Roundups
Roundups
Ten traditional British houses with standout modern extensions
Ahead of King Charles III's coronation this weekend, Dezeen has put together a roundup of bold modern extensions bolted onto the side of historic British houses. More
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Biomaterials
Biomaterials
Grimshaw and UEL develop Sugarcrete blocks that "could replace the traditional brick industry"
Architecture studio Grimshaw and the University of East London have collaborated to create Sugarcrete, a biomaterial construction block with an interlocking shape made from the sugarcane by-product bagasse. More
Opinion
Opinion
"Even if naively, Charles is entangled in the far-right's weaponisation of architecture"
With Charles III set to be officially crowned this Saturday, Robert Bevan reflects on the cultural and political implications of the king's famous love for traditional architecture. More
Talks
Talks
Watch the second part of DesignTalks 2023 focusing on design's response to social challenges
Dezeen teamed up with DesignMarch to livestream a day of talks focused on the importance of design in addressing global challenges. Watch the last two sessions back here. More
Viewpoints
Viewpoints
Snøhetta places shingle-clad viewing tower on mountain peak in Austria
Norwegian architecture practice Snøhetta has built Top of Alpbachtal, an angular timber viewing tower in a popular skiing area in the Tyrolean Alps that sits 2,030 metres above sea level. More
Cultural buildings
Cultural buildings
Renzo Piano wraps Istanbul Modern in facade "evocative of fish scales"
Italian architecture studio Renzo Piano Building Workshop has completed the landmark Istanbul Modern museum, which is its first project in Turkey. More
Comments
Comments
"Do they really need AI to come up with 'Zaha' designs?" asks commenter
In this week's comments update, readers discussed news that ZHA is developing "most" projects using AI-generated images, according to Patrik Schumacher. More
News
News
Three designs that confront housing insecurity announced as Davidson Prize finalists
Improving the standards of temporary homeless accommodation and addressing the needs of care leavers are among the issues tackled by the three finalists of the annual Davidson Prize. More
Architecture
Architecture
Dezeen In Depth features Yasmeen Lari on why "an architect's role should be more of an activist"
This month's Dezeen In Depth newsletter features an exclusive interview with the 2023 RIBA Royal Gold Medal winner and reflections from Max Fraser on Milan design week. Subscribe to Dezeen In Depth now. More
Talks
Talks
Watch the first part of DesignTalks 2023 focusing on resilient design and sustainability
Dezeen teamed up with DesignMarch to livestream a day of talks focused on the importance of design in addressing global challenges. You can watch the first part of the conference here. More
Events
Events
Get listed in Dezeen's digital guide to 3 Days of Design 2023
Are you hosting an exhibition or event during 3 Days of Design? If so, you can feature in Dezeen Events Guide's digital guide to the festival in Copenhagen. More
Dezeen Agenda
Dezeen Agenda
Dezeen Agenda features Patrik Schumacher on Zaha Hadid Architects' use of AI
The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features Zaha Hadid Architects' use of AI-generated images to develop "most" projects. Subscribe to Dezeen Agenda now. More
Residential architecture and interiors
Residential architecture and interiors
Kate Smith clads own Wisconsin home in two tones of wood
Local designer Kate Smith has wrapped a gabled house in blackened cypress siding in Door County, Wisconsin for her personal residence. More
Residential architecture and interiors
Residential architecture and interiors
Cubo Design Architects celebrates traditional Japanese craft in Tokyo home
Traditional Japanese materials and details are fused with contemporary finishes at C4L House in Tokyo, designed by local studio Cubo Design Architects. More
News
News
MAD's first South American building will resemble "twisting vines"
Chinese architecture studio MAD has unveiled visuals of Qondesa, a skyscraper for Ecuador's capital Quito that will feature a planted facade and become the city's tallest building. More
News
News
Dezeen shortlisted for 10 prestigious publishing awards
Dezeen has been shortlisted for four Association of Online Publishers awards, three Professional Publishers Association and three British Society of Magazine Editors talent awards. More
Installations
Installations
Farrell Centre opens with exhibition showcasing mycelium and fake fur
An architecture centre founded by British architect Terry Farrell has opened in Newcastle, England, with an exhibition exploring building materials of the future and "urban rooms" for local residents. More
Residential architecture and interiors
Residential architecture and interiors
LAND Arquitectos creates Chilean home with series of screened pavilions
LAND Arquitectos has completed a seaside house consisting of pavilions with wooden screens laid out according to vegetation groupings on the coastal site in Chile. More
Architecture
Architecture
Dezeen and Autodesk to present talk on role of data and AI in architecture industry
Dezeen has partnered with Autodesk to present a panel discussion about the role of AI and data in architecture practice. Watch the talk on Dezeen at 4:00pm London time, Monday 8 May. More
Residential architecture and interiors
Residential architecture and interiors
Neiheiser Argyros refreshes Victorian terrace house with timber-clad extension
London-based studio Neiheiser Argyros has renovated a Victorian terrace named Steele's Road House, adding balconies and open spaces that connect the home to its garden. More