Architecture practice Heatherwick Studio has completed a commercial district in Xi'an, China, containing a series of cascading volumes and a vertical park. More about Heatherwick Studio arranges "unexpected three-dimensional urban landscape" around tree-like park
Tech mogul Elon Musk has claimed that The Boring Company could create a transatlantic tunnel between New York and London for 1,000 times less money than previously estimated. More about Elon Musk claims Boring Company could build transatlantic tunnel for around billion
A sponge made from a fusion of cotton fibre and squid bone could help to clear some of the world's microplastic pollution after a team of Chinese researchers found it can soak up as much as 99.8 per cent of the particles from water samples. More about Squid-bone sponge found to soak up 99.8 per cent of microplastics
Dubai ruler Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has approved the Dubai Walk masterplan to add 6,500 kilometres of pedestrian walkways to the city, including an elevated air-conditioned looped path. More about Dubai to be transformed into pedestrian-friendly city with two-kilometre elevated walkway
IKEA has announced it will re-release some of its most celebrated vintage designs from the 1960s, 70s and 80s, including a steel-framed shelf that is one of the Swedish furniture brand's most popular products on the resale market. More about IKEA revives popular 1970s shelf by Niels Gammelgaard in Nytillverkad vintage collection
New York-based architect and educator Deborah Berke has won the 2025 American Institute of Architects Gold Medal for her architecture and educational work that "exemplifies innovation, inclusivity, and sustainability". More about "Transformative figure" Deborah Berke wins AIA Gold Medal
The World Cement Association has predicted that global demand for cement and clinker will decrease more than previously expected by 2050 due to changing market trends and sustainable material advancements. More about World Cement Association predicts "unprecedented transformation" in cement demand over next 25 years
The Frank Lloyd Wright Conservancy has filed a counterclaim and defence of its easement on the Price Tower by Frank Lloyd Wright in Oklahoma following the current owner's lawsuit against the organisation. More about Legal battle to "defend integrity" of Frank Lloyd Wright's only skyscraper
Architecture studio AO is working with the Federal Aircraft Administration to move the Legends Tower skyscraper in Oklahoma forward after local authorities raised concerns over its height. More about Architects of proposed US tallest skyscraper "collaborating" with FAA to move forward
Architecture studio ODP Architects has broken ground on the 56-storey Villa Miami skyscraper in Miami, which will be wrapped in an "exoskeleton reminiscent of a faceted diamond" and topped with a helicopter landing pad. More about Miami skyscraper by ODP Architects to be "beacon of opulence and exclusivity"
Architecture studio Renzo Piano Building Workshop has revealed its plans for Jawaher Boston Medical District in Sharjah, which will include healthcare facilities surrounded by a park. More about Renzo Piano Building Workshop unveils "hospital of the future" for Sharjah
Vancouver Art Gallery has parted ways with Swiss architecture studio Herzog & de Meuron after nearly a decade of planning a new building in Vancouver's downtown. More about Vancouver Art Gallery abandons Herzog & de Meuron plan after a decade
UK architecture studio Mailen Design has unveiled its design for a medicinal cannabis production facility on the Isle of Man, which will act as headquarters for local marijuana company GrowLab Organics. More about GrowLab Organics cannabis farm set to be built on the Isle of Man
Architecture studio Hooba Design Group has unveiled plans for the Marbella Residential Complex, which would comprise a series of stacked villas in Kelarabad, Iran. More about Hooba Design Group envisions "high-rise villas" as new housing typology for Iran
In a letter addressed to the FAA, local airport director Jeff Mulder has expressed concern about the height and safety of the proposed Legends Tower supertall skyscraper in Oklahoma City. More about Aviation authority concerns delay US tallest skyscraper plans
The site of the metabolist Nakagin Capsule Tower, which was disassembled in Tokyo's Ginza district in 2022, is set to be taken over by a luxury hotel led by hospitality brand Accor. More about Luxury hotel set to be built on Nakagin Capsule Tower site
This week on Dezeen, automotive brand General Motors and developer Bedrock released their proposal to tear down two skyscrapers surrounding Detroit's tallest building. More about This week plans were unveiled to overhaul a Detroit landmark
British retailer Marks & Spencer's controversial redevelopment plan for its London flagship store on Oxford Street has been approved by UK housing secretary Angela Rayner. More about Marks & Spencer gets go-ahead for Oxford Street flagship store demolition
Colour specialist Pantone has announced Mocha Mousse as its 2025 colour of the year – a chocolatey brown hue selected to reflect the importance of "little treat culture". More about "Unpretentious" Mocha Mousse named Pantone's colour of the year 2025
Kéré Architecture has revealed its design for the Centre des Cultures et Spiritualités Ewés in Togo, which aims to promote the culture and historical heritage of the Ewé people. More about Kéré Architecture unveils design for cultural centre in Togo