David Bowie's "cut-up lyrics" inform dedicated space at V&A East Storehouse
The David Bowie Centre, designed by local architecture studio IDK, opens at London's V&A East Storehouse this weekend with an archive of over 90,000 Bowie-related items and a public exhibition showcasing iconic, era-defining costumes. More about David Bowie's "cut-up lyrics" inform dedicated space at V&A East Storehouse
Anish Kapoor and Arata Isozaki's inflatable concert hall makes European debut
The inflatable Ark Nova concert hall, created by sculptor Anish Kapoor and architect Arata Isozaki in 2013, has been transported from Japan to Switzerland for Lucerne Festival. More about Anish Kapoor and Arata Isozaki's inflatable concert hall makes European debut
Poured Earth is a sustainable construction method modelled on concrete casting
Material research studio Matter at Hand, founded by Assemble co-founder Lewis Jones, has created a prototype clay-based construction method named Poured Earth that emulates casting concrete. More about Poured Earth is a sustainable construction method modelled on concrete casting
Rhythm of Blues named Dulux Colour of the Year 2026
Paint brand Dulux has revealed Rhythm of Blues, a trio of blue colours designed to "soothe, steady or excite", as its Colour of the Year for 2026. More about Rhythm of Blues named Dulux Colour of the Year 2026
This week we revealed the 2025 Stirling Prize shortlist
This week on Dezeen, the Royal Institute of British Architects announced its six-strong shortlist for the Stirling Prize, including a social housing development for seniors and the renovation of London's Elizabeth Tower. More about This week we revealed the 2025 Stirling Prize shortlist
Herzog & de Meuron completes One Roof headquarters for Swiss bank on Lake Geneva
Curved, glazed facades lined with slim columns characterise the headquarters of Swiss private bank Lombard Odier in Geneva, designed by architecture studio Herzog & de Meuron to evoke a sense of transparency. More about Herzog & de Meuron completes One Roof headquarters for Swiss bank on Lake Geneva
MVRDV reveals design for rock-like visitor centre on Taiwan's coastline
Dutch studio MVRDV has unveiled a series of rock-shaped buildings designed to blend into their coastal setting for the Nature Rocks tourist centre in southern Taiwan. More about MVRDV reveals design for rock-like visitor centre on Taiwan's coastline
Israeli-backed aid in Gaza "deadly by design" according to Forensic Architecture report
Research groups Forensic Architecture and the World Peace Foundation have published a report titled The Architecture of Genocidal Starvation in Gaza, which found Israel to have used aid distribution to displace and starve Palestinians in Gaza. More about Israeli-backed aid in Gaza "deadly by design" according to Forensic Architecture report
Emkaan creates clusters of pointed-dome classrooms for Dubai school
A series of white pointed-dome classrooms cluster around curved paths at the Al Fanar School in Dubai, designed by local architecture studio Emkaan to nurture creativity among students. More about Emkaan creates clusters of pointed-dome classrooms for Dubai school
Benni Allan suspends glowing canopy in the Norfolk woodlands for Houghton Festival
Benni Allan, founder of London studio EBBA Architects, has created an installation named Pulse for this year's Houghton Festival, which lights up in response to the surrounding trees. More about Benni Allan suspends glowing canopy in the Norfolk woodlands for Houghton Festival
Ney and Partners curves footbridge between arches of French viaduct
Belgian engineering studio Ney and Partners has created a sinuous footbridge in Albi, France, which cantilevers from a 19th-century viaduct over the River Tarn. More about Ney and Partners curves footbridge between arches of French viaduct
Feilden and Mawson completes restoration of 12th-century Norwich Castle
Norwich Castle in Norfolk has reopened following the restoration of its 12th-century keep by British architecture studio Feilden and Mawson, which added glazed elements to modernise the Grade I-listed building. More about Feilden and Mawson completes restoration of 12th-century Norwich Castle
Snøhetta adds curving outdoor space to 1960s office renovation in Milan
Architecture studio Snøhetta has collaborated with Italian architecture studio Park to overhaul the 1960s Pirelli 35 office block in Milan, intending to make the site more open to the public. More about Snøhetta adds curving outdoor space to 1960s office renovation in Milan
Swedish city of Kiruna wheels entire 672-tonne-church intact to new location
Sweden's Kiruna Church is being transported in its entirety to a new location along a five-kilometre route to accommodate the expansion of the world's largest underground iron-ore mine. More about Swedish city of Kiruna wheels entire 672-tonne-church intact to new location
UK Architects Declare expresses "sincere apology for not speaking out sooner" on destruction in Gaza
The steering group of the UK chapter of climate network Architects Declare has released a statement regarding the destruction and humanitarian crisis in Gaza. More about UK Architects Declare expresses "sincere apology for not speaking out sooner" on destruction in Gaza
UK's "first all-electric football stadium" set to be built for Oxford United
Architecture studio AFL Architects and consultancy Ridge and Partners have revealed plans for a 16,000-seat stadium powered entirely by renewable energy, which will be the new home for Oxford United Football Club. More about UK's "first all-electric football stadium" set to be built for Oxford United
Architecture educator Jeremy Till arrested at Palestine Action protest in London
Former head of Central Saint Martins Jeremy Till, and three British architects were among the hundreds of people arrested at a Palestine Action protest in London. More about Architecture educator Jeremy Till arrested at Palestine Action protest in London
Architects "are the ones who discovered the power" of AI imaging says Seraphinne Vallora co-founder Andreea Petrescu
AI marketing studio Seraphinne Vallora made headlines with its controversial AI model campaign in Vogue. In this interview, co-founder Andreea Petrescu tells Dezeen how she learnt the power of attention-grabbing images while working at Foster + Partners. More about Architects "are the ones who discovered the power" of AI imaging says Seraphinne Vallora co-founder Andreea Petrescu
Foster + Partners unveils refurbished training ground for Manchester United
Architecture studio Foster + Partners has revamped the Carrington Training Complex for UK football team Manchester United, adding glazed facades to brighten the interior. More about Foster + Partners unveils refurbished training ground for Manchester United
Can architecture's class of '25 crack the job market?
This summer will see thousands of young people in the UK graduate from architecture school, but they will find it tougher than ever to land a job afterwards. Amy Peacock reports. More about Can architecture's class of '25 crack the job market?
