Groundpiece sofa by Antonio Citterio for Flexform
Dezeen Showroom: Italian architect and designer Antonio Citterio worked with furniture brand Flexform on a sprawling sofa that facilitates working, dining and lounging. Read more
Schemata Architects reimagines machiya house with metal awnings for Uchida ShÅten HQ
Local studio Schemata Architects drew on historic townhouses when creating this office along Japan’s TÅkaidÅ road, which features a corrugated metal facade with window shutters that open « as if breathing ». Read more
David Chipperfield Architects unveils updated design for Nobel Center in Stockholm
The Berlin studio of David Chipperfield Architects has revealed a red-brick design for the Nobel Center in Stockholm, eight years after its brass-clad proposal was blocked by a Swedish court. Read more
Over 2,500 buildings reportedly destroyed in Gaza by Israel since ceasefire
Research carried out by The New York Times has shown that over 2,500 structures in Gaza have been destroyed by Israeli actions since a ceasefire agreement was made in October 2025. Read more
« A little over the top but it makes a statement » says commenter
In this week’s comments update, readers are discussing Tiffany & Co’s flagship store in Beijing, designed by Dutch studio MVRDV with a curving glass facade. Read more
IKEA launches pop-up furniture shop in Roblox game
IKEA is set to open a pop-up shop in the metaverse in collaboration with game platform Roblox, allowing players to add classic IKEA designs to their virtual homes. Read more
Meditative lighting and Banarasi brocade panels decorate Jain community hall in Kolkata
Local studio Spaces and Design used regional craftsmanship and earthy colours to create the Sangha Bhawan community centre in India. Read more
Togo’s Palais de Lomé presents exhibition of west African design
Objects and installations that demonstrate the scope and diversity of west African design are on display as part of an exhibition curated by Nicolas Bellavance-Lecompte for the Palais de Lomé arts centre in Lomé, Togo. Read more
GRU Space announces designs for « the first hotel on the Moon »
San Francisco start-up GRU Space has released plans for a hotel on the moon clad in lunar regolith bricks that it claims will be « the first ever permanent off-Earth structure built in history » if completed. Read more
Dezeen Agenda features a Norman Foster-designed time capsule
The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features a time capsule created by Norman Foster. Subscribe to Dezeen Agenda now. Read more
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