Ben Dreith
"Design is in the White House" says America's first chief design officer Joe Gebbia
The creation of a National Design Studio illustrates an "unprecedented" concern for web design in the US government, says the nation's first chief design officer, Joe Gebbia, in this exclusive interview. More about "Design is in the White House" says America's first chief design officer Joe Gebbia
Ten American pyramids that show "capitalism's penchant for nostalgia"
The Pyramids: Special Economic Vortex Zones of North America explores pyramidal structures throughout the continent. Here, the book's creator Ian James comments on ten of the weirdest and most interesting examples. More about Ten American pyramids that show "capitalism's penchant for nostalgia"
Prospect Berkshires "landscape hotel" features cedar-clad cabins in Massachusetts
A team of local builders and designers oriented 49 prefabricated cedar cabins around a lake in Massachusetts, USA, and renovated a historic building to serve as the restaurant. More about Prospect Berkshires "landscape hotel" features cedar-clad cabins in Massachusetts
"Dream-like" Lucas Museum of Narrative Art by MAD nearing completion in LA
Photography has revealed the near-complete exterior cladding on the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles, designed by Chinese studio MAD, ahead of its opening in September 2026. More about "Dream-like" Lucas Museum of Narrative Art by MAD nearing completion in LA
"Tremendous enthusiasm" among architects for Zohran Mamdani
Architects have expressed optimism over the recent election of Zohran Mamdani as mayor of New York City, citing his campaign's focus on housing and the environment. More about "Tremendous enthusiasm" among architects for Zohran Mamdani
Lanza Atelier shrouds circular pavilion in water-dripping chains
Local studio Lanza Atelier has created a pavilion in the plaza of a famed Mexico City shopping centre, with a wooden platform surrounding a central reflecting pool. More about Lanza Atelier shrouds circular pavilion in water-dripping chains
Adjaye Associates-designed Princeton University Art Museum opens
The concrete-clad Princeton University Art Museum has opened in New Jersey, USA, the first major project designed by British-Ghanaian architect David Adjaye to open since he was accused of sexual misconduct. More about Adjaye Associates-designed Princeton University Art Museum opens
BIG completes solar education centre for renewed East River park in New York
Architecture studio BIG has announced a milestone in the ongoing construction of parks along the East River in New York with a timber-clad building with built-in solar infrastructure. More about BIG completes solar education centre for renewed East River park in New York
Studio Gang exposes mass-timber structure of Rubenstein Treehouse at Harvard
An exposed mass-timber structure designed to resemble a tree gives a "distinct architectural identity" to this Harvard University student centre, designed by American architecture firm Studio Gang. More about Studio Gang exposes mass-timber structure of Rubenstein Treehouse at Harvard
Dubbeldam Architecture + Design creates "near-future tech" furniture for Teknion
Toronto architecture studio Dubbeldam Architecture + Design has designed modular and tech-oriented office furniture for Canadian company Teknion's Advanced Concepts 2.0 exhibition. More about Dubbeldam Architecture + Design creates "near-future tech" furniture for Teknion
Eleven designers using surprising and sustainable materials at Design Week Mexico
From collaborations with fashion brands and oat milk companies to the use of everyday materials, designers during Design Week Mexico 2025 exhibited the best of material experimentation in Mexico City's scene. More about Eleven designers using surprising and sustainable materials at Design Week Mexico
Spread of Dubai-style urbanism "quite terrifying" says Quinn Slobodian
Cities and architecture across the world are increasingly being influenced by the fundamentally anti-democratic principles of places like Dubai, argues academic Quinn Slobodian in this interview. More about Spread of Dubai-style urbanism "quite terrifying" says Quinn Slobodian
Foster + Partners completes New York supertall skyscraper for JPMorganChase
Architecture studio Foster + Partners has completed the 270 Park Avenue supertall skyscraper in Manhattan for American financial company JPMorganChase. More about Foster + Partners completes New York supertall skyscraper for JPMorganChase
Trump doubles down on classical capital with "Arc de Trump" proposal
US president Donald Trump has held a briefing on a proposed classical-style triumphal arch that may be installed in Washington DC as part of the celebrations to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026. More about Trump doubles down on classical capital with "Arc de Trump" proposal
Denver pizza restaurant transformed into modular gallery by 11 x 17
Architecture studio 11 x 17 had to leave historic details intact when converting a restaurant in a mixed-use building in Denver, Colorado, into a gallery space for the Architectural League of New York. More about Denver pizza restaurant transformed into modular gallery by 11 x 17
Frank Lloyd Wright chair recreations feature alongside originals in Wisconsin
The Museum of Wisconsin Art has put on Frank Lloyd Wright: Modern Chair Design, an exhibition focused on Frank Lloyd Wright's furniture designs, with a number of replicas created for the show. More about Frank Lloyd Wright chair recreations feature alongside originals in Wisconsin
SHoP Architects draws on "DNA of the city" for Hudson's Detroit skyscraper complex
US studio SHoP Architects has completed the office portion of the Hudson's complex in Detroit's downtown, which was designed to reference the historic department building. More about SHoP Architects draws on "DNA of the city" for Hudson's Detroit skyscraper complex
Pedro & Juana creates wooden tunnel staircase to bridge Mexico house extension
Mexican architecture studio Pedro & Juana has opened up the roof of a Valle de Bravo house to install a pine staircase, which connects to a residential extension higher on the site. More about Pedro & Juana creates wooden tunnel staircase to bridge Mexico house extension
Dezeen selects eight elegant objects from Los Angeles Design Weekend
From a massive metal greenhouse placed in an art gallery to vibrant red-vinyl seats, here are the stand-out designs from Los Angeles Design Weekend selected by US editor Ben Dreith. More about Dezeen selects eight elegant objects from Los Angeles Design Weekend
Trump classical architecture mandates "undermine America's history" says congresswoman Titus
US President Donald Trump is doing "what dictators do" by passing executive orders that prescribe classical architecture for federal buildings, congresswoman Dina Titus tells Dezeen in this exclusive interview. More about Trump classical architecture mandates "undermine America's history" says congresswoman Titus