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Elusive architect Smiljan Radić explains how his work should not be seen as a blueprint for « good or bad » architecture, in this exclusive interview following his « surprise » Pritzker Architecture Prize win. Read more

Africa is experiencing a mini-boom in skyscraper construction, with new towers rising in Egypt, Ethiopia, Ivory Coast and more. But are they symbols of progress or just vanity projects? Dezeen editor-at-large Amy Frearson investigates. Read more

Dezeen Showroom: British kitchen brand Inglis Hall aimed to create a quintessential kitchen bench with Rift, a handcrafted seat made from solid wood. Read more

The continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz could push up prices of building materials, including steel and cement, a study by global construction consultant Linesight has warned. Read more

A stained glass arch and striped cocktail bar add colourful geometry to the Ceintuur Theatre restaurant in Amsterdam, designed by dutch interiors firm Studio Elèn Letort. Read more

You still have time to submit your projects for Dezeen Awards 2026, in partnership with Trimble, before the early entry deadline closes at 23:59 London time. Read more

Brussels gallery Objects with Narratives is presenting Lima Charlie, an exhibition by Austrian designer Laurids Gallée featuring a constellation of polished resin lights. Read more

Every pattern tells a story. Whether it’s printed across yards of fabric, scaled up for architectural cladding, or reduced to a digital texture, the way a pattern repeats determines how it’s read, felt, and remembered. For textile and surface designers, understanding the grammar of repeat is as essential as knowing color theory or material properties. …

There’s a quiet tension at the heart of every national park. The very thing people come to experience, wilderness, is threatened by the infrastructure we build to help them experience it. Trails, signs, and markers are necessary. But they also intrude. Designers working in these spaces face a unique challenge: how do you guide millions …

Football kits for the USA, Mexico and Canada have been fully revealed for the 2026 World Cup, including US home jerseys emblazoned with bold red stripes and a green kit for Mexico that pays homage to Aztec sculpture. Read more