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Proposed SOM supertall skyscraper next to Grand Central Station advances
Ben Dreith, Dezeen
The developers for the 175 Park Avenue in New York City have submitted permits for the proposed supertall skyscraper by SOM in Midtown Manhattan, which would become the third-tallest in the city if completed. Developers RXR Realty and TF Cornerstone have brou…
Apr 14, 2026, 3:06 PM
This week we revealed the renovation of Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater
Tom Ravenscroft, Dezeen
This week on Dezeen, a three-year renovation of Frank Lloyd Wright's most famous building – Fallingwater – led by New York-based Architectural Preservation Studio.
Apr 4, 2026, 5:00 AM
"The only thing these towers are missing are feather boas" says commenter
Ariane Shah, Dezeen
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing Henriquez Partners Architects' designs for a trio of skyscrapers in Vancouver, including the city's first supertall skyscraper. Read more
Apr 3, 2026, 8:00 AM
NASA accelerates plans to build permanent moon base
Ellen Eberhardt, Dezeen
NASA has announced that it has cancelled a planned orbital space station to expedite its plans to build a permanent lunar base on the moon "landing by landing and incrementally" . Announced on 24 March, the shift in focus is part of agency-wide strategies to …
Mar 25, 2026, 3:43 PM
Dezeen Agenda US edition features a subterranean visitor screening centre for the White House
Saudatu Bah, Dezeen
The latest US edition of Dezeen Agenda reveals backlash over work on ICE detention centre and the proposal for a White House visitor centre.
Mar 21, 2026, 8:00 AM
How Donald Trump is using architecture to reshape Washington DC
Ben Dreith, Dezeen
US president Donald Trump and his administration are using architecture to reshape the American capital at a pace unmatched in recent memory. We explore how the president is utilising design to cement his legacy. Read more
Mar 5, 2026, 8:00 PM
"Large amount of public input" delays White House ballroom vote
Ben Dreith, Dezeen
The NCPC is not expected to vote today on the contentious White House East Wing Modernization proposal, due to "the large amount of public input on the project". In a statement released this morning, the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) announced t…
Mar 5, 2026, 3:16 PM
Dubai landmark Burj Al Arab skyscraper damaged by Iranian strikes
Jennifer Hahn, Dezeen
Dubai's sail-shaped Burj Al Arab skyscraper and man-made Palm Jumeirah island were among several highly recognisable structures in the UAE that were damaged by Iranian strikes on Saturday. Videos captured on the ground show flames and smoke billowing out from…
Mar 2, 2026, 10:45 AM
Everything you need to know about Trump's White House plans
Ben Dreith, Dezeen
Four months after the demolition of the East Wing, US president Donald Trump has continued his plans to build a ballroom at the White House. We explain everything you need to know about the controversial architectural project. Read more
Feb 20, 2026, 3:30 PM
Architects' designs for Donald J Trump Airport
Dezeen staff, Dezeen
In the latest episode of Dezeen Weekly we ask: does Donald Trump approve of modernist buildings if they have his name on them? And are we living through an era of "gentleism"? In this week's podcast, we discuss architects' proposals for an overhaul of Eero Sa…
Feb 6, 2026, 10:00 AM
Samara installs its first factory-built home in Los Angeles rebuild effort
Ben Dreith, Dezeen
Samara, the factory-built ADU company co-founded by US chief design officer Joe Gebbia, has installed the first of a series of units in Los Angeles on the site of a home that burned down in the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires. Last Thursday, Samara lowered a facto…
Jan 26, 2026, 6:00 PM
Over 2,500 buildings reportedly destroyed in Gaza by Israel since ceasefire
Amy Peacock, Dezeen
Research carried out by The New York Times has shown that over 2,500 structures in Gaza have been destroyed by Israeli actions since a ceasefire agreement was made in October 2025. Analysing satellite imagery from Planet Labs, the New York Times reported that…
