Lizzie Crook
Sydney Opera House concert hall reopens after extensive renovation
The concert hall at the iconic Sydney Opera House in Australia has reopened following the long-awaited renovation of its dated acoustics, functionality and accessibility. More about Sydney Opera House concert hall reopens after extensive renovation
Opening buildings to strangers is "a funny thing" say Open House Festival curators
As the Open House Festival embarks on its 30th year, curators Zoë Cave and Phineas Harper reflect on the value, past and future of the annual architecture event in this exclusive interview. More about Opening buildings to strangers is "a funny thing" say Open House Festival curators
Invisible Studio revamps "poky cottage" with tactile double-pitched extension
Architecture practice Invisible Studio has renovated a tired cottage in a valley in England by reconfiguring its cramped interior and adding a contemporary concrete and timber extension. More about Invisible Studio revamps "poky cottage" with tactile double-pitched extension
BIG unveils plans for "an entire city in one building" in Esbjerg
Danish architecture studio BIG has unveiled visuals of Masterplan Esbjerg Strand, a proposal for an education-focused campus and innovation hub surrounded by water in Jutland, Denmark. More about BIG unveils plans for "an entire city in one building" in Esbjerg
Russian shelling destroys constructivist landmark in Ukraine
The constructivist Railway Workers Palace of Culture in Kharkiv is the latest culturally significant building in Ukraine to have been severely damaged by the Russian invasion. More about Russian shelling destroys constructivist landmark in Ukraine
Pink hempcrete brightens demountable Floriade pavilion by Overtreders W
Dutch studio Overtreders W has used hempcrete and reclaimed timber to create a demountable pavilion in Almere, the Netherlands, named The Voice of Urban Nature. More about Pink hempcrete brightens demountable Floriade pavilion by Overtreders W
This week on Dezeen WeWork's founder launched a housing startup
This week on Dezeen, WeWork's co-founder Adam Neumann became the latest tech entrepreneur to delve into real estate with the announcement of his housing startup Flow. More about This week on Dezeen WeWork's founder launched a housing startup
Adam Neumann launches housing startup Flow as "first venture since WeWork"
The co-founder of co-working company WeWork Adam Neumann is launching a new venture called Flow that is aimed at transforming the rental housing market in the US. More about Adam Neumann launches housing startup Flow as "first venture since WeWork"
Rights to rebuild Nakagin Capsule Tower for sale
The Nakagin Capsule Tower in Tokyo could soon be replicated in both real space and the metaverse, as its original architect Kisho Kurokawa's studio is auctioning the rights to rebuild it. More about Rights to rebuild Nakagin Capsule Tower for sale
Ten gardens with swimming pools that are made for summer
As summer continues in the northern hemisphere, we've curated a lookbook of lush gardens with private swimming pools that are perfect for cooling off in balmy weather. More about Ten gardens with swimming pools that are made for summer
The Line megacity will "revolutionise our current way of life" says Neom director
The mirrored megacity planned for the Saudi Arabian desert will set a new standard for life in urban areas and be net-zero over its lifetime, argues developer Neom's executive director for urban planning Tarek Qaddumi in this exclusive interview. More about The Line megacity will "revolutionise our current way of life" says Neom director
Drone video explores Taipei Performing Arts Center by OMA
Viewers can explore both the inside and the outside of the newly-opened Taipei Performing Arts Center by Dutch studio OMA in this drone video, produced by Shephotoerd Co. Photography. More about Drone video explores Taipei Performing Arts Center by OMA
Taipei Performing Arts Center by OMA officially opens in Taiwan
The landmark Taipei Performing Arts Center by Dutch architecture studio OMA has officially opened to the public in Taiwan, nine years later than originally planned. More about Taipei Performing Arts Center by OMA officially opens in Taiwan
Shigeru Ban creates wooden Zenbo Seinei retreat on Japanese island
An open-air platform for meditation is elevated above the treetops at Zenbo Seinei, a wooden retreat that Pritzker Architecture Prize-winning architect Shigeru Ban has completed on Awaji Island in Japan. More about Shigeru Ban creates wooden Zenbo Seinei retreat on Japanese island
MVRDV models Skanderbeg Building on head of Albania's national hero
Dutch studio MVRDV has begun construction on a mixed-use building in Tirana, Albania, which it has modelled on a bust of the country's prominent historical figure Gjergj Kastrioti. More about MVRDV models Skanderbeg Building on head of Albania's national hero
MAD designs car park as "monumental gateway" for Milano Innovation District
Plants and polished-metal staircases will animate the exterior of the MoLo entrance building and multi-storey car park that Chinese studio MAD is designing for a neighbourhood near Milan, Italy. More about MAD designs car park as "monumental gateway" for Milano Innovation District
Kennon designs office tower with "solar facade" for Melbourne
Australian studio Kennon is designing a commercial office tower in Melbourne called 550 Spencer that will feature more than 1,000 glass-like solar panels across its facade. More about Kennon designs office tower with "solar facade" for Melbourne
Skyscraper that "takes inspiration from nature" proposed for City of London
Architecture studio Arney Fender Katsalidis has released visuals of a proposed 60-storey-skyscraper named 55 Bishopsgate for a site close to Foster + Partners' Gherkin in the City of London. More about Skyscraper that "takes inspiration from nature" proposed for City of London
Ten white bathrooms that are far from boring
Our latest lookbook explores contemporary takes on traditional white bathrooms, proving that monochrome doesn't have to be monotonous. More about Ten white bathrooms that are far from boring
Harriet Harriss to leave role as dean of Pratt Institute School of Architecture
The Pratt Institute School of Architecture in New York has announced that British architect and academic Harriet Harriss will not be continuing as dean after three years in the post. More about Harriet Harriss to leave role as dean of Pratt Institute School of Architecture