The Museum of Image and Sound by American architecture studio Diller Scofidio + Renfro in Rio de Janeiro is set for a "soft opening" in early 2026, after more than ten years of delays, with photos showing its multi-level form and massive ramps. More about Rio de Janeiro museum by Diller Scofidio + Renfro set to open after 15 years
Architecture studio Zaha Hadid Architects has unveiled its design for Malpensa Hospital in northern Italy, which will encircle gardens and landscaped rooftops. More about Zaha Hadid Architects to arrange Italian hospital around multi-level gardens
New York State's Gaming Commission has officially awarded three casino licenses to projects in the Bronx and Queens, designed by studios Field Operations, Gensler, Perkins Eastman and more. More about Designs by SHoP, HKS among three casinos officially coming to New York City
An environmental assessment by the National Park Service recently made public found that president Donald Trump's demolition of the White House's East Wing to clear the way for a ballroom was acceptable. More about White House extension will have "adverse" but not "significant" impacts says NPS
Tech company Nothing has released its second phone model designed with the input of fans, the (3a) Community Edition, bringing to life a transparent teal handset that references Y2K-era handheld gaming. More about Nothing fans contribute to retro-tinged Phone (3a) Community Edition
This week on Dezeen, we revealed photos of Frank Gehry's last major building, the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, following the architect's death at the age of 96. More about This week we revealed exclusive photos of Frank Gehry's last major project
Dutch studio MVRDV has revealed plans to transform the Plum Village Buddhist Monastery in France's Dordogne region by reconfiguring its layout and introducing timber guesthouses and a nunnery. More about MVRDV unveils plans to revamp Buddhist monastery in France
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
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
The under-construction city of Nusantara is set to be inaugurated as Indonesia's political capital in 2028, having been scaled back from its original plan to replace Jakarta as the country's new capital city. More about Indonesia's new capital city Nusantara downgraded to political capital
The supertall Waterline skyscraper, designed by US studio KPF to be the tallest in Texas, has been photographed nearing completion, with much of the structural work and facade in place. More about Photos show Texas's tallest skyscraper nearing completion in Austin
The Grand Ring in Osaka will be mostly turned into firewood, its architect Sou Fujimoto has told Dezeen. More about Most of world's largest wooden structure The Grand Ring to be burned as "chips for fuel"
The US State Department has ended the use of the Calibri sans-serif typeface for its communications, re-instating the use of Times New Roman to "return to tradition". Designers and communications researchers weigh in. More about US drops Calibri typeface from official usage citing "degradation" of correspondence
A stone-clad home in Scotland's Outer Hebrides by local practice Izat Arundell has been named the UK's best new house by the Royal Institute of British Architects. More about Rural Outer Hebrides home wins RIBA House of the Year 2025
Miami's first supertall skyscraper, set to become the city's tallest, is currently under construction in the city, with four of the building's nine offset cubes now structurally complete. More about Miami's first supertall skyscraper reaches halfway mark on path to be tallest in Florida
Tell us what you think about Dezeen! Take part in our audience survey and tell us what you think about Dezeen for the chance to win a cash prize of £250. More about Complete our 2025 audience survey for the chance to win a cash prize
The saga concerning late American architect Victor Lundy's personal residence in Houston, Texas, USA, has been resolved following a last-minute bid from local preservationists who successfully purchased the home. More about Saving of Victor Lundy's modernist Bellaire house shows "what's possible" in preservation
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
The SkyTower supertall skyscraper in Toronto, designed by Hariri Pontarini Architects, has become the first building in Canada to surpass 100 storeys. More about Canada's tallest skyscraper becomes first in country above 100 storeys
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