Lizzie Crook
Construction material costs set to rise if Strait of Hormuz blockade continues
The continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz as a result of the US-Israel war on Iran could push up prices of building materials, including steel and cement, a study by global construction consultant Linesight has warned. More about Construction material costs set to rise if Strait of Hormuz blockade continues
Brick Bonds book celebrates "the skill and craft of bricklaying"
Graphic designer Melissa Price shines a light on the anatomy of the humble brick and the variety of bricklaying techniques used in construction in her book Brick Bonds. More about Brick Bonds book celebrates "the skill and craft of bricklaying"
Seven buildings draped with fabric-like glass facades
In this roundup, we spotlight seven buildings with undulating glass facades that resemble flowing fabric, giving new meaning to the idea of curtain walling. More about Seven buildings draped with fabric-like glass facades
Glasshouse Theatre in Queensland operates "like a finely tuned musical instrument"
An undulating glass facade encloses the cantilevered first floor of the Glasshouse Theatre in Queensland, designed by Australian studio Blight Rayner Architecture with international firm Snøhetta. More about Glasshouse Theatre in Queensland operates "like a finely tuned musical instrument"
Foster + Partners plans Oxford chapel conversion for Larry Ellison
British studio Foster + Partners is developing plans to convert an old chapel in Oxford into a restaurant and bar for the Ellison Institute of Technology research campus. More about Foster + Partners plans Oxford chapel conversion for Larry Ellison
Snøhetta and BIG among architects of "landscape-led masterplan" for Istanbul
Architecture studios Snøhetta, BIG and MVRDV are among those designing landmarks for the 84‑hectare Ion Riva masterplan for Istanbul's northern Beykoz district. More about Snøhetta and BIG among architects of "landscape-led masterplan" for Istanbul
Sanjay Puri Architects references stepped wells for Indian university
"An open auditorium" formed of stepped terraces crowns this sprawling brick-clad university building in Indore, revealed here exclusively by Indian studio Sanjay Puri Architects. More about Sanjay Puri Architects references stepped wells for Indian university
Nine buildings heralding a thatched-roof renaissance
Thatched roofs may be synonymous with traditional architecture, but this roundup points to a revival of the age-old craft in contemporary buildings across the globe. More about Nine buildings heralding a thatched-roof renaissance
Kod Arkitekter emblazons fire station facade with Falu red finish
Stockholm studio Kod Arkitekter has created a fire station in Sweden, cladding it in bright red-stained wood to help establish it as a local landmark. More about Kod Arkitekter emblazons fire station facade with Falu red finish
WT Architecture carries out "purposefully simple" revamp of Scottish boathouse
Scottish studio WT Architecture has overhauled a Victorian boathouse in East Lothian, restoring its original storage area and adding a wood-lined studio accessed by a footbridge. More about WT Architecture carries out "purposefully simple" revamp of Scottish boathouse
Controversial Liverpool Street station revamp gets green light
British studio ACME's contentious design for the revamp of the UK's busiest train station, London Liverpool Street, has been granted planning permission. More about Controversial Liverpool Street station revamp gets green light
Niall McLaughlin designs museum to tell "story of baptism" in Jordan
London studio Niall McLaughlin Architects has released visuals of The Museum of Jesus' Baptism in Jordan, which will be constructed using local skills and materials, including rammed earth and stone. More about Niall McLaughlin designs museum to tell "story of baptism" in Jordan
MAD models Lishui Airport in China on "mist-covered hills"
Misty landscapes and birds in flight were visual references for this sculptural silver-white airport terminal, completed by Chinese studio MAD near the city of Lishui. More about MAD models Lishui Airport in China on "mist-covered hills"
Minerva Tower becomes India's tallest completed building
Mumbai firm Architect Hafeez Contractor reveals the 301-metre-tall Minerva Tower, the tallest completed skyscraper in India, in our latest Dezeen Exclusive. More about Minerva Tower becomes India's tallest completed building
BIG staff plan protest against planned layoffs at London offices
Employees from the London office of Danish architecture studio BIG are planning to demonstrate today in response to proposed mass layoffs at the firm. More about BIG staff plan protest against planned layoffs at London offices
"Humble visionary" Niall McLaughlin wins 2026 RIBA Royal Gold Medal
Irish architect Niall McLaughlin has been named the recipient of the 2026 Royal Gold Medal for architecture by the Royal Institute of British Architects. More about "Humble visionary" Niall McLaughlin wins 2026 RIBA Royal Gold Medal
Foster + Partners designs vast aerotropolis for Angola
British studio Foster + Partners has revealed its first project in Angola, a masterplan to transform 13,480 hectares of land surrounding an airport near Luanda. More about Foster + Partners designs vast aerotropolis for Angola
Ten stand-out projects by Serpentine Pavilion architect Lanza Atelier
Who are the architects behind this year's Serpentine Pavilion? In this roundup, we take a look at 10 stand-out projects from the varied portfolio of Lanza Atelier. More about Ten stand-out projects by Serpentine Pavilion architect Lanza Atelier
BIG reveals colonnaded entrance to San Pellegrino factory in Italy
Architecture studio BIG has released photos of San Pellegrino Flagship Factory under construction in a mountain valley in Italy, nearly a decade after designs were first revealed. More about BIG reveals colonnaded entrance to San Pellegrino factory in Italy
"It's time to bring new Mexican architecture to the table" says Lanza Atelier
Today, Lanza Atelier was announced as the designer of this year's Serpentine Pavilion. In this exclusive interview, its founders explain how they are part of a new generation of Mexican architects that is placing experimentation at the fore. More about "It's time to bring new Mexican architecture to the table" says Lanza Atelier