Lizzie Crook
Ten stadiums of the future that rewrite the playbook
Stadiums are no longer just being designed for matchdays, with architects boldly pursuing novelty to create distinctive year-round landmarks. For our Future Stadium series, we look at 10 of the most offbeat examples currently in development. More about Ten stadiums of the future that rewrite the playbook
David Chipperfield Architects transforms historic Spanish bank into Faro Santander museum
The British and Spanish offices of David Chipperfield Architects have overhauled a bank on the Santander seafront in Spain to create an art museum, revealed here ahead of its official opening. More about David Chipperfield Architects transforms historic Spanish bank into Faro Santander museum
Seven self-build housing projects to inspire your own
Considering building your own custom-made house? Here are eight examples of successful residential self-build projects from the Dezeen archives to get your creative juices flowing. More about Seven self-build housing projects to inspire your own
This week Frank Gehry's design for a Saadiyat Island arts centre was unveiled
This week on Dezeen, we published visuals of a rippling performing arts centre currently under construction in Abu Dhabi, designed by the architect Frank Gehry before his death. More about This week Frank Gehry's design for a Saadiyat Island arts centre was unveiled
Gaudí's "ghost of an alternative New York" visualised by AI artist Thierry Lechanteur
AI artist Thierry Lechanteur has transformed a speculative design by Antoni Gaudí for a supertall hotel in New York into a series of digital renders, featured as part of our Gaudí Centenary series. More about Gaudí's "ghost of an alternative New York" visualised by AI artist Thierry Lechanteur
UNESCO-listed cathedral in Kyiv set alight during Russian attack
One of Ukraine's most significant religious sites, Dormition Cathedral, is among the buildings to have been left badly damaged in the latest waves of Russian strikes in the country. More about UNESCO-listed cathedral in Kyiv set alight during Russian attack
How Gaudí's Crypt paved the way for parametricism
Next up in our Gaudí Centenary series, we tell the story of the Church of Colònia Güell, for which Antoni Gaudí's renowned hanging models were first developed, marking the beginnings of parametric design. More about How Gaudí's Crypt paved the way for parametricism
Herzog & de Meuron transforms mountain antenna tower into "iconic sculpture"
Architecture studio Herzog & de Meuron has transformed the industrial structure of the Titlis Tower in the Swiss Alps into a sculptural tourist destination with dramatic cantilevers and a panoramic viewpoint. More about Herzog & de Meuron transforms mountain antenna tower into "iconic sculpture"
"Future challenges" lie ahead at Sagrada Familia says lead architect Mauricio Cortés
Today marks the inauguration of the Tower of Jesus Christ at the Sagrada Familia. In this Gaudí Centenary interview, its lead architect discusses how modern technology helped reach this monumental milestone, but how work on the church is far from finished. More about "Future challenges" lie ahead at Sagrada Familia says lead architect Mauricio Cortés
Overhanging balconies to unite Albanian housing blocks by Zaha Hadid Architects
UK studio Zaha Hadid Architects has unveiled visuals of Nest and Cascades, a housing development in Tirana that will have overhanging balconies and a colour palette informed by its surroundings. More about Overhanging balconies to unite Albanian housing blocks by Zaha Hadid Architects
Plant pots and people-shaped portals animate Bordeaux housing by MVRDV
Potted plants and doorways shaped like gardeners are dotted across the faceted La Vallée Verte housing in Bordeaux, France, recently completed by Dutch studio MVRDV. More about Plant pots and people-shaped portals animate Bordeaux housing by MVRDV
Wind damage delays opening of JR's Pont Neuf inflatable in Paris
The opening of La Caverne du Pont Neuf, an inflatable cave-like installation by French street artist JR in Paris, has been delayed after strong winds ripped through its exterior. More about Wind damage delays opening of JR's Pont Neuf inflatable in Paris
Eleven iconic Japanese houses seen "through the photographer's lens"
In this roundup, author Ari Seligmann spotlights 11 iconic houses in Japan captured by some of the country's leading photographers, who are the focus of his latest book, Ka Me Ra. More about Eleven iconic Japanese houses seen "through the photographer's lens"
OMA designs pyramidal building in China as "three-dimensional village"
Architecture studio OMA has completed Hangzhou Prism, a mixed-use building in southeastern China with a pyramidal form that incorporates a public square at its base. More about OMA designs pyramidal building in China as "three-dimensional village"
Dezeen's top five houses of May 2026
The ruins of a stone tavern and a lush cardamom plantation guided the designs of two of the homes featured in the latest edition of Dezeen's houses of the month. More about Dezeen's top five houses of May 2026
Studio Weave creates stone toilet block in London to "express democracy"
Stone salvaged from a demolished office building has been used to build this toilet block, designed by Studio Weave for the public in North Paddington, London. More about Studio Weave creates stone toilet block in London to "express democracy"
Eucalyptus poles outline Stadium of Life for footballers in Lesotho
Zigzagging eucalyptus poles and sandstone offcuts form the stands of this 1,280-seat football stadium, designed and built by not-for-profit enterprise Rise International in Lesotho, southern Africa. More about Eucalyptus poles outline Stadium of Life for footballers in Lesotho
Metropolitan Workshop adds lozenge-shaped community space to Maggie's Cheltenham
A fluted wall wraps the curved exterior of this extension to the Maggie's centre at Cheltenham General Hospital, added as part of an overhaul by London studio Metropolitan Workshop. More about Metropolitan Workshop adds lozenge-shaped community space to Maggie's Cheltenham
JR engulfs Paris's oldest bridge with giant cavernous inflatable
French street artist JR has transformed Pont Neuf, the oldest bridge in Paris, with an inflatable cave-like installation that pays homage to the work of artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude. More about JR engulfs Paris's oldest bridge with giant cavernous inflatable
ODA skyscraper nears completion atop historic post office in Rotterdam
A 150-metre-high skyscraper punctuated by arched windows is nearing completion in Rotterdam, designed by New York studio ODA as part of an adaptive reuse project involving an old post office. More about ODA skyscraper nears completion atop historic post office in Rotterdam