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Futuristic Soldier Field concept urges Bears to stay in Chicago
Local architecture studio Edward Peck Design has proposed adding a translucent canopy to the Chicago Bears' stadium to convince the NFL team to stay in the city. More about Futuristic Soldier Field concept urges Bears to stay in Chicago
OMA completes "highly connected, but highly individual" expansion of New York's New Museum
Architecture studio OMA has mirrored the programme of the SANAA-designed New Museum in Manhattan with an extension that has a unique profile and facade treatment. More about OMA completes "highly connected, but highly individual" expansion of New York's New Museum
Corinthian columns proposed for White House to match ballroom extension
Commission of Fine Arts chair Rodney Mims Cook Jr has suggested that the Executive Residence of the White House switch its Ionic for Corinthian columns to match the controversial, in-progress ballroom extension. More about Corinthian columns proposed for White House to match ballroom extension
Smiljan Radić wins Pritzker Architecture Prize 2026
Chilean architect Smiljan Radić has been announced as the 2026 Pritzker Architecture Prize laureate for his buildings that are "immediately recognizable, yet conceptually evasive". More about Smiljan Radić wins Pritzker Architecture Prize 2026
Architects and engineers among professions most automatable by AI according to Anthropic
A study by AI company Anthropic has found that much work done by architects and engineers could be done twice as quickly with large language models, but claims there has been little impact on jobs so far. More about Architects and engineers among professions most automatable by AI according to Anthropic
James Gwertzman designs Burning Man temple based on rare desert flower
American artist James Gwertzman has revealed a sprawling wooden structure based on an ephemeral desert bloom for the 2026 Burning Man temple. More about James Gwertzman designs Burning Man temple based on rare desert flower
Photos reveal "new tallest building in Latin America" under construction in Mexico
Images have revealed progress on the Torre Rise supertall skyscraper in Monterrey designed by Ancore Group, which will be the tallest building in Mexico and the second tallest in the Western Hemisphere when completed. More about Photos reveal "new tallest building in Latin America" under construction in Mexico
Johnston Marklee positions New York Vipp guesthouse as "portal into nature"
Architecture studio Johnston Marklee has included skylights in Vipp Pavilion in Upstate New York, the first ground-up structure for Danish furniture brand Vipp in the US. More about Johnston Marklee positions New York Vipp guesthouse as "portal into nature"
OMA unveils "incubator of both food and community" in Casa Wabi Mushroom Pavilion
The New York office of OMA has created an incubator for mushroom production on the campus of arts organisation Fundación Casa Wabi in Oaxaca, Mexico. More about OMA unveils "incubator of both food and community" in Casa Wabi Mushroom Pavilion
How Donald Trump is using architecture to reshape Washington DC
US president Donald Trump and his administration are using architecture to reshape the American capital at a pace unmatched in recent memory. We explore how the president is utilising design to cement his legacy. More about How Donald Trump is using architecture to reshape Washington DC
"Large amount of public input" delays White House ballroom vote
The NCPC is not expected to vote today on the contentious White House East Wing Modernization proposal, due to "the large amount of public input on the project". More about "Large amount of public input" delays White House ballroom vote
Inaugural Montreal Design Week set to "energize the city" in April
Organisers in Montreal, Canada, have announced the first-ever dedicated design week for the city, including a trade show, conference and activities across a network of galleries and studios. More about Inaugural Montreal Design Week set to "energize the city" in April
Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill adds "yacht-inspired" skyscraper to Miami waterfront
American architecture studio Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture has completed the 47-storey Una Residences skyscraper in Miami, USA, which features wraparound terraces and sleek facades. More about Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill adds "yacht-inspired" skyscraper to Miami waterfront
Dezeen selects 11 Mexico design studios you should know in 2026
After a busy Mexico City art week, Dezeen's US editor Ben Dreith selects 11 studios whose recent work stands out, from decorative pieces that incorporate steel and candles to a bench with pneumatic-tube cushions.
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House Under Magic mixes material for "cosmic nostalgia" at New York bar
American design studio House Under Magic has created a space that features sci-fi elements and retro influences for Oddball bar in New York City's Alphabet City neighbourhood. More about House Under Magic mixes material for "cosmic nostalgia" at New York bar
Eight Mexico City restaurant interiors good enough to eat
From sushi, Singaporean food, and, of course, tacos, restaurants in Mexico City have it all. For this week's lookbook, we dive into restaurant interiors in the city that utilise formal innovations and materials to showcase its world-class cuisine. More about Eight Mexico City restaurant interiors good enough to eat
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Everything you need to know about Trump's White House plans
Four months after the demolition of the East Wing, US president Donald Trump has continued his plans to build a ballroom at the White House. We explain everything you need to know about the controversial architectural project. More about Everything you need to know about Trump's White House plans
Formant Studio highlights "timeless elegance of birch" in Mexico City listening room
Local outfit Formant Studio has transformed an office space in Mexico City into the hi-fi listening room Modular, centring the wood-and-steel-lined room around a custom-made social sofa. More about Formant Studio highlights "timeless elegance of birch" in Mexico City listening room
Images show construction of SOM skyscraper on infamous Spire site in Chicago
American architecture studio SOM has revealed construction images of a skyscraper at 400 Lake Shore, the site of the cancelled Chicago Spire skyscraper. More about Images show construction of SOM skyscraper on infamous Spire site in Chicago
Eight exhibitions that showed design's growing relevance at Mexico City art week
From ingenious sofa-rugs by Sabine Marcelis to an exhibition about waste in architecture and Mexican architects showing furniture in a modernist house, here are eight design-forward exhibitions from Mexico City art week. More about Eight exhibitions that showed design's growing relevance at Mexico City art week