From the death of fashion to the scandal-ridden Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Dezeen's social media editor Ross Bryant selects 10 of the most controversial architecture and design stories from 2015.

Japan scraps Zaha Hadid's Tokyo 2020 Olympic Stadium

Few stories have provoked a reaction like Morphosis Architects' plan to build a 381-metre-tall mirrored glass hotel tower in Vals, Switzerland, near to the iconic spa designed by Swiss architect Peter Zumthor.
The American architecture studio unveiled its design following a controversial competition process, which saw the jury distance themselves from the firm's appointment.
The proposal quickly became one of this year's most-discussed, attracting 160+ comments from Dezeen readers. Read the story and comments »
RCA in "state of jeopardy" after Design Interactions staff departures

London's Royal College of Art hit the headlines after suspending its world-famous Design Interactions course.
We picked up the story from a number of sources close to the inner workings of the university, and published an internal memo written by RCA rector Paul Thompson in which he accused departing staff of placing the school in "an unnecessary state of jeopardy". He later apologised. Read the story and comments »

"UK government doesn't value the role of creativity" say Barber and Osgerby

The state of design education in the UK was further brought into focus by this year's London Design Medal winners Edward Barber and J...