Architecture
Architecture
Workshop Architects renovates and expands purple Mérida home
Local architecture studio Workshop Architects has renovated a Spanish colonial house in Mérida, Mexico, and added two concrete buildings in its garden. More
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Architecture
Architecture
Dezeen Debate features "beautifully crafted" Gilder Center by Studio Gang
The latest edition of our Dezeen Debate newsletter features the cave-like Gilder Center in Manhattan designed by Studio Gang. Subscribe to Dezeen Debate now. More
Technology
Technology
WAVR designs 3D-printed wave-energy collector
Hawaii-based company WAVR has developed a prototype for a modular technology that floats on top of the ocean waves to gather energy from the motion of the water. More
Promotion
Promotion
Caesar Ceramiche launches Iconica tile collection at Clerkenwell Design Week
Promotion: Italian and US-based tile brand Caesar Ceramics has released a range of porcelain tiles named Iconica, which take cues from the natural patterning of travertine. More
Architecture
Architecture
Byró Architekti adds red cabin with sweeping roof to Czech mountainside
A curved roof tops Byró Architekti's Cabin Above the Town, a red timber-clad cabin informed by the surrounding Czech hills. More
Architecture
Architecture
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
Architecture
Architecture
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
Dezeen Awards
Dezeen Awards
Five key projects by architect and Dezeen Awards judge Piero Lissoni
Italian architect Piero Lissoni has joined Dezeen Awards 2023 as a judge. Here, he selects five projects that best reflect his studio's work. 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
Design
Design
Nendo designs beer can with two pull tabs to "create an ideal foam"
Japanese design studio Nendo has developed an alternative beer can with two angled pull tabs, which were manufactured to control the level of foam produced by opening the can. More
Design
Design
Loewe turns classic stick chairs into "sculptural objects"
Fashion brand Loewe has worked with global artisans to create a collection of wooden chairs decorated with woven materials including foil, shearling and paper that was shown as part of Milan design week. More
Interview
Interview
"It's important to start reimagining how we reuse buildings" says Jeanne Gang
People working in the built environment should prioritise the reuse of existing buildings and aim to increase the sustainability of concrete, said American architect Jeanne Gang. 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
Architecture
Architecture
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
Architecture
Architecture
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
Dezeen Awards
Dezeen Awards
Olayinka Dosekun-Adjei, Will Meyer and Gray Davis named Dezeen Awards 2023 judges
Maurizio Montalti, Will Meyer and Gray Davis of Meyer Davis, Olayinka Dosekun-Adjei, Pragya Adukia and Kate Goldsworthy have been announced as Dezeen Awards 2023 judges. 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
Technology
Technology
Europe explores solar farms in space with Solaris programme
The European Space Agency is investigating the possibility of setting up solar arrays in space in the hope that access to 24-hour sunlight will help to overcome issues of energy intermittency on Earth. More