Trump's $2 billion pledge to border wall | Renovated Barcelona house

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Zigzags and arches feature in renovated Barcelona flat by Arquitectura-G

A zigzag forms the junction between warm-coloured carpet and grey tiling in this Barcelona home, which has been overhauled by local studio Arquitectura-G, and also features vaulted ceilings. More ›

 
 

This week, Dubai got a new building by OMA and the city's Frame tower edged closer to completion

This week on Dezeen, OMA completed its first project in Dubai  while the city's controversial Dubai Frame neared completion despite an ongoing lawsuit. More ›

 
 

Stefan Diez's Soba bamboo furniture naturally changes colour over time

This furniture collection by German designer Stefan Diez is made from unprocessed bamboo canes that gradually change colour as they age.  More ›

 
 

Appareil Architecture combines two Montreal flats to create single-family home

Gounod Residence by Appareil Architecture

Appareil Architecture entirely renovated this Montreal duplex to restore existing elements of the structure, extend the home with an additional floor, and bring more light to the interiors. More ›

 
 

Ontario trade school by Perkins + Will comprises "shed-like" volumes

Fleming College by Perkins + Will

A new training facility in Canada by global firm Perkins + Will consists of two interlocking volumes embedded in a gentle slope, resulting in a split-level layout and different facades. More ›

 
 

10 popular homes from Dezeen's Pinterest boards that reference their industrial past

This week's roundup from Pinterest features industrial-style loft apartments and warehouse conversions that take design inspiration from their past lives as factories or barns.  More ›

 
 

Trump pledges $2 billion to Mexico border wall in budget proposal

Portrait of president Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump's first budget plan includes a sizeable downpayment on his promised wall along the country's southern border with Mexico. More ›

 
 

Float Studio creates sleeping spaces at bedding company's Manhattan offices

Float Design Studio's office for Casper

Dozing off at work is encouraged at mattress brand Casper's headquarters in New York, where employees can have meetings or take naps on beds provided at the office, designed by local firm Float Studio. More ›

 
 

Trimo wall system used by architects including Grimshaw and Mecanoo

Dezeen promotion: facade manufacturer Trimo has created a modular wall system, which allows for curved corners, and has been used on recent projects by Grimshaw and Mecanoo. More ›

 
 

Stella McCartney and Adidas unveil Parley Ultra Boost X trainers made from ocean plastic

Adidas Parley UltraBOOST X by Stella McCartney

Adidas and fashion designer Stella McCartney have revealed a new version of the Ultra Boost trainer that features an upper made from plastic recovered from the sea. More ›

 
 

Register now for the Dezeen at IKEA Festival party in Milan

Dezeen at IKEA Festival party invitation

Dezeen is hosting a party on 5 April at the IKEA Festival for Milan design week. Read on to find out more and register  to attend the party! More ›

 
 

London's "undervalued" architecture sector worth £1.7 billion to UK economy

Politicians have failed to grasp the value of London's booming architecture industry, which is worth more than the city's industrial design, graphics and fashion sectors combined and growing almost twice as fast, according to a new report by the mayor's office. More ›