UK studio Zaha Hadid Architects has unveiled the Grand Canal Gateway Bridge, a curving footbridge in Hangzhou that weaves around a trio of arches. Set to open to the public later this year, the tied-arch bridge is… Read More »“Sinuous structural system” supports Hangzhou footbridge by Zaha Hadid Architects
Three out of five of our houses of the month for October meet the world with windowless facades, including an Austin accessory dwelling unit with no external fenestration at all. Also among the most popular residences… Read More »Dezeen’s top five houses of October 2025
British studio RSHP has completed the Barangaroo South masterplan in Sydney, transforming an abandoned container port into a harbourside commercial and residential district. Working with developer Lendlease, RSHP designed Barangaroo South as an extension of Sydney’s central… Read More »RSHP transforms “Sydney’s back door into a new front door” with Barangaroo masterplan
Front‘s Sofia Lagerkvist and Anna Lindgren are exploring whether AI could replace the designer. In this interview, the Swedish duo explain how curiosity helps them stay ahead of the curve. Since founding Front in 2004,… Read More »AI questions “what other qualities we have as designers” say Front founders
In this week’s comments update, readers are discussing details of Trump’s White House plans as the US president finishes demolishing the East Wing to construct a ballroom. Originally built in the 1940s, Trump‘s demolition of… Read More »“How many more monuments to Trump’s implacable vanity can we expect?” asks commenter
Dutch Design Week is known for bringing out the best and most original student design. This year, that included broom weapons, a swinging oven and a Chinese censorship detector. Students come from all over the… Read More »Eight of the best avant-garde student projects from Dutch Design Week