Architecture
MIT named world's top university for architecture
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is the world's best university for architecture, according to new global rankings. More about MIT named world's top university for architecture
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Design
Royal College of Art named as world's top design school
London's Royal College of Art is the top-ranking design school in the world, according to an annual league table of the world's best universities. More about Royal College of Art named as world's top design school
Architecture
Milan Expo 2015 opens to the public
Milan Expo 2015: the Milan Expo has opened its doors to the public today, with over 9 million tickets already sold (+ slideshow). More about Milan Expo 2015 opens to the public
Design
Designers smell opportunities as they explore the "vivid" world of scent
Milan 2015: there was something in the air in Milan this year. Furniture brands were launching fragrances while numerous independent designers were experimenting with scents (+ slideshow). More about Designers smell opportunities as they explore the "vivid" world of scent
Architecture
OMA wins Amsterdam RAI hotel job with stacked-triangle design
Dutch design firm OMA has been appointed to design a new hotel for the huge Amsterdam RAI exhibition and events complex. More about OMA wins Amsterdam RAI hotel job with stacked-triangle design
Architecture
Foster's Crossrail Place roof garden opens at Canary Wharf
Tropical roof gardens and a leisure complex designed by Foster + Partners to sit above a new Crossrail station at Canary Wharf in London has opened to the public. More about Foster's Crossrail Place roof garden opens at Canary Wharf
Architecture
Bjarke Ingels could replace Foster + Partners on World Trade Center tower
Danish firm BIG is reportedly in talks to redesign the final tower at the World Trade Center site, potentially ousting the original architects as part of the developer's tenancy negotiations. More about Bjarke Ingels could replace Foster + Partners on World Trade Center tower
Furniture
Marc Newson's Lockheed Lounge sets new record at auction
The Lockheed Lounge by Australian designer Marc Newson has retained its title as the world's most expensive design object, after selling for more than £2 million. More about Marc Newson's Lockheed Lounge sets new record at auction
News
Dezeen wins a Webby Award!
Thank you for sharing the glove! Dezeen has beaten media giants the Guardian, CNN, Vice and Google to win the People's Voice poll for best technology movie at this year's Webby Awards. More about Dezeen wins a Webby Award!
Architecture
Safdie Architects designs museum to honour American war heroes
Moshe Safdie's firm has unveiled its design for the National Medal of Honor Museum in South Carolina – a five-pointed structure that will present the history of the USA's most revered soldiers. More about Safdie Architects designs museum to honour American war heroes
Design
3D-printing pioneer MakerBot lays off staff and closes stores
Business news: MakerBot, once the darling of the 3D-printing scene, has laid off 20 per cent of its staff and closed its three retail stores after failing to meet its financial growth targets. More about 3D-printing pioneer MakerBot lays off staff and closes stores
Design
Boffi eyes US market growth with De Padova acquisition
Business news: luxury Italian kitchen and bathroom brand Boffi has acquired furniture company De Padova, adding free-standing pieces to its range of products in a move to appeal to the US market. More about Boffi eyes US market growth with De Padova acquisition
Architecture
AIA names top 10 American housing projects of the year
The American Institute of Architects has selected its top 10 housing projects of the last 12 months, including a rusting steel residence in rural Washington, a series of musicians' cottages in Vermont and a student housing tower in Boston (+ slideshow). More about AIA names top 10 American housing projects of the year
Architecture
Garden Bridge hits an obstacle as judicial review is granted
The future of Thomas Heatherwick's proposed Garden Bridge in London is in jeopardy after a court ruling yesterday granted permission for a judicial review of the project. More about Garden Bridge hits an obstacle as judicial review is granted
Architecture
Brunel's first project to become London's latest underground venue
The cavernous shaft created at the entrance to London's Thames Tunnel by eminent 19th-century engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel is set to be transformed into a performance venue. More about Brunel's first project to become London's latest underground venue
Architecture
Sou Fujimoto envisions trees and balconies for Université Paris-Saclay building
A team led by Japanese studio Sou Fujimoto Architects has unveiled images of its competition-winning proposal for a Paris university building filled with trees and plants. More about Sou Fujimoto envisions trees and balconies for Université Paris-Saclay building
Interiors
OMA to create immersive exhibition for Chinese Pavilion at Venice Art Biennale 2015
OMA has been selected to design the exhibition for the Chinese Pavilion at the Venice Art Biennale 2015, a year after Rem Koolhaas' stint as architecture biennale director. More about OMA to create immersive exhibition for Chinese Pavilion at Venice Art Biennale 2015
Architecture
Australian Pavilion to become a swimming pool for Venice Architecture Biennale 2016
Venice Architecture Biennale 2016: Denton Corker Marshall's recently completed Venice Biennale pavilion will be transformed into a swimming pool for next year's architecture exhibition. More about Australian Pavilion to become a swimming pool for Venice Architecture Biennale 2016
Architecture
Designs unveiled for giant Rotterdam wind turbine you could live inside
A team of Dutch companies has unveiled a proposal for a huge circular wind turbine that doubles as an apartment block and hotel, and also includes a rollercoaster. More about Designs unveiled for giant Rotterdam wind turbine you could live inside
Architecture
Milan Expo pavilions "haven't a hope in hell" of completing in time
Milan Expo 2015: two weeks ahead of opening day, the Milan Expo is still a building site and designers say some pavilions may not be finished in time. More about Milan Expo pavilions "haven't a hope in hell" of completing in time