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London studio David Kohn Architects has created an arts venue in a former sweet factory on the edge of the Olympic Park. More about The White Building by David Kohn Architects
Here are some photographs of the recently completed Coca-Cola Beatbox, a pavilion in the London 2012 Olympic Park that can be played like a musical instrument (+ slideshow). More about Coca-Cola Beatbox by Asif Khan and Pernilla Ohrstedt
Red steel ribbons are parted like curtains to welcome visitors into this museum in northern Japan by Canadian studio Molo (+ slideshow). More about Nebuta House by Molo
This 4.5 metre-wide house in Los Angeles by Anonymous Architects was inspired by the narrow residences found in Japanese cities. More about Eel's Nest by Anonymous Architects
Dezeen Wire: the latest RIBA Future Trends Survey has shown that the majority of architects in the UK anticipate a decline in workload over the summer, particularly in the private housing sector.
The survey reports that London practices remain the most optimistic about future workloads, but that architects in the north of England and Northern Ireland expect a downturn in the coming months. More about "Architects becoming more cautious over future workloads" - RIBA Future Trends Survey
Dezeen Wire: work starts today on an affordable housing development in Harlem by architects Adjaye Associates More about Sugar Hill housing by Adjaye Associates
Architects Oyler Wu Collaborative wound more than 13,000 metres of rope through steel frames to create this screen wall for Dwell on Design 2012 in Los Angeles (+ movie). More about Screenplay by Oyler Wu Collective
Dezeen Wire: the majority of the British public have "little idea" what architects do, according to a recent survey commissioned by online architect's forum Inbuilding.org.
The results reveal that 15% of adults are unaware that architects design buildings, while as many as 72% don't know that architects apply for the planning permission required for construction. More about The British public don't understand the role of the architect
Dezeen Wire: over 300 buildings have been shortlisted for awards at this year's World Architecture Festival, which will take place from 3-5 October. More about World Building of the Year 2012 shortlist announced
The stark concrete exterior of many of London's postwar housing blocks could be made more attractive with thatching, proposes architecture student James Kirk (+ movie). More about London Thatch by James Kirk
Walls of rough stone and concrete surround the staggered levels of this public square in Zaragoza by Spanish architects Héctor Fernández Elorza and Manuel Fernández Ramírez (+ slideshow). More about Valdefierro Park by Héctor Fernández Elorza and Manuel Fernández Ramírez
Architectural Association student Yvonne Weng has won the 2012 Foster + Partners Prize with designs that would allow scientists to live in the treetops of the Amazon rainforest. More about Explorative Canopy Trail by Yvonne Weng wins Foster + Partners Prize 2012
Foster + Partners has been shortlisted to design the Xiqu Chinese Opera Centre, the first in a series of new arts and cultural venues for the West Kowloon Cultural District in Hong Kong. More about Foster + Partners shortlisted to design Hong Kong arts venue
Dezeen Wire: the Architects' Council of Europe has condemned the proposed exclusion of 90% of architecture firms from the public procurement market.
In their latest report, the council has urged the EU to amend drafted legislation to help small and medium-sized practices bid for and obtain work in the public sector. More about Most architects to be excluded from public procurement
Architects J Mayer H have designed a building made from scaffolding to host the collections and events of the Pinakothek der Moderne museum in Munich when it closes for renovation next year. More about Schaustelle by J Mayer H
Narrow glass openings provide glimpses through the rampart-like facade of this property showroom in Singapore by architects Ministry of Design (+ slideshow). More about The Edge Gallery by Ministry of Design
Architects Herzog & de Meuron have uncovered three underground concrete tanks at the Tate Modern gallery in London to create new spaces for art and performance, which open this week (+ slideshow). More about The Tanks at Tate Modern by Herzog & de Meuron
Architect Frank Gehry has completed his first building for Make It Right, the charity founded by Brad Pitt to rehouse families made homeless in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina in 2005. More about Duplex by Frank Gehry for Make it Right
Dezeen Wire: a $1 billion project to build an experimental city with no inhabitants in the New Mexico desert has been postponed - Daily Mail
Developer Pegasus struggled to find land for the 15-square mile city designed to test new technologies such as self-flushing toilets, intelligent traffic systems and next-generation wireless networks.
See also: a city for 100,000 inhabitants in Brazil by architects Broadway Malyan
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