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
Design consultancy Matter has redesigned the Royal British Legion remembrance poppy to be created entirely of paper made from coffee cup waste and recycled wood fibres, the first change in the flower's design for 28 years. More about Matter designs recyclable plastic-free remembrance poppy
This week on Dezeen, we reported on the best installations and exhibitions from the year's most significant design event – Milan design week. More about This week we showcased the best installations from Milan design week
Dutch architecture studio Mecanoo has unveiled its design for Amstel Design District, a development in Amsterdam that will include housing, public outdoor spaces and a museum. More about Mecanoo designs mixed-use development as "green artery" for Amsterdam
BIG, Gehry Partners and Perkins&Will are among the five studios that have been selected as finalists in a contest to design the future National Museum of the US Navy. More about BIG and Frank Gehry among studios with "singular visions" for US Navy Museum
MillerKnoll CEO Andi Owen has told employees of the US furniture company to be focused on profits and not their lack of bonuses at a company-wide meeting about motivation. More about MillerKnoll CEO tells employees with bonus concerns to "leave pity city"
This week on Dezeen, we revealed fashion house Prada's cafe inside Harrods department store, which features luxurious interiors dressed in a green hue that has become synonymous with the fashion brand. More about This week Prada opened a cafe inside Harrods
A low-energy house and a bright yellow extension are among London's best new home renovations according to this year's Don't Move, Improve! shortlist. More about Don't Move, Improve! 2023 shortlist names London's best home renovations