Articles by Rupert Bickersteth

Nigerian architect Demas Nwoko calls for the creation of an African school of architecture and criticises Europe’s influence on the continent’s built environment in this exclusive interview. Speaking ahead of being awarded the Golden Lion for lifetime achievement at the 2023 Venice Architecture Biennale, Nwoko said that the next generation of African architects must take

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In this week’s comments update, readers discussed news that ZHA is developing “most” projects using AI-generated images, according to Patrik Schumacher. Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) is using AI text-to-image generators like DALL-E 2 and Midjourney to come up with design ideas for projects, studio principal Patrik Schumacher has revealed. Dezeen readers reacted in the comments section. “Does

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This month’s Dezeen In Depth newsletter features an exclusive interview with the 2023 RIBA Royal Gold Medal winner and reflections from Max Fraser on Milan design week. Subscribe to Dezeen In Depth now. Architects must stop waiting for commissions from wealthy clients and prioritise designing for the planet, says RIBA Royal Gold Medal winner Yasmeen Lari in this exclusive interview.

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In this week’s comments update, readers discussed Asif Khan and Theaster Gates’ Liverpool Docks transformation plans. A pyramidal pavilion for contemplation is set to be introduced to the Liverpool waterfront as part of a transformation project led by architect Khan and artist Gates. Dezeen commenters debated the artistic goals and functionality or “usefulness” of art projects like this. “Too cryptic to mean

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In this week’s comments update, readers discussed Niall McLaughlin Architects’ red-brick International Rugby Experience museum in Limerick, Ireland. Stirling Prize-winning studio Niall McLaughlin Architects has completed a seven-storey museum in Limerick, Ireland, with vaulted ceilings and walls designed to “reflect the forces found in rugby”. The red brick International Rugby Experience was built as an attraction that celebrates the game of

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