Amy Peacock
Heatherwick Studio and SPPARC shelter rooftop terrace with pleated canopy at London's Olympia
UK practices Heatherwick Studio and SPPARC have revealed a faceted glass canopy that shelters new outdoor spaces, as part of the transformation of the Olympia events centre in London. More about Heatherwick Studio and SPPARC shelter rooftop terrace with pleated canopy at London's Olympia
Sainthood puts Gaudí "in too small a box" says God's Architect author
Canonising Antoni Gaudí as a saint would disregard his internal struggles in pursuit of divine perfection, argues author Peter Stanford in this interview as part of our Gaudí Centenary series. More about Sainthood puts Gaudí "in too small a box" says God's Architect author
Conflict Ecology uses synthetic aperture radar to analyse building damage in Lebanon
Geospatial research studio Conflict Ecology has used synthetic aperture radar to identify damage to over 2,000 buildings in Lebanon in the first five weeks of the recent war between Israel and militant group Hezbollah. More about Conflict Ecology uses synthetic aperture radar to analyse building damage in Lebanon
Seven highlights from Osaka Art and Design 2026
The annual Osaka Art and Design event returns for its fourth edition with creative displays at venues around Osaka. Here, we round up seven designs and installations not to miss. More about Seven highlights from Osaka Art and Design 2026
CIAO organises London micro flat around multifunctional plywood wall
Local architecture studio CIAO has completed a 25-square-metre micro flat in Islington, London, separating the open interior with a room divider that incorporates a table, TV console and wardrobe. More about CIAO organises London micro flat around multifunctional plywood wall
Foster + Partners lines Shanghai art gallery with tubular glass
Ribbed glass facades wrap the stepped silhouette of the Jia Art gallery in Shanghai, which was designed by British studio Foster + Partners to appear like a cluster of petals. More about Foster + Partners lines Shanghai art gallery with tubular glass
Seven sensitive interventions to ancient structures and historic ruins
Our latest roundup looks at sensitively designed additions to historic sites around the world, including the Colosseum in Rome, the ruins of an English castle and a Viking archaeological site in Iceland. More about Seven sensitive interventions to ancient structures and historic ruins
Unseen videos reveal Zaha Hadid's first digital designs
Architect Daniel Oakley has released videos of the first 3D computer models created at Zaha Hadid Architects, exclusively revealed here as part of our parametricism series. More about Unseen videos reveal Zaha Hadid's first digital designs
Foster + Partners faces court over fatal window fall from London high-rise
British studio Foster + Partners is set to stand trial over alleged health and safety failings at The Corniche towers in London, after a man was killed in 2018 by a window pane that fell from the building's penthouse. More about Foster + Partners faces court over fatal window fall from London high-rise
This week IKEA launched its playful PS collection
This week on Dezeen, Swedish furniture brand IKEA unveiled the new edition of its experimental PS collection, which includes a blow-up armchair and a wooden rocking bench. More about This week IKEA launched its playful PS collection
Stefano Boeri Architetti unveils design for Milan monastery with sail-like roof
Italian studio Stefano Boeri Architetti has unveiled its design for the Ambrosian Monastery in Milan, which will feature a sleek roof that shelters cloisters and lifts into a sail-like form over the church altar. More about Stefano Boeri Architetti unveils design for Milan monastery with sail-like roof
Parametric design at Seoul Robot & AI Museum is "both shelter and pedagogy"
Continuing our parametricism series we look at the Seoul Robot & AI Museum by Turkish studio Melike Altınışık Architects, which was designed to showcase the technologies used in its construction. More about Parametric design at Seoul Robot & AI Museum is "both shelter and pedagogy"
Study finds swathes of England left with "public toilet deserts" as facilities decline
The Royal Society for Public Health has found that the number of public toilets in England has dropped by 14 per cent in the past decade, warning that a lack of facilities is damaging to the health of people and high streets. More about Study finds swathes of England left with "public toilet deserts" as facilities decline
Rocket-like skyscraper becomes Morocco's tallest building
The 250-metre-tall Mohammed VI Tower designed by architecture studios Rafael de La‑Hoz and Hakim Benjelloun has opened in Morocco as the country's tallest building and the third tallest in Africa. More about Rocket-like skyscraper becomes Morocco's tallest building
Brutalist London book illustrates "lots of ways to be brutalist"
From concrete council housing to monumental theatres, Brutalist London documents the myriad examples of brutalism in the UK capital. Here, author Owen Hopkins selects seven of his favourites featured in the book. More about Brutalist London book illustrates "lots of ways to be brutalist"
Brighton reveals plans for Europe's first purpose-built women's football stadium
Architecture studio KSS has designed a stadium for the women's team at Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club in England, which would be the first of its kind in Europe if built. More about Brighton reveals plans for Europe's first purpose-built women's football stadium
Reds shingles create "sense of personality and wonder" at Cucu cabin by Studio Bucky
New York practice Studio Bucky has nestled an off-grid cabin among trees in rural Westmeath, Ireland, shrouding its tapered exterior in red-stained shingles. More about Reds shingles create "sense of personality and wonder" at Cucu cabin by Studio Bucky
Photos reveal Jeddah Tower reaching 100th floor in Saudi Arabia
US studio Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture has shared exclusive photos of construction progressing on Jeddah Tower, the world's next tallest building, which has reached its 100th floor. More about Photos reveal Jeddah Tower reaching 100th floor in Saudi Arabia
"Of all the projects in Saudi Arabia, this was the one capable of meeting its deadline" says architect behind 1km-tall skyscraper
Saudi Arabia's Jeddah Tower is on course to be the world's first kilometre-tall building. But, architect Gordon Gill tells Dezeen in this interview, a skyscraper double that height is already realistic. More about "Of all the projects in Saudi Arabia, this was the one capable of meeting its deadline" says architect behind 1km-tall skyscraper
Foster + Partners reveals final design for "serene and contemplative" Queen Elizabeth II memorial
British studio Foster + Partners has unveiled its final designs for memorial statues and a glass bridge dedicated to Queen Elizabeth II, approved for London's St James's Park. More about Foster + Partners reveals final design for "serene and contemplative" Queen Elizabeth II memorial