Ström Architects reduces Barcelona House « to its most essential elements »
A fully-glazed corner offers panoramic views of Barcelona and the Balearic Sea at this coastal home, designed by UK studio Ström Architects as a reference to California’s modernist Case Study Houses. Read more
UK’s longest railway bridge reaches completion for HS2
The 3.4-kilometre-long Colne Valley viaduct, described as « a striking HS2 landmark », has reached completion in the south of England, becoming the UK’s longest railway bridge. Read more
David Bowie’s « cut-up lyrics » inform dedicated space at V&A East Storehouse
The David Bowie Centre, designed by local architecture studio IDK, opens at London‘s V&A East Storehouse this weekend with an archive of over 90,000 Bowie-related items and a public exhibition showcasing iconic, era-defining costumes. Read more
« People don’t see the UK as being very sexy » says Brompton Design District curator Alex Tieghi-Walker
London has undeservedly fallen off the radar for the international design community, gallerist Alex Tieghi-Walker tells Dezeen in this interview ahead of London Design Festival, where he is curating one of the main design districts. Read more
Five electric cars from IAA Mobility that are leading the design race
At this year’s IAA Mobility motor show in Munich the spotlight was on electric vehicles, with brands including Audi and Porsche unveiling cars and concepts with features including inflatable headrests and induction charging. Read more
Japanese Artist Creates Erasers That Age into an Old Bald Man
A quirky and creative art project by a Japanese artist has gone viral, showcasing erasers that transform into an old bald man as they are used. The image, shared on social media with the caption “Yup That Exists,” highlights the playful yet thought-provoking concept. The eraser starts as a simple block with the vague outline …
Dezeen Awards 2025 sustainability longlist revealed
Dezeen has revealed the 80-strong longlisted for this year’s Dezeen Awards sustainability categories, including designs by Carmody Groarke, Sancal and SOM. Read more
Nature invades Paris’s July Column in Corals of Liberty installation by Aude Franjou
French artist Aude Franjou has created an installation for Paris Design Week featuring handwoven coral-like forms that spiral upwards through a staircase within one of the city’s most famous landmarks. Read more
Rieder facade makes « architectural statement » for Hamburg port tower
Promotion: a three-dimensional facade solution by facade specialist Rieder ensures a durable, weather-resistant exterior for a building in Hamburg, Germany. Read more
Live translation and five other groundbreaking Apple innovations
Dezeen editor Tom Ravenscroft picks the six top innovations from Apple‘s keynote event, including the thinnest iPhone ever, AirPods with live translation and high blood pressure alerts on the Apple Watch. Read more
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