Jan 16, 2026, 10:35 AM
Ten must-read design and architecture interviews of 2025
Tom Ravenscroft, Dezeen
This year Dezeen interviewed over 50 of the biggest names in architecture and design, along with a US congresswoman and even a prime minister. Continuing our Review of 2025, here are the best and most insightful interviews of the year. Read more
Dec 6, 2025, 10:00 AM
Donald Trump removes James McCrery as White House ballroom architect
Tom Ravenscroft, Dezeen
US president Donald Trump has dismissed James McCrery as lead architect for his White House ballroom, with Shalom Baranes Associates now leading the project. McCrery, who was announced as the architect for the expansion to the White House in July, was removed…
Dec 5, 2025, 9:49 AM
"Trump and good design go together like oil and water" says commenter
Rheanna Hopkins, Dezeen
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing an interview with Joe Gebbia in which he suggested that the creation of a National Design Studio demonstrates Trump's commitment to design. Known for co-founding Airbnb, Gebbia was recently appointed as A…
Nov 21, 2025, 10:30 AM
DC Preservation League sues Donald Trump to prevent "irreversible alterations" to Eisenhower building
Tom Ravenscroft, Dezeen
Conservation group DC Preservation League and law firm Cultural Heritage Partners are suing US president Donald Trump to prevent him altering the appearance of the 19th-century Eisenhower building in Washington DC without a review. In the suit, filled in fede…
Nov 17, 2025, 5:00 PM
Spread of Dubai-style urbanism "quite terrifying" says Quinn Slobodian
Ben Dreith, Dezeen
Cities and architecture across the world are increasingly being influenced by the fundamentally anti-democratic principles of places like Dubai, argues academic Quinn Slobodian in this interview. Slobodian is a Canadian historian based at Boston University. H…
Oct 22, 2025, 2:00 PM
Neutral says tariffs behind construction pause at "worlds tallest mass-timber building"
Ellen Eberhardt, Dezeen
Local developer Neutral has stated that construction on its mass-timber Edison skyscraper in Milwaukee, which it claims will be the "world's tallest", has been halted due to rising tariffs. According to local outlets, Neutral CEO Nate Helbach stated that cons…
Oct 1, 2025, 7:18 PM
Projects designed by BIG and KPF among eight vying for New York casino licenses
Ellen Eberhardt, Dezeen
BIG, Gensler, and KPF are among the architecture studios involved in ongoing bids for three casino licenses set to be awarded later this year for developments around New York, with multiple including skyscrapers. Currently, eight projects throughout Manhattan…
Sep 11, 2025, 9:41 PM
This week Olympics reconsidered Neom as hosts for Asian Winter Games
Jane Englefield, Dezeen
This week on Dezeen, we reported that Olympic organisers are considering alternative hosts for the 2029 Asian Winter Games, due to concerns that Neom's Trojena ski resort won't be ready in time. The organisers have reportedly approached South Korea to sound o…
Aug 30, 2025, 5:00 AM
Cracker Barrel scraps new logo after outrage at redesign
Jane Englefield, Dezeen
American restaurant chain Cracker Barrel has announced that it will keep its "old timer" logo and abandon plans to replace it with a minimalist redesign following intense online backlash led by Donald Trump. The Southern country-themed restaurant has reinstat…
Aug 27, 2025, 10:10 AM
"We need plastic to keep our economic order going"
Smith Mordak, Dezeen
Governments' failure to agree a treaty on curbing plastics pollution draws attention to how reliant on the material we have become but there may be a silver lining, writes Smith Mordak. Devastating news this month that we did not get the plastics treaty we de…
Aug 27, 2025, 9:00 AM
Donald Trump reportedly set to name Airnbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia to chief design role
Cajsa Carlson, Dezeen
President Donald Trump is expected to appoint Joe Gebbia as chief design officer for the US government as part of an "America by Design" initiative that will see the Airbnb co-founder lead a newly formed National Design Studio. The president signed an executi…
Aug 22, 2025, 8:30 AM