Hacker Architects designs stepped senior housing to « balance togetherness with independence »
Fluted terracotta siding and stepped terraces cover the exterior of a Portland building by Hacker Architects, which was designed for a group of seniors who banded together to create their own age-in-place housing. Read more
Heineken transforms Seoul rooftops to combat urban loneliness
Heineken has launched an initiative repurposing rooftops as social spaces to combat isolation in cities, as shown in this video made by Dezeen for the global beer brand. Read more
Sensible Streaker door pull by YSG for Bankston Architectural
Dezeen Showroom: part of a fun and sculptural collection by Australian interior design studio YSG for hardware brand Bankston Architectural, the Sensible Streaker door pull offers classic style with a twist. Read more
Asif Khan transforms Soviet cinema into « cloud-like » cultural centre in Almaty
British designer Asif Khan has converted a Soviet-era cinema in Kazakhstan into Tselinny Center of Contemporary Culture, updating its concrete structure and 18-metre-tall auditorium. Read more
Amia chair by E-ggs for Miniforms
Dezeen Showroom: a playful silhouette is combined with boldly patterned textiles in this fully upholstered chair from Italian brand Miniforms and design studio E-ggs. Read more
Valeria Vasi designs Metamorphosis collection as « a meditation on transformation »
Raw iron has been wrought into sinuous curves and geometric shapes to form this graphic furniture collection by Barcelona-based designer Valeria Vasi. Read more
Dezeen Awards 2025 architecture shortlist reveals world’s best buildings
Dezeen has announced the architecture shortlist for this year’s Dezeen Awards, which includes buildings by AIM Architecture, Olson Kundig Architects and Herzog & de Meuron. Read more
Hong Kong’s lush hillsides inform interiors of model apartments by Studio Ella
Interior designer Studio Ella has styled a trio of model apartments inside Hong Kong‘s 33 Kennedy Road development, using earth tones and natural materials that nod to the surrounding landscape. Read more
E-Commerce Web Design: Creating Online Stores That Actually Convert
Building an online store is easier than ever, but getting visitors to buy is another story. Conversion-focused e-commerce design requires more than a pretty layout, it’s about guiding users from curiosity to checkout with minimal friction. Here’s how to design a storefront that doesn’t just look good but sells. 1. Start With a Conversion-Focused Layout …

Talacha Studio adds warm touches to customs agents HQ in Mexico City
Mexico City firm Talacha Studio has completed offices with a « carefully curated material palette » for the Latin American Confederation of Customs Agents (CLAA). Read more