The recent pause on funding for the US Agency for International Development has led to the suspension of the Iftiin Peace Hub in Caabudwaaq, Somalia, according to architecture studio MASS Design Group. MASS Design Group… Read More »USAID cuts lead to suspension of Somalia community project by MASS Design Group
Construction of the Neom region in northwest Saudi Arabia has so far cost more than $50 billion, according to the project’s deputy CEO Rayan Fayez. Speaking during the World Economic Forum conference in Davos, Fayez… Read More »“More than $50 billion has been spent so far” on Neom
Dutch firm UNStudio has unveiled plans for the Expo City Dubai masterplan, a mixed-use development that will serve as “a new centre for the future of Dubai”. Set to be built on the site of… Read More »UNStudio to transform Expo City Dubai into new urban centre
After spending the past few days on the ground at Stockholm Design Week, Dezeen’s editorial team has selected 12 standout launches from the event including a demountable sofa and a “future classic” lamp. Centred around… Read More »Our favourite products from Stockholm Design Week 2025
Scottish designer David Taylor unveiled 25 handcrafted aluminium objects during Stockholm Design Week. Here, the trained silversmith reveals the secrets behind his process. Presented by auction house Bukowskis, Taylor’s Special Effects collection included lamps and… Read More »Crafting aluminium is “like silversmithing on steroids” says David Taylor
Japanese researchers have used a nimble robotic hand exoskeleton to train expert pianists to improve their performance, using a technique they believe could be applied to e-sports, surgery or even handicrafts. The robotic exoskeleton is… Read More »Finger-waggling exoskeleton helps pianists play faster