News
Fleet of driverless Uber cars takes to the streets
As of today, Uber app users in San Francisco have the option of hailing a self-driving taxi. More about Fleet of driverless Uber cars takes to the streets
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Architecture
Minimalist house by Alberto Campo Baeza and GLR is bathed in "golden light" inside
The stark white surfaces that dominate this minimal house in Monterrey, Mexico, are interrupted by a golden wall that elevates the quality of light inside. More about Minimalist house by Alberto Campo Baeza and GLR is bathed in "golden light" inside
News
Google spins off self-driving car project into separate company Waymo
Google has announced that its self-driving car project will continue life as a separate entity called Waymo. More about Google spins off self-driving car project into separate company Waymo
Architecture
Construction work starts on Kengo Kuma's Tokyo 2020 Olympics stadium
Building work has begun on Kengo Kuma's National Stadium for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics – the design that was controversially selected to replace Zaha Hadid's competition-winning scheme. More about Construction work starts on Kengo Kuma's Tokyo 2020 Olympics stadium
2016 review
Dezeen's top 10 controversial stories of 2016
The last 12 months have been defined by contentious statements, tragic losses and tumultuous political events. Continuing our review of the year, social media editor Trudie Carter selects the top 10 stories that caused the most controversy in 2016. More about Dezeen's top 10 controversial stories of 2016
Architecture
Tate Modern Switch House captured in 360-degree photography
The future of photography is in 360 degrees according to British photographer Rod Edwards, who has created immersive views of Herzog & de Meuron's new extension to the Tate Modern gallery. More about Tate Modern Switch House captured in 360-degree photography
Interiors
Bold colours feature on walls inside Kyiv flat by Special Project Venediktov
Special Project Venediktov has reorganised an apartment inside a Kyiv high-rise, using different shades of green and blue to define each area. More about Bold colours feature on walls inside Kyiv flat by Special Project Venediktov
Architecture
Moxon adds red metal and larch extension to farmhouse in Scottish Highlands
British studio Moxon has restored an old granite farmhouse in the Scottish Highlands, and added a larch and metal extension with a matching gabled profile. More about Moxon adds red metal and larch extension to farmhouse in Scottish Highlands
News
BIG to rebrand Nordic region
Bjarke Ingels' firm has been appointed to help build a new brand identity for the five countries that make up the Nordic region. More about BIG to rebrand Nordic region
Promotion
Shortlist revealed for inaugural AHEAD Asia hospitality awards
Dezeen promotion: a Bali hotel with in multi-hued brick walls, and a waterfront hotel for the Winter Olympics in South Korea are among the shortlisted projects for the inaugural AHEAD Asia awards for hospitality experience and design. More about Shortlist revealed for inaugural AHEAD Asia hospitality awards
Interiors
Projekt Praga transforms historic brewery in Poland into minimal apartments
Warsaw studio Projekt Praga has created a suite of pared-back and plant-filled holiday apartments inside a 19th century brewery in southeast Poland. More about Projekt Praga transforms historic brewery in Poland into minimal apartments
Job of the day: architect for Wolfgang Buttress
Our job of the day from Dezeen Jobs is for an architect to work with artist Wolfgang Buttress, who designed the beehive-inspired pavilion for the Milan Expo 2015 (pictured). Read more stories about Wolfgang Buttress or browse more architecture and design opportunities on Dezeen Jobs.
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Design
3D-printed wine tilt keeps bottle at optimum angle for aeration
3D-printed homeware brand OTHR's latest release is a porcelain wine tilt that holds bottles at a perfect 45-degree angle for aeration. More about 3D-printed wine tilt keeps bottle at optimum angle for aeration
Interiors
Studio Mills converts Kraków monastery flat into light-filled family home
London office Studio Mills has transformed an apartment at an old Kraków monastery into a light-filled family residence. More about Studio Mills converts Kraków monastery flat into light-filled family home
Architecture
Gould Evans creates black metal studio building for Missouri art school
American studio Gould Evans has completed a creative facility in Kansas City that houses an array of digital fabrication tools, including eight different types of 3D printer. More about Gould Evans creates black metal studio building for Missouri art school
News
Supertall Shenzhen tower by Morphosis reaches full height
A 350-metre-high skyscraper by Morphosis has topped out in Shenzhen, and the US firm claims it will become the "tallest steel building in China". More about Supertall Shenzhen tower by Morphosis reaches full height
Opinion
"Design strategies robust enough to resist this new political climate have yet to emerge"
US architects disillusioned by the AIA's post-election sentiment should use critical speculation to help reimagine the country's built environment and remain hopeful, suggests Mimi Zeiger in this Opinion column. More about "Design strategies robust enough to resist this new political climate have yet to emerge"
News
Mid-century modern designer Jens Risom dies aged 100
Danish-American furniture designer Jens Risom – one of the first to introduce Scandinavian design to the US – has died aged 100. More about Mid-century modern designer Jens Risom dies aged 100
Comments
"I thought China didn't want weird architecture any more"
MAD's topography-inspired Fake Hills housing development in China has sparked a strong reaction from readers. Calls for the firm to "stop the MADness" lead this week's comments update. More about "I thought China didn't want weird architecture any more"
2016 review
Dezeen's top 10 visions for the future according to 2016
A lot of people may have felt like the world was coming to an end in 2016, but new technology-driven products and prototypes have also offered a lot to look forward to. For our review of the year, deputy editor Rima Sabina Aouf has selected 10 of the best. More about Dezeen's top 10 visions for the future according to 2016