The number of women in UK architecture firms is falling, and many urbanists are worried by the ‘very, very male-dominated’ worlds of planning and construction. So how would cities differ if women designed them?
Parking lots in Los Angeles, arty wind tunnels, Dada collages and 1960s visions of future living – Rowan Moore picks his favourite shows of the year
The in-demand architect behind projects ranging from Parisian housing to Victoria Beckham’s Mayfair store talks about fashion, function and the power of physical space in a virtual world
The 2020 Olympic stadium has faced two years of widespread criticism and budget cuts. Now prominent Japanese architect Arata Isozaki has launched a blistering attack on the designs
An apartment block in Chippendale impressed jurors for its sustainable design concepts, including green walls and water recycling program
Other contenders for architecture award include Birmingham library, Everyman theatre in Liverpool and LSE student centre