Architecture
Water Villa by Framework and Studio Prototype
Timber batons create geometric patterns across the exterior of this houseboat in Amsterdam by Framework and Studio Prototype. More about Water Villa by Framework and Studio Prototype
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Design
Lilobul by Vincent Olm
This combined champagne and canapé holder by Belgian designer Vincent Olm can be inverted to stand upright on a table top. More about Lilobul by Vincent Olm
Design
"The proper blend of beauty and ethics" - New York Times
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Dezeen Wire: design critic Alice Rawsthorn writes about design that balances desirability with ethical credibility for the New York Times, citing Mathieu Lehanneur's Wi-Fi stations across Paris and Something & Son's temporary spa the Barking Bathhouse as good examples to follow - New York Times
Architecture
The Barking Bathhouse by Something & Son
These hand-drawn illustrations by Hackney design studio Something & Son explain the designs for a temporary spa that opens tomorrow in Barking, east London. More about The Barking Bathhouse by Something & Son
Architecture
Hackney House Architecture Showcase details announced
Dezeen Wire: the London Borough of Hackney have announced the details of their Architecture Weekend, a free event showcasing architecture in the borough.Taking place from 28 to 29 July at Hackney House, the event will give visitors the chance to speak to architects who have studios in Hackney or have designed work in the borough, with entertainment from comedians, musicians and DJs in the evenings. More about Hackney House Architecture Showcase details announced
Architecture
New Court, Rothschild Bank headquarters by OMA with Allies and Morrison
The OMA-designed headquarters for the Rothschild Bank in London is one of the six buildings shortlisted for the 2012 Stirling Prize (+ slideshow). More about New Court, Rothschild Bank headquarters by OMA with Allies and Morrison
Design
Taça by ENTLO.1A
Milk flows into the handle of this cup by Barcelona designers ENTLO.1A so large cookies can be dunked in one piece. More about Taça by ENTLO.1A
Architecture
The Bergen Safe House by Max Rink, Rachel Griffin and Simon de Jong
The charred exterior of this temporary pavilion in Bergen, Norway, references 16 major fires that have taken place in the city since the twelfth century. More about The Bergen Safe House by Max Rink, Rachel Griffin and Simon de Jong
Design
Les Mousses by Etienne Gros
French artist Etienne Gros has nipped and tucked blocks of soft foam to make squidgy nude sculptures. More about Les Mousses by Etienne Gros
Architecture
Carbuncle Cup 2012 shortlist announced
Dezeen Wire: the ArcelorMittal Orbit sculpture at the Olympic Park (above) and the restoration of historic tea clipper the Cutty Sark are included in the shortlist for the 2012 Carbuncle Cup, awarded by Building Design magazine to the ugliest building completed in the UK in the last 12 months. More about Carbuncle Cup 2012 shortlist announced
Design
Tasse by Patrick Norguet
French designer Patrick Norguet has designed a reusable cup for McDonald's that makes scalding hot coffee easier to hold. More about Tasse by Patrick Norguet
Architecture
View Hill House by Denton Corker Marshall
One storey hangs precariously over the other at this isolated hilltop house in Australia by architects Denton Corker Marshall. More about View Hill House by Denton Corker Marshall
Architecture
Butterfly Loft Apartment by Tigg Coll Architects
The staircase in this west London house by Tigg Coll Architects has a glass balustrade and open treads to allow light to flood through from above (+ slideshow). More about Butterfly Loft Apartment by Tigg Coll Architects
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New Pinterest board: weather
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Furniture
Seasons by Valentin Loellmann
German designer Valentin Loellmann used hazel branches to create the knobbly legs of these benches, tables and stools. More about Seasons by Valentin Loellmann
Architecture
2012 RIBA Stirling Prize shortlist announced
Dezeen Wire: six buildings have been shortlisted for this year's RIBA Stirling Prize, including the London Olympic Stadium by Populous (above) and two projects by OMA. More about 2012 RIBA Stirling Prize shortlist announced
Five years ago...
Museums, galleries, exhibitions and installations were in the news this week five years ago, as Coop Himmelb(l)au's extension to the Akron Art Museum opened in Ohio (above) and the winner of a competition to design a museum dedicated to the ice age (below) was announced for Siberia. More about Five years ago...
Architecture
Dezeen archive: holiday homes
Dezeen archive: for those wishing to escape a wet summer, here's a round-up of all the holiday houses featured on Dezeen to help you imagine the perfect retreat. See all the stories »
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Architecture
The White Building by David Kohn Architects
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
Design
Building Tilelamp at Casa do Lado by 20.87
Brazilian studio 20.87 has used plastic panels and LED lighting to transform an old house in São Paulo into a giant lamp (+ slideshow). More about Building Tilelamp at Casa do Lado by 20.87