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Glenn Spiro Opens Mayfair Jewellery Atelier at 26 Bruton Street with Designer Valerie Name Bolaño architecture-design
A new jewellery showroom has been launched by Glenn Spiro at 26 Bruton Street in Mayfair, London, in collaboration with Venezuelan designer Valerie Name Bolaño and his son, Joe…
Bothanic Faria Lima Office Building by Del Bianco Arquitetos and AMZ Arquitetos Completed in São Paulo architecture-design
The Bothanic Faria Lima Building, completed in 2023, is situated on a 5,172 m² plot in São Paulo's leading financial sector, just a block from Faria Lima Avenue. The design,…
David Pompa's Cilia Lighting Collection Marries Mexican Craft with Magnetic Engineering architecture-design
David Pompa has unveiled Cilia, a new lighting collection that features a blend of handwoven palma, powder-coated aluminum, and a magnetic lighting system. This innovative…
Lucy Hale's Los Angeles Home Blends 'Witchy' Style With Bold Color architecture-design
Actor Lucy Hale, known for her role in Pretty Little Liars, has opened up her Los Angeles home, which was designed with rich colors and bold personality. Designer Marie Trohman…
Hugh Taylor's "Again, a Garden" Temporary Installation Completes in 2026 architecture-design
Hugh Taylor has realized "Again, a Garden," a temporary installation spanning 800 ft², with completion set for 2026. Susanna Moreira curated the project, and Taylor himself…
Hugh Taylor's Temporary Garden Pavilion Debuts at Festival International de Jardins in Grand-Métis architecture-design
Hugh Taylor designed "Again, a Garden" for the Festival International de Jardins at the Jardins de Métis in Grand-Métis, Québec. The temporary pavilion consists of hundreds of…
Kölner Schauspiel-Sanierung: 14 Jahre Bauzeit und 1,5 Milliarden Euro statt 253 Millionen architecture-design
Die Sanierung des Schauspiels Köln ist nach einem Kosten- und Planungsdesaster abgeschlossen. Statt der ursprünglich veranschlagten drei Jahre Bauzeit dauerte das Projekt 14…
Lechner & Lechner Architects Unveils Quiet Retreat, a Charred Timber Annexe in the Austrian Alps architecture-design
Lechner & Lechner Architects has completed Quiet Retreat, a standalone multipurpose annexe clad in charred timber, alongside an existing house in Salzkammergut, Austria. The…
MushLume Opens Biofabrication Lab at MADE: Bush Terminal in Brooklyn architecture-design
Founded in 2011 by Danielle Trofe, MushLume has inaugurated a new laboratory at MADE: Bush Terminal, located in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. This state-of-the-art facility integrates…
Lošbates Primary School by Pelletier De Fontenay and SOA Architekti Opens in Přezletice, Czechia architecture-design
Slated for completion in 2024, the Lošbates Primary School in Přezletice, Czechia, spans 10,515 m² and is the brainchild of Canadian firm Pelletier de Fontenay and Czech studio…
Escuela Primaria Lošbates: Colaboración entre Pelletier de Fontenay y SOA Architekti architecture-design
La Escuela Primaria Lošbates surge de un concurso internacional de arquitectura que reunió al estudio canadiense Pelletier de Fontenay y a la firma checa SOA architekti,…
Suite NY Opens Penthouse Showroom at 443 Park Avenue South with GUBI and GamFratesi architecture-design
Suite NY, the Manhattan showroom specializing in furniture, lighting, and collectible design from Scandinavia and Italy, has opened a new 7,000-square-foot penthouse showroom at…
Patricia Urquiola's Nina Lounge Chair for Andreu World Debuts in Dezeen Showroom architecture-design
The Nina lounge chair, crafted by Patricia Urquiola for the Spanish furniture company Andreu World, was highlighted in Dezeen Showroom on September 17, 2026. This design takes…
La Cinquecento Unveils 500 Scattante: A Modern Take on the Classic Fiat 500 architecture-design
La Cinquecento, a British automotive design studio, has unveiled the 500 Scattante, a custom take on the classic Fiat 500. This initiative originated from a 1973 Fiat 500, which…
Fehmarnbelt Tunnel Project Adds 300,000 Square Metres to Denmark's Coast at Rødbyhavn architecture-design
In Rødbyhavn, Denmark, an expansive artificial island covering 300,000 square meters has been developed using surplus materials from the Fehmarnbelt Tunnel. Led by state-owned…
Socialist Hotels Across Eastern Europe and the USSR Featured in Guardian Photo Gallery architecture-design
On 17 September 2026, a photo gallery by The Guardian explores hotels and resorts from the socialist era throughout Eastern Europe, the Balkans, and the former Soviet Union.…
Futuro House Reborn: First New Unit in Decades Debuts at Helsinki Design Week architecture-design
After decades, a new Futuro House designed by Matti Suuronen has been produced using the original moulds. This initiative commenced in 2024 when architect Jan van Dijs discovered…
Arca Talk in Miami Asks: Is Colour Architecture? architecture-design
A discussion on the significance of colour in design took place at Arca's Wynwood showroom in Miami, led by Dezeen US editor Ben Dreith. The panel featured interior designers Kati…
OKKA Architects Complete Stone House and Beeyard in Hungary's Balaton Uplands architecture-design
Completed in 2024 in Hungary's Balaton Uplands, a residence and beeyard by OKKA architects spans 81 m² on a site that previously held a deteriorated stone house and two small…
OKKA Architects Transform Deteriorated Stone House and Traditional Beehive in Balaton Hills architecture-design
OKKA architects has completed a residential project on the hills of Balaton, a landscape defined by small rural houses built from local stone. The site originally held a…
