Palaeontology research centre wrapped in computer-controlled shutters
Automated shutters are used to regulate the internal climate of this environmental science and palaeontology research centre for a university near Barcelona (+ slideshow). More
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Naturehumaine includes gym hoops and apparatus inside a home for two athletes
A pair of gymnast's rings dangle from the ceiling of this Montreal home, which has been renovated by local architects Naturehumaine to create a new living space for the client's athletic children (+ slideshow) More
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Final call for entries to the World Architecture Festival and Inside awards 2015
Dezeen promotion: architects and designers have until 12pm on the 28 May to submit their projects for the World Architecture Festival and Inside World Festival of Interiors awards (+ slideshow). More
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BIG wants to create new styles of vernacular architecture, says Bjarke Ingels
Bjarke Ingels has spoken of his desire to replace Modernism's "boring box" legacy with new kinds of localised architecture at a lecture at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art (+ transcript). More
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"The elegance of the international style reborn"
Comments update: this week readers have been discussing the merits of Herzog & de Meuron's newly completed football stadium in Bordeaux – a key venue for the Euro 2016 football championships. Read on for more on this and other most-commented Dezeen stories this week. More
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Dior Homme occupies extended Haussmann building by Antonio Virga Architecte
Italian studio Antonio Virga Architecte has renovated and extended a Parisian building to create offices and haute-couture workshops for French fashion house Dior Homme (+ slideshow). More
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Bijl Architecture reinterprets the traditional Dutch gable for a Sydney residence
Sections of brick, zinc, timber and concrete highlight the intentionally irregular form of this Sydney residence – a result of myriad planning restrictions (+ slideshow). More
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Future Makers: special call out for designers
Dezeen is launching a new collaboration with Autodesk called Future Makers, which will profile upcoming designers who are harnessing new digital tools to pioneer the future of making things. If you have a compelling story to tell about your work, we want to hear from you! More
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Waterscape by Alexander Lotersztain is a modular platform for living on water
Australia-based designer Alexander Lotersztain has created a floating platform system that can be customised with clip-on lighting, furniture, and docking facilities – and can even be used as a helipad (+ slideshow). More
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Apple promotes Jonathan Ive to new chief design officer role
Business news: Apple has promoted Jonathan Ive to the newly created role of chief design officer as part of a reshuffle in the company's design department. More
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Bjarke Ingels to deliver the Royal Academy Annual Architecture Lecture 2015
Dezeen promotion: Danish architect Bjarke Ingels will be the youngest architect ever to deliver the Annual Architecture Lecture at London's prestigious Royal Academy of Arts. More
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CUT Architectures adds a second concrete-framed extension to a French home
Paris studio CUT Architectures has returned to the house it extended in 2011 to create a glazed study featuring a yellow staircase that integrates a desk (+ slideshow). More
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Alegre Design updates traditional breastfeeding chair with contemporary materials and shapes
Spanish agency Alegre Design has redesigned a rocking chair traditionally used by new mothers to breastfeed and lull their babies to sleep, changing the basic form and adding breathable fabric supports (+ slideshow). More
