The inaugural Fikra Graphic Design Biennial, in the UAE emirate of Sharjah, shows how the region can rethink its approach to adaptive reuse of buildings. More
British architect David Adjaye has designed the trophy for the winners of next year's Brit Awards, which swaps the traditional hourglass for a figure with "unique" proportions. More
MAD has revealed visuals of a "theatrical" spiral staircase set to create a panoramic viewing platform for a historic warehouse on Rotterdam's waterfront. More
Engineered timber products such as cross-laminated timber must be exempt from the UK government's ban on combustible cladding materials, as they are essential in the global battle against climate change, say architects. More
This week on Dezeen, the winners of the inaugural Dezeen Awards were announced at a ceremony in London, with Christ & Gantenbein, Studio Roosegaarde and Atelier NL among the winners. More
Dezeen has been named Digital Service of the Year at the International Building Press Awards, while editor-in-chief Marcus Fairs won the Multi-Media Journalist of the Year title. More
Billion-pound projects are perverting architecture warns David Adjaye, who says architects should be champions for the cities they build projects in. More
Google's new California headquarters, designed by the studios of Bjarke Ingels and Thomas Heatherwick, is captured in this aerial footage that shows its "circus tent" roof well underway. More
The UK government has released details of its ban on combustible building materials in the wake of the Grenfell Tower tragedy, revealing that it will limit the use of cross-laminated timber in construction. More
Funding platform Kickstarter has launched an information hub, the Environmental Resources Center, to help users create environmentally friendly projects, and encourage them to commit to sustainable practices. More
A seaside retreat, a restaurant slotted between heritage buildings and replacements for earthquake-ruined structures in Christchurch are among the best new architecture projects from New Zealand. More
IKEA has teamed up with British designer Tom Dixon to launch an urban farming project that encourages city-dwellers to grow food locally. More
The UK government is recruiting for a head of architecture to "champion the importance of good design" and "raise the design standards of new housing schemes". More
Architects need be more "nutty" in their designs according to architect Peter Cook, who claims that there isn't enough drama in the new London tower proposed by Foster + Partners. More
A humble cottage on the edge of a lake in the Scottish Highlands has been named as the UK's best house of 2018. More
Danish firm BIG has released visuals for a new baseball stadium in Oakland, California, and a separate masterplan to redevelop the city's Coliseum sports ground. More
Foster + Partners' plans to build a 305-metre tall viewing tower in London may be blocked, as London City Airport says the structure could impact its radar system. More
Swiss studio Christ & Gantenbein has been named Architect of the Year while US office Bureau Spectacular has won Emerging Architect of the Year at Dezeen Awards. More
Dutch interior architecture studio i29 has won Interior Designer of the Year while Danish office Spacon & X has been named Emerging Interior Designer of the Year at Dezeen Awards. More
Dutch design duo Atelier NL has been named Designer of the Year while fellow Dutch studio Envisions has won Emerging Designer of the Year at Dezeen Awards. More