Twenty unmissable installations and exhibitions at this year's Milan design week
In the lead-up to Milan design week, we have collected twenty of its must-see exhibitions, including a Salone del Mobile installation by David Lynch, an arts club by Faye Toogood and a "playground" by IKEA. More
Demolition of council estates "has peaked"
For our Social Housing Revival series, we look at how the fate of UK social-housing estates has become an urgent topic as councils grapple with the housing crisis and challenges of preservation. More
Eight minimalist bathrooms with peaceful pared-back interiors
For our latest lookbook, we have collected eight minimalist bathrooms that combine tactile materials and organic details to create a relaxing and tranquil environment. More
Selfridges launches The Joke Shop with playful Slapstick Generator artwork
London department store Selfridges has opened The Joke Shop, a "shoppable comedy store" that sells products including sneezing powder and has windows filled with whoopee cushions and slipping bananas. More
Cúpla decorates Rixo Marylebone store with hand-painted murals
Interior design studio Cúpla has completed a boutique for fashion brand Rixo in central London that features hand-painted illustrations and colourful zellige tiles. More
Adjaye Associates appoints CEOs to lead studio in its "next chapter"
Architecture studio Adjaye Associates has announced a new leadership structure, eight months after the studio lost numerous projects in the wake of sexual misconduct allegations against its founder. More
This week the tallest skyscraper in the US secured full funding
This week on Dezeen, we revealed that the Legends Tower in Oklahoma – a 581-metre-high skyscraper set to be the tallest in the US – has secured the full funding needed for its construction. More
Norm Architects creates cedar-clad summerhouse that nods to traditional barns
A sedum roof designed to "change colours with the seasons" tops Heatherhill Beach House, a wooden holiday home burrowed among the hills on the Danish coast by local studio Norm Architects. More
Ten modernist council estates that made a "vital contribution" to London's architecture
As part of our Social Housing Revival series, Dezeen asked the creator of the new London Estates book to select the 10 most influential examples of modernist council housing built in the UK capital in the post-war period. More
Samuel Ross appointed artistic director of London Design Biennale 2025
British designer Samuel Ross has been named artistic director of the London Design Biennale for 2025, which will mark the fifth edition of the UK design event. More
Snøhetta designs compostable hemp light Superdupertube
Norwegian studio Snøhetta has teamed up with lighting brand Ateljé Lyktan to create Superdupertube, an office lamp made from extruded hemp and sugarcane bioplastic. More
Zaha Hadid Architects designing Al Khuwair waterfront development in Oman
British architecture studio Zaha Hadid Architects is set to create a waterfront development in Muscat, Oman, that will include canal walkways and have a design "emphasising climate resilience". More
Eight interiors illuminated by sculptural aesthetic lamps
For our latest lookbook, we've collected eight interiors enhanced by aesthetic lamps including a 19th-century house in Stockholm and a retro-futuristic clothing store in Hangzhou. More
Erik Bratsberg fills Persona restaurant with tactile materials and own artworks
Interior designer Erik Bratsberg has created unique artwork for the interior of the Persona restaurant in Stockholm, which also features asymmetrical terrazzo and patinated brass details. More
Ten wearable technology products designed to enhance our bodies
Following the release of technology brand Samsung's first smart ring, we round up 10 recent wearable technology designs, including a smart menstrual cup and an air-purifying collar. More
Samsøe Samsøe's Paris pop-up gallery is a "blank canvas" decorated with clothing artworks
Danish fashion brand Samsøe Samsøe has launched a pop-up gallery for Paris Fashion Week that features an all-white interior decorated with artwork and furniture made from the brand's T-shirts. More
Ehl & Koumar Architekti unveils footbridge with cantilevered viewpoints in Litomyšl
Czech studio Ehl & Koumar Architekti has revealed a sculptural footbridge made from steel and concrete that features cantilevered viewpoints on both sides. More
The Royal Mint releases collectable George Michael coin
The British Royal Mint has unveiled a collectable coin featuring singer George Michael that comes in a variety of colours and finishes. More
ICA Stop supermarket designed as a "culinary dream come true"
Swedish studio Westblom Krasse Arkitektkontor and design agency Snask have revamped a supermarket in Täby, adding pastel hues and materials such as terrazzo and wood to "turn shopping into an experience". More
Chai Guys Portobello cafe interior evokes "the colour of spices"
Local studio SODA has used warm colours and natural materials to create the first store for tea brand Chai Guys on Portobello Road in London's Notting Hill neighbourhood. More