Articles by Lizzie Crook

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Zaha Hadid Architects reveals Bishoftu International Airport in Ethiopia

January 15, 2026 Lizzie Crook 0

UK studio Zaha Hadid Architects has begun construction of an airport in the city of Bishoftu, Ethiopia, which is being billed as “the largest aviation infrastructure project in Africa’s history”. Named Bishoftu International Airport (BIA), the terminal is being built 40 kilometres south of the capital Addis Ababa and is hoped to become Africa’s global

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MVRDV drapes glass veil around Tiffany & Co flagship in Beijing

January 14, 2026 Lizzie Crook 0

A curving glass veil that appears to be “constantly changing as you move” cloaks the exterior of the flagship Tiffany & Co store in Beijing, designed by Dutch studio MVRDV. Located in the Taikoo-Li Sanlitun neighbourhood, the store’s 20-metre-high curving facade is crafted from translucent, frosted glass fins in an icy blue hue associated with

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Cox Architecture and Hassell unveil plans for Brisbane Olympic Stadium

January 6, 2026 Lizzie Crook 0

Australian studios Cox Architecture and Hassell have released visuals of a stadium in Brisbane set to serve as the main venue for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Planned for Victoria Park in the capital of Queensland, the 63,000-seat Brisbane Olympic Stadium will be designed to serve as a community asset beyond the multi-sport event,

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Richard Rogers book teaches kids “the role of buildings in their lives”

December 22, 2025 Lizzie Crook 0

Designer Ab Rogers has created a colourful fold-out architecture book for children that showcases the work and ethos of his late father, the British architect Richard Rogers. Created with publisher Owl & Dog Playbooks, the book Richard Rogers Talking Buildings introduces young readers to the influential architect through 10 of his key projects. While it

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Dezeen’s top 10 UK architecture projects of 2025

December 17, 2025 Lizzie Crook 0

Adaptive reuse and renovations have emerged as dominant trends in British architecture this year, as seen in this recap of the UK’s top buildings for our Review of 2025. Hazelmead, Dorset, by Barefoot Architects Shared vegetable gardens and car-free streets are woven throughout Hazelmead, the UK’s largest co-housing project, completed by Barefoot Architects in the

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Older men “expected nothing from me” says Alexandra Hagen

December 16, 2025 Lizzie Crook 0

Architect Alexandra Hagen ​is stepping down as CEO of the leading Swedish studio White Arkitekter. In this exclusive interview, she reflects on the experiences, people and beliefs that have shaped her career so far. “In my early 30s, I was head of our international division, and I would meet people who were 20 years older

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RIBA president Chris Williamson to give up architect title

December 12, 2025 Lizzie Crook 0

The president of the Royal Institute of British Architects, Chris Williamson, has revealed that he will not be renewing his registration with the Architects Registration Board in 2026. Williamson’s plans to terminate his registration with the Architects Registration Board (ARB) mean that next year, he will no longer be included on the UK’s register of

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