Architecture

One of the biggest use case proposals for home robots, at least next to cleaning floors, is the care of older members of the family. Whether it’s reminding them of their medication or delivering the newspaper to their side, these rolling robots are imagined to give much-needed assistance to less ambulant members of the household. […]

As long as a chair is something I can sit on and I’m pretty comfortable, I’d take any kind of chair. But of course there are designs and concepts of chairs that bring a different dimension to a functional piece of furniture. Some of those well-designed chairs though can be quite uncomfortable, particularly the backrest.

There are many reasons why sometimes kids are left to play alone or entertain themselves. Oftentimes the “babysitter” would be a phone or tablet or any gadget but of course these are mostly passive activities and they cannot totally interact with it. Of course actual contact with human beings would be the most ideal but

New York-based designer Billy Cotton has blended art deco, futurist and brutalist references inside this restaurant in Lower Manhattan. For the first restaurant interior in his two-decade career, Cotton has designed Bridges as an homage to lively Parisian bistros while including plenty of “New York character”. Banquettes built from cherry wood and featuring black leather

This year, we witnessed an impressive influx of innovative and creative designs in the architectural world. They pushed the boundaries of design and engineering to impressive heights. Ranging from groundbreaking infrastructure projects to eco-friendly marvels, this year displayed a remarkable array of architectural achievements. In our 2024 Wrapped, we have curated a collection of extraordinary

Danish studio CF Møller Architects has completed Tampere Psychiatric Clinic in Finland with calming spaces that are intended to aid with patient wellbeing. Located at the edge of the Tampere University Hospital campus overlooking a pine forest, the 30,000-square-metre facility accommodates 180 patients across a series of brick- and timber-clad forms that hug external courtyards.

Spiralling structures, marble treads and metal balustrades feature among Dezeen’s roundup of the 10 most interesting staircases from 2024. Photo by Zooey Braun Cadenza by ETH Zurich Researchers at technology university ETH Zurich worked with ROK Architects to create this spine-like concrete spiral staircase. Showcased in the NEST building, a laboratory for experimental fabrication techniques,

This week on Dezeen, we looked back at the Dezeen team’s favourite buildings of the year and continued our review of 2024. The Dezeen editorial team each picked their one favourite building of 2024, with the selection ranging from a Swiss hospital to a brick workshop in Vietnam. Our 2024 review included the year’s top

I remember reviewing a tiny knife earlier this year and using the phrase ‘Napoleon of EDC’ to describe how compact-yet-ruthlessly-efficient it was. To be honest, it’s a phrase I’ve come to love and I wish I could use it all the time… but the problem is that there can only be one Napoleon. However, the

Huawei’s FreeBuds Pro 4 aims to redefine the way we experience wireless audio, blending cutting-edge technology with thoughtful design. As the latest addition to the company’s flagship lineup, these earbuds promise high-resolution sound, exceptional call quality, and intuitive features designed for real-world use. From tackling noisy environments during calls to delivering an immersive music experience