Technology
Technology
Google spins off self-driving car project into separate company Waymo
Google has announced that its self-driving car project will continue life as a separate entity called Waymo. More
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Architecture
Architecture
Construction work starts on Kengo Kuma's Tokyo 2020 Olympics stadium
Building work has begun on Kengo Kuma's National Stadium for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics – the design that was controversially selected to replace Zaha Hadid's competition-winning scheme. More
2016 review
2016 review
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
News
News
BIG to rebrand Nordic region
Bjarke Ingels' firm has been appointed to help build a new brand identity for the five countries that make up the Nordic region. More
Architecture
Architecture
Supertall Shenzhen tower by Morphosis reaches full height
A 350-metre-high skyscraper by Morphosis has topped out in Shenzhen, and the US firm claims it will become the "tallest steel building in China". More
News
News
Mid-century modern designer Jens Risom dies aged 100
Danish-American furniture designer Jens Risom – one of the first to introduce Scandinavian design to the US – has died aged 100. More
Design
Design
Google abandons plans for self-driving car
Google has reportedly shelved plans for its own autonomous car in favour of partnerships with other vehicle companies. More
Architecture
Architecture
Antarctic research centre to be towed inland to escape dangerous ice crack
The world's first mobile research centre on the floating Brunt Ice Shelf in Antarctica is going to be moved to a new location for the first time, due to fears it could be trapped on an iceberg. More
Architecture
Architecture
Antonio Citterio unveils design for glass Arte tower on Florida beach
Italian architect Antonio Citterio has been tapped to conceive a luxury residential building in Miami Beach, marking his first architectural project in America and the latest in a string of residential developments in the area. More
Architecture
Architecture
BIG unveils huge 670 Mesquit complex for LA Arts District
Bjarke Ingels Group has released plans for a mixed-use scheme in Los Angeles, which will incorporate housing, offices and public spaces within a giant concrete framework. More
Design
Design
Established & Sons under new ownership following death of co-founder Angad Paul
Business news: British furniture brand Established & Sons has been acquired by overseas investors. More
This week on Dezeen
This week on Dezeen
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
Architecture
Architecture
Paul Revere Williams becomes first black architect to receive AIA Gold Medal
The American Institute of Architects has this year bestowed its highest honour on the late Paul Revere Williams, who is the first African American to receive the award. More
Design
Design
Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands and Leo Villareal win London bridge light contest
American light artist Leo Villareal and London architects Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands have won a competition to create a series of light installations for bridges on London's River Thames. More
Architecture
Architecture
Design "enhances our economy and our global reputation" says UK culture minister
UK culture minister Matt Hancock has praised the UK's architects and designers, describing the sector as "vitally important to our future as an outward looking, creative nation". More
News
News
Humanitarian experts propose turning refugee camps into enterprise zones called "refugee cities"
Refugee camps should be rebadged as cities and turned into enterprise zones so inhabitants can set up businesses and build their own infrastructure, according to a new report. More
News
News
Foster + Partners skyscraper joins line-up at New York's Hudson Yards
The next piece to be unveiled as part of the vast Hudson Yards development in New York is a glass office tower by architecture firm Foster + Partners. More
News
News
Foster-designed Oceanwide Center breaks ground in San Francisco
Work has commenced on the development set to include San Francisco's second-tallest building, designed by UK firm Foster + Partners. More
News
News
Pantone names Greenery its 2017 colour of the year
Colour company Pantone has revealed a zesty shade of green as its colour of the year for 2017. More
News
News
Dezeen is officially the world's most popular online design magazine
Dezeen is now the most popular online design magazine in the world, according to statistics from web data firm Alexa. More