News
US architect Robert AM Stern dies aged 86
US architect Robert AM Stern, who was the long-time dean of Yale university, has passed away aged 86. More about US architect Robert AM Stern dies aged 86
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Architecture
Desai Chia uses "camouflaging effect" for secluded Osprey House in New York
Charred wood was used by US studio Desai Chia Architecture to blend this home with the landscape, drawing wildlife to the property and enabling the owners to "inconspicuously observe nature". More about Desai Chia uses "camouflaging effect" for secluded Osprey House in New York
Dezeen Agenda
Dezeen Agenda features waterfront stadium by Zaha Hadid Architects
The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features the curved Greater Bay Area Sports Centre in China. Subscribe to Dezeen Agenda now. More about Dezeen Agenda features waterfront stadium by Zaha Hadid Architects
News
Royal Society for Arts appoints seven Royal Designers for Industry
Seven creatives that "exemplify the power of design", including designer Yinka Ilori and journalist Mona Chalabi, have been named Royal Designers for Industry by the RSA. More about Royal Society for Arts appoints seven Royal Designers for Industry
Architecture
Hand-cleft oak shingles cloak wellbeing centre in Hertfordshire by Okra
Irregular oak shingles that double as habitats for bugs and bats cover the exterior of The Apple House, an education and wellbeing hub in Hertfordshire, UK, by London design collective Okra. More about Hand-cleft oak shingles cloak wellbeing centre in Hertfordshire by Okra
Performance Review
Five ways that architecture education needs to change
In order to save architecture the prevailing approach to architecture education must be allowed to die, writes Harriet Harriss as part of our Performance Review series. More about Five ways that architecture education needs to change
Architecture
RSHP among studios to complete stations for Melbourne's Metro Tunnel
Architecture studios RSHP, Hassell and WW+P Architects have created the five stations for the Metro Tunnel rail network in Melbourne, designed to provide enjoyable spaces for commuters. More about RSHP among studios to complete stations for Melbourne's Metro Tunnel
News
Bamboo scaffolding under scrutiny following devastating Hong Kong high-rise fire
Bamboo scaffolding and safety netting have been blamed for contributing to the spread of an enormous high-rise building fire in Hong Kong that has claimed at least 55 lives. More about Bamboo scaffolding under scrutiny following devastating Hong Kong high-rise fire
Pavilions
New South unveils muqarna-informed ceramic pavilion
Architecture studio New South has created the Muqarnas Pavilion in Saint-Étienne, France, which is informed by sacred Islamic architecture. More about New South unveils muqarna-informed ceramic pavilion
Interiors
EBBA founder's all-timber London apartment celebrates "alive and imperfect" wood
EBBA Architects founder Benni Allan has renovated his own London apartment in a former tea factory, which features walls, floors, furniture and even speakers crafted from Douglas fir. More about EBBA founder's all-timber London apartment celebrates "alive and imperfect" wood
Two weeks left to enter Dezeen Jobs Top Companies 2026
Does your company stand out as a truly inspiring place to work? With only two weeks to go, now is the time to enter Dezeen Jobs Top Companies 2026. More about Two weeks left to enter Dezeen Jobs Top Companies 2026
Architecture
Terracotta-wrapped Further Hotel offers an alternative to Bali's big resorts
Further Hotel is a collection of buildings designed by architecture firm MORQ and interior design office Studio Wenden in Bali, featuring hand-made brick facades and a secluded rooftop pool. More about Terracotta-wrapped Further Hotel offers an alternative to Bali's big resorts
Architecture
Daria Sheina Studio designs off-grid British Columbia cabin
Daria Sheina Studio has designed The Nest, an off-grid cabin with cedar-wrapped rotated volumes that allow panoramic views of the Howe Sound off the coast of British Columbia. More about Daria Sheina Studio designs off-grid British Columbia cabin
School Shows
Innovative candles among projects from Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey
Dezeen School Shows: candles that create unique markings as they burn onto their brass holders are among the projects from Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey. More about Innovative candles among projects from Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey
News
Amateur Architecture Studio's Wang Shu and Lu Wenyu to curate Venice Architecture Biennale 2027
Amateur Architecture Studio founders Wang Shu and Lu Wenyu have been chosen as the curators of the 2027 edition of the Venice Architecture Biennale, with aims to combat "the death of architecture". More about Amateur Architecture Studio's Wang Shu and Lu Wenyu to curate Venice Architecture Biennale 2027
Architecture
Mecozzi Verdini connects Italian villa to concrete annexe using red-steel walkway
A red-steel walkway links this 1960s villa in Italy's Marche region to a concrete-framed annexe called Annesso Rosso, completed by local architecture studio Mecozzi Verdini. More about Mecozzi Verdini connects Italian villa to concrete annexe using red-steel walkway
Performance Review
Are there too many designers?
With entry-level design jobs receiving hundreds of applications per opening, Cajsa Carlson explores whether there's simply an oversupply of aspiring designers as part of our Performance Review series. More about Are there too many designers?
Architecture
Zaha Hadid Architects completes waterfront stadium and sports centre in Guangzhou
Architecture studio Zaha Hadid Architects has completed the Greater Bay Area Sports Centre in Guangzhou, China, which includes curved stadiums for sporting and cultural events. More about Zaha Hadid Architects completes waterfront stadium and sports centre in Guangzhou
Performance Review
"Industrial design should have dropped its messianic claims long ago"
It's time to recognise that design's status as a force for social change was only ever a blip and instead embrace its role as applied art, writes John Jervis as part of our Performance Review series. More about "Industrial design should have dropped its messianic claims long ago"
Dezeen Awards
All Dezeen Awards 2025 winners announced last night in London
All 60 Dezeen Awards 2025 winners were announced at a ceremony in central London yesterday evening. More about All Dezeen Awards 2025 winners announced last night in London