designed a metamorphic wardrobe that combines storage with the versatility of a folding room divider. The maple wood structure houses a cedar chest, while a fabric…
Gendarmenmarkt to Become Greener Over Time Despite No New Trees architecture-design
Berlin's Gendarmenmarkt, reopened in March 2025 after a two-year renovation, will not receive additional trees or shrubs due to strict heritage conservation rules, according to…
Wine Shop 'Enofilo' by Juan Campanini – Josefina Sposito in Buenos Aires architecture-design
Local architecture studio Juan Campanini – Josefina Sposito has designed a wine shop called 'Enofilo' on Avenida Juramento in the Bajo Belgrano neighborhood of Buenos Aires,…
Stark's Passive House Forest Retreat Completed in 2025 architecture-design
The Passive House Forest Retreat, designed by Stark, has been completed in 2025. The 4110 ft² residence is located in a forested setting and achieves Passive House certification,…
WHALE! completes Hospedería en Mbopicuá in Puerto Rico architecture-design
The architecture firm WHALE! has completed the Hospedería en Mbopicuá, a lodging project located in Puerto Rico. Designed by architects Branko Pavlovic and Luca Montanarella, the…
Five Design Objects to Start a Collection, from Towel Stool to USM Haller architecture-design
Following Milan Design Week, a selection of five design pieces is proposed as starting points for a distinctive collection. The Towel Stool by Laura Dominici and Basil Schu, from…
Casalgrande Padana unveils five new tile collections on Dezeen Showroom architecture-design
Italian tile manufacturer Casalgrande Padana has introduced five new tile lines on Dezeen Showroom, expanding its Elements and Saxum ranges. The outdoor Elements Pebbles tiles…
Hayley Pryor's Oculus: A Subtropical Shed Retreat in Byron Bay architecture-design
Hayley Pryor Architect has completed Oculus, a compact timber retreat in Byron Bay's hinterland that reimagines the traditional Australian shed for subtropical living. The…
Annabel Karim Kassar's 'Garden of Hesperides' at Milan Design Week 2026 architecture-design
At the Brera Botanical Garden in Milan, Annabel Karim Kassar's installation 'Garden of Hesperides' runs until April 30, 2026. Inspired by mythological Hesperides guarding golden…
Studio David/Nicholas Launches La Boiserie Wall Panel System at Milan Design Week architecture-design
During Milan Design Week 2026, Studio David/Nicholas, a Lebanese design firm with locations in Milan, Beirut, and San Francisco, introduced La Boiserie, a modular wall panel…

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