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Muda Architects punctures sinuous retail centre in China with double-helix viewpoint

Chinese studio Muda Architects has added a series of glazed commercial spaces topped with snaking rooftop walkways to the Lujiatan Wetland Park in Chengdu.

The Grand Palais was the most significant building of 2024

The final project on our list of the 25 most significant buildings of the 21st century is the restoration of the Grand Palais in Paris by Chatillon Architectes, bookending our series with two powerful stories of reuse and renewal.

Everything you need to know about America's next tallest building

It's been a year since Oklahoma City's Legends Tower was first announced. Here we outline the key facts about the supertall skyscraper that is vying to be the tallest building in the United States.

XB-1 jet breaks sound barrier in bid for "return of commercial supersonic flight"

More than two decades after the retirement of the Concorde, American aircraft company Boom Supersonic has achieved supersonic flight with its XB-1 prototype in a test flight above the Mojave Desert.

China to host world's first humans versus robots half marathon

Humanoid robots are invited to compete in a Beijing half marathon in April, which will pit humans and two-legged robots against each other for the first time.

"New grand entrance" to be added to Musée du Louvre in biggest renovation for 35 years

French president Emmanuel Macron has announced a major renovation of the Musée du Louvre in Paris, which will add a second entrance and dedicated exhibition space for the Mona Lisa.

"Interest in architecture has diminished in the public eye" says Maggie's CEO Laura Lee

Maggie's CEO Laura Lee may have commissioned more starchitects than anyone else. In this interview, she explains the cancer support charity's approach to picking designs for its buildings.

Dezeen to launch Dezeen Dispatch at Stockholm Design Week

Dezeen will launch Dezeen Dispatch, a print publication featuring our pick of the best events, exhibitions and hotspots during next week's Stockholm Design Week.

Mur Mur Architects fills Paris coffee shop with silo-style steel seating

Chunky grain silos informed the shape of the enveloping alcoves at Simple Coffee, an all-stainless-steel Paris cafe designed by local studio Mur Mur Architects.

Caarpa transforms Italian church into event venue with mezzanine addition

Genoese architecture studio Caarpa has restored the Church of Nostra Signora della Costa in Levanto, Italy, installing a mezzanine to complement the original ornamentation.

Davidpompa collaborates with restaurant Contramar for Mexico City art week

Lighting design studio Davidpompa has collaborated with restaurant Contramar to create an exhibit for the city's art week that explores the intersection of traditional Mexican weaving and seafood preparation.

Six roles at lifestyle and retail brands featured on Dezeen Jobs

We've selected six positions at lifestyle and retail brands currently available on Dezeen Jobs, including roles at IKEA, Harrods and Tatjana von Stein.

Kengo Kuma pavilion planned for restored Luis Barragán house

Mexican architect Fernando Romero has announced plans to restore the La Cuadra estate in Mexico City, designed by architect Luis Barragán, while adding pavilions by renowned architects such as Kengo Kuma.

Loughborough University's BA Fashion Design and Technology programme explores the ever-evolving fashion industry

Promotion: a new fashion course at Loughborough University sets out to explore the most pressing issues facing the modern fashion industry.

Tellus Mater rugs by Sandra Benhamou for Edition 1.6.9

Dezeen Showroom: French design brand Edition 1.6.9 has worked with interior architect and designer Sandra Benhamou on a series of rugs with landscape-informed patterns.

Pushbutton sensor 4 by Gira

Dezeen Showroom: German electronics hardware brand Gira has released a cohesive smart home interface that brings multiple controls together in one compact panel.

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