This week on Dezeen, we revealed that Irish architect Niall McLaughlin has been named the recipient of the 2026 Royal Gold Medal for architecture awarded by the Royal Institute of British Architects. More about This week we revealed the winner of the Royal Gold Medal
Local studio David Baker Architects has completed a tower with a "folded" facade on Treasure Island, a man-made island in San Francisco that is being converted into a residential neighbourhood. More about David Baker Architects completes tallest building in San Francisco's Treasure Island development
Dubai studio Dabbagh Architects has renovated the mud-brick Sultan Fort and extended the Al Ain Museum in Abu Dhabi, incorporating archaeological remains discovered during construction. More about Dabbagh Architects renovates and extends UAE's first museum
In the second episode of our new podcast, Dezeen Weekly, we discuss the delays to the Neom ski resort in Saudi Arabia, the first building concept designed by a humanoid robot and the design for this year's Serpentine Pavilion. More about Second episode of Dezeen Weekly podcast out now
The concrete shell structure of the Norwich Sports Village designed by Swiss engineer Heinz Isler in Norfolk, UK, has been Grade II-listed. More about Heinz Isler-designed concrete-shell sports centre Grade II-listed
Canadian studio Akb Architects has designed a white, hilltop house that "dissolves into the snow" in Mono, Ontario, acknowledging the vernacular architecture while implementing contemporary tactics. More about Akb Architects creates "deliberate tension" between past and present at Ontario house
French-Brazilian architecture studio Triptyque has completed the Inspira SP building in São Paulo, which is wrapped in a structural concrete cage lined with planters. More about Triptyque wraps São Paulo skyscraper with continuous grid of planters
Stone cladding and a glazed corner define Pretpec, a compact guest annexe created for a house on the Croatian coast by Zagreb architecture practice Argu Studio. More about Argu Studio adds stone-clad annexe to coastal Croatian home
Irish architect Niall McLaughlin, who was announced as the recipient of the 2026 RIBA Royal Gold Medal today, explains his focus on creating meaningful architecture in this interview. More about "People want buildings to be meaningful" says Royal Gold Medal winner Niall McLaughlin
Following Niall McLaughlin being named as the recipient of this year's RIBA Royal Gold Medal, we look at 10 key buildings by the Irish architect. More about Ten "deliberately modest" projects by Royal Gold Medal-winner Niall McLaughlin
The Scottish Parliament has passed a law that requires new buildings in Scotland to be fitted with swift bricks for nesting birds. More about Swift bricks become mandatory for new buildings in Scotland
Wellness-related design is everywhere at the moment but underneath its tasteful minimalist aesthetic lie some uncomfortable truths, writes Priya Khanchandani. More about "I don't know about you, but I feel bombarded by so-called 'wellness' design"
Marks Barfield Architects, the British architecture studio behind the London Eye, has unveiled designs for a tidal power station on the Somerset coastline that it says could curb the UK's reliance on fossil fuels. More about Marks Barfield Architects proposes UK tidal power station "to reduce reliance on fossil fuels"
Irish architect Niall McLaughlin has been named the recipient of the 2026 Royal Gold Medal for architecture by the Royal Institute of British Architects. More about "Humble visionary" Niall McLaughlin wins 2026 RIBA Royal Gold Medal
US studios KoningEizenberg Architecture and NAC Architecture have used concrete and metal to construct a public high school in California, responding to environmental concerns and the school's nontraditional learning style. More about Threat of wildfire drives design of Malibu High School in California
Dezeen Showroom: elegant charred timber clads the exterior of the Jonas sauna, designed by Lithuanian company Celsium Wellness to bring a quiet architectural retreat to outdoor spaces. More about Jonas sauna by Celsium Wellness
Chinese firm Urbanus designed the playful Hakka Academy Longgang Twin Stars in Shenzhen as a "visual resistance to the monotonous urban landscape". More about Urbanus references Hakka walled houses for colourful Shenzhen school
London-based Mary Duggan Architects has unveiled designs for a garden workshop with a sloping, angular roof for The Hepworth Wakefield Garden in West Yorkshire, UK. More about Mary Duggan Architects reveals angular workshop for The Hepworth Wakefield Garden
It's 2026 – the year imagined in Fritz Lang's sci-fi epic Metropolis almost a century ago. Despite its laboured plot the film got a lot right about the future city, writes Catherine Slessor. More about "Metropolis's prophetic vision of chaotic skylines and unequal social conditions still resonates"
National Civic Art Society president Justin Shubow has been named chairman of the US Beautifying Transportation Infrastructure Council, a newly established federal advisory that aims to "restore the beauty of key transportation infrastructure". More about Justin Shubow to lead Beautifying Transportation Infrastructure Council