Zaha's Google Doodle | Kapoor extension controversy | Nouvel’s plant-covered hotel

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Anish Kapoor's plans for London studio extension cause "upset and dismay" for local residents

Anish Kapoor's plans to add a roof extension to his studio in London's Camberwell may be scuppered by complaints that it will block light and create "prison-like" homes for neighbours. More ›

 
 

Dezeen Watch Store to close – final sale begins now

Time's up for Dezeen Watch Store, which is to close for business with a huge final sale. More ›

 
 

Architects asked to find solutions for "social injustice" of informal migrant settlements

A UK charity has launched a competition calling for architects to propose alternative living spaces for Romanian migrant workers who are currently forced to set up camp in public parks or underpasses. More ›

 
 

Google Doodle remembers Zaha Hadid's 2004 Pritzker Prize win

Today's Google Doodle celebrates late architect Zaha Hadid, who became the first woman to be awarded the Pritzker Prize for architecture 13 years ago today. More ›

 
 

Jean Nouvel designs plant-covered hotel for historic district of São Paulo

Rosewood Tower by Jean Nouvel

Ateliers Jean Nouvel has released new renderings for its plant-covered luxury hotel adjoining a former maternity hospital in São Paulo, which will feature interiors by Philippe Starck. More ›

 
 

Vertical farm designed to produce food amidst Shanghai's skyscrapers

Sasaki's plans for Sunqiao Urban Agricultural District in Shanghai

The latest video in our Dezeen x MINI Living Initiative series investigates a design for a hydroponic vertical farm nestled among the skyscrapers of Shanghai. More ›

 
 

BMW unveils Concept 8 Series coupe designed as a "driver's car"

BMW Concept 8 Series

BMW has revealed a concept car  favouring style over technology, which will provide design cues for the German brand's next top-of-the-line vehicle. More ›

 
 

Job of the day: senior architect at OHLAB

Our job of the day from Dezeen Jobs is for a senior architect to join Mallorca-based OHLAB, which was behind the angular white residence  that was named house of the year at the World Architecture Festival 2016. More ›

 
 

Gui Mattos perches timber-clad box on top of pyramidal ceiling at Brazilian beach house

Itambuca House by Arquitetura Gui Mattos

A concrete ceiling in the form of an inverted pyramid opens up towards its edges to provide views of the surrounding rainforest from inside this house close to Brazil's Itamambuca beach. More ›

 
 

Studio B pairs weathering steel with red cedar for extension to remote Colorado school

Earthy materials and soft interior light define these new buildings that American firm Studio B created for a primary school situated in an American mountain valley. More ›

 
 

Crème creates indigo-dyed wooden furniture for Stellar Works

Exchange collection by Creme for Stellar Works

Brooklyn-based studio Crème employed traditional Chinese dying techniques to create these indigo-coloured wooden chairs for Stellar Works. More ›

 
 

"Feminists aren't going to be happy"

Gender politics return to the forefront in this week's comments update, following an opinion column by Danish architect Dorte Mandrup  arguing against the labelling of female architects. More ›

 
 

BMW aims to "reinvent urban mobility" with connected scooter concept

BMW Motorrad

BMW Motorrad's latest concept vehicle is a zero-emissions scooter that would make it easier for riders to get around cities. More ›