Lizzie Crook
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
Parametricism "changed how we think" as architects says Melike Altınışık
The theories of parametricism have positively influenced the direction of architecture, but the ambition to make it the universal style is misguided, says Turkish architect Melike Altınışık in this interview. More about Parametricism "changed how we think" as architects says Melike Altınışık
Ten DesignMarch highlights that encapsulate Iceland's eclectic creative scene
From a fish-skin lamp to housing wrapped in road barriers, here are Dezeen's picks of the top exhibits at this year's DesignMarch in Iceland. More about Ten DesignMarch highlights that encapsulate Iceland's eclectic creative scene
Tour Triangle skyscraper by Herzog & de Meuron tops out in Paris
The controversial Tour Triangle, a trapezoidal skyscraper in Paris by Swiss studio Herzog & de Meuron, has topped out at 180 metres. More about Tour Triangle skyscraper by Herzog & de Meuron tops out in Paris
A simple guide to parametricism
What actually is parametricism? As part of our series on the style, we've written a quick and simple overview of the notoriously complex and contentious concept. More about A simple guide to parametricism
Seven blow-up chairs that hark back to the 1990s
Following IKEA's launch of the inflatable PS 2026 Easy Chair, we take a look at seven blow-up chair designs that build on the memorable 1990s teen-bedroom furniture fad. More about Seven blow-up chairs that hark back to the 1990s
Dezeen's top five houses of April 2026
Glass blocks and rammed earth were among the unconventional materials used to create the most popular houses featured on Dezeen in April. More about Dezeen's top five houses of April 2026
Hollaway Studio continues "story of Dungeness" with Westview Cottage
A monochrome palette of wood and metal marks out this low-lying house in Britain's only desert, designed by architecture practice Hollaway Studio as an evolution of its dilapidated predecessor. More about Hollaway Studio continues "story of Dungeness" with Westview Cottage
Kengo Kuma adds arched entrance to Angers Cathedral in France
Arched openings punctuate the contemporary entrance of Angers Cathedral in France, recently completed by the studio of Japanese architect Kengo Kuma. More about Kengo Kuma adds arched entrance to Angers Cathedral in France
Six projects that showcase Kengo Kuma's "humane and beautiful" use of materials
Japanese architect Kengo Kuma is best known as a pioneer of wooden architecture, but his latest book, Substance, showcases his expertise in a broad range of materials. In this roundup, he picks six projects made from everything from paper to bamboo. More about Six projects that showcase Kengo Kuma's "humane and beautiful" use of materials