Ibiza Affordable Housing, Gerhard Richter's Doha Pavilion, and Architecture Biennials: This Week's Highlights architecture-design
Stefano Boeri Architetti has emerged victorious in the Sa Casa competition in Ibiza, where they will develop 190 affordable rental units utilizing prefabricated cross-laminated…
AGA Completa Torres Residenciales Val Mira en la Meseta de Ritten architecture-design
AGA - Andreas Gruber Architekten ha completado dos torres residenciales llamadas "Val Mira", ubicadas en la empinada ladera de un viñedo en el valle de Eisack, en la meseta de…
ZHA-Led Consortium Unveils Vision and Digital Planning Hub for Benghazi 2050 Urban Plan in Libya architecture-design
A group comprising ZHA, A&O TEC, Prior + Partners, Homa, Buro Happold, Systematica, and Fichtner has unveiled the "Next Generation City Plan" for Benghazi, Libya, designed to…
Flawk Founder Ashley Law Tests Craft-Led Renovation in Her Own London Flat architecture-design
Ashley Law's London flat serves as the testing ground for Flawk, her business that develops small, unloved sites into sustainable craft-led homes on a budget. The renovation…
Super Void Space Completes Corner Villa in Mazandaran, Iran architecture-design
In 2025, Super Void Space finalized Corner Villa, a residence spanning 450 m² located in Mazandaran, northern Iran. Miwa Negoro oversaw the project, with Nima Mirza Mohamadi…
TEKI Design's 2050 Coffee Shinsaibashi Opens Along Osaka's Midosuji Axis architecture-design
In Osaka, Japan, TEKI Design has unveiled a new location for 2050 Coffee on Midosuji, incorporating diagonal shapes, curves, and a vertical layout into the historic north-south…
Hagidong House 2 by Hyunjoon Yoo + Partners: Hanok-Inspired Privacy in Daejeon architecture-design
Hyunjoon Yoo + Partners designed Hagidong House 2, a 322 m² residence completed in 2023 on a gently sloping site in Hagi-dong, Daejeon, South Korea. The project, curated by Miwa…
Como's Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia and the Football Club's Transformation Under Cesc Fàbregas architecture-design
Como's Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, an aging and asymmetrical venue, has become the focus of debate as the city's football club, Como 1907, rises in prominence under Catalan coach…
Natalia Miyar Layers Texture and Art in a 4,400-Square-Foot New York Apartment architecture-design
Designer Natalia Miyar has finalized a four-bedroom apartment spanning 4,400 square feet in a notable New York City building for returning clients. The entryway boasts a…
Inside Casa Cipriani New York: Thierry Despont-Designed Private Club in the Battery Maritime Building architecture-design
Casa Cipriani New York, situated in the Battery Maritime Building at the southern end of Manhattan, boasts views of the Statue of Liberty. This exclusive members' club, crafted by…
Scenic Architecture Office Completes 62 m² Micro-Regeneration Nodes on Ouyang Road, Shanghai architecture-design
In Shanghai's Hongkou District, the Ouyang Road Sub-district Office has spearheaded a comprehensive renewal initiative featuring three micro-renovation sites crafted by Scenic…
The Vacuum Cleaner Has Left the Cupboard: How to Design Floor Care into Open-Plan Homes architecture-design
As open-plan kitchens phase out utility rooms, the evolution of floor-care technology has led to the visibility of cordless vacuum cleaners in living areas. Once hidden away,…
FP Arquitectura Completes La Salle School in Colombia, a 26,095 m² Learning Landscape architecture-design
La Salle School, which covers an area of 26,095 square meters in Colombia, is expected to be finished by 2025, according to FP Arquitectura. The architectural team includes Iván…
Paris Design Week Flag Removal Sparks Diplomatic Controversy architecture-design
The City of Paris requested that a vandalized Israeli flag displayed during Paris Design Week be replaced, and expressed regret that event organizers instead chose to remove it.…
Deniot, Broom, Lak, Olive Ateliers, Collina Strada, and Szymanski Launch New Design Collections architecture-design
During Paris Design Week, Jean-Louis Deniot unveiled his luxury furniture brand Quai d'Orsay, showcasing items like the Oiseau credenza and Orsay chair, crafted using techniques…
Production Designer Paul Cripps Builds Keeley Jones's Bold New Office for Ted Lasso Season 4 architecture-design
In the upcoming fourth season of Apple TV's Ted Lasso, production designer Paul Cripps has crafted a new office for Keeley Jones, portrayed by Juno Temple. This workspace blends…
Ser Arquitetos diseña una casa de 214 m² en el Alto Teles Pires, Mato Grosso architecture-design
El arquitecto principal Antonio Dias Junior ha liderado el estudio Ser Arquitetos en la finalización de una vivienda unifamiliar de 214 m² en Sorriso, al norte de Mato Grosso,…
Commercial Interior Design Beyond the Lobby: Restrooms, Materials, and Maintenance in Fort Worth architecture-design
Commercial interior design emphasizes the importance of first impressions in lobbies and open workspaces; however, finer aspects such as lighting, circulation, and restrooms play…
Arquitectonica Completes World's Largest Cruise Terminal at Port Miami architecture-design
The MSC Cruise Terminal at Port Miami, designed by Arquitectonica, has officially opened, marking it as the largest cruise terminal in the world, with the capacity to accommodate…
KUSKA Residence by Taller MACAA to Complete in 2026 as Andes Retreat for Writer and Artisan architecture-design
The KUSKA Residence is a 400 m² mixed-use project being developed by Taller MACAA, with completion set for 2026. Its name comes from the Quechua word "kuska," meaning "together,"…

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