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Greenaway Architecture adds glazed extension to thatched cottage in shadow of castle

British studio Greenaway Architecture has added a minimalist glass extension to a 15th-century thatched cottage alongside Farleigh Hungerford Castle near Bath, UK.

Ten key examples of Tashkent's Soviet modernist architecture

Tashkent's modernist architecture was the focus of the recent Where in the World is Tashkent conference. Here the organisers pick 10 significant buildings in Uzbekistan's capital from the 1960s, '70s and '80s.

IJboulevard is an underwater bike park in Amsterdam

Dutch studio VenhoevenCS Architecture + Urbanism has completed IJboulevard, an underwater bicycle park for Amsterdam Central Station in the Netherlands.

"Lacking any personality" says commenter

In this week's comments update, readers are discussing a large concrete home in California designed as a "modern ruin", with architecture by Masastudio and interiors by Kelly Wearstler.

Plant trees in cities to curb deadly heatwaves says Arup's Dima Zogheib

Cities should plant more trees to help prevent tens of thousands of annual deaths from extreme heat, Arup specialist Dima Zogheib tells Dezeen as part of our Designing for Disaster series.

Dezeen Awards China 2023 design shortlist revealed

Dezeen has announced the 18-strong design shortlist for the inaugural Dezeen Awards China, which includes products by Sunon, Yann Design Studio and Leapx Design.

Dissolvable binder for EV batteries wins 2023 Earthshot Prize

Prince William has announced the five projects that are taking home this year's Earthshot Prize, including an AI-powered soil carbon marketplace and a more circular manufacturing process for lithium-ion batteries.

"Both recruitment practices and candidates have changed considerably over the past 10 years"

As part of our Dezeen Jobs: How We Recruit series, Kate Jarrett, senior designer at David Collins Studio, explains where the practice currently stands on recruitment.

Seven architecture and design events in China in November

The largest solo exhibition from MAD Architects and the month-long Festival of Design in Shanghai are among the architecture and design events taking place in China featured in Dezeen Events Guide this month.

Promotion: French engineering school École des Ponts ParisTech offers a master's degree that gives students and practitioners a comprehensive knowledge of parametric architecture, robotics and digital manufacturing.

Patricia Urquiola converts historic palazzo into Six Senses Rome hotel

Milan-based designer Patricia Urquiola has converted a palazzo in Rome into a hotel and spa, filled with circular elements and traditional Italian materials.

Ennead Architects and Rockwell Group create "floating" classrooms for Johns Hopkins University

New York-based studios Ennead Architects and Rockwell Group have completed the renovation of an academic building for Johns Hopkins University in Washington, DC with "floating" classrooms at its core.

Dezeen Agenda features Foster and Partners' design for Hangzhou centre

The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features Foster and Partners' plans for an urban centre in China. Subscribe to Dezeen Agenda now.

Fredrik Nilsson clads his Los Angeles house in oiled cedar

Sweden-born architect Fredrik Nilsson has completed a wood-clad residence for his family that incorporates Scandinavian modernism and the "bohemian experimentalism of the LA Eastside".

Chicago Architecture Biennial fills postmodern Thompson Center with installations

A wooden pavilion shaped by dehydration and banners made from found urban objects are on show at Chicago's James R Thompson Center for the Chicago Architecture Biennial.

Designblok celebrates 25th anniversary with exhibitions, talks and workshops

Promotion: Prague International Design Festival Designblok 2023 welcomed over 40,000 visitors across its five-day programme of exhibitions, fashion shows, talks and workshops.

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