Adidas disguises office block as an arena
Behnisch Architekten has completed an office and reception building that looks like a sports arena at the Adidas headquarters in Herzogenaurach, Germany. More about Adidas disguises office block as an arena
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CN Tower's management claims use of building image is trade mark violation
Canadian writer James Bow is facing a legal battle with the management of Toronto's CN Tower, which claims his use of an image of the building on a book cover is a trade mark violation. More about CN Tower's management claims use of building image is trade mark violation
Heatherwick's High Line condos named Lantern House after bulging windows
New renderings have been released for British designer Thomas Heatherwick's first residential project in the US: two towers that straddle New York's High Line park with barrel-shaped windows. More about Heatherwick's High Line condos named Lantern House after bulging windows
Arqhe Studio designs white marble mikveh for Mexico City's Orthodox Jewish community
This bathhouse for conservative Jewish women in Mexico City features a stark composition of grainy white marble by local architecture firm Arqhe Studio. More about Arqhe Studio designs white marble mikveh for Mexico City's Orthodox Jewish community
Architects celebrate Goldsmith Street's Stirling Prize win as a "game changer"
Architects, critics and politicians are taking to twitter to celebrate Goldsmith Street in Norwich becoming the first ever social housing scheme to win the RIBA Stirling Prize, while its architect called for government regulation on sustainable building. More about Architects celebrate Goldsmith Street's Stirling Prize win as a "game changer"
Clayton & Little carefully updates mid-century Balcones Residence in Austin
Original brickwork, mahogany panelling and a new guest casita are featured in this 1950s Texas dwelling that has been meticulously renovated by local studio Clayton & Little. More about Clayton & Little carefully updates mid-century Balcones Residence in Austin
Dutch Design Week talk to explore sustainable materials including Decovery plant-based paint
Dezeen promotion: Decovery paint ingredient manufacturer DSM is hosting a talk at Dutch Design Week on the vital role that plant-based paint can play in making the whole design industry more environmentally friendly. More about Dutch Design Week talk to explore sustainable materials including Decovery plant-based paint
Envisions explores the future of the humble paving slab
Dutch design collective Envisions has developed a paving strategy for the city of Eindhoven that involves cutting, washing and stamping stones. More about Envisions explores the future of the humble paving slab
Medellin Design Week champions original Colombian design
The fifth annual Medellin Design Week set out to show that Colombia is ready to stop copying and start developing a national design identity. More about Medellin Design Week champions original Colombian design
Dezeen readers choose their favourite projects and studios of the year
Ahead of announcing the Dezeen Awards 2019 winners next week, we reveal the projects and studios our readers think should win. More about Dezeen readers choose their favourite projects and studios of the year
Shipwreck tower set to become Czech Republic's tallest building
A red shipwreck crashes into this high-rise, which Black n' Arch and sculptor David Černý have designed for developer Trigema on the outskirts of Prague. More about Shipwreck tower set to become Czech Republic's tallest building
Three weeks to go until Dezeen Day – buy your tickets now!
Have you got your tickets for Dezeen Day yet? With just three weeks to go, here is a recap of what's happening at our architecture and design conference in London on 30 October plus a list of reasons why you need to attend. More about Three weeks to go until Dezeen Day – buy your tickets now!
"Facial recognition is a fundamental threat to society"
The use of facial recognition in Hong Kong and London's King's Cross demonstrates the need to control access to the technology in the same way other dangerous items are regulated, says Owen Hopkins. More about "Facial recognition is a fundamental threat to society"
Rei Kawakubo creates Parisian beauty store Dover Street Parfums Market
High-end fashion department store Dover Street Market has opened a beauty-focused branch at the heart of Paris, where products are displayed inside towering textured columns. More about Rei Kawakubo creates Parisian beauty store Dover Street Parfums Market
Hong Kong-based students invent self-sanitising door handle
Chinese University of Hong Kong student Sum Ming Wong and Kin Pong Li have designed a door handle that uses light to constantly sterilise itself. More about Hong Kong-based students invent self-sanitising door handle
Tractor shed converted into house clad in scorched wood
HeathWalker has turned a tractor shed in Hertfordshire into a house clad in timber cut from trees on the client's own land and scorched using a blowtorch. More about Tractor shed converted into house clad in scorched wood
Floating + Pool Light installation illuminates the East River to test and report on water quality
LED lights on a plus-shaped installation floating on Manhattan's East River change colour based on the water quality conditions. More about Floating + Pool Light installation illuminates the East River to test and report on water quality
Mikhail Riches' Goldsmith Street social housing wins Stirling Prize 2019
The Passivhaus and high-density Goldsmith Street social housing scheme designed by Mikhail Riches with Cathy Hawley has been awarded the RIBA Stirling Prize 2019. More about Mikhail Riches' Goldsmith Street social housing wins Stirling Prize 2019
"Shame on them for turning a tragedy into an ego trip"
In this week's comments update, readers are frustrated with design proposals for a memorial to honour victims of the 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting. More about "Shame on them for turning a tragedy into an ego trip"
David Chipperfield designs Rolex USA headquarters in New York
British architect David Chipperfield has won a competition to rebuild the USA headquarters for luxury watch brand Rolex in New York, with a proposal for a stacked, jagged glass tower. More about David Chipperfield designs Rolex USA headquarters in New York