New York's government has revealed plans for a 366-metre-long elevated walkway that will connect the High Line in Manhattan to the recently extended Penn Station. More about New York announces High Line extension to connect to Penn Station
Provocative architecture studio Opposite Office has envisioned fortifying the US Capitol building in Washington DC in reaction to the invasion of the building by Donald Trump supporters last week. More about Opposite Office proposes turning US Capitol into "fortress to protect democracy"
Architecture studio SOM has converted the Beaux-Arts James A Farley Post Office in New York into the Daniel Patrick Moynihan Train Hall as part of the renovation of Penn Station. More about SOM "evokes the majesty of the original Penn Station" with Daniel Patrick Moynihan Train Hall in New York
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing BIG's mixed-use development in Harlem, New York, and sharing their views on other top stories. More about Curved facade of BIG's Harlem development looks "great in the photos" says commenter
Fashion designer Virgil Abloh doesn't "believe in disciplines" and instead thinks architecture should be used to explore many things. In this interview, he explains how his architectural training helped create his brand Off-White. More about I started my fashion brand to do architecture says Virgil Abloh
The American Institute of Architects says it "unequivocally opposes" new architecture rules signed by outgoing US president Donald Trump and vows to undo them as soon as his successor takes office. More about AIA pledges to undo Trump's "beautiful" architecture order after he leaves
President Donald Trump has passed an executive order stating new US government buildings must be "beautiful" just one month before Joe Biden takes office. More about Trump orders new government buildings must be "beautiful"
Curved seating, shelving and mirrors feature throughout Goodbody hair salon in Oakland, California, which design studio Homework has finished with salmon-pink accents. More about Homework creates curves inside GoodBody hair salon in Oakland
London designer James Whitaker's starburst-shaped shipping container house for Joshua Tree, California, has gone on sale for $3.5 million before construction has even started. More about Unbuilt shipping container house for Joshua Tree on sale for .5 million
The Smile by architecture firm BIG is a mixed-use development in New York's Harlem neighbourhood with a stainless-steel facade designed to recall the "textured surface of the moon". More about The Smile by BIG in New York has a chequerboard facade and rooftop pool
The American Institute of Architects has banned members from designing spaces for the US justice system used for execution, torture or confinement of imprisoned people, as part of a commitment to "dismantle racial injustice". More about AIA bans design of execution facilities and solitary confinement spaces
Toronto architect Carlo Parente has renovated an old and dilapidated mason's shop in Chicago to create a live and work space called Facility for artists Nick Cave and Bob Faust. More about Old industrial building in Chicago transformed into artist couple's home and studios
Fuschia, violet and indigo lighting envelops users of these meditation chambers that multidisciplinary studio Office Of Things has designed specifically for workspaces. More about Meditation chambers by Office Of Things wash workers in colourful light
We're continuing our review of the year with the top 10 US architecture projects of 2020. They include David Adjaye's pink-concrete store, SOM's museum for the United States Army and MAD's first project in America. More about Dezeen's top 10 US architecture projects of 2020
American architect Edward Mazria has scooped the 2021 AIA Gold Medal prize in recognition of "his unwavering voice and leadership" in the architecture industry's fight against climate change. More about Edward Mazria wins AIA Gold Medal for 2021
US architecture and design school Harvard GSD has removed Philip Johnson's name from a house he built while studying at the institution in response to a campaign calling for a rethink of the Nazi-supporting late architect's legacy. More about Philip Johnson's first building renamed amid protest over architect's "white supremacist views"
Local design studio Basic Projects combined antiques with modern furniture pieces so that boutique hotel Post House in South Carolina "feels like it has always been there". More about South Carolina's Post House inn features a mix of old and new
Olson Kundig Architects principal Alan Maskin has renovated and extended a beach cabin from 1938 in Washington State, turning it into his wood-lined retreat. More about Olson Kundig principal designs himself a cosy beach cabin
Red slats create a wave-like movement when people play on swings in this temporary installation, which Chilean studio GT2P designed and developed for Miami Design District. More about Red wings ripple above GT2P's swing-set installation in Miami
US studio GRT Architects has completed this black house with huge triangular windows in New York's Dutchess County, which has the layout of an open-plan studio. More about Textured black brick props up "beak-like" windows in Dutchess County Studio