Eight isolated modernist-style homes that belong in thrillers
In our latest roundup, we explore eight homes in the UK and North America that look like they could feature in a modern-day thriller. More
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"Intricate craftsmanship" revives modernist Vejrhøj summerhouse in Denmark
Architecture practices Studio Marshall Blecher and Jan Henrik Jansen Arkitekter have renovated a 1960s summerhouse in Denmark, adding a standalone extension that mimics its original form and thatched roof. More
Do people really prefer traditional architecture?
As Donald Trump's championing of classical architecture resurfaces the traditional-versus-modernist style debate, Lizzie Crook explores what the public wants from the way buildings look. More
"Recognition is long overdue for the local architects of tropical modernism"
The prevailing story of tropical modernism in the Global South has long overlooked the contributions of local architects and engineers, writes Mohamed Ismail. More
"I'm teaching students not to follow Mies van der Rohe's example"
Architecture students are often taught about Mies van der Rohe as a master of modernism but they should also learn about the problematic legacy of some of his most significant work, writes Leen Katrib. More
Forma revives Soviet-era exhibition hall in Kyiv "without erasing its character"
Ukrainian architecture studio Forma has renovated Pavilion 13, a Soviet-era exhibition hall in Kyiv, carefully updating its modernist structure for contemporary use. More
Karen Abernethy adds metal-clad pavilions to modernist Melbourne home
Australian studio Karen Abernethy Interiors and Architecture has restored and extended a 1950s modernist home in Melbourne, Australia, nestling two small pavilions into a lushly planted site. More
Aberto exhibition at Maison La Roche celebrates Le Corbusier's enduring ties to Brazil
Le Corbusier's Maison La Roche provides a rich historical backdrop for the first international show from Brazilian design exhibition Aberto, on display at the World Heritage-listed home in Paris. More
E-1027 film "is a present" to Eileen Gray says director Beatrice Minger
Filmmaker Beatrice Minger sought to embrace Eileen Gray's boundary-pushing approach with her new docu-drama about the enigmatic designer's famous E-1027 house, she tells Dezeen in this interview. More
Docomomo "fundamentally disagrees" with Trump administration's views on modernism
Modernist conservation group Docomomo US has said that it strongly disagrees with the Donald Trump administration's position on modern architecture, following news that the Marcel Breuer-designed Weaver building is set to be sold. More
Togo centres its "eccentric" modernist architecture in Venice Biennale debut
A curlicued brutalist hotel whose facade resembles two faces kissing and a bank crowned with towers informed by clay castles are among the modernist buildings celebrated in Togo's first-ever Venice Architecture Biennale pavilion. More
Nordic pavilion examines modernist architecture "through the lens of trans experience"
The Nordic Countries Pavilion at this year's Venice Architecture Biennale, which is revealed exclusively on Dezeen, aims to use the trans experience to investigate modernist architecture. More
Modernism has been "misread and simplified" says Formafantasma
Among the more experiential offerings at this year's Milan design week was a three-act play from design studio Formafantasma, presenting a critical perspective on modernism and its legacy. More
Ten projects that illustrate Jean Prouvé's "pragmatic approach to design"
Demountable houses and rarely-seen furniture by French modernist Jean Prouvé feature in a new book by Galerie Patrick Seguin. Below, the authors share 10 of his most important projects. More
Rustic Canyon Residence in Los Angeles references early Richard Neutra design
Los Angeles-based Assembledge+ and Jamie Bush + Co have teamed up to create the Rustic Canyon Residence in Pacific Palisades, referencing the form of a previous Richard Neutra design, updated using natural materials. More
"Art deco's success has unwittingly served to conceal the horrors of colonialism"
The term "art deco" is being applied too liberally to architecture built under colonialism, writes Edward Denison as part of our Art Deco Centenary series. More
"Stalin, Hitler and Trump all tried to block modernist architecture"
US president Donald Trump's move to promote classical architecture over modernism is aimed at suppressing optimism for the future, writes Steven Holl. More
Kengo Kuma pavilion planned for restored Luis Barragán house
Mexican architect Fernando Romero has announced plans to restore the La Cuadra estate in Mexico City, designed by architect Luis Barragán, while adding pavilions by renowned architects such as Kengo Kuma. More
Highsnobiety and Bauhaus-Archiv release collection featuring Marcel Breuer chair
Media company Highsnobiety and organisation Bauhaus-Archiv have collaborated on a collection that includes homeware, a clothing line, and an embossed Marcel Breuer D4 chair. More
Columbus was built as "an exemplary mid-century city"
The mid-century modern architecture in Columbus, Indiana, is a physical reminder of the post-war belief in design as a tool for progress, says critic Matt Shaw in this interview for Dezeen's mid-century modern series. More