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. Read more
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. Read more
XB-1 jet breaks sound barrier in bid for « return of commercial supersonic flight »Â
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. Read more
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. Read more
« 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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
Davidpompa collaborates with restaurant Contramar for Mexico City art week
Mexico City 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. Read more
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. Read more
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 famed architect Luis Barragán, while adding pavilions by renowned architects such as Japan-based Kengo Kuma. Read more

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