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US architect Robert AM Stern dies aged 86
US architect Robert AM Stern, who was the long-time dean of Yale university, has passed away aged 86. More about US architect Robert AM Stern dies aged 86
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Royal Society for Arts appoints seven Royal Designers for Industry
Seven creatives that "exemplify the power of design", including designer Yinka Ilori and journalist Mona Chalabi, have been named Royal Designers for Industry by the RSA. More about Royal Society for Arts appoints seven Royal Designers for Industry
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Bamboo scaffolding under scrutiny following devastating Hong Kong high-rise fire
Bamboo scaffolding and safety netting have been blamed for contributing to the spread of an enormous high-rise building fire in Hong Kong that has claimed at least 55 lives. More about Bamboo scaffolding under scrutiny following devastating Hong Kong high-rise fire
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Amateur Architecture Studio's Wang Shu and Lu Wenyu to curate Venice Architecture Biennale 2027
Amateur Architecture Studio founders Wang Shu and Lu Wenyu have been chosen as the curators of the 2027 edition of the Venice Architecture Biennale, with aims to combat "the death of architecture". More about Amateur Architecture Studio's Wang Shu and Lu Wenyu to curate Venice Architecture Biennale 2027
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Future of IM Pei-designed Dallas City Hall "remains uncertain"
The Dallas city government has voted to explore relocating and selling the brutalist city hall designed by architect IM Pei, placing the building under increased threat of demolition. More about Future of IM Pei-designed Dallas City Hall "remains uncertain"
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Snøhetta unveils plans for cavernous opera house in Düsseldorf
A cave-like ground floor accessible on all sides will be the focal point of this opera house, which architecture studio Snøhetta is designing for Düsseldorf, Germany. More about Snøhetta unveils plans for cavernous opera house in Düsseldorf
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Architecture no longer considered a "professional degree" in US
Loans available to architecture students in the USA will be reduced under the terms of president Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill, as architecture will not be considered a professional degree. More about Architecture no longer considered a "professional degree" in US
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Zaha Hadid Architects draws on Emirati embroidery for Dubai skyscraper
UK studio Zaha Hadid Architects has unveiled plans for Symphony Tower, a residential skyscraper in Dubai that will be enclosed by an illuminated lattice structure. More about Zaha Hadid Architects draws on Emirati embroidery for Dubai skyscraper
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Mississippi Museum of Art to preserve Frank Lloyd Wright house in Jackson
The Mississippi Museum of Art in Jackson has purchased a nearby Frank Lloyd Wright Usonian house, with plans to restore and maintain the property for museum visitors. More about Mississippi Museum of Art to preserve Frank Lloyd Wright house in Jackson
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Construction starts on UK's largest Christian monument
Work has begun on a looped Christian landmark named the Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer, which was designed by UK studio Snug Architects to rise over 50 metres in Warwickshire. More about Construction starts on UK's largest Christian monument
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Plan to demolish two skyscrapers at Detroit's Renaissance Center moves forward
Detroit developer Bedrock has announced a new round of funding for a controversial scheme to redevelop the John Portman-designed Renaissance Center, with new renderings of the project. More about Plan to demolish two skyscrapers at Detroit's Renaissance Center moves forward
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Heatherwick Studio unveils stadium surrounded by 12 chimneys for Birmingham City
Architecture practices Heatherwick Studio and Manica Architecture have revealed the design for a 62,000-seat stadium surrounded by brick chimneys for Birmingham City Football Club in Birmingham, UK. More about Heatherwick Studio unveils stadium surrounded by 12 chimneys for Birmingham City
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"Iconic and unusual" Vaillancourt Fountain set to be dismantled
The San Francisco Arts Commission has voted to dismantle and store a 1970s concrete fountain in San Francisco designed by artist Armand Vaillancourt. More about "Iconic and unusual" Vaillancourt Fountain set to be dismantled
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David Adjaye criticises reporting of sexual assault allegations
Architect David Adjaye has called the reporting on his alleged sexual misconduct "deeply unfair", in some of his first on-the-record comments since allegations came to light. More about David Adjaye criticises reporting of sexual assault allegations
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Tarkett achieves "world's first" carbon negative linoleum
French flooring brand Tarkett has announced that its linoleum is now carbon-negative across all stages of its life cycle, from sourcing raw materials to end-of-life deconstruction and recycling. More about Tarkett achieves "world's first" carbon negative linoleum
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Joe Gebbia confirms role as America's first chief design officer
Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia has confirmed to Dezeen that he has been appointed America's first chief design officer by president Donald Trump. More about Joe Gebbia confirms role as America's first chief design officer
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DC Preservation League sues Donald Trump to prevent "irreversible alterations" to Eisenhower building
Conservation group DC Preservation League and law firm Cultural Heritage Partners are suing US president Donald Trump to prevent him altering the appearance of the 19th-century Eisenhower building in Washington DC without a review. More about DC Preservation League sues Donald Trump to prevent "irreversible alterations" to Eisenhower building
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BIG designs Hamburg State Opera as "landscape of concentric terraces"
Architecture studio BIG has unveiled designs for a waterfront home for Hamburg State Opera, which will be enclosed by a series of interconnected terraces. More about BIG designs Hamburg State Opera as "landscape of concentric terraces"
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Stallan-Brand and LDA Design revitalise Victorian garden in Aberdeen
The renovated Union Terrace Gardens in Aberdeen by architecture studios Stallan-Brand and LDA Design, which are shortlisted for the RIAS Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award, feature in this video by Jim Stephenson. More about Stallan-Brand and LDA Design revitalise Victorian garden in Aberdeen
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Global construction's carbon footprint projected to double by 2050
A paper published in science journal Nature has predicted that the carbon footprint of the global construction industry is set to double by 2050. More about Global construction's carbon footprint projected to double by 2050