Lizzie Crook
Arup victim of multimillion-dollar deepfake video scam in Hong Kong
Engineering firm Arup has lost HK$200 million after falling victim to a deepfake video, during which a digitally cloned version of its chief financial officer demanded monetary transfers. More about Arup victim of multimillion-dollar deepfake video scam in Hong Kong
Thomas Heatherwick's Humanise campaign launches "joyful architecture" degree
British designer Thomas Heatherwick's Humanise campaign is developing a master's degree at Loughborough University, which aims to challenge conventional architecture education. More about Thomas Heatherwick's Humanise campaign launches "joyful architecture" degree
Terracotta-tiled extensions by Emil Eve Architects named London's best home improvement project
A family house "joyfully transformed" with terracotta-coloured extensions has been named London's best home improvement project by Don't Move, Improve! 2024. More about Terracotta-tiled extensions by Emil Eve Architects named London's best home improvement project
Six industrial silos repurposed as unusual homes and public spaces
Following the opening of the Kunstsilo art gallery in Norway last week, we spotlight six examples of industrial silos that have been adaptively reused around the world. More about Six industrial silos repurposed as unusual homes and public spaces
Kunstsilo gallery opens within "basilica-like" grain silo in Norway
The Kunstsilo art gallery has opened within the shell of a 1930s grain silo in the south of Norway, converted by Barcelona studios Mestres Wåge Arquitectes, BAX and Mendoza Partida. More about Kunstsilo gallery opens within "basilica-like" grain silo in Norway
Work begins on timber daycare centre by Kéré Architecture in Munich
A wooden structure will be left exposed throughout this children's daycare centre at the Technical University of Munich, on which Berlin-based studio Kéré Architecture has started construction in Germany. More about Work begins on timber daycare centre by Kéré Architecture in Munich
Nine home interiors brightened with colourful window frames
Shades of green, red and yellow run throughout this lookbook, which collects nine home interiors enlivened by colourful window frames. More about Nine home interiors brightened with colourful window frames
Don't Move, Improve! unveils London's best house renovations of 2024
A dwelling with a "tin hat" by Nimtim Architects and a colourful extension by Charles Holland are among the 16 London homes named on the shortlist for this year's Don't Move, Improve! competition. More about Don't Move, Improve! unveils London's best house renovations of 2024
Fire engulfs Copenhagen's old stock exchange causing spire to collapse
A fire has broken out at the 17th-century Børsen building in Copenhagen, Denmark, causing its iconic dragon tail-shaped spire to collapse. More about Fire engulfs Copenhagen's old stock exchange causing spire to collapse
Heatherwick's Vessel set to reopen with "floor-to-ceiling steel mesh"
The Vessel viewpoint by Thomas Heatherwick is expected to reopen in New York this year, shrouded by steel netting to prevent people from jumping from its platforms. More about Heatherwick's Vessel set to reopen with "floor-to-ceiling steel mesh"
Chatillon Architectes releases first photos of Grand Palais restoration in Paris
French studio Chatillon Architectes has unveiled its progress on the Grand Palais renovation in Paris, which is set to host fencing and taekwondo events at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. More about Chatillon Architectes releases first photos of Grand Palais restoration in Paris
Dezeen video captures reconstructed spire at Notre-Dame
This Dezeen video shows the restoration progress of Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris, including its reconstructed spire that is crowned by a golden rooster. More about Dezeen video captures reconstructed spire at Notre-Dame
Mikhail Riches unveils plans for final phase of Park Hill regeneration
London studio Mikhail Riches has shared visuals for Phase 5 in the regeneration of Park Hill estate in Sheffield, which will "tie together all the buildings and landscapes". More about Mikhail Riches unveils plans for final phase of Park Hill regeneration
Photos reveal Kengo Kuma's swooping art centre extension nearing completion in Lisbon
A swooping tiled roof will be the defining feature of Centro de Arte Moderna Gulbenkian extension designed by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, which is nearing completion in Lisbon. More about Photos reveal Kengo Kuma's swooping art centre extension nearing completion in Lisbon
Timber Aquatics Centre completes in Paris for 2024 Olympic Games
Wood has been used to construct the swooping form of this indoor swimming pool, created by Dutch studio VenhoevenCS and French studio Ateliers 2/3/4 for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. More about Timber Aquatics Centre completes in Paris for 2024 Olympic Games
Stefano Boeri Architetti unveils design for Museum of Technology in Xi'an
An undulating form topped with terraces will distinguish this technology museum, which the Shanghai office of architecture studio Stefano Boeri Architetti has designed for Xi'an, China. More about Stefano Boeri Architetti unveils design for Museum of Technology in Xi'an
Foster + Partners frames underground Apple Store in Shanghai with "active public space"
A multi-level plaza and elevated viewpoint flank this Apple Store, which British architecture studio Foster + Partners has buried below ground in Shanghai's Jing'an district. More about Foster + Partners frames underground Apple Store in Shanghai with "active public space"
Barcelona's "best projects are being done in the field of social housing"
As part of our Social Housing Revival series, we spotlight the city of Barcelona, which is shrugging off the legacy of fascism by rapidly ramping up its supply of social housing. More about Barcelona's "best projects are being done in the field of social housing"
Eight compact garden studios with neat storage solutions
From cantilevered shelves to customisable pegboards, our latest lookbook rounds up eight examples of garden studios with storage designed to make the most of limited space. More about Eight compact garden studios with neat storage solutions
Cobe to transform Danish parliament into "democratic meeting place for all"
Amphitheatre-like seating will be introduced to the courtyard at the Danish parliament in Copenhagen as part of a wider overhaul by architecture studios Cobe, Arcgency and Drachmann Arkitekter. More about Cobe to transform Danish parliament into "democratic meeting place for all"