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View online     NTSA Architectes draws on "age-old know-how" for rammed-earth school extension Deep-set windows and reading nooks puncture the rammed-earth walls of this school extension in France, completed by local studio NTSA Architectes. Read more ›   Dezeen's top five houses of February 2025 An Australian house designed as a "sculpture in the trees" and an Indian home with an interior created by 200 artisans are among Dezeen's houses of the month for February. Read more ›   Zaha Hadid Architects designs conjoined towers for Naples masterplan Two sweeping towers will form the centrepiece of Napoli Porta Est, a masterplan developed by British studio Zaha Hadid Architects to regenerate industrial areas in eastern Naples, Italy. Read more ›   Pico lounge chair by Andreas Engesvik for Fogia Dezeen Showroom: designer Andreas Engesvik aimed to bring lightness, comfort and an element of eccentricity to his Pico lounge chair, created for Swedish brand Fogia. Read more ›   "What could possibly go wrong?" asks commenter In this week's comments update, readers are discussing videos released by US company Alef Aeronautics of an electric flying car in California. Read more ›   Grenfell Tower architects and construction firms face debarment investigation The UK government has announced debarment investigations for the architecture and construction firms related to the deadly Grenfell Tower fire, as well as building safety reforms. Read more ›   Ricardo Bofill Taller de Arquitectura to create red twisted skyscraper in Tirana Spanish studio Ricardo Bofill Taller de Arquitectura has revealed designs for the 190-metre-tall Barcelona Tower skyscraper in Tirana, Albania. Read more ›   Six home objects pushing natural materials to their limit from Collect 2025 A storm felled-timber chair and a giant mushroom lamp are among our highlights from this year's Collect fair for contemporary craft and collectible design, opening today at Somerset House in London. Read more ›   Nik Bentel creates remote-control handbag informed by toy cars New York-based designer Nik Bentel has unveiled the RC Car Handbag, a leather accessory that functions as a fully operational remote-control car. Read more ›   Zeekr celebrates "inimitable" Swedish design talent at Stockholm Design Week Promotion: this month saw electric vehicle brand Zeekr partner with Stockholm Design Week to celebrate emerging and established studios pushing the boundaries of design. Read more ›   BIG-designed hard drive launches to the moon on SpaceX rocket A lunar lander designed by space exploration company Intuitive Machines began a mission to the moon, carrying objects such as a BIG-designed data centre and a protective material by sportswear company Columbia for testing. Read more ›   Dezeen Agenda features humanoid robot designed to assist with household chores The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features a Scandi robot servant designed by robotics firm 1X. Subscribe to Dezeen Agenda now. Read more ›   United Center's parking lots to be turned into "network of plazas and paseos" Chicago has approved plans for architecture studio RIOS and landscape studio Field Operations to transform 55-acres around the United Center arena as part of the 1901 Project. Read more ›   MIT researchers create "fibre computer" that can be woven into clothes Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers have created a thin and flexible fibre computer and woven it into clothes, suggesting a potential alternative to current wearable electronics. Read more ›   Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development Dezeen Competitions: Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development calls for designers to create a kindergarten that promotes the growth, creativity and wellbeing of young learners. Read more ›   ICFF and Dezeen celebrate North American design at Look Book 2025 Promotion: Dezeen is partnering with New York's International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) for the ninth edition of its Look Book design exhibition of curated products from North America. Read more ›   Acoustic textiles by Emma Hayes for Autex Acoustics Dezeen Showroom: acoustic solutions brand Autex Acoustics collaborated with designer Emma Hayes to create a collection of acoustic textiles that have a painterly aesthetic. 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