Amy Peacock
BIG unveils design for pop-up stadium for Shakira
Danish architecture studio BIG has designed a temporary stadium and events space in Madrid's Macondo Park for Colombian singer Shakira's world tour. More about BIG unveils design for pop-up stadium for Shakira
Christchurch stadium unveiled as "final anchor project of the city's rebuild"
A transparent roof covers the grass field at One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha, designed by architecture studios Populous and Warren & Mahoney as part of the rebuilding of Christchurch following the 2011 earthquake. More about Christchurch stadium unveiled as "final anchor project of the city's rebuild"
Eight houses that rethink the roof
Our latest roundup looks at houses that take a novel approach to roof design, including a reimagination of the dormer window, an unconventional brick roof and waving concrete forms. More about Eight houses that rethink the roof
UK's first circular construction hub unveiled in London
Design studios Yes Make, Resolve Collective and Material Cultures have overhauled a warehouse in London to create Tipping Point East, the UK's first dedicated circular construction hub. More about UK's first circular construction hub unveiled in London
Multiple Neom construction contracts cancelled
A trio of companies have announced the cancellation of contracts to deliver work on the Trojena ski resort and The Line city as the Neom project in Saudi Arabia stalls. More about Multiple Neom construction contracts cancelled
Ukrainian monastery in UNESCO-listed site damaged by Russian drone strikes
Russian drone strikes have hit the UNESCO-listed historic centre of Lviv in Ukraine, reportedly damaging the 17th-century Bernardine Monastery. More about Ukrainian monastery in UNESCO-listed site damaged by Russian drone strikes
Studio Elèn Letort transforms 1920s Amsterdam cinema into "easygoing and approachable" restaurant
A stained glass arch and striped cocktail bar add colourful geometry to the Ceintuur Theatre restaurant in Amsterdam, designed by dutch interiors firm Studio Elèn Letort. More about Studio Elèn Letort transforms 1920s Amsterdam cinema into "easygoing and approachable" restaurant
Venice Biennale unveils renovated Central Pavilion
The Central Pavilion at the Giardini della Biennale is set to reopen for this year's Venice Art Biennale, following a restoration by Italian architecture studio Labics and architect Fabio Fumagalli. More about Venice Biennale unveils renovated Central Pavilion
PichiAvo builds wooden temple to burn down for Valencia's Fallas festival
Local art studio PichiAvo used wood and paper to create a pavilion based on an Ancient Greek temple, which was set ablaze for the Fallas celebrations in Valencia. More about PichiAvo builds wooden temple to burn down for Valencia's Fallas festival
This week OMA completed its extension of the New Museum in Manhattan
This week on Dezeen, we revealed OMA's angular expansion of the SANAA-designed New Museum in Manhattan, New York. More about This week OMA completed its extension of the New Museum in Manhattan
Over 40,000 civilian buildings in Iran reportedly damaged in ongoing war
Humanitarian group Iranian Red Crescent Society has reported that 42,914 civilian buildings in Iran have been damaged by US-Israeli airstrikes, including more than 36,000 homes. More about Over 40,000 civilian buildings in Iran reportedly damaged in ongoing war
Carlo Ratti designs digitally fabricated structure "to bring new intelligence to reinforced concrete"
Italian studio Carlo Ratti Associati has revealed plans for a cultural centre dedicated to cement company Buzzi, which will feature a digitally fabricated reinforced concrete truss. More about Carlo Ratti designs digitally fabricated structure "to bring new intelligence to reinforced concrete"
Listing bid launched to protect David Chipperfield's first major building in UK
Conservation group Twentieth Century Society has submitted a listing application for the River and Rowing Museum in Oxfordshire, aiming to protect the future of David Chipperfield's first significant project. More about Listing bid launched to protect David Chipperfield's first major building in UK
Could the next starchitect be a TikToker?
Novice self-builders are gaining large followings sharing their cabin construction successes and failures on TikTok. Amy Peacock explores the implications for professional architecture. More about Could the next starchitect be a TikToker?
UK government hires Google to develop AI planning tool to make "near-instant decisions"
Technology company Google is set to develop an AI tool to speed up planning decisions for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. More about UK government hires Google to develop AI planning tool to make "near-instant decisions"
Assemble reveals design for Maggie's Centre in Kent
Architecture collective Assemble has received planning permission for a Maggie's Centre at Maidstone Hospital, which will feature pitched volumes informed by Kent's local culture and landscape. More about Assemble reveals design for Maggie's Centre in Kent
Exhibition of Maggie's Centres at V&A Dundee shows "how buildings can care"
An exhibition of the 30-year history of charity Maggie's and its cancer care centres has opened at the V&A Dundee, displaying original models and drawings by world-famous architects, including the late Frank Gehry. More about Exhibition of Maggie's Centres at V&A Dundee shows "how buildings can care"
Plans for Barbican revamp get go-ahead
British architecture studios Allies and Morrison and Asif Khan Studio's plan to renew the Barbican Centre have received planning approval from the City of London Corporation. More about Plans for Barbican revamp get go-ahead
Barbara Buser awarded 2026 Jane Drew Prize for women in architecture
Swiss architect Barbara Buser has won the 2026 Jane Drew Prize for elevating the profile of women in architecture through her contributions to building reuse. More about Barbara Buser awarded 2026 Jane Drew Prize for women in architecture
Purcell fronts museum for shoemaking with zigzagging brick facade in Somerset
A faceted brick extension links a manor house and a 17th-century barn to form the Shoemakers Museum in Somerset, England, designed by UK studio Purcell. More about Purcell fronts museum for shoemaking with zigzagging brick facade in Somerset