Trudie Carter
Dezeen's top 10 controversial stories of 2016
The last 12 months have been defined by contentious statements, tragic losses and tumultuous political events. Continuing our review of the year, social media editor Trudie Carter selects the top 10 stories that caused the most controversy in 2016. More
"I thought China didn't want weird architecture any more"
MAD's topography-inspired Fake Hills housing development in China has sparked a strong reaction from readers. Calls for the firm to "stop the MADness" lead this week's comments update. More
This week, Rem Koolhaas and Peter Eisenman spoke out about Donald Trump
This week, Rem Koolhaas expressed his lack of surprise at Donald Trump's sweep to victory while Peter Eisenman revealed that he had previously been "tricked" by the US president-elect. More
Klokers launches watch inspired by mid-century analog computer
The first timepiece from French brand Klokers, featuring an unusual dial design made of three rotating disks, is now available to buy from Dezeen Watch Store. More
"This design is too basic to be afforded any legal protection"
Did IKEA copy the design of a bed by e15? Readers are debating whether the German brand is right to take the Swedish furniture giant to court in this week's comments update. More
This week, the row over Patrik Schumacher's controversial speech escalated
This week on Dezeen, the architecture industry and the public reacted to the housing manifesto set out by Zaha Hadid Architects director Patrik Schumacher, with Hadid's closest confidantes disowning the architect's words. More
Chi and Chi's second watch features a 24-sided face and refined materials
The second watch from Taiwan-based studio Chi and Chi is now available to buy from Dezeen Watch Store. More
OMA's Miami cultural centre and Patrik Schumacher controversy feature in this week's Dezeen Mail
The latest updates following Patrik Schumacher's controversial World Architecture Festival speech and OMA's completed Faena Forum art and performance centre in Miami feature in this week's issue of Dezeen Mail. Subscribe to Dezeen Mail ›
This week, a Chinese startup unveiled the world's fastest electric supercar
This week on Dezeen, a Chinese company launched the world's fastest electric car, while Jonathan Ive and Marc Newson teamed up to create a Christmas tree installation.
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Linjer's first watch collection is inspired by Snøhetta's Oslo Opera House
Design studio Linjer has launched a minimalist range of timepieces, which is now available to pre-order from Dezeen Watch Store. More
"In today's political climate it's brave to support free-market capitalism"
Readers are reacting to a keynote speech delivered by Patrik Schumacher in this week's comment update, in which the architect called for the scrapping of public housing and deregulation of markets. More
Berlin's re-purposed buildings feature on our latest Pinterest board
This year's World Architecture Festival was held in the German capital of Berlin, so we've created a new Pinterest board dedicated to the city's regenerated architecture – including a renovated Nazi-era swimming pool hall by Veauthier Meyer Architects. Follow Dezeen on Pinterest ›
This week, 2016's best building was revealed and Patrik Schumacher ruffled feathers
This week on Dezeen, the best architecture of 2016 was lauded at the World Architecture Festival in Berlin, where Zaha Hadid Architects director Patrik Schumacher gave a keynote speech calling for social housing to be scrapped. More
The AIA's Trump fiasco and a cantilevering cabin feature in this week's Dezeen Mail
A tiny, cantilevering Alpine cabin and the American Institute of Architects' apology for supporting Donald Trump feature in this week's issue of Dezeen Mail, along with birthday wishes for Dezeen from leading architects and designers. Subscribe to Dezeen Mail ›
"Forget infrastructure. How Trump would solve an algebra problem is unclear"
Donald Trump's lack of infrastructure plans for America is debated in this week's comments update, as readers react to the surprise result of the US presidential election. More
This week, we launched Dezeen Hot List and the design community reacted to Trump's victory
This week on Dezeen we published the first-ever Dezeen Hot List, revealing the top 400 names in architecture and design, while Donald Trump won the US presidential election, prompting reactions across the industry. More
"Better to keep bad taste in skyscrapers than bad politics"
Ahead of the US presidential election result tomorrow, readers have been giving their two cents on the architectural legacy of Republican candidate Donald Trump in our comments section this week. More
Dezeen's latest Pinterest board focuses purely on minimalist design
Our latest Pinterest board is dedicated to pared-back design, architecture and interiors – from John Pawson's immaculate London workspace and studio to the all-white interior of a hilltop house in Portugal. Follow Dezeen on Pinterest ›
This week, Herzog & de Meuron completed a concert hall and started on a Mies extension
Herzog & de Meuron dominated the headlines this week. The Swiss firm revealed its plans to extend Mies van der Rohe's seminal Neue Nationalgalerie in Berlin, while its long-delayed Hamburg concert hall finally completed. More
"Apple doesn't understand how quickly we want things to advance"
Is Apple struggling to keep up with its rivals? Readers are debating whether the tech giant has run out of innovation in this week's comments update. More