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Indian architect Charles Correa dies aged 84
Charles Correa, described as "India's greatest architect", has died following a short illness. More about Indian architect Charles Correa dies aged 84
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Zurich building by E2A incorporates the facade of a century-old warehouse
Swiss studio E2A infilled the facade of an old Zurich warehouse to create this rehearsal space for the city's opera house, before tacking a 60-metre-high apartment block onto one side (+ slideshow). More about Zurich building by E2A incorporates the facade of a century-old warehouse
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Tom Kundig's Studhorse is a rural retreat for both snowy winters and scorching summers
The mountain landscape of Washington's Methow Valley is the setting for this family retreat, conceived by architect Tom Kundig as four structures arranged "like a little campground" around a big rock (+ slideshow). More about Tom Kundig's Studhorse is a rural retreat for both snowy winters and scorching summers
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Daniel Libeskind plans three angular skyscrapers for Rome
After the Walkie Talkie, here is a trio of Trimphones: New York-based architect Daniel Libeskind has unveiled designs for three towers to be built near the new AS Roma football stadium, with the tallest reaching 220 metres in height (+ slideshow). More about Daniel Libeskind plans three angular skyscrapers for Rome
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Foster + Partners adds a new winery to the Château Margaux estate
Foster + Partners has added a glass-fronted winery framed by tree-shaped columns to the historic Château Margaux wine estate outside Bordeaux (+ slideshow). More about Foster + Partners adds a new winery to the Château Margaux estate
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Governors Island pavilions will be recycled to create shade for people and homes for oysters
These two pavilions that have been constructed on New York's Governors Island aim to be more than just eye-catching temporary structures – at the end of the summer they will be recycled to make chandeliers, sun canopies and oyster beds (+ slideshow). More about Governors Island pavilions will be recycled to create shade for people and homes for oysters
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M-Arquitectos renovates and extends thermal baths on a volcanic Portuguese island
M-Arquitectos has upgraded a popular thermal bathing attraction on Portugal's São Miguel Island with a new timber-clad visitors' centre and a pair of stone-lined pools (+ slideshow). More about M-Arquitectos renovates and extends thermal baths on a volcanic Portuguese island
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Treetop holiday home by Narein Perera stands between a rubber plantation and a jungle
Raised up by a framework of slender steel supports, this wooden holiday home offers a unique vantage point over a Sri Lankan rubber plantation and the jungle beyond (+ slideshow). More about Treetop holiday home by Narein Perera stands between a rubber plantation and a jungle
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Zaha Hadid proposes a pair of tapered towers for Australia's Gold Coast
Zaha Hadid has designed her second set of skyscrapers for Australia – a pair of sinuous towers that will be constructed beside the harbour in Gold Coast, Queensland. More about Zaha Hadid proposes a pair of tapered towers for Australia's Gold Coast
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Kouichi Kimura's Courtyard House wraps around a private terrace
Sandwiched between a shrine entrance and a farm in Japan's Shiga Prefecture, this family residence by Japanese architect Kouichi Kimura comprises metal-clad blocks that frame a courtyard (+ slideshow). More about Kouichi Kimura's Courtyard House wraps around a private terrace
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Google drafts in Thomas Heatherwick for delayed London HQ project
Thomas Heatherwick has reportedly been brought in to work on Google's new London headquarters after plans by architecture firm Allford Hall Monaghan Morris were deemed too boring. More about Google drafts in Thomas Heatherwick for delayed London HQ project
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East London pavilion by Nonscale is designed to resemble a cluster of stars
This London pavilion, designed to resemble a smattering of stars, casts reflections on a mirrored plate to operate like a giant sundial (+ slideshow). More about East London pavilion by Nonscale is designed to resemble a cluster of stars
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MMX uses scaffolding and canvas to build a cluster of origami-like pavilions in Mexico City
It took just three and a half days to erect this temporary 6,000-square-metre structure in Mexico City's Zócalo plaza, because architecture studio MMX chose to build it from scaffolding and canvas (+ slideshow). More about MMX uses scaffolding and canvas to build a cluster of origami-like pavilions in Mexico City
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PriceGore adds a yellow-framed extension to an east-London artist's home
This artists' home in Dalston has been updated with a yellow-framed kitchen extension in the back garden and a traditional glass and timber "shopfront". More about PriceGore adds a yellow-framed extension to an east-London artist's home
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2b Architectes creates patchwork facade for concrete apartment block in Lausanne
The concrete facade of this housing block in Lausanne, Switzerland, features four different surface finishes to create a patchwork effect that hints at the building's complicated internal layout (+ slideshow). More about 2b Architectes creates patchwork facade for concrete apartment block in Lausanne
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Julio Barreno Gutiérrez creates a folded-steel shelter for a school playground
Thin sheets of brightly painted steel have been folded to create this origami-inspired canopy, designed to shelter a school playground in an Andalusian village from the sun and rain (+ slideshow). More about Julio Barreno Gutiérrez creates a folded-steel shelter for a school playground
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Honeyman + Smith Architects adds a hillside-hugging extension to an Australian farmhouse
The two elongated wings that make up this extension to an Australian farmhouse are set into the side of a hill, connected by a stairwell that offer views straight through its middle (+ slideshow). More about Honeyman + Smith Architects adds a hillside-hugging extension to an Australian farmhouse
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Adult education centre with an "amphi-staircase" draws inspiration from Mickey Mouse
An amphitheatre-style staircase forms the heart of this adult learning centre in Denmark, which architecture studio CEBRA said was inspired by the "circles and ovals" of Disney characters like Mickey Mouse (+ slideshow). More about Adult education centre with an "amphi-staircase" draws inspiration from Mickey Mouse
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Updated Pinterest board: doors and entrances
Following the popularity of the huge glass doors of a residential extension in Antwerp, we've updated our dedicated Pinterest board to feature the latest and most interesting examples of entrances, openings and doorways from the pages of Dezeen.
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Rafael de La-Hoz elevates a cultural centre around two plazas in Alcobendas
This cultural centre in the Spanish town of Alcobendas comprises an elevated concrete structure supported by rows of pillars and a pair of grand public courtyards (+ slideshow). More about Rafael de La-Hoz elevates a cultural centre around two plazas in Alcobendas