architectureSaturday, June 20, 2026
Today's architecture coverage spans student work from the UAE and a major firm's new home base. The student projects tackle sustainability and climate response, while Herzog & de Meuron's own headquarters doubles as a material manifesto. A DIY deck story offers a grounded counterpoint.
Two projects show architecture at different scales: a university hub and a firm's own headquarters.
Dezeen School Shows highlights UAE University student projects including a sustainable community centre and a climate-responsive workspace, pointing to how regional concerns shape emerging architects' work.
Herzog & de Meuron's new Basel headquarters uses exposed timber, concrete, and metal as a 'repository of materials', a permanent base in a redeveloping industrial quarter.
A hands-on deck build rounds out the day with a very different kind of architecture.
A detailed blog post walks through designing and building a backyard deck over nearly a year, from 9 technical drawings to 10 concrete footings, offering a real-world look at permitting and construction.
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