Architecture
"What to do with old houses?"
Opinion: LACMA's newly inherited Sheats-Goldstein House could place classic mid-century houses at the heart of Los Angeles' cultural revival, says Mimi Zeiger. More about "What to do with old houses?"
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Architecture
Amanda Levete wins competition to design mosque for Abu Dhabi's World Trade Center
Amanda Levete's London studio AL_A has won an invited competition to create a mosque as part of the Foster + Partners-designed World Trade Center Abu Dhabi development. More about Amanda Levete wins competition to design mosque for Abu Dhabi's World Trade Center
Architecture
Odile Decq wins Jane Drew prize for women in architecture
French architect Odile Decq has been named as the recipient of the Jane Drew prize for raising the profile of women within architecture, as a survey finds large numbers of female architects reporting sexual discrimination or harassment. More about Odile Decq wins Jane Drew prize for women in architecture
Architecture
Rent out and stay in architect-designed homes through Holidayarchitecture website
Dezeen promotion: holiday makers can stay in houses designed by Peter Zumthor, Piet Hein Eek or John Pawson by booking through online network Holidayarchitecture (+ slideshow). More about Rent out and stay in architect-designed homes through Holidayarchitecture website
Architecture
Buro Koray Duman aims to dispel fears about Islam through design of New York cultural centre
The schematic design for a glass-clad Islamic cultural centre in New York by local architecture firm Buro Koray Duman aims to dispel fear-based attitudes towards the Islamic faith. More about Buro Koray Duman aims to dispel fears about Islam through design of New York cultural centre
Interiors
Dezeen's 10 most popular interiors ever
We've rounded up our 10 most-read interiors stories ever, after we counted down the list on Instagram yesterday. Click through to see the top 10, and follow Dezeen on Instagram for more of our best content! More about Dezeen's 10 most popular interiors ever
Design
Anish Kapoor receives exclusive rights to blackest black in the world
Indian-born British artist Anish Kapoor has acquired exclusive rights to the revolutionary Vantablack pigment, said to be the blackest shade of black ever created. More about Anish Kapoor receives exclusive rights to blackest black in the world
Design
Kinfolk's influence on Instagram is "kind of scary" says magazine's co-founder
Interview: how did a tiny "slow lifestyle" magazine from Portland become one of the most influential forces in design? Dezeen's Dan Howarth spoke to Kinfolk co-founder Nathan Williams to find out. More about Kinfolk's influence on Instagram is "kind of scary" says magazine's co-founder
Architecture
Asif Khan adds elevated wooden play area to east London primary school
To provide children at this primary school with more room to play, London designer Asif Khan has created a stilted structure that stands two metres above the playground (+ slideshow). More about Asif Khan adds elevated wooden play area to east London primary school
Design
Form Us With Love elevates Nest furniture on slim metal legs
Stockholm 2016: Swedish design studio Form Us With Love has elevated club-style armchairs on slender frames to create a set of raised seats for Danish brand +Halle. More about Form Us With Love elevates Nest furniture on slim metal legs
Architecture
TDO adds boxy plywood-framed extension to old Windsor cottage
Materials and interior details are used to clearly define the old and new parts of this family home in Windsor, UK, renovated by London studio TDO (+ slideshow). More about TDO adds boxy plywood-framed extension to old Windsor cottage
Architecture
Official photos revealed of The Met Breuer ahead of public opening this month
New York-based Beyer Blinder Belle Architects & Planners sought to preserve the "authentic patina of aging materials" in its subtle refurbishment of the former Whitney Museum, which will reopen this month as The Met Breuer. More about Official photos revealed of The Met Breuer ahead of public opening this month
Interiors
Patrick Norguet gives "truly novel" makeover to McDonald's in Paris
French designer Patrick Norguet has paired raw concrete and sheet metal with colourful ceiling-mounted light boxes to create an unusual interior for this McDonald's on the Champs-Elysées in Paris. More about Patrick Norguet gives "truly novel" makeover to McDonald's in Paris
Architecture
"Radical and audacious" French architect Claude Parent dies aged 93
Zaha Hadid, Daniel Libeskind, Jean Nouvel, Azzedine Alaïa and Wolf D Prix are among the architects and designers paying tribute to Claude Parent, creator of Oblique Architecture, who has died aged 93. More about "Radical and audacious" French architect Claude Parent dies aged 93
Design
Foster + Partners and Nissan unveil vision for self-charging driverless cars that can power the home
Geneva Motor Show 2016: architecture firm Foster + Partners and auto brand Nissan have combined technologies including wireless charging, autonomous driving and battery storage to present a proposal for the future of vehicles and cities (+ movie). More about Foster + Partners and Nissan unveil vision for self-charging driverless cars that can power the home
Comments
"What a disastrous and shameful policy"
Comments update: controversial gun laws in America were hotly contested this week, after the dean of the School of Architecture at the University of Texas resigned over a new state law that will allow students to carry firearms on campus. More about "What a disastrous and shameful policy"
Architecture
Kengo Kuma's V&A Dundee receives extra £20 million from Scottish Government
The Scottish Government has pledged an extra £20 million of funding to the V&A museum outpost in Dundee, a year after costs for the Kengo Kuma-designed building doubled to £80 million. More about Kengo Kuma's V&A Dundee receives extra £20 million from Scottish Government
Architecture
Designshop uses metal and brick to clad rural Tennessee home
Memphis-based firm Designshop has added orange accents to the protruding window shades of this house in Tennessee, bringing pops of colour to its otherwise grey and white facades (+ slideshow). More about Designshop uses metal and brick to clad rural Tennessee home
Architecture
Today we like: architecture in Wales
To celebrate the Welsh holiday of St David's Day, we've rounded up all of the projects Dezeen has published in the country – from remote rural retreats to large-scale public buildings. See more architecture in Wales »
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Design
Google's self-driving vehicle crashes with bus in California
One of Google's self-driving vehicles has collided with a public bus in Mountain View, California, an accident report has revealed. More about Google's self-driving vehicle crashes with bus in California