Pritzker Prize-winning architect Richard Meier said he was "deeply troubled and embarrassed" by accusations of sexual harassment against him, as he temporarily stepped down from his company. More about Richard Meier takes leave of absence following sexual harassment allegations
French fashion designer Hubert de Givenchy, known for dressing icons including Audrey Hepburn and Jackie Kennedy, has passed away at the age of 91. More about Fashion designer Hubert de Givenchy dies aged 91
Architect Norman Foster has revealed that he is working with cycling brand Rapha to create a range of cross-country ski gear. More about Norman Foster collaborates with Rapha to create cross-country ski wear
Construction of Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture's Jeddah Tower in Saudi Arabia, which is expected to become the world's tallest building, is back on track after delays. More about Construction of world's tallest tower moves forward after delays
International architecture and design awards programmes are striving to improve gender balance among judges, a survey conducted as part of our Move the Needle initiative has found. More about Design awards recruit more women to move away from "old-white-guy" juries
Dutch architect Ben van Berkel of UNStudio has launched UNSense, a startup that will develop technologies to make buildings healthier and cities smarter. More about UNStudio launches tech startup UNSense to drag architecture into "the age of the iPhone"
International Women's Day was the big story on Dezeen this week. We launched our Move the Needle initiative, to improve gender equality, and the Woman Architect of the Year 2018 award was announced. More about This week, International Women's Day dominated the news
The Pritzker Architecture Prize and the RIBA Royal Gold Medal have defended their diversity policies and addressed the reason why women make up just one per cent of the winners of the two leading architecture prizes combined. More about "We can't make decisions by ticking boxes" says Pritzker Prize executive director
What's your organisation's gender pay gap? We're created an online calculator to help you find out, as part of our Move the Needle initiative to tackle gender equality in architecture and design. More about Dezeen launches gender pay gap calculator to help tackle inequality in the workplace
Zaha Hadid Architects has revealed plans for a vast cultural hub at the heart of a new masterplan in the United Arab Emirates city of Sharjah, which will comprise a series of droplet-shaped buildings set around a tapered observation tower. More about Zaha Hadid Architects wins contest for water-inspired cultural hub in UAE
Danish firm BIG has unveiled a new rendering of its pair of rotated towers that are currently under construction in New York's Chelsea neighbourhood. More about BIG releases new image of twisted residential towers in New York
Dezeen has been rated the most effective resource for marketers and advertisers in the UK architecture industry by construction marketing consultancy Insynth. More about "No other architectural title comes close" to Dezeen, says media survey
Amanda Levete, Sadie Morgan, John Pawson and Terence Conran are among the architects and designers we have added to the judging panel for the Dezeen Awards, which are now open for entries. More about John Pawson and Amanda Levete join judging panel for Dezeen Awards
Barclay & Crousse co-founder Sandra Barclay has become the seventh recipient of the Woman Architect of the Year prize, while Gabinete de Arquitectura partner Gloria Cabral has been named emerging female architect. More about Sandra Barclay wins Woman Architect of the Year 2018 award
The Architecture Foundation has launched a free schools database to help students discover architecture schools and their research projects. More about Architecture Schools Database launched to help students find the right course
Haptic and Nordic Office of Architecture have released plans for a city next to Oslo Airport that is to be completely powered by self-produced energy and served by driverless electric vehicles. More about Haptic and Nordic to build "sustainable city of the future" at Oslo airport
More details about the expandable cultural venue at Manhattan's Hudson Yards have been revealed, including construction photos, new interior renderings, and information about its first commissions and exhibitions. More about New York's The Shed releases updated images and programme details
Better diversity means better business for architects and designers, according to speakers at the Must do Better talk hosted by Dezeen and RIBA last night. More about Equality is good for the bottom line, say speakers at Dezeen and RIBA's diversity event
Indian architect Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi has been named the 2018 laureate of the Pritzker Prize, architecture's most illustrious award. More about Balkrishna Doshi wins Pritzker Prize 2018
Foster + Partners has become the first major global architecture studio to commit to change in the light of our Move the Needle initiative. More about Foster + Partners pledges to take action on gender diversity