Dezeen Weekly

Is building tall with timber more than an architectural gimmick? Why is a new robotic hand a big step towards sci-fi becoming reality? And what's special about Dezeen's editor's new tattoo?

In this episode, Dezeen editor Tom Ravenscroft and features editor Nat Barker discuss the world's tallest hybrid timber tower, which recently topped out in Sydney. To read more about mass timber buildings, check out our Timber Revolution series.

Next, we hear a conversation between Nat and design editor Jennifer Hahn about the announcement from 1X Technologies that it has developed a hand for its humanoid robot that has human-level dexterity.

Finally, Tom tells us about his new tattoo, which was inked with a world-first pain-free method devised by a London start-up.

Dezeen Weekly artwork is by Simon Volt. Editing is by Miguel Santa Clara.

Is this year's Stirling Prize shortlist the least interesting ever? And why are astronomers up in arms about a plan to launch a giant mirror into space?

This episode begins with Dezeen features editor Nat Barker and design editor Jennifer Hahn discussing the plans by a US startup to light up streets at night by reflecting sunbeams from a satellite.

Then, for part two, they're joined by Dezeen editor Tom Ravenscroft to debate this year's shortlist for the UK's best new building.

Finally, there's been an update in the story about what we previously called "the strangest architecture competition ever", but is it still as bonkers?

Dezeen Weekly artwork is by Simon Volt. Editing is by Miguel Santa Clara.

What's the creepy technology at one of the major 2026 World Cup stadiums? Are stadiums the only giant buildings that people really like? And what does the future hold for stadium architecture?

In this episode, Dezeen features editor Nat Barker is joined by US editor Ben Dreith to discuss all things stadiums, to tie in with our new editorial series, Future Stadium.

They discuss some of the architectural highlights from this year's World Cup, as well as the broader current trends in stadium architecture.

Then, they look ahead to some of the giant stadiums currently being planned around the globe.

Dezeen Weekly artwork is by Simon Volt. Editing is by Miguel Santa Clara.

How did the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library manage to sidestep America's architecture culture war? And is affordable design having a moment?

In this episode, Dezeen design editor Jennifer Hahn and editor Tom Ravenscroft reflect on the unusually positive reaction to the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, designed by architecture studio Snøhetta and recently completed in North Dakota.

Then, they discuss Yinka Ilori's unexpected new collection for British high-street furniture retailer Dunelm, and whether it signals a shift towards more widespread affordable design.

Dezeen Weekly artwork is by Simon Volt. Editing is by Miguel Santa Clara.

Would we wear the new Meta smart glasses? Is Frank Gehry's Abu Dhabi opera house actually pretty good? And why did Paris Fashion Week feel like the last days of the Roman Empire?

In this episode, Dezeen design editor Jennifer Hahn and architecture reporter Amy Peacock discuss Meta's collaboration with Kylie Jenner on its first designed-in-house smart glasses.

Then, they consider the late Frank Gehry's performing arts venue on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi, which has drawn some unflattering comparisons from Dezeen commenters having just begun construction.

Lastly, they reflect on the noteworthy moments from a Paris Fashion Week Menswear that took place as France sweltered in a deadly heatwave.

Dezeen Weekly artwork is by Simon Volt. Editing is by Miguel Santa Clara.

Why is Gaudí so widely admired? Is there a darker side to his architecture? And should he be made a saint? Listen to the latest episode of Dezeen Weekly now.

This month marks 100 years since the death of Antoni Gaudí, one of the most famous architects of all time.

For this episode, Dezeen features editor Nat Barker was joined by architecture reporter Amy Peacock and editor Tom Ravenscroft to reflect on Gaudí's extraordinary work and career.

Dezeen Weekly artwork is by Simon Volt. Editing is by Miguel Santa Clara.

In this special video episode of Dezeen Weekly sponsored by Framery, we discuss highlights from this year's 3 Days of Design.

Last week, we were in Copenhagen for the biggest design festival in northern Europe, 3 Days of Design.

Dezeen features editor Nat Barker sat down with deputy editor Cajsa Carlson and design reporter Jane Englefield to reflect on the standout moments from the event and why they were significant.

Among their picks were a yellow conversation pit the size of a swimming pool, a steel pavilion in the shape of a giant Alvar Aalto vase and a vending machine selling affordable design trinkets.

We also heard from 3 Days of Design managing director Signe Byrdal Terenziani and Nigerian-British designer Yinka Ilori in exclusive interviews.

Dezeen Weekly artwork is by Simon Volt. Editing is by Miguel Santa Clara.

This week, we discuss a new architecture-themed horror film, some concerning news about green walls and a new architectural term that one of our hosts has audaciously coined.

In this episode, Dezeen features editor Nat Barker and design editor Jennifer Hahn consider Backrooms – a surprise-hit horror movie from a 20-year-old director – and its origins in the internet's fascination with "liminal space".

Then, they talk through new research indicating that plastic-potted green wall systems could make fire spread up building facades faster than the cladding used on Grenfell Tower.

Finally, they discuss Nat's claim that a new architectural style has emerged in the UK and beyond.

This episode was recorded and edited by Miguel Santa Clara. Dezeen Weekly artwork is by Simon Volt.

In this episode of Dezeen Weekly, we discuss the fierce reaction to Ferrari's unveiling of its first all-electric car, designed by Jony Ive and Marc Newson.

This week, Dezeen features editor Nat Barker and design editor Jennifer Hahn are joined by our co-CEO Ben Hobson, who was at the Ferrari Luce launch event in Rome at the weekend.

Together, they analyse the car's design and consider why it has met with such a heated response.

Why is everyone talking about a giant new data centre planned for the Utah desert? Is IKEA's new collection a wake-up call for the design industry? And why do Parisians hate tall buildings?

In this episode, Dezeen features editor Nat Barker and design editor Jennifer Hahn begin by discussing a project to build a huge data centre in a remote part of Utah, including the local backlash.

Then, they react to IKEA's new PS collection, and consider how it's possible for such nice design to cost so little.

Finally, they talk about what might prove to be Paris's last ever skyscraper.