The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features a building concept created by a humanoid robot. Subscribe to Dezeen Agenda now. More about Dezeen Agenda features home designed by humanoid robot
French-Brazilian architecture studio Triptyque has completed the Inspira SP building in São Paulo, which is wrapped in a structural concrete cage lined with planters. More about Triptyque wraps São Paulo skyscraper with continuous grid of planters
Dezeen School Shows: a proposal for an outdoor seating collection made from teak and bamboo is among the furniture design projects from Ajman University. More about Sustainable outdoor seating proposal among projects from Ajman University
Stone cladding and a glazed corner define Pretpec, a compact guest annexe created for a house on the Croatian coast by Zagreb architecture practice Argu Studio. More about Argu Studio adds stone-clad annexe to coastal Croatian home
Irish architect Niall McLaughlin, who was announced as the recipient of the 2026 RIBA Royal Gold Medal today, explains his focus on creating meaningful architecture in this interview. More about "People want buildings to be meaningful" says Royal Gold Medal winner Niall McLaughlin
Following Niall McLaughlin being named as the recipient of this year's RIBA Royal Gold Medal, we look at 10 key buildings by the Irish architect. More about Ten "deliberately modest" projects by Royal Gold Medal-winner Niall McLaughlin
The Scottish Parliament has passed a law that requires new buildings in Scotland to be fitted with swift bricks for nesting birds. More about Swift bricks become mandatory for new buildings in Scotland
Wellness-related design is everywhere at the moment but underneath its tasteful minimalist aesthetic lie some uncomfortable truths, writes Priya Khanchandani. More about "I don't know about you, but I feel bombarded by so-called 'wellness' design"
Marks Barfield Architects, the British architecture studio behind the London Eye, has unveiled designs for a tidal power station on the Somerset coastline that it says could curb the UK's reliance on fossil fuels. More about Marks Barfield Architects proposes UK tidal power station "to reduce reliance on fossil fuels"
For Stockholm Creative Edition, Swedish heritage brand Svenskt Tenn has unveiled an exhibition of cabinets by design icon Josef Frank, including a new edition of his Cabinet 522 in horsehair fabric. More about Svenskt Tenn reskins Josef Frank cabinets in horsehair for Standing Tall exhibition
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
US studios KoningEizenberg Architecture and NAC Architecture have used concrete and metal to construct a public high school in California, responding to environmental concerns and the school's nontraditional learning style. More about Threat of wildfire drives design of Malibu High School in California
From a psychedelic Moooi installation and a Coors beer spoof at IDS Toronto to a stylish display of Montreal talent in a Corso Italia basement, here are the standouts from the late January design events in Toronto. More about Eight highlights from the biggest week in Canadian design
Dezeen School Shows: a marine life research centre featuring algae-infused skylights is among the projects from Ajman University. More about Biomimetic marine life research centre among projects from Ajman University
Chinese firm Urbanus designed the playful Hakka Academy Longgang Twin Stars in Shenzhen as a "visual resistance to the monotonous urban landscape". More about Urbanus references Hakka walled houses for colourful Shenzhen school
Italian architect Carlo Ratti has created a "mobile relay cauldron" to accompany the torches for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics, which have been showcased in front of iconic Milan landmarks ahead of the games. More about Carlo Ratti reveals mobile mini cauldron for Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Games
London-based Mary Duggan Architects has unveiled designs for a garden workshop with a sloping, angular roof for The Hepworth Wakefield Garden in West Yorkshire, UK. More about Mary Duggan Architects reveals angular workshop for The Hepworth Wakefield Garden
It's 2026 – the year imagined in Fritz Lang's sci-fi epic Metropolis almost a century ago. Despite its laboured plot the film got a lot right about the future city, writes Catherine Slessor. More about "Metropolis's prophetic vision of chaotic skylines and unequal social conditions still resonates"
New York designer Joe Doucet used materials that will improve with age when creating a table and bench for Bulgarian brand Oublier, which he says will never need to be thrown away. More about Joe Doucet unveils furniture collection "designed to last a thousand years"
We've selected five architecture-related vacancies on Dezeen Jobs, including roles at Studio Francis Kéré, White Red Architects and Matteo Thun & Partners. More about Five opportunities in architecture listed on Dezeen Jobs