Chinese studio Open Architecture has revealed its design for a space museum and experience centre in Yantai, China, which will appear like a mysterious black object in an oceanfront park. More about Open Architecture designs "extraterrestrial-looking" space museum in China
The Section of Architectural Workers union has called out new RIBA president Muyiwa Oki for appearing to backtrack on his campaign pledge to mandate paid overtime. More about Architectural workers union calls out RIBA president's "immediate U-turn" on campaign pledge
UNESCO director Audrey Azoulay has said that the organisation will support Morocco in its efforts to rebuild schools and heritage landmarks damaged by this week's earthquake. More about UNESCO vows to "support the Moroccan authorities" rebuild following earthquake
After years of exploring the merging of biotechnology with design, Natsai Audrey Chieza and Christina Agapakis have started what they describe as the "first biodesign lifestyle brand", which launched at London Design Festival. More about Normal Phenomena of Life brand launches to sell biodesigned products
Architecture task force Create Streets is calling for Britain's multi-lane roads to be replaced with homes to aid the housing crisis and protect the country's green belt. More about Create Streets proposes building housing on Britain's "needlessly wide" roads
Landscape studio Scape has won the Obel Award for 2023 for its "visionary" coastal defence system in New York City that will grow in efficiency as oysters inhabit it. More about Living Breakwaters coastal defence system wins Obel Award 2023
UK studio Zaha Hadid Architects has designed a 330-metre-tall skyscraper as part of the Trojena ski resort at Neom in Saudi Arabia. More about Zaha Hadid Architects designs crystalline skyscraper above Neom ski resort
Apple has released an updated lineup of Apple Watches, which the technology company claims will be its first carbon-neutral products, marking a "key milestone" in its mission to reach net zero emissions by 2030. More about Apple unveils new smartwatches as "first carbon-neutral products"
New York-based studio Practice for Architecture and Urbanism has released designs for a wedge-shaped expansion of IM Pei's Rock and Rock Hall of Fame museum in Cleveland. More about PAU to expand IM Pei's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with monumental wedge
As London Design Festival returns for another year, we have selected some of the key installations and exhibitions to see as part of the 2023 edition. More about Ten must-see installations at London Design Festival 2023
AKT II's Hanif Kara has been awarded this year's London Design Medal, with ceramicist Magdalene Odundo, Sound Advice co-founder Pooja Agrawal and social enterprise POOR Collective also recognised for their work. More about Hanif Kara and Magdalene Odundo among winners of 2023 London Design Medals
Burkinabè architect Diébédo Francis Kéré has been named the 2023 architecture laureate for the Praemium Imperiale awards by the Japan Art Association. More about Diébédo Francis Kéré awarded 2023 Praemium Imperiale for architecture
The Créateurs Design Association & Awards has named Mexican architect Frida Escobedo as the recipient of Le Prix Charlotte Perriand for 2024. More about Frida Escobedo named winner of Le Prix Charlotte Perriand 2024
The inaugural Kyiv Design Week is currently on display in Zurich as part of the Swiss city's own design week, with a selection of events also taking place in Ukraine. More about First Kyiv Design Week takes place in Zurich
Nineteen neighbourhoods constructed with local materials will define Sultan Haitham City, a metropolis for 100,000 residents that London studio Skidmore, Owings & Merrill is designing in Oman. More about SOM plans city to accommodate Muscat's growing population
The Royal Institute of British Architects has called for an investigation into the condition of public buildings in light of the ongoing RAAC crisis that is impacting schools across England. More about RIBA calls for "urgent audit of public buildings" amid RAAC crisis
Ukrainian studio Zikzak Architects has released its design for the first Ronald McDonald House in Ukraine, which will provide temporary housing to children receiving treatment at Kyiv's Okhmatdyt hospital and their families. More about Zikzak Architects reveals design for first Ronald McDonald House in Ukraine
Italian architect Renzo Piano has been selected to design an expansive arts and culture centre for Boca Raton, Florida. More about Renzo Piano to design cultural centre for South Florida
British design brand Tom Dixon has named Henry Jones, formerly the managing director of Danish brand Hay, as its new CEO. More about Henry Jones appointed CEO of Tom Dixon
The Royal Institute of British Architects has revealed the six-strong shortlist for the 2023 Stirling Prize, which is dominated by projects in London. More about RIBA unveils 2023 Stirling Prize shortlist