Employees at the New York office of architecture firm Snøhetta have announced a bid to unionise the studio, which would make it the second private-sector architecture studio in the United States to do so. More about Snøhetta New York employees aim to unionise to "gain a collective voice"
Dutch architecture studio MVRDV has released visuals of Ziel, a pixelated residential block made up of stone-clad family units for Uruguay's capital, Montevideo. More about MVRDV designs "stack of country villas" for Montevideo housing block
Architecture studio Adjaye Associates has broken ground on its project converting the West Heating Plant and Coal Yard in Washington DC into luxury residences and a private park. More about Adjaye Associates begins transformation of historic Washington DC power plant
British architect Michael Squire, the founder of architecture firm Squire & Partners, has died aged 77 following a short illness. More about Michael Squire of Squire & Partners dies aged 77
This week on Dezeen, independent United Nations Human Rights Council experts urged Saudi authorities not to carry out planned executions of three people for reportedly opposing the Neom mega project. More about This week UN experts denounced executions connected to Neom
Planning approval has been granted for a housing development in London that will provide 102 affordable homes to women, designed by Grid Architects for the Women's Pioneer Housing association. More about Grid Architects designs women's-only social housing tower for London
The United Nations Human Rights Council has issued a statement denouncing the planned executions of three people for reportedly opposing the Neom mega project in Saudi Arabia. More about UN Human Rights Council experts "express alarm" over imminent executions connected to Neom
Improving the standards of temporary homeless accommodation and addressing the needs of care leavers are among the issues tackled by the three finalists of the annual Davidson Prize. More about Three designs that confront housing insecurity announced as Davidson Prize finalists
The European Space Agency is investigating the possibility of setting up solar arrays in space in the hope that access to 24-hour sunlight will help to overcome issues of energy intermittency on Earth. More about Europe explores solar farms in space with Solaris programme
Chinese architecture studio MAD has unveiled visuals of Qondesa, a skyscraper for Ecuador's capital Quito that will feature a planted facade and become the city's tallest building. More about MAD's first South American building will resemble "twisting vines"
Dezeen has been shortlisted for four Association of Online Publishers awards, three Professional Publishers Association and three British Society of Magazine Editors talent awards. More about Dezeen shortlisted for 10 prestigious publishing awards
An architecture centre founded by British architect Terry Farrell has opened in Newcastle, England, with an exhibition exploring building materials of the future and "urban rooms" for local residents. More about Farrell Centre opens with exhibition showcasing mycelium and fake fur
This is Dezeen's 50,000th article! To celebrate that dizzying milestone, we've commissioned a hypnotic illustration by London-based designer and artist Sarah Boris. More about Dezeen publishes 50,000th post
Italian homeware brand Alessi has made a jump into the world of furniture, launching the frying-pan-inspired Poêle Collection designed by Philippe Starck. More about Alessi moves into furniture with Philippe Starck chair collaboration
Pakistani architect Yasmeen Lari has been awarded the Royal Institute of British Architects' Royal Gold Medal for 2023 in recognition of the humanitarian work "she has undertaken since her retirement". More about Yasmeen Lari wins 2023 RIBA Royal Gold Medal
As the most important design event of the year has come to a close, we look back at the biggest industry trends from Milan design week 2023, including everything from maximalism to algorithmic design. More about Six key trends from Milan design week 2023
Zaha Hadid Architects is using AI text-to-image generators like DALL-E 2 and Midjourney to come up with design ideas for projects, studio principal Patrik Schumacher has revealed. More about ZHA developing "most" projects using AI-generated images says Patrik Schumacher
Italian architect Fabio Novembre has designed a sports centre for playing padel, which will be built alongside a pavilion created by BIG at Milan's CityLife development. More about Fabio Novembre designs padel pavilion for Milan's CityLife development
More work is needed to improve the sustainability of trade fairs like Salone del Mobile, designers told Dezeen at Milan design week. More about "No hiding" from environmental impact of trade fairs say designers at Salone del Mobile
A pyramidal pavilion for contemplation is set to be introduced to the Liverpool waterfront as part of a transformation project led by designer Asif Khan and artist Theaster Gates. More about Asif Khan and Theaster Gates unveil Liverpool Docks transformation plans