AI Tools for Removing Background from Photos (Free & Paid)
Background removal used to be one of those things people avoided unless it was absolutely necessary. Not because it was impossible, but because it always took longer than expected. You start with a simple image, and suddenly you’re zooming in, fixing edges, going back and forth, trying to make it look normal. Now it’s closer …
Benjamin Hall Design uses masonry walls for Arizona accessory dwelling unit
Local studio Benjamin Hall Design has attached an accessory dwelling unit made of concrete block to an existing house to accommodate a multi-generational family in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. Read more
Haworth Tompkins revitalises listed Theatr Clwyd
Architecture studio Haworth Tompkins has updated and extended the Grade II-listed Theatr Clwyd in Wales, transforming the sprawling cultural centre into a « welcoming civic destination ». Read more
Vancouver’s first supertall skyscraper informed by « ancient glass sea sponge reefs »
Local studio Henriquez Partners Architects has designed a trio of skyscrapers in Vancouver, Canada, including the city’s first supertall skyscraper. Read more
UK’s first circular construction hub unveiled in London
Design studios Yes Make, Resolve Collective and Material Cultures have overhauled a warehouse in London to create Tipping Point East, the UK’s first dedicated circular construction hub. Read more
« Asteroid: I think it’s time » says commenter
In this week’s comments update, readers are discussing the Pickle Puffer, a gherkin-filled coat created by fast-food chain KFC. Read more
Style Wars: The Modernists Strike Back
Why did a coalition including the AIA file a lawsuit against Donald Trump this week? How did a conversational AI toy respond when a child told it « I love you »? Listen to the latest episode of Dezeen Weekly now. Read more
Quirky table tennis equipment promotes « more creative » play at French school
French architecture studio Exercice has installed four unconventional table tennis tables at a school in Ingré, France, to encourage children to make up their own rules and strategies. Read more
Samsung set to create « space for exploration » at Milan design week
Promotion: consumer electronics brand Samsung will explore the human side of technology with an exhibition showcasing experimental concepts and its recent products at Milan design week 2026. Read more
The Architecture of Waiting: Designing Spaces (and Interfaces) for Queues
Waiting is inevitable. Whether you’re standing in line at an airport, sitting in a doctor’s waiting room, or staring at a loading spinner on your phone, the experience of waiting shapes how you feel about what comes next. The design of that wait, physical or digital, can mean the difference between a frustrated customer and …
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