The government of China is rapidly building a 1,000-bed hospital in Wuhan as part of its efforts to contain and treat patients suspected of contracting coronavirus. More about China building 1,000-bed hospital in 10 days to treat coronavirus
A record 26 towers over 300 metres were completed in 2019 according to the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, while there was a drop in the number of 200-metre-tall buildings completed. More about 2019 was record-breaking year for supertall skyscrapers
This week on Dezeen, the work of up-and-coming French designers, alongside sofas and rugs were on show at the Maison&Objet furniture and accessories fair in Paris. More about This week sofas and young designers were showcased at Maison&Objet
Designing more sustainable structures is not about deciding what is good or bad, but making more carefully considered design decisions, says architect Diébédo Francis Kéré. More about "We have to be careful not to condemn" in the face of the climate crisis says Diébédo Francis Kéré
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Danish architect Bjarke Ingels has defended his decision to meet with Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro and said he intends to work in the country in the future. More about Criticism of Jair Bolsonaro meeting is "an oversimplification of a complex world" says Bjarke Ingels
OMA New York, led by Shohei Shigematsu, has revealed its design for galleries inside the Denver Art Museum designed by famed Italian architect Gio Ponti. More about OMA unveils design galleries in Gio Ponti's Denver Art Museum
Norman Foster has proposed having an architectural competition to design a new home for the UK parliament's upper chamber, if it is relocated from the Houses of Parliament in London to York. More about Norman Foster calls for design competition for northern House of Lords
Artists and designers in India have joined protests against controversial new citizenship laws by sharing posters for use at demonstrations and creating infographics to counter misinformation. More about Indian creatives united by "collective rage and shock" over citizenship laws
A lifestyle brand with "a real soul" has launched in Paris, in a boutique that brings fashion together with furniture and homeware. More about La Manufacture is out to prove that design can still survive on the high street
The American Institute of Architects has announced the winners of its 2020 Honor Awards, which include Snøhetta's Calgary library and the Glenstone Museum in Maryland. More about AIA announces best buildings by American architects in 2020 Honor Awards
Developer Avanton has acquired a Grade II-listed Victorian gas holder in London and is exploring plans to turn it into a habitat for alligators as part of a housing development. More about Developer proposes turning London gas holder into alligator park
The developer of New York's World Trade Center site has nixed BIG's Two World Trade Center design in favour of an earlier proposal by Foster + Partners, following back-and-forth over the two projects. More about BIG's Two World Trade Center scrapped as Foster + Partners' design is revived
In this week's comments update, readers are annoyed after architect Bjarke Ingels met with the president of Brazil to work on a tourism masterplan for the country. More about "No morals, no shame"
Foster + Partners has launched a planning appeal for the 300-metre-high Tulip tower, which was blocked by London's mayor Sadiq Khan last year. More about Foster + Partners launches planning appeal for rejected Tulip tower in London
This week on Dezeen, London's best new home extensions and renovations were revealed in the shortlist for this year's Don't Move, Improve! competition. More about This week, the Don't Move, Improve! 2020 shortlist was announced
Danish architect Bjarke Ingels has met Brazil's president Jair Bolsonaro as part of a visit to investigate developing a tourism masterplan for the northeast region of the country. More about Bjarke Ingels meets Brazil's president Jair Bolsonaro to "change the face of tourism in Brazil"
Senegalese-American singer Akon says he has signed an agreement with the government of Senegal to build a city with a cryptocurrency-based economy named Akon City. More about Akon finalises deal to create his own cryptocurrency city in Senegal
Loyn & Co has unveiled its design for Parc Hadau, a net-zero-carbon housing scheme in Wales that will be built from cross-laminated timber and powered by renewable energy. More about Loyn & Co reveals proposal for carbon neutral neighbourhood in Wales
London's Royal Academy of Arts has named Spanish artist Cristina Iglesias the winner of its 2020 architecture prize for her urban sculptures in public spaces. More about Cristina Iglesias wins 2020 Royal Academy Architecture Prize