"Humble visionary" Niall McLaughlin wins 2026 RIBA Royal Gold Medal
Irish architect Niall McLaughlin has been named the recipient of the 2026 Royal Gold Medal for architecture by the Royal Institute of British Architects. More about "Humble visionary" Niall McLaughlin wins 2026 RIBA Royal Gold Medal
Foster + Partners designs vast aerotropolis for Angola
British studio Foster + Partners has revealed its first project in Angola, a masterplan to transform 13,480 hectares of land surrounding an airport near Luanda. More about Foster + Partners designs vast aerotropolis for Angola
Ten stand-out projects by Serpentine Pavilion architect Lanza Atelier
Who are the architects behind this year's Serpentine Pavilion? In this roundup, we take a look at 10 stand-out projects from the varied portfolio of Lanza Atelier. More about Ten stand-out projects by Serpentine Pavilion architect Lanza Atelier
BIG reveals colonnaded entrance to San Pellegrino factory in Italy
Architecture studio BIG has released photos of San Pellegrino Flagship Factory under construction in a mountain valley in Italy, nearly a decade after designs were first revealed. More about BIG reveals colonnaded entrance to San Pellegrino factory in Italy
"It's time to bring new Mexican architecture to the table" says Lanza Atelier
Today, Lanza Atelier was announced as the designer of this year's Serpentine Pavilion. In this exclusive interview, its founders explain how they are part of a new generation of Mexican architects that is placing experimentation at the fore. More about "It's time to bring new Mexican architecture to the table" says Lanza Atelier
Lanza Atelier revealed as 2026 Serpentine Pavilion architect
Mexican studio Lanza Atelier has released visuals of its design for this year's Serpentine Pavilion in London, which references an English brick garden wall. More about Lanza Atelier revealed as 2026 Serpentine Pavilion architect
Zaha Hadid Architects reveals Bishoftu International Airport in Ethiopia
UK studio Zaha Hadid Architects has begun construction of an airport in the city of Bishoftu, Ethiopia, which is being billed as "the largest aviation infrastructure project in Africa's history". More about Zaha Hadid Architects reveals Bishoftu International Airport in Ethiopia
MVRDV drapes glass veil around Tiffany & Co flagship in Beijing
A curving glass veil that appears to be "constantly changing as you move" cloaks the exterior of the flagship Tiffany & Co store in Beijing, designed by Dutch studio MVRDV. More about MVRDV drapes glass veil around Tiffany & Co flagship in Beijing
Ten skyscrapers set to complete in 2026
The tallest buildings in Albania, Canada and the Ivory Coast are among the upcoming skyscrapers scheduled to be completed in 2026. More about Ten skyscrapers set to complete in 2026
Cox Architecture and Hassell unveil plans for Brisbane Olympic Stadium
Australian studios Cox Architecture and Hassell have released visuals of a stadium in Brisbane set to serve as the main venue for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. More about Cox Architecture and Hassell unveil plans for Brisbane Olympic Stadium
Fifteen buildings to look out for in 2026
We're ringing in the new year with a look at 15 landmark architecture projects scheduled for completion in 2026, including museums, performing arts venues and a face-shaped tower. More about Fifteen buildings to look out for in 2026
Richard Rogers book teaches kids "the role of buildings in their lives"
Designer Ab Rogers has created a colourful fold-out architecture book for children that showcases the work and ethos of his late father, the British architect Richard Rogers. More about Richard Rogers book teaches kids "the role of buildings in their lives"
Dezeen's top 10 UK architecture projects of 2025
Adaptive reuse and renovations have emerged as dominant trends in British architecture this year, as seen in this recap of the UK's top buildings for our Review of 2025. More about Dezeen's top 10 UK architecture projects of 2025
Older men "expected nothing from me" says Alexandra Hagen
Architect Alexandra Hagen is stepping down as CEO of the leading Swedish studio White Arkitekter. In this exclusive interview, she reflects on the experiences, people and beliefs that have shaped her career so far. More about Older men "expected nothing from me" says Alexandra Hagen
MVRDV crafts hill-shaped viewpoint in Chengdu from timber
Grass covers the domed roof of Pujiang Platform, a timber pavilion that Dutch studio MVRDV has added to an existing viewpoint in the hills of Chengdu, China. More about MVRDV crafts hill-shaped viewpoint in Chengdu from timber
RIBA president Chris Williamson to give up architect title
The president of the Royal Institute of British Architects, Chris Williamson, has revealed that he will not be renewing his registration with the Architects Registration Board in 2026. More about RIBA president Chris Williamson to give up architect title
Alexandra Hagen to step down as CEO of White Arkitekter
Swedish studio White Arkitekter has announced that architect Alexandra Hagen will step down as the company's CEO in 2026. More about Alexandra Hagen to step down as CEO of White Arkitekter
White Arkitekter references farmsteads for wooden Hoofddorp housing
Wood will be the dominant material through The Erven, a housing development in the Netherlands for which Swedish studio White Arkitekter is designing several buildings. More about White Arkitekter references farmsteads for wooden Hoofddorp housing
Photos reveal Frank Gehry's Guggenheim Abu Dhabi nearing completion
Late Canadian-American architect Frank Gehry's last major building, the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, has been pictured nearing completion on Saadiyat Island, UAE. More about Photos reveal Frank Gehry's Guggenheim Abu Dhabi nearing completion
Dezeen's top 10 Indian architecture projects of 2025
As India continues to cement itself as a hotspot for contemporary architecture, we look back at 10 of the country's most memorable buildings from the past year for Dezeen's Review of 2025. More about Dezeen's top 10 Indian architecture projects of 2025
