Full-scale copies of a 2,000-year-old Syrian architectural landmark believed to have been destroyed by ISIS will be on view in London and New York this April. More about Giant 3D-printed replica of Palmyra Arch will be installed in London and New York
Architects Bob Allies and Graham Morrison are among the figures from the architecture and design world awarded in the UK's 2016 New Year Honours. More about Allies and Morrison among architects awarded in 2016 New Year Honours
It's New Year's Eve and we're seeing out 2015 by looking back at the most popular and controversial stories of the year. Read on for Dezeen's year in review...
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In the final instalment from our review of the year, we've collected together our most-read stories of 2015 – including self-lacing trainers, the "end of fashion", driverless cars and a drip-free umbrella (+ slideshow). More about Dezeen's 10 biggest architecture and design stories of 2015
Swedish designer Richard Lindvall has created monochromatic interiors for a refurbished Stockholm factory that now houses a restaurant and conference space. More about Richard Lindvall renovates former Stockholm sausage factory for Usine Restaurant
This bikini is made from a sponge-like material that repels water but absorbs oils, designed to help filter impurities from water and turn swimming to an "eco-friendly activity". More about Sponge bikini is designed to absorb pollution from the sea
Dezeen's design editor Dan Howarth picks 10 of the best upcoming architecture and design exhibitions for 2016, including shows that explore architecture's regenerative power and fashion's place in an age of technology. More about 10 architecture and design exhibitions we're looking forward to in 2016
Dutch bike manufacturer VanMoof has launched a Kickstarter campaign for a poncho that protects the wearer and their bicycle from the rain. More about VanMoof's Boncho rain mac covers both bike and rider to encourage wet-weather city cycling
South Korea's Studio Koossino created a concrete building with white and yellow protrusions to provide shared workspaces for an artists' community north of Seoul (+ slideshow). More about Maxcube by Studio Koossino houses creative workspaces within concrete walls
Black corrugated metal covers this residence designed by architect Mariana Palacios as a holiday getaway for herself in a remote area of Cordoba, Argentina (+ slideshow). More about Dark corrugated cladding covers Mariana Palacios' self-designed holiday home in Argentina
From 3D-printed food to the Bouroullec brothers' first TV, Dezeen's award-winning video content explored a wide range of design stories in 2015. We've compiled the 10 most popular movies in this YouTube playlist. More about Dezeen's top 10 architecture and design videos of 2015
Shanghai studio Linehouse has combined metal rods and black lava stone to create display rails within French fashion brand Côte&Ciel's first Hong Kong store (+ slideshow). More about Linehouse installs bespoke metal shelving system at Côte&Ciel boutique in Hong Kong
David Chipperfield Architects has released images of its design for a half-submerged concert hall bracketed by textured concrete walls in southern Germany (+ slideshow). More about Chipperfield unveils design for partially buried concert hall in Germany
Winners of a competition to create better sidewalk sheds for New York construction sites have been unveiled, with the hope they will be implemented as the city undergoes a major building boom. More about Four designs aim to improve sidewalk sheds around New York construction sites
Future Makers: the technology that startup MX3D is developing to 3D print a bridge in Amsterdam could be used to produce "endless" different structures, says Dutch designer Joris Laarman in this exclusive movie. More about Producing the world's first 3D-printed bridge with robots "is just the beginning"
Lever Architecture has designed a 12-storey tower for Portland, Oregon, that will be one of the tallest wooden buildings in the US. More about Lever Architecture proposes timber-framed tower for Portland
Instagram is fast becoming the first place people see breaking news stories, but at its heart the photo-sharing social network is a depository of stunning images. Social media editor Ross Bryant compiles 10 of the most popular projects posted to Dezeen's Instagram in the past year. More about Dezeen's 10 most popular Instagram images from 2015
Dutch firm van Dongen-Koschuch has converted an old maritime building in the Netherlands into a theatre with a glass auditorium (+ slideshow). More about Glazed theatre by van Dongen-Koschuch occupies former dockland buildings
New York-based HCWD Studio has released a white-concrete version of its cordless brick-shaped lamp, which is activated by movement rather than a switch (+ movie). More about HCWD launches white-concrete version of portable LED Brick lamp
A screen of vertical white louvres meanders around these facilities for campers in central Portugal, designed by Lisbon studio Atelier Rua (+ slideshow). More about Atelier Rua screens Portuguese campsite facilities with white slatted facade