This week we revealed the 2025 Stirling Prize shortlist
This week on Dezeen, the Royal Institute of British Architects announced its six-strong shortlist for the Stirling Prize, including a social housing development for seniors and the renovation of London’s Elizabeth Tower. Read more
Thai Trade platforms seats, tables and children’s furniture by local brands
Dezeen Showroom: from a modular cot that turns into other furnishings, to seating made from recycled materials, the following pieces represent the variety of designs emerging from Thailand. Read more
Rossetti and WSP to renovate Arthur Ashe stadium after US Open
Tennis venue Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens, New York is set to undergo « major surgery » by architect Rossetti and structural engineer WSP immediately following the conclusion of the 2025 US Open. Read more
Concept indoor tile collection by Casalgrande Padana
Dezeen Showroom: a variety of decorative designs enable the creation of monochrome but texturally rich interior spaces with the Concept tile collection by Italian brand Casalgrande Padana. Read more
IDIN Architects elevates W House II in Thailand above garden for grazing cows
Local studio IDIN Architects has used curving concrete walls and a large waffle slab to elevate this single-storey home in Thailand above a garden and grazing area for the client’s pet cows. Read more
Audi reveals minimalist concept car ahead of IAA in Munich
Automotive brand Audi has created an all-electric concept car with a minimalist aesthetic to represent the brand’s new design ethos, which is revealed in this video. Read more
« What a waste to demolish it » says commenter
In this week’s comments update, readers are discussing the planned demolition of Gothenburg’s Olympic medal-winning swimming pool, which protesters say would be a « waste of history ». Read more
Wake Sleep light by Thomas Heatherwick for Tala
Dezeen Showroom: designer Thomas Heatherwick worked with lighting brand Tala on a lamp designed to help users tune into the natural rhythms of sleeping and waking. Read more
Suri 2.0 brings new features to bioplastic electric toothbrush
Oral care company Suri has made its first update to its electric toothbrush, known for its sustainable approach with bioplastic brush heads recycled through a takeback scheme. Read more
Bottega Veneta unveils Harrods pop-up store informed by modernist architecture
Fashion brand Bottega Veneta has opened a pop-up shop at London department store Harrods with an interlocking shelving system that draws on modernist architecture. Read more