San Francisco's sinking Millennium Tower poses major fire risk, states report
A sinking and tilting skyscraper in San Francisco is now at risk of a major cladding fire, according to a report. More
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Netflix targets different film artworks to suit users' viewing habits
Movie streaming service Netflix has revealed the process it uses to customise the artworks displayed on its site depending on different users' viewing habits. More
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Dezeen Hot List 2017: IKEA is the most newsworthy force in design, ahead of Muji and Peter Zumthor
Furniture and homewares brand IKEA has topped Dezeen Hot List 2017 of the 500 people, brands and organisations our readers most wanted to read about this year. Retailer Muji takes second place while Peter Zumthor is the highest placed architect. More
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Go Logic creates gable-roofed home for oceanfront site in Massachusetts
This family dwelling that American studio Go Logic designed for a dense waterfront neighbourhood features a green roof, two-toned cladding and a distinctive silhouette. More
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Anish Kapoor explores "urgent times" with Destierro installation
Anish Kapoor has transformed a room into a bright red landscape in his first solo exhibition at the Parque de la Memoria in Argentina. The installation, entitled Destierro, comprised of 100 tonnes of earth sprayed with red pigment and a blue painted tractor. The installation explores the displacement of the victims of the military regime that ruled Argentina from 1976-1983 and the "new geography" created by the international refugee crisis.
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Herzog & de Meuron unveils plans for trio of residential towers in Basel
Swiss practice Herzog & de Meuron has won a competition to design a new masterplan for Basel's Nordspitze area, including three residential skyscrapers. More
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Assemble covers entrance to London tube station in colourful handmade tiles
Architecture collective Assemble and artist Matthew Raw have refurbished the entrance to Seven Sisters Underground station in London, covering it in thousands of colourful handmade tiles. More
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Christopher Raeburn designs new uniforms for V&A staff
Fashion designer Christopher Raeburn has created a capsule collection of uniform pieces for staff at London's V&A, which feature prints inspired by the museum's collection. More
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Design can help people understand consent and sexual etiquette, says Embassy of Intimacy curator
Intimacy is an "urgent topic" for designers to address in the light of revelations about sexual harassment in Hollywood and elsewhere, according to the curator of an exhibition held at Dutch Design Week. More
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Dezeen's top 10 controversial stories of 2017
From the backlash against gender inequality to the shifting political landscape following Donald Trump's election, 2017 has been full of controversial events for architecture and design. Digital editor Trudie Carter selects the 10 most polarising moments for our review of year. More
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Florian Wegenast designs furniture that creates "temporary gardens" in small spaces
Design graduate Florian Wegenast has created a range of furniture that incorporates plant holders, as a way of maximising green space in tight urban environments. More
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SelgasCano adds roof extension with pools and plants to Second Home offices in London
Spanish practice SelgasCano has extended the roof of the Second Home offices in east London, creating five studios with winding desks, and a terrace with a serpentine border of aquatic planting. More
