Supporters of Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro have damaged the iconic Oscar Niemeyer-designed National Congress, Planalto Palace and Supreme Court buildings after storming the capital of Brasília. More about Oscar Niemeyer government palaces damaged in Brasília riot
Electronics company Sony has unveiled an adaptable PlayStation controller named Project Leonardo that allows gamers with limited motor control to "craft their own play experience", as its first foray into accessible gaming equipment. More about PlayStation debuts highly customisable controller for gamers with disabilities at CES
Consumer electronics company Sony and carmaker Honda have combined their expertise to produce an electric car prototype, which was unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show this week. More about Sony's first-ever car will function as a "moving entertainment space"
French architect Renée Gailhoustet, who was awarded the Royal Academy Architecture Prize last year, has passed away aged 93. More about French social housing pioneer Renée Gailhoustet dies aged 93
UK housing secretary Michael Gove has supported a paper calling for a new architecture school in the UK that focuses on the teaching of traditional design principles. More about Michael Gove supports idea of school for "traditional architecture and urbanism"
Technology company Digby has partnered with American furniture brand Heller to launch a tool for establishing the authenticity of physical design products using the blockchain. More about Digby Design Authenticator links furniture with NFTs to fight counterfeiting
London studio Zaha Hadid Architects has created a series of tent-like classrooms for displaced communities, which were designed by the late Zaha Hadid and Patrik Schumacher. More about Zaha Hadid Architects unveils modular tent classrooms for refugees
To kickstart the new year, we take a look at 12 of the most interesting and unusual architecture projects expected to complete in 2023, including the renovation of a brutalist pyramid and a forest-like library. More about Twelve architecture projects to look forward to in 2023
Scottish-Ghanaian architect Lesley Lokko and British artist Grayson Perry are among the people to have been recognised in the first New Year Honours list announced by King Charles III. More about Lesley Lokko recognised in King Charles III's New Year Honours list
Pritzker Architecture Prize-winning architect Arata Isozaki, who died earlier this week, was one of Japan's most influential post-war architects. Here are 11 of his key projects. More about Eleven key projects by Japanese architect Arata Isozaki
Japanese architect Arata Isozaki, who was one of the country's most influential post-war architects, has passed away aged 91. More about Pritzker Prize-winning architect Arata Isozaki dies aged 91
English fashion designer and activist Vivienne Westwood, who was central to defining the aesthetic of the punk era, has passed away aged 81. More about Punk fashion designer Vivienne Westwood dies aged 81
Saudi Arabia has revealed plans to build the Oxagon port and logistics hub, which would be the "world's largest floating structure", as part of the Neom development. More about Saudi Arabia unveils plans for octagonal floating port city in Neom
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing how Mikhail Riches has restored the "original beauty" of brutalist Park Hill estate in Sheffield. More about "A remarkable benchmark for future conservation" says commenter
British architect Norman Foster has unveiled details of the masterplan to redevelop Kharkiv, which will include a "landmark building" designed by the architect, on a trip to the Ukrainian city. More about Norman Foster reveals Kharkiv reconstruction masterplan
Architecture studio Lemay has published a manifesto calling on Canadian studios to unite behind a more radical approach to design that reflects Indigenous values and takes responsibility for the country's abundant natural resources. More about Manifesto of Canadian Design urges designers to "un-fuck" their industry
This week on Dezeen, we looked ahead to the FIFA World Cup 2026, rounding up the 16 stadiums across the USA, Mexico and Canada that are set to host the games. More about This week we looked ahead to the World Cup 2026
The leadership team of British architecture and interior design practice Conran and Partners has finalised a management buyout of the company, which is now owned by its principals. More about Leadership team buys British studio Conran and Partners
British designer Thomas Heatherwick's studio has opened its first office outside of the UK at 1000 Trees in Shanghai, a commercial building designed by the practice that opened late last year. More about Heatherwick Studio opens "first permanent overseas base" in Shanghai
New York architecture studio Diller Scofidio + Renfro has been selected to renovate the Kalita Humphreys Theater in Dallas, Texas, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. More about Diller Scofidio + Renfro set to restore Frank Lloyd Wright theatre in Dallas