Eight converted power stations that show the power of reuse
In this roundup, we take a look at decommissioned power stations that have been given a second life, from the Tate Modern museum in London to the Dyson headquarters in Singapore. More about Eight converted power stations that show the power of reuse
Factory in Bangladesh that "redefines manufacturing architecture" wins RIBA International Prize
A rug factory in Rangpur, Bangladesh, designed by Dhaka-based studio Nakshabid Architects to dismantle workplace hierarchies, has won the RIBA International Prize for 2026. More about Factory in Bangladesh that "redefines manufacturing architecture" wins RIBA International Prize
NASA-backed research project creates 3D-printed cookies from plastic
Researchers at Southern Illinois University Carbondale have developed a 3D-printed cookie for space travel, using yeast to transform plastic and agricultural waste into an edible, protein-rich food. More about NASA-backed research project creates 3D-printed cookies from plastic
BIG designs cloud-like Tirana Fountain Plaza raised above public park
Cloaked in layers of white disks, architecture studio BIG has revealed plans for a mixed-use building in Tirana containing apartments, offices, cultural spaces and water features. More about BIG designs cloud-like Tirana Fountain Plaza raised above public park
East unveils updated images of its plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street
Ahead of Oxford Street closing to traffic later this month, local architecture studio East has released its latest renders revealing how the popular London shopping destination will look when pedestrianised. More about East unveils updated images of its plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street
John McAslan + Partners revamps Victorian power station for University of Oxford
British studio John McAslan + Partners has transformed and extended a disused power station into a learning space and accommodation for the University of Oxford's Saïd Business School. More about John McAslan + Partners revamps Victorian power station for University of Oxford
Office for Future reveals plans to transform school into housing for displaced Ukrainians
Architecture studio Office for Future has unveiled plans to remodel a former school in Stavyshche into temporary housing, wrapped around a courtyard, for families affected by the war in Ukraine. More about Office for Future reveals plans to transform school into housing for displaced Ukrainians
Foster + Partners extends Bilbao Fine Arts Museum with bridge-like gallery
British studio Foster + Partners and local architect Luis María Uriarte have expanded the Bilbao Fine Arts Museum in Spain with a 55-metre-long elevated gallery. More about Foster + Partners extends Bilbao Fine Arts Museum with bridge-like gallery
Ten monumental brutalist buildings in Asia
From a modernist church in South Korea to a geometric post office in Qatar, editor Bob Pang selects 10 of his favourite projects from the recently released Brutalist Asia book. More about Ten monumental brutalist buildings in Asia
Broken-pitch roof tops wooden House in Yakami by Enter-Archi
A distinctive roof maximises mountain views and prevents snow build-up at this timber-framed house in Japan's Shimane Prefecture, designed by Japanese studio Enter-Archi. More about Broken-pitch roof tops wooden House in Yakami by Enter-Archi
Heatherwick's Humanise campaign forms research partnership to combat UK's "blandemic of dull development"
Thomas Heatherwick's campaign Humanise has embarked on a £1.5 million research project that will explore how the UK's streetscapes can be beautified to improve wellbeing. More about Heatherwick's Humanise campaign forms research partnership to combat UK's "blandemic of dull development"
Dezeen's top five houses of September 2026
A monolithic grey-brick home in Northern Ireland and a skinny house in Kyoto are among the most popular houses featured on Dezeen this month. More about Dezeen's top five houses of September 2026
Renovated warehouse becomes permanent home of African Futures Institute in Ghana
A former tile warehouse in Accra, Ghana, has been transformed into the headquarters of the African Futures Institute, an independent architecture school founded by Ghanaian-Scottish architect Lesley Lokko. More about Renovated warehouse becomes permanent home of African Futures Institute in Ghana
Farshid Moussavi wins 2026 Soane Medal for architecture
British-Iranian architect Farshid Moussavi has been awarded this year's Soane Medal for her "sustained and rigorous" contribution to architecture through building, teaching and writing. More about Farshid Moussavi wins 2026 Soane Medal for architecture
Harvard University transforms waste wool into cladding for retrofits
Grinham Research Group at Harvard University has developed an insulating cladding tile made from waste wool, which was presented at this year's Oslo Architecture Triennale. More about Harvard University transforms waste wool into cladding for retrofits
Peter Zumthor unveils trio of "wonderfully expressive" buildings for Swiss museum
Swiss architect Peter Zumthor has expanded the Fondation Beyeler museum in Riehen, Switzerland, with a cluster of art buildings designed to nestle into the park setting. More about Peter Zumthor unveils trio of "wonderfully expressive" buildings for Swiss museum
"It's time Norway realises that we also need to change" says Line Ramstad
As a wealthy nation, Norway has a responsibility to tackle climate change by developing a nature-first approach to designing buildings, Oslo Architecture Triennale director Line Ramstad tells Dezeen in this interview. More about "It's time Norway realises that we also need to change" says Line Ramstad
Five stand-out projects at the Oslo Architecture Triennale
Projects using reclaimed natural materials and local resources proved popular at this year's Oslo Architecture Triennale. From innovative wool tiles to monolithic stone walls, we round up key highlights from the event. More about Five stand-out projects at the Oslo Architecture Triennale
Eight green-roofed homes that sprout from their surroundings
Our latest roundup collects houses topped with verdant green roofs, with some designed to blend into the natural landscape and others providing elevated garden space for families to gather. More about Eight green-roofed homes that sprout from their surroundings
Not A Hotel reveals design for giant Poké Ball guest room in Japan
Hotelier Not A Hotel has revealed its latest guesthouse will take the form of a human-sized Pokémon Poké Ball, nestled beside a lake in Hokkaido, Japan. More about Not A Hotel reveals design for giant Poké Ball guest room in Japan
