« An unpretentious and tranquil space » says commenter
In this week’s comments update, readers are discussing the renovation of a 1950s country home in Surrey by architecture studio Medium. Read more
Stella McCartney debuts faux feathers made from grass at Paris Fashion Week
Plumy blades of grass were turned into the « world’s first » plant-based alternative to feathers for the grand finale of fashion designer Stella McCartney‘s Spring/Summer 2026 show in Paris. Read more
High-End Illustration: The Secret Weapon of Luxury Branding
Luxury brands are built on more than exquisite products. They sell a story of craftsmanship, exclusivity, and desire. While logos, typography, and photography often get the spotlight, high-end illustration has quietly become a key differentiator. Done well, it conveys sophistication and uniqueness that mass-market visuals can’t replicate. Why Illustration Elevates Luxury Unlike stock imagery or …
Triennale Milano completes renovation that « enhances Giovanni Muzio’s original 1933 design »
Architect Luca Cipelletti has renovated the lower-ground floor of Milan’s Triennale Milano museum, including its restaurant, music venue and children’s play area. Read more
Dezeen Agenda features BIG’s first built project in Los Angeles
The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features BIG’s « first built project in Los Angeles » at Claremont McKenna College. Subscribe to Dezeen Agenda now. Read more
CRB Arquitectos creates timber building with « vertical gardens » in Mexico City
Local studio CRB Arquitectos has completed a timber apartment building with planted atriums and sculptural staircases in the heart of Mexico City. Read more
Trump classical architecture mandates « undermine America’s history » says congresswoman Titus
US President Donald Trump is doing « what dictators do » by passing executive orders that prescribe classical architecture for federal buildings, congresswoman Dina Titus tells Dezeen in this exclusive interview. Read more
Eight architecture and design events in October from Dezeen Events Guide
Festivals Design Week Mexico, Dutch Design Week and Archtober are among the key creative events featured in Dezeen Events Guide this October. Read more
Pyl lighting collection by Marie & Alexandre for Petite Friture
Dezeen Showroom: forms and shapes distilled from pylons, signals and beacons make up this lighting collection created by French duo Marie & Alexandre and produced by design brand Petite Friture. Read more
Atelier Baulier extends London home using « frugal and honest » materials
An approach of « frugality and honesty » informed the minimally-finished plywood and plaster surfaces of Twin Pitches, the renovation and extension to a home in London by local studio Atelier Baulier. Read more