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Iragüen Viñuela experiments with "expressive potential" of prefab timber in Chile

Prefabricated wooden elements were used to create the "orderly" square-shaped Casa SI by Chilean studio Iragüen Viñuela Arquitecto, which is perched on a hilly site near the Pacific Ocean. Read more

Dezeen Debate features a "generous application of creative thinking"

The latest edition of our Dezeen Debate newsletter features a cantilevered tower in Williamsburg by Commoncraft. Subscribe to Dezeen Debate now. Read more

HKS tops Utah's tallest skyscraper with lights that indicate urban air quality

Architecture studio HKS has completed a 41-storey residential skyscraper in Salt Lake City, which is now the tallest building in Utah and contains an LED crown that displays current levels of air pollution. Read more

Proposal for mixed-use housing among student projects from Angila Ruskin University

Dezeen School Shows: a mixed-use housing development in Chelmsford, UK, is among the projects from Anglia Ruskin University. Read more

Bureau de Change enlivens Trace apartment block with pink waste-based panels

Architecture studio Bureau de Change has updated a 1980s apartment block in London, revitalising its facade with pink concrete panels made from demolition waste. Read more

Eight high-profile stadiums set to open in 2026

This year will see high-profile stadiums for football, rugby, American football and ice hockey complete in countries including USA, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, New Zealand and Kenya. Here are eight of the most impactful. Read more

First autistic Barbie allows "more children to see themselves" in doll

Toymaker Mattel has released a Barbie with autism, complete with pink noise-cancelling headphones and a clip-on fidget spinner to reflect her sensory needs. Read more

HCCH Studio creates doughnut-shaped pavilion on Chinese mountain

Architecture studio HCCH has designed a doughnut-shaped viewpoint and pavilion in Huizhou, China, featuring oval openings and a concrete facade with a bamboo texture. Read more

Errante Architetture injects new life into "anonymous" 1960s house in northern Italy

An unremarkable mid-century house is now bursting with character following a radical renovation and extension by Rome-based Errante Architetture. Read more

Mesh-covered Buenos Aires wine shop designed to "resonate with the city's texture"

Local studio Juan Campanini – Josefina Sposito has fronted wine shop Enofilo with a metallic mesh facade that responds directly to the complex Buenos Aires streetscape. Read more

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Maternity clinic with cladding to support wildlife among projects from the Royal Danish Academy

Dezeen School Shows: a maternity clinic in India featuring cladding as a habitat for local birds, insects and spiders is among the projects from the Royal Danish Academy. Read more

Felt updates mid-century bungalow in Ghent with blue-tiled tower

Belgian architecture studio Felt has renovated a mid-century home in Ghent, adding an entrance space and staircase within a "compact tower" clad in blue ceramic tiles. Read more

Ten skyscrapers set to complete in 2026

The tallest buildings in Albania, Canada and the Ivory Coast are among the upcoming skyscrapers scheduled to be completed in 2026. Read more

Norman Foster designs time capsule for America's 250th anniversary celebration

British architect Norman Foster has created a time capsule set to be buried under the Washington Monument to celebrate the USA's 250th anniversary of independence. Read more

Brightland rethinks children's shoes to support development of young feet

British brand Brightland has worked with design studios Onward and Blond to launch a range of eco-conscious footwear based on scientific research, to support children in their first years of walking. Read more

Dezeen's top picks from CES features in US Agenda newsletter

The latest US edition of Dezeen Agenda features highlights from this year's Consumer Electronics Show, including a humanoid AI-powered robot and a biodegradable battery. Subscribe today!Read more

Ecru Studio designs Taipei patisserie as "convergence of East and West"

Art nouveau details and a Milanese-style parquet floor combine with traditional Asian motifs at the Season patisserie in Taipei, designed by local practice Ecru Studio. Read more

West of West places sculptural wood staircase in Puma Studios LA

US studio West of West has completed a product and marketing hub for sports brand Puma in Los Angeles, featuring a warm, minimalist material palette. Read more

OVA crowns school in Prague with rooftop play areas and vegetable gardens

Czech architecture studio Opočenský Valouch Architects has completed Vida Elementary School on the outskirts of Prague, topping its red-brick volumes with a terrace of teaching spaces, play areas and vegetable gardens. Read more