John Hix designs off-grid concrete guesthouse for Caribbean island
Six apartments stacked in pairs of rectangular concrete blocks make up this Caribbean guesthouse, designed by architect John Hix to be completely self sufficient. More
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Besler & Sons launches speckled terrazzo home accessories
Flecks of coloured glass and marble chips pattern these terrazzo objects for the home by Los Angeles studio Besler & Sons. More
Germany welcomes world's first zero-emissions hydrogen trains
A fleet of the world's first zero-emissions passenger trains are set to go into service in Germany. More
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Rasem Kamal proposes warren of subterranean services for Jordan's Wadi Rum
Architect Rasem Kamal has proposed a network of burrow-like spaces that would sprawl out beneath a UNESCO-protected valley in the Jordanian desert. More
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10 popular concrete home interiors from Dezeen's Pinterest boards
Textured surfaces and sculptural staircases are some of the ways that concrete can be used to create contemporary home interiors. See 10 of the most popular examples in this week's roundup from Pinterest. More
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3D-printed back brace offers "fashionable" solution for scoliosis sufferers
Young girls that suffer from spinal curvature will soon be able to wear lighter and more stylish 3D-printed braces to treat their condition. More
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Circular windows and pyramidal skylights add playful geometry to Indonesian home
Indonesian architect Realrich Sjarief's fondness for geometric forms is expressed in the circular and arch-shaped windows of this house and studio he designed for himself in Jakarta. More
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Dezeen is the world's most commented architecture and design website
Dezeen is the top platform for comments on architecture and design and one of the most commented websites in the world, according to a survey of reader interactions. More
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Tools for Therapy encourage people to open up about their emotions
Design Academy Eindhoven graduate Nicolette Bodewes has created a tactile toolkit designed to be used in psychotherapy sessions. More
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Job of the day: industrial designer for Marc Newson
Our job of the day from Dezeen Jobs is for an industrial designer at the London studio of Marc Newson, whose recent projects include a colourful revamp of Louis Vuitton's iconic luggage trunks (pictured). Read more stories on Marc Newson or browse more architecture and design opportunities on Dezeen Jobs.
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Rob Mols and Studio K update Belgian home with wood-lined garden room
This house in Belgium has been overhauled for a couple of art and book collectors to include a wood-lined living space and plenty of cosy reading nooks. More
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Instrmnt launches second exclusive watch collaboration with Dezeen
Glasgow-based brand Instrmnt has launched its second limited-edition timepiece in collaboration with Dezeen, which is now available to buy from Dezeen Watch Store. More
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Woods Bagot's zinc-clad apartments echo industrial context in Melbourne
Balconies and windows with deep black frames project from these zinc-clad apartment blocks in Melbourne, designed by Woods Bagot to reference the area's industrial architecture. More
