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View online     UTT Empower crowns community centre in South Africa with rooftop greenhouse A sawtooth greenhouse framed in red steel acts as "a beacon" atop Soweto Caracas Community Centre in the South African township of Khayelitsha, recently completed by non-profit Urban-Think Tank Empower. Read more ›   Interior design in 2026 will opt for "curated calm over superficial opulence" The Trump effect will see interior designers resolve to steer clear of excess in 2026 but it won't trigger a trend for stark minimalism, industry figures predict. Read more ›   BMW reveals "calm and confident" logo for performance brand Alpina Carmaker BMW has unveiled a logo for its newly launched, standalone brand BMW Alpina, dedicated to high-end performance vehicles. Read more ›   Cox Architecture and Hassell unveil plans for Brisbane Olympic Stadium Australian studios Cox Architecture and Hassell have released visuals of a stadium in Brisbane set to serve as the main venue for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Read more ›   LG creates humanoid AI-powered robot to make "housework a thing of the past" Electronics brand LG has unveiled CLOiD, an AI-powered home robot that takes care of household chores like cooking and laundry, at the CES tech fair in Las Vegas. Read more ›   OODA reveals latticed training facility for Al Nassr FC in Saudi Arabia Portuguese studio OODA has designed a training centre for Saudi football club Al Nassr, which will have a triangular-patterned facade informed by the country's traditional architecture. Read more ›   Tropical hardwood and reinforced concrete form House in Minami-Azabu Architect Keiji Ashizawa saw the planning process as "solving a puzzle" when creating this house in central Tokyo, which features wooden louvres for privacy. Read more ›   Lego releases "ground-breaking" responsive Smart Brick system Toy manufacturer Lego has released its Smart Play system, which includes Lego bricks, tags and minifigurines with built-in sensors and a tiny speaker that make play interactive at this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Read more ›   Safwat by Safwat balances "humor, clarity, and restraint" at Funny Bar in New York Design studio Safwat by Safwat has balanced a bar, lounge, and restaurant programme at Funny Bar in New York's Lower East Side, using glass brick and postmodern details. Read more ›   "Congestion pricing works" in New York City say officials after a year in action The first major traffic congestion pricing in the US, which rolled out a year ago today in New York City, has been considered a success according to the Metropolitan Transit Authority and New York governor Kathy Hochul. Read more ›   Erwan Bouroullec disguises Samsung speaker as an abstract sculpture As the annual CES tech fair kicks off in Las Vegas, Samsung has launched a minimalist speaker by French designer Erwan Bouroullec, distinguished by a narrow, arched body that's not much thicker than a picture frame. 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

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View online     Industrial port informs metal exterior of home in Perth by Philip Stejskal The Fremantle cargo port informed the corrugated metal cladding and steel-framed awnings of Henville Street House, a family home in Perth, Australia, by local studio Philip Stejskal Architecture. Read more ›   Fifteen buildings to look out for in 2026 We're ringing in the new year with a look at 15 landmark architecture projects scheduled for completion in 2026, including museums, performing arts venues and a face-shaped tower. Read more ›   Punkt launches privacy-focused MC03 smartphone Swiss technology company Punkt has launched a privacy-focused smartphone at this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, promising enhanced data security for users willing to pay a subscription fee. Read more ›   Flawk takes cues from French home interiors for overhaul of unloved London townhouse Creative developer Flawk has revamped a townhouse in London's Holland Park to evoke the effortless "je ne sais quois" of homes in the south of France. Read more ›   Last chance to complete our audience survey to win £250 Our latest audience survey closes on Friday 9 January 2026! Fill out the form and tell us what you think about Dezeen before the deadline for the chance to win a cash prize of £250. Read more ›   Kith store on Regent Street informed by "bones of the raw space" American fashion brand Kith has collaborated with Porto Architecture to create the interiors for its flagship store on London's Regent Street, complete with a classic New York bistro. Read more ›   Max von Werz Architects renovates artist's "serene and luminous" Mexico City townhouse This historic house that revolves around a light- and plant-filled atrium in Mexico City has been preserved and revitalised by local studio Max von Werz Architects. 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