A winning design for a new National Museum of Ecuador building in Quito by Spanish outfit Studio Alberto Campo Baeza and local studio MAODA has been called back by the government, with the studios claiming the move "breaks the transparency and integrity of a public competition". More about National Museum of Ecuador recalls Alberto Campo Baeza design after public backlash
Multidisciplinary team RUA Studio has won this year's Davidson Prize with Playdeck, a concept design that envisions repurposing decommissioned buses into playscapes for people of all ages. More about Davidson Prize winner proposes reusing buses as mobile playgrounds
A museum in Vietnam built from more than six million reclaimed clay tiles has won the grand prize at Wienerberger's 2026 Brick Awards, which is showcased in this video produced by Dezeen for the awards. More about Temple built from six million reused tiles wins Brick Award 2026
Dutch social venture Shift has revealed the five shortlisted designs in a competition to design "a new wonder of the world" to promote action against climate change. More about Heatherwick, MVRDV and Mecanoo among shortlisted designs for "new world wonder"
Designer Laurids Gallée has partnered with Dezeen to announce the launch of Victorinox's Re-Imagine initiative, which invites participants to redesign the brand's iconic Swiss Army Knife. More about Laurids Gallée teams up with Dezeen to launch Victorinox Re-Imagine competition
Dezeen Competitions: we've rounded up five architecture and design competitions that are open for entries into the new year, including designing a sauna and greenhouse in Lake Mývatn, Iceland. More about Task to design sauna on Icelandic lake among the latest Dezeen Competitions
Dezeen Competitions: a competition to transform a village square in Italy is among this roundup of the latest competitions on Dezeen. More about Competition to design Italian courtyard among latest competitions on Dezeen
Architect Ethan Akiyama Poh has won Dezeen and Bentley's Radical Renewal Competition with a concept that reimagines architect Kenzo Tange's disused post-war gymnasium, currently facing demolition, as a thriving civic destination. More about Proposal to revive Kenzo Tange's Kagawa gymnasium wins Radical Renewal Competition
Designer Raymond Lapiejko's vision to transform the Hoosac Stores warehouse in Boston into a recycling hub has been awarded second place in Dezeen and Bentley's Radical Renewal Competition. More about Proposal to turn warehouse into recycling hub takes second place in Radical Renewal Competition
Designer Zixuan Luo has been awarded third place in Dezeen and Bentley's Radical Renewal Competition for her proposal to retrofit Chicago's Richard J Daley Center with passive climate systems while retaining its facade. More about Proposal to retrofit Chicago landmark wins third place in the Radical Renewal Competition
Fifteen innovative designs have been shortlisted for Dezeen and Bentley's Radical Renewal Competition, which sought bold proposals to revitalise historic buildings while preserving their heritage. More about Fifteen designs shortlisted in Dezeen and Bentley's Radical Renewal Competition
Dezeen Competitions: this week, we've found five architecture and design competitions that are currently available to enter, including competitions to design a family retreat and an urban sculpture. More about Abandoned site revival among latest competitions on Dezeen
Raphaël Craveiro has won SketchUp's Design Sprint Challenge 2025 with his design for a city where pedestrians and bikes pass underneath buildings, as announced in a video produced for Trimble and Dezeen by content creator Mr Chuck. More about Bike-friendly future city concept with wider streets wins SketchUp Design Sprint Challenge
Dezeen and Bentley's Radical Renewal Competition closes for entries at midnight on Wednesday. Enter before the deadline for the chance to win up to £15,000. More about Last chance to enter Dezeen and Bentley's Radical Renewal Competition
There are just two weeks left to enter our Radical Renewal Competition, which calls for innovative designs that reimagine historical buildings without compromising their heritage. Enter before 25 June. More about Only two weeks left to enter Dezeen and Bentley's Radical Renewal Competition
There is just one month left to enter our Radical Renewal Competition, which invites bold proposals to revitalise historic buildings while preserving their heritage. Enter now before the contest closes on 25 June. More about One month left to enter Dezeen and Bentley's Radical Renewal Competition
Dezeen Competitions: we've rounded up five architecture and design competitions with upcoming submission deadlines within the next two months. More about Wind turbine design contest among latest competitions on Dezeen
A glowing 3D-printed installation by architect Arthur Mamou-Mani has been revealed at Clerkenwell Design Week, which is captured in this exclusive video produced by Dezeen. More about Arthur Mamou-Mani's 3D-printed "water corridor" unveiled at Clerkenwell Design Week
Architect Arthur Mamou-Mani has won the Shaping Water Competition with Harmonic Tides, an installation informed by the movement of water, which will be built at Clerkenwell Design Week later this month. More about Arthur Mamou-Mani wins Shaping Water Competition with wave-like 3D-printed installation
Fifteen designs have been shortlisted for the Shaping Water Competition, which invited ideas for a large-scale installation celebrating the essence of water for Clerkenwell Design Week. More about Fifteen designs shortlisted for the Shaping Water Competition