Architecture
BIG HQ nears completion in Copenhagen
Danish architecture studio BIG has revealed images of its own offices nearing completion in Copenhagen harbour. More about BIG HQ nears completion in Copenhagen
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Sheds
Ten multifunctional sheds from Dezeen's Pinterest
As summer has come around in the northern hemisphere, searches for sheds have soared on Pinterest. We round up 10 projects from our Pinterest board that feature sheds designed for a variety of uses. More about Ten multifunctional sheds from Dezeen's Pinterest
Cultural buildings
Atelier-r refreshes neo-gothic church with angular black extension
Czech studio Atelier-r has refreshed the Red Church in Olomouc, the Czech Republic, adding an angular matte-black extension and public spaces informed by neo-gothic design. More about Atelier-r refreshes neo-gothic church with angular black extension
Office architecture
Ennead Architects references traditional Turkish architecture for US Embassy in Ankara
The layout and materials of traditional Turkish buildings informed the US Embassy in Ankara, designed by New York studio Ennead Architects to "balance openness and security". More about Ennead Architects references traditional Turkish architecture for US Embassy in Ankara
News
Baltic Architects Unions Association withdraws from UIA over Ukraine war
The association for architects from Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania has withdrawn from the International Union of Architects as it has not suspended the memberships of Russia and Belarus after the invasion of Ukraine. More about Baltic Architects Unions Association withdraws from UIA over Ukraine war
Pavilions
Explore all 15 SDG Pavilions built in Copenhagen for the UIA Congress
A repurposed glasshouse, a red raft and a huge green washing machine are among the pavilions installed around the Danish capital for the UIA World Congress of Architects. Here's a look at all 15. More about Explore all 15 SDG Pavilions built in Copenhagen for the UIA Congress
Public and leisure
Tsuyoshi Tane uses wood and thatch to create garden house at Vitra Campus
A material palette of stone, wood and thatch form Tane Garden House, a rest space for gardeners by Japanese architect Tsuyoshi Tane at the Vitra Campus in Germany. More about Tsuyoshi Tane uses wood and thatch to create garden house at Vitra Campus
American houses
Ballman Khapalova completes "frugal and functional" renovation of New York ranch house
Architecture studio Ballman Khapalova has renovated a 1980s ranch house in Saugerties, New York, to make it a contemporary home with maximised views of the surrounding landscape. More about Ballman Khapalova completes "frugal and functional" renovation of New York ranch house
Architecture
Dezeen Debate features "elegant and timeless" concrete bridge in Switzerland
The latest edition of our Dezeen Debate newsletter features a sculptural concrete bridge across the Aare River in Aarau, Switzerland. Subscribe to Dezeen Debate now. More about Dezeen Debate features "elegant and timeless" concrete bridge in Switzerland
Residential architecture and interiors
In Situ Studio overhauls James Taylor's childhood home
In Situ Studio has renovated and expanded the mid-century modern childhood home of musician James Taylor in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, into a multi-building complex for two art collectors. More about In Situ Studio overhauls James Taylor's childhood home
Office architecture
Perforated brickwork wraps Premier Office in Vietnam by Tropical Space
A shell of perforated brickwork and climbing plants encases this concrete office building in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, designed by local studio Tropical Space. More about Perforated brickwork wraps Premier Office in Vietnam by Tropical Space
Public and leisure
World's largest spherical structure unveiled in Las Vegas
Visuals of fireworks and the moon were among those to illuminate the MSG Sphere in Las Vegas as it was lit up to celebrate the Fourth of July. More about World's largest spherical structure unveiled in Las Vegas
News
David Adjaye steps down from roles after sexual misconduct allegations
British-Ghanaian architect David Adjaye has stepped away from a number of roles, including being a design advocate for the mayor of London, after three women reportedly accused him of sexual assault and harassment. More about David Adjaye steps down from roles after sexual misconduct allegations
Video
Architecture and design highlights from Glastonbury 2023 captured in Dezeen video
This exclusive video shot by Dezeen features some of the best installations featured at this year's Glastonbury festival, including outlandish stages and a mushroom mycelium pavilion. More about Architecture and design highlights from Glastonbury 2023 captured in Dezeen video
News
Obel Award-winner Anna Heringer apologises to Global South on behalf of architects
German architect and Obel Award-winner Anna Heringer has said she is "deeply sorry" for the legacy of architecture from wealthy countries in a talk at the UIA World Congress of Architects in Copenhagen. More about Obel Award-winner Anna Heringer apologises to Global South on behalf of architects
Architecture
Thermal celebrates "vast experience and rich heritage" of bathing culture
Writer Lindsey Bro has collected 50 saunas, hot springs and baths that represent global bathing culture in the book Thermal. Here, she picks eight of the most intriguing. More about Thermal celebrates "vast experience and rich heritage" of bathing culture
Dezeen Awards China
Chinese architects and designers can "bring something different to the world" say Dezeen Awards China judges
Architects and designers in China are poised to have a greater global influence as the country emerges from the coronavirus pandemic, according to Dezeen Awards China judges at a talk at Design Shanghai. More about Chinese architects and designers can "bring something different to the world" say Dezeen Awards China judges
Public and leisure
Johnston Marklee converts historic Los Angeles car showroom into art gallery
A vaulted ceiling punctured with skylights features in a 1940s auto dealership that architectural studio Johnston Marklee has converted into a bright home for the Roberts Projects art gallery. More about Johnston Marklee converts historic Los Angeles car showroom into art gallery
Interview
Skyscrapers "just not that valuable" says Carol Ross Barney
US cities must push for more mid-rise buildings and better public spaces to become more equitable, 2023 AIA Gold Medal winner Carol Ross Barney tells Dezeen in this interview. More about Skyscrapers "just not that valuable" says Carol Ross Barney
Residential architecture and interiors
Wabi-sabi philosophy guides design of accessible coastal home in Australia
Residential designer Dane Taylor Design has completed Butterfly House, an accessible coastal home in New South Wales that is informed by Japanese aesthetics. More about Wabi-sabi philosophy guides design of accessible coastal home in Australia