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This art piece by Maider Lopez made me giggle. More photos here)

US architecture studio Lever Architecture and a team of researchers have successfully tested the earthquake-resistant capabilities of a 10-storey, mass-timber building in California. Read more

The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features news that electric bicycle manufacturer VanMoof has been declared bankrupt in the Netherlands. Read more

Passive cooling techniques in architecture, reflective paint and water-filled windows are featured among the methods that designers and architects are using to mitigate heat in energy-efficient ways. Read more

Dezeen School Shows: a housing project in Dundee that connects the local young generation with the elderly is included Dezeen’s latest school show presented by the Interior Educators Awards. Read more

Promotion: the European Union Intellectual Property Office has announced the shortlist for its industrial design prize and named Swedish designer Maria Benktzon as the recipient of this year’s lifetime achievement award. Read more

Having a visually appealing and highly functional website isn’t just a luxury but a necessity. But due to the rapid advancements in web design and user experience, it’s paramount to have a future-proof design. A future-proof website can adapt to evolving trends, ensuring longevity and relevance in an ever-changing digital landscape. It promotes business continuity …

An intricate screen designed to encourage plant growth wraps around the walls of Woven House, which British practice Giles Miller Studio has raised above a sloped site in Kent. Read more

French designer Mathieu Lehanneur has revealed a symmetrical steel torch with a rippled texture informed by the River Seine for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris. Read more

Saudi Arabia has officially responded to a United Nations Human Rights Council report criticising death sentences for three men connected to the Neom mega project. Read more