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  • Dezeen Weekly

    Was the Cybertruck a flop, or a design success? Plus: Jean Nouvel building fire and wired headphones comeback

    13/11/2026 | 25 mins.
    What went wrong for the Cybertruck? What do we know about the fire that ravaged an award-tipped new building? And why have wired headphones made a comeback?
     

    In this episode, Nat Barker, Jennifer Hahn and Tom Ravenscroft reflect on the news that Tesla is discontinuing its controversial Cybertruck.
     

    After that, they discuss the developing situation regarding a Dezeen Award-shortlisted architecture project designed by Jean Nouvel that has been badly damaged in a fire.
     

    Finally, they consider Sony's reissue of its classic Walkman-era headphones, and the wider resurgence of wired headphones.
     

    Dezeen Weekly artwork is by Simon Volt. Editing is by Miguel Santa Clara.
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    Why architects don't get paid much

    06/11/2026 | 25 mins.
    Architects the world over feel they're getting a rough deal on remuneration. Are they right to be annoyed? And how can the profession make more money from its work?
     

    In this episode, Jennifer Hahn is joined by Nat Barker and Tom Ravenscroft to muse on the results of this year's Pay 100 survey.
     

    They talk about why architects are so unhappy about the money they earn, and explore some of the root causes of the problem.
     

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

    Oxford Street pedestrianisation: what happens next?

    30/10/2026 | 34 mins.
    The UK's busiest shopping street is now closed to vehicles. What's the long-term plan? Why have bum-sensing picnic benches been installed? And in other news, why could architecture bring down the Albanian government?
     

    In this episode, Dezeen features editor Nat Barker and architecture reporter Amy Peacock return to talk through the heavily anticipated changes that took place on Oxford Street this week.
     

    Then, they explain how a holiday swim by Ivanka Trump could lead to the downfall of the Albanian government, and why architecture is at the heart of the country's politics.
     

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

    Has Tesla really made a flying car?

    23/10/2026 | 23 mins.
    What's the deal with Elon Musk's latest stunt? And has China just built the best spiral staircase ever?
     

    In this episode, Dezeen features editor Nat Barker and architecture reporter Amy Peacock discuss the (literal) launch of the Tesla Roadster, which set the internet alight with footage of its acrobatics.
     

    Then, they consider the architectural significance of the newly completed Shanghai Grand Opera House.
     

    Dezeen Weekly artwork is by Simon Volt. Editing is by Miguel Santa Clara.
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    Is this year's Stirling Prize winner a worthy victor?

    16/10/2026 | 20 mins.
    This year's Stirling Prize winner was announced last night. We discuss whether RIBA made the right choice.

    In this episode Dezeen's editor-in-chief Tom Ravenscroft is joined by architecture reporter Amy Peacock to discuss the winner of the UK's biggest architecture prize.

    We ask whether Lion Green Road by Mary Duggan Architects with RUFF Architects is a worthy winner and whether the victory means that housing is firmly back on the agenda.
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About Dezeen Weekly
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 informed, this is your essential weekly briefing. New episodes are released every Friday.
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