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Dear readers, thank you for helping make Dezeen the most popular online design magazine in the world in 2016! As New Year's Eve approaches, here's a look back at the biggest architecture and design stories of the past year...

Dezeen's 10 biggest stories of 2016

Our most-read stories of the year include the death of Zaha Hadid and Bjarke Ingels' design for the Serpentine Pavilion. See the full list ›

Dezeen's 10 biggest architecture trends of 2016

From the resurgence of minimalism to the next generation of prefabs and the advent of co-living, check out the 10 architecture trends that defined 2016. See the full list ›

Dezeen's 10 biggest design trends of 2016

The biggest design trends of 2016 included the rise of anarchic design, consideration of mental health and the race towards driverless vehicles. See the full list ›

Dezeen's top 10 houses of 2016

Over 500 houses featured on Dezeen in 2016. We've picked 10 of the best, including an idyllic rainforest retreat with an infinity pool. See the full list ›

Dezeen's top 10 visions for the future according to 2016

It may have felt like the world was coming to an end in 2016, but these 10 technology-driven ideas offered a lot to look forward to. See the full list ›

Dezeen's guide to 2016 in 10 graphics and illustrations

From responses to the US election and Brexit, to posters for the Rio Olympics, these 10 graphics and illustrations tell the story of the last 12 months. See the full list ›

Dezeen's top 10 skyscrapers of 2016

We've looked back at 10 skyscrapers that bent the rules in the past year, ranging from a triangular building in New York to a Lego-like Singapore tower. See the full list ›

Dezeen's top 10 controversial stories of 2016

The last 12 months have been defined by tragic losses and tumultuous political events. We've rounded up the 10 most controversial stories. See the full list ›

Dezeen Hot List

Who were the architects, designers, brands etc our readers most wanted to read about in 2016? We've launched Dezeen Hot List, the most comprehensive data survey of architecture and design media ever conducted. Find out more ›

Will Wiles doses out his New Year's resolutions for architecture and design in 2017, which include resisting the hygge trend and taking responsibility for the climate. Read his resolutions ›

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Pioneering designer Lella Vignelli dies aged 82

Pioneering designer Lella Vignelli dies aged 82 ›

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Sliding polycarbonate panels open up facade of Barcelona house by H Arquitectes

Sliding polycarbonate panels open up facade of Barcelona house ›

 
David Nossiter Architects transforms brick barn in Suffolk into spacious home

Brick barn in Suffolk transformed into spacious home ›

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Heima's Mudu mirror is designed to be seen from all sides

Heima's Mudu mirror is designed to be seen from all sides ›

 
Electricity-free Egloo heater uses only candle power to warm a room

Electricity-free Egloo heater uses only candle power to warm a room ›

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HAO Design rearranges Taiwanese home to put emphasis on the garden

HAO Design rearranges Taiwanese home to emphasise garden ›

 
Frida Escobedo designs Aesop stores for Tampa and Coconut Grove in Florida

Frida Escobedo designs Aesop stores in Florida ›

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