Lizzie Crook
Kengo Kuma captures "sensory memory of architecture" in Jaipur Rugs collection
Japanese architect Kengo Kuma has collaborated with Indian brand Jaipur Rugs to develop Faces, a collection of wool rugs modelled on his buildings, exhibited at Milan design week. More about Kengo Kuma captures "sensory memory of architecture" in Jaipur Rugs collection
Populous reveals plans to revamp "home of Indian cricket" in Kolkata
Architecture studio Populous has unveiled plans to expand and redevelop Eden Gardens, an iconic cricket venue in Kolkata, India. More about Populous reveals plans to revamp "home of Indian cricket" in Kolkata
Christ & Gantenbein designs Seoul arts centre to have "direct relationship with the elements"
Sun, wind and rain will be encouraged to enter the towering timber pavilion that defines Dongjak Art Space, which architecture studio Christ & Gantenbein is designing in Seoul, South Korea. More about Christ & Gantenbein designs Seoul arts centre to have "direct relationship with the elements"
DSDHA prioritises "elegant frugality" in Henry Moore Studios gallery revamp
London studio DSDHA has renovated Sheep Field Barn, a gallery at Henry Moore Studios & Gardens in Hertfordshire, UK, updating its exhibition areas and introducing workshop spaces. More about DSDHA prioritises "elegant frugality" in Henry Moore Studios gallery revamp
BIG uses rammed earth to create trio of luxury villas in Japan
Danish studio BIG has completed its first buildings in Japan, creating a trio of rammed-earth villas on the remote island of Sagishima for hotelier Not A Hotel. More about BIG uses rammed earth to create trio of luxury villas in Japan
Construction material costs set to rise if Strait of Hormuz blockade continues
The continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz as a result of the US-Israel war on Iran could push up prices of building materials, including steel and cement, a study by global construction consultant Linesight has warned. More about Construction material costs set to rise if Strait of Hormuz blockade continues
Brick Bonds book celebrates "the skill and craft of bricklaying"
Graphic designer Melissa Price shines a light on the anatomy of the humble brick and the variety of bricklaying techniques used in construction in her book Brick Bonds. More about Brick Bonds book celebrates "the skill and craft of bricklaying"
Seven buildings draped with fabric-like glass facades
In this roundup, we spotlight seven buildings with undulating glass facades that resemble flowing fabric, giving new meaning to the idea of curtain walling. More about Seven buildings draped with fabric-like glass facades
Glasshouse Theatre in Queensland operates "like a finely tuned musical instrument"
An undulating glass facade encloses the cantilevered first floor of the Glasshouse Theatre in Queensland, designed by Australian studio Blight Rayner Architecture with international firm Snøhetta. More about Glasshouse Theatre in Queensland operates "like a finely tuned musical instrument"
Foster + Partners plans Oxford chapel conversion for Larry Ellison
British studio Foster + Partners is developing plans to convert an old chapel in Oxford into a restaurant and bar for the Ellison Institute of Technology research campus. More about Foster + Partners plans Oxford chapel conversion for Larry Ellison
Snøhetta and BIG among architects of "landscape-led masterplan" for Istanbul
Architecture studios Snøhetta, BIG and MVRDV are among those designing landmarks for the 84‑hectare Ion Riva masterplan for Istanbul's northern Beykoz district. More about Snøhetta and BIG among architects of "landscape-led masterplan" for Istanbul
Sanjay Puri Architects references stepped wells for Indian university
"An open auditorium" formed of stepped terraces crowns this sprawling brick-clad university building in Indore, revealed here exclusively by Indian studio Sanjay Puri Architects. More about Sanjay Puri Architects references stepped wells for Indian university
Nine buildings heralding a thatched-roof renaissance
Thatched roofs may be synonymous with traditional architecture, but this roundup points to a revival of the age-old craft in contemporary buildings across the globe. More about Nine buildings heralding a thatched-roof renaissance
Kod Arkitekter emblazons fire station facade with Falu red finish
Stockholm studio Kod Arkitekter has created a fire station in Sweden, cladding it in bright red-stained wood to help establish it as a local landmark. More about Kod Arkitekter emblazons fire station facade with Falu red finish
WT Architecture carries out "purposefully simple" revamp of Scottish boathouse
Scottish studio WT Architecture has overhauled a Victorian boathouse in East Lothian, restoring its original storage area and adding a wood-lined studio accessed by a footbridge. More about WT Architecture carries out "purposefully simple" revamp of Scottish boathouse
Controversial Liverpool Street station revamp gets green light
British studio ACME's contentious design for the revamp of the UK's busiest train station, London Liverpool Street, has been granted planning permission. More about Controversial Liverpool Street station revamp gets green light
Niall McLaughlin designs museum to tell "story of baptism" in Jordan
London studio Niall McLaughlin Architects has released visuals of The Museum of Jesus' Baptism in Jordan, which will be constructed using local skills and materials, including rammed earth and stone. More about Niall McLaughlin designs museum to tell "story of baptism" in Jordan
MAD models Lishui Airport in China on "mist-covered hills"
Misty landscapes and birds in flight were visual references for this sculptural silver-white airport terminal, completed by Chinese studio MAD near the city of Lishui. More about MAD models Lishui Airport in China on "mist-covered hills"
Minerva Tower becomes India's tallest completed building
Mumbai firm Architect Hafeez Contractor reveals the 301-metre-tall Minerva Tower, the tallest completed skyscraper in India, in our latest Dezeen Exclusive. More about Minerva Tower becomes India's tallest completed building
BIG staff plan protest against planned layoffs at London offices
Employees from the London office of Danish architecture studio BIG are planning to demonstrate today in response to proposed mass layoffs at the firm. More about BIG staff plan protest against planned layoffs at London offices