Planted rooftop terraces « cascade » down stepped school in Paris by Tectoniques
French architecture studio Tectoniques has completed the Dominique Frelaut School in Paris, wrapping a central courtyard with a series of stepped volumes topped by green terraces. Read more
Cake Architecture draws on architectural landmarks for Thames-side WatchHouse cafe
London studio Cake Architecture aimed to distil the « atmosphere of the Thames and its embankment » inside this coffee shop, which features a carved ceiling void and a monolithic espresso counter. Read more
AI workspace Avoice « levels the playing field » between small and large architecture firms
Promotion: San Francisco start-up Avoice has developed an online workspace for architects that uses AI to automate the most « repetitive, labour-intensive » parts of the job and help smaller firms compete. Read more
Winter Stations exhibition winners explore « the age of AI » on Toronto beach
A giant hand and an installation clad in mirrors are among the winners of the annual Winter Stations exhibition, which comprises several artworks placed on the Toronto beachfront during the coldest months of the year. Read more
Dezeen Debate features « alluring » pavilion by Leopold Banchini Architects
The latest edition of our Dezeen Debate newsletter features the Asympta pavilion by Swiss studio Leopold Banchini Architects. Subscribe to Dezeen Debate now. Read more
Design Alliance Architects raises curved concrete chapel in Missouri
Local studio Design Alliance Architects included stained-glass windows in a sculptural concrete chapel with eight massive curving walls in St. Louis, Missouri. Read more
Sanjay Puri Architects references stepped wells for Indian university
« An open auditorium » formed of stepped terraces crowns this sprawling brick-clad university building in Indore, revealed here exclusively by Indian studio Sanjay Puri Architects. Read more
How war has made Ukrainian interiors « bolder and more interesting »
Homes, eateries and dance studios – despite four years of war and the constant threat of Russian bombardment, there’s a flurry of small but striking interiors popping up in Ukraine. Jennifer Hahn investigates what’s behind this unexpected trend. Read more
Pritzker Prize to be delayed following Jeffrey Epstein revelations
This year’s Pritzker Architecture Prize announcement is set to be delayed following the foundation’s director, Tom Pritzker, being named in the Epstein files. Read more
Ten highlights from Melbourne Art Fair’s first collectible design salon
Futureobjekt, the inaugural collectible design salon held within Melbourne Art Fair, gathered some of Australia‘s most forward-thinking designers to present contemporary design and crafted objects. Read more
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