Architects must stop using the vacuous buzzwords that dominate the profession if they are to make a positive difference in the world, writes Reinier de Graaf. More about "Listening to any contemporary conversation on architecture is like being indulged in a form of Orwellian Newspeak"
Architects Farshid Moussavi and David Rockwell, designers Sabine Marcelis and Yves Béhar alongside Moroso art director Patrizia Moroso have been announced as the first five Dezeen Awards 2023 judges. More about Farshid Moussavi, Yves Béhar and Patrizia Moroso are announced as judges for Dezeen Awards 2023
A mirrored villa in Belgium, a demountable house in the UK and a "truly ordinary" home in Vietnam feature in Dezeen's top five houses of the month for February. More about Dezeen's top five houses of February 2023
Las Ánimas was one of the standout exhibitors at this year's Madrid Design Festival. Here, the Seville-based duo present seven designs that reveal their fascination with geometry and symbolism. More about Las Ánimas presents "altered vision of reality" in seven totemic designs
Designmuseum Danmark has looked at how design can shape the future through its The Future is Present exhibition, which features projects including a tubular chandelier made from cow intestines. More about Designmuseum Danmark exhibition asks visitors to "think about what kind of future we want"
Art and design fairs Collectible and Collect: International Art Fair, Open House Copenhagen and Architect@Work London are among the architecture and design events featured in Dezeen Events Guide this month. More about Seven architecture and design events in March from Dezeen Events Guide
Brazilian firm Studio MEMM has completed a pair of elevated, wood-clad structures that are meant to offer a "floating, magical space in the woods" for both kids and adults. More about Studio MEMM creates Tree House in Brazil to bring out "playful inner self"
The racial paradigm in the United States means that Black architects must continue to operate against the grain in order to get projects built, says From the Ground Up exhibition curator Hasaan Kirkland. More about Travelling exhibition From the Ground Up highlights unsung Black architects
Dezeen School Shows: students, faculty members and collaborators of Estonian Academy of Arts present a project focused on the uses of algae, which is featured as Dezeen's latest school show. More about Estonian Academy of Arts presents group project spotlighting the merits of algae
A larch-clad extension by Swedish practice Johan Sundberg Arkitektur adds a modern twist to this 1920s villa in an apple orchard in Lund. More about Johan Sundberg Arkitektur adds larch-clad extension to villa in Swedish apple orchard
Kolman Boye Architects has completed a weekend retreat in Lillesand, Norway, with a facade made from offcuts of wooden flooring material. More about Kolman Boye builds "house of offcuts" on Norway's south coast
Architect John Heah drew on Islamic architecture for the design of a resort for spa clinic brand Clinique La Prairie, which will form part of the Amaala "wellness destination" on the Red Sea coast in Saudi Arabia. More about John Heah designs Clinique La Prairie resort for Amaala in Saudi Arabia
Swiss brand On has opened its first UK shop on London's Regent Street, complete with steel fixtures and a robotic arm. More about Running brand On models London trainer store on "shoppable science museum"
Architecture office Trewhela Williams has completed a minimalist renovation of a mews house in north London, adding a bespoke timber facade to animate its street-facing elevation. More about Trewhela Williams adds louvred oak facade to London mews house
Dezeen Showroom: a globe-shaped acoustic light fixture made partially from recycled plastic bottles is among 11 new products featured on Dezeen Showroom. More about Moon light by Abstracta among 11 new products on Dezeen Showroom
Design agency Morrama has developed a concept for a menopausal treatment service that would use artificial intelligence to tailor pills to help alleviate users' symptoms. More about Luma is a "magic compound" pill subscription service for the menopause
LA-based furniture designer Jialun Xiong has completed her first restaurant interior in the city for 19 Town, achieving a retro-futurist look by pairing soft hues and metallic surfaces. More about Jialun Xiong balances contrasts at "retro-futurist" restaurant in Los Angeles
A geometric form built from exposed concrete defines the Fieldhouse sports centre, which Italian studio MoDus Architects has created in the South Tyrolean town of Laghetti. More about Tapering tower distinguishes South Tyrolean sports centre by MoDus Architects
Our latest lookbook collects eight homes that feature split-level living areas, from a humble apartment in Mexico to a vast brutalist-style house in Bali. More about Eight residential interiors with sociable split-level living areas
Parisian decor flourishes feature throughout this apartment in Kyiv, outfitted with black-and-white living spaces by Ukrainian designer Anastasiia Novikova. More about Anastasiia Novikova gives monochrome makeover to artists' apartment in Kyiv