The striking scenery of Scotland was the inspiration behind the RIBA House of the Year. Here's a look at more of the country's picturesque rural retreats, including a farmhouse with a red extension and a house designed to optimise the sunrise and sunset. More about Ten cosy cottages in the Scottish countryside
The US has submitted eight buildings by architect Frank Lloyd Wright to UNESCO's World Heritage List, after revising its nomination put forward in 2015. More about Frank Lloyd Wright buildings re-nominated for World Heritage List
Three volumes clad in pale cedar form this holiday home for skiing in Quebec's Laurentian Mountains, which Montreal-based studio YH2 has arranged to make the most of views to its forested surrounds. More about YH2 nestles cedar-clad Triptych ski retreat into snowy Quebec woods
US president Donald Trump has tweeted details of the design for the proposed $5 billion wall along the Mexican border, prompting ridicule from designers. More about Trump's "beautiful" Steel Slat Barrier for Mexican border lampooned by designers
The temple for the next Burning Man event in the Nevada desert will be a linear structure influenced by Japanese torii gates. More about Burning Man reveals temple design for 2019 event
Dualchas Architects has completed a compact holiday home on the Scottish island of Skye, featuring living spaces flanked by large openings that are designed to immerse guests in the dramatic landscape. More about Dualchas Architects creates minimalist blackened-oak hideaway on Scotland's Isle of Skye
To complete our review of 2018, editor Amy Frearson recaps the most-read stories for every month this year, including Zaha Hadid's only completed house, Virgil Abloh's IKEA furniture and a hugely popular Canadian lake house. More about Dezeen's biggest stories of 2018
A neglected barn made from plaster-coated river pebbles on the outskirts of Verona has been transformed into a new country home by Milan-based Studio Wok. More about Studio Wok inserts home into stone barn in the Italian countryside
Dutch architect René van Zuuk has completed an apartment building in the town of Hilversum featuring a cross-shaped plan that expands as it rises to accommodate more living units on the upper storeys. More about Belvedere Tower is a top-heavy cross-shaped Dutch apartment block
Our new Pinterest board is dedicated to cosy havens around the world, including a black angular holiday home for two brothers and a conceptual cabin designed to withstand extreme weather conditions. Follow Dezeen on Pinterest ›
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Argentinian architect Pablo Gagliardo has designed a family dwelling around its rear garden and topped with a slab of concrete, which juts out to form a double-height patio. More about Pablo Gagliardo builds long concrete Casa CA in Argentina
Large concrete boxes filled with edible plants form the facade of this house in Kuala Lumpur by locally based studio Formzero. More about Planter Box House by Formzero is a concrete home covered in edible plants
UAE-based studio Roar has completed a nursery school in Dubai that features integrated technologies to encourage active play and introduce children to computer coding. More about Roar's Nursery of the Future is a high-tech learning space for children in Dubai
Christian Louboutin and design firm 212box have used materials "straight out of nature's library" for the luxury shoe brand's new flagship store in the Miami Design District. More about Tree bark covers Christian Louboutin boutique in Miami Design District
Zaha Hadid Architects' Vauxhall Cross Island towers, which caused controversy at the planning stage, have received planning approval in south London. More about Zaha Hadid Architects wins approval for pair of London skyscrapers
From allegations of sexual harassment against Richard Meier to the homelessness crises, 2018 has been a depressing year, says Archiboo founder Amanda Baillieu. More about "If you think 2018 was the year that women architects emerged from the shadows, think again"
The eclectic art and design collection of George Lindemann Jr is housed within this modernist villa in Miami Beach, completed by architecture firm Shulman + Associates. More about Shulman + Associates designs Lindemann II House for Miami art collector
China's emerging design scene, the changing role of the bed, and gender and race diversity were among the big topics discussed on Dezeen this year. For our review of 2018, design editor Augusta Pownall picks 10 quotes that sum up the design and architecture scene right now. More about Dezeen's top 10 architecture and design quotes of 2018
The shutdown of London's Gatwick Airport highlights the weakness of existing measures to protect vital infrastructure against drone attacks, according to designers and experts. More about Drone counter-measures "don't work" say experts following Gatwick Airport shutdown
Vo Trong Nghia's architecture studio has filled the interiors of a house in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, with plants and trees to maximise its connection with a neighbouring park. More about Trees envelop Stepping Park House by Vo Trong Nghia Architects