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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…
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Dezeen Weekly is an original podcast from Dezeen, the world's most influential design and architecture magazine. Each episode, of our journalists discuss the biggest design and architecture stories of the week. If you're interested in how humans are shaping the world around them and you like to stay
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The world's most wildly ambitious architecture project appears dead in the water. What went wrong? This week, the team plot the strange story of Saudi Arabia's effort to build a linear skyscraper mega-city in the desert, called The Line . They explain why news that Neom Stadium has been shelved looks to be the final nail in the coffin for The Line, and debate the ethical implications for architecture studios that worked on the extraordinary and controversial project. Dezeen Weekly artwork is by Simon Volt. This episode was edited by Calum Lindsay.
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Why are AI companies opting for cute design? And why is New York building "jailscrapers"? This week, Dezeen features editor Nat Barker, design editor Jennifer Hahn and editor-in-chief Tom Ravenscroft consider the launch of Meta's Muse Charm AI device . Then, they delve into New York City's project to replace the notorious Rikers Island mega-jail with four high-rise facilities embedded within the city. Dezeen Weekly artwork is by Simon Volt. Editing is by Miguel Santa Clara.
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25 Sep 2026 · 36 min
Will the iPhone Duo send folding smartphones mainstream?
Has Apple just triggered another paradigm shift in smartphone design? And what's behind Donald Trump's announcement that his triumphal arch will be a base for drones and snipers? In this episode, Dezeen editor Tom Ravenscroft joins features editor Nat Barker and design editor Jennifer Hahn to discuss Apple's first folding phone . Then, they consider Trump's surprise announcement that the triumphal arch planned for Washington DC will be a "top grade military complex".
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18 Sep 2026 · 25 min
Is London having a design renaissance?
It's LDF week, and this year's edition is surprisingly strong. Could it be that London's creative scene is recovering after a difficult decade? In this episode, Dezeen design editor Jennifer Hahn is joined by deputy editor Cajsa Carlson and design and reporter Jane Englefield , who have been out and about at London Design Festival (LDF). They pick out their highlights from the week, and discuss why this year feels different to previous years.
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11 Sep 2026 · 34 min
Our thoughts on the Dyson CameraJet toothbrush
Dezeen Weekly returns with a conversation about Dyson's eye-catching new product launch, plus a building in north London that aims to kickstart a revival of stone architecture. In this episode, Dezeen features editor Nat Barker and design editor Jennifer Hahn are joined by editor Tom Ravenscroft to discuss the Dyson CameraJet . The team have their take on the much-discussed launch, and come up with their own suggestions for future Dyson products. Then, they consider a landmark new building in north London that is held up by a stone exoskeleton , in what has been billed a world-first. To read…
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24 Jul 2026 · 32 min
Has architecture become too boring?
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…
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17 Jul 2026 · 34 min
What the World Cup has taught us about stadium design
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Why everyone likes the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library
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…
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Can Kylie Jenner detoxify AI smart glasses?
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…
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26 Jun 2026 · 28 min
Is Gaudí the greatest architect ever?
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.
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