Dezeen Weekly

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.