Is Africa’s skyscraper mini-boom a cause for alarm?
Africa is experiencing a mini-boom in skyscraper construction, with new towers rising in Egypt, Ethiopia, Ivory Coast and…
Could the next starchitect be a TikToker?
Novice self-builders are gaining large followings sharing their cabin construction successes and failures on TikTok. Amy Peacock explores…
How Donald Trump is using architecture to reshape Washington DC
US president Donald Trump and his administration are using architecture to reshape the American capital at a pace…
Architects concerned by disjointed LA wildfires rebuild
Hasty rebuilding efforts following the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires are risking a repeat of the disaster, architects on…
Interior design in 2026 will opt for “curated calm over superficial opulence”
The Trump effect will see interior designers resolve to steer clear of excess in 2026 but it won’t…
Architects “must rethink how and why we build” in 2026
Tough times lie ahead for architects and 2026 must be the year to reshape the profession, industry leaders…
Quality of design education “lower than it was” say designers
Ailing design education is leaving graduates unprepared for the realities of industry and saddled with debt, established designers…
Is the Stirling Prize too London-centric?
This year’s Stirling Prize shortlist has again raised concerns about London bias. Ahead of the winner announcement this…