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View online     Théque Atelier surrounds home in Hungary with steel verandah An elevated, steel-framed verandah wraps the gabled forms of Frame House, a home in Hungary completed by Budapest studio Théque Atelier. Read more ›   Populous releases visuals of Aramco Stadium planned for Saudi World Cup Global architecture studio Populous has unveiled its plans for Aramco Stadium, a 47,000-seat sports venue in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, designed to be "iconic in the football world". Read more ›   "Ukraine had a shortage of adequate housing before the war" says UN's Richard Evans The United Nations' refugee agency is repairing Ukrainian homes damaged by Russian attacks, but they need to be built back to a better standard than before the war, says project lead Richard Evans in this interview. Read more ›   Watson seating by Todd Yetman for Allseating Dezeen Showroom: designer Todd Yetman drew on British menswear to create Allseating's Watson seating collection, which is suitable for both residential and commercial settings. Read more ›   Chatillon Architectes restores 1970s sports complex in Paris French studio Chatillon Architectes has renovated the Grande Nef of the Île-des-Vannes sports complex in Paris, preserving its parabolic roof and updating its polycarbonate facades. Read more ›   Paul Priestman reimagines sightseeing boats to maximise the view Designer Paul Priestman has aimed to tackle overcrowding in popular tourist destinations with Viewpoint, a concept for a sightseeing ship where everyone is guaranteed a good view. Read more ›   Teenage Engineering releases "world's first medieval electronic instrument" Swedish tech company Teenage Engineering has developed a beat machine that allows users to create their own medieval-style music by combining samples of lutes, hurdy-gurdies and "rowdy peasants". Read more ›   Aidia Studio outfits Oaxaca community centre with "mysterious" concrete lattice International design firm Aidia Studio designed a community centre in Oaxaca, Mexico complete with vaulted roofs that shade a series of screens composed of square concrete blocks. Read more ›   Seven narrow New York townhouses making the most of urban space From a tall structure with a metal screen in SoHo to house extensions in neighbourhoods around Prospect Park, we've rounded up seven townhouses in New York City designed to make the most of narrow lots. Read more ›   Standing Desk Pro by Oakywood Dezeen Showroom: Polish brand Oakywood has created a standing desk designed to withstand the test of time that has a solid wood top and durable steel frame. Read more ›   Wonder fabric by Designtex Dezeen Showroom: US company Designtex drew on research about how aesthetics affect human emotions to create this dappled upholstery fabric, which forms part of its Joy collection. Read more ›   Architecture | Interiors | Design | Technology | Jobs           You have received this because you are subscribed to Dezeen Daily. Update newsletter preferences | Unsubscribe | Forward to a friend Dezeen Limited, 8 Orsman Road, London N1 5QJ, UK Contact us | Submit a story | Advertise