Design
Fittings by Mridu Sahai
Designer Mridu Sahai has created a collection of dresses that incorporate architectural fittings like this ventilation grate (above). More about Fittings by Mridu Sahai
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Dezeen archive: education
Dezeen archive: Dooa Arquitecturas' school in Spain was our most-clicked story this week so here's a roundup of all the stories we've run on Dezeen about buildings for education. See all the stories »
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Architecture
Pedestrian Crossing by Atelier 9.81
Atelier 9.81 of France have inserted a perforated canopy in between a row of houses to create a covered pedestrian walkway in Tourcoing, France. More about Pedestrian Crossing by Atelier 9.81
Lighting
William Light by Andrea Francesconi
This blown glass lamp fitted at the end of a rope is by Italian designer Andrea Francesconi. More about William Light by Andrea Francesconi
Interiors
Movie: Kumikolnu Boutique by Chops and Moxie
Amsterdam studio Chops and Moxie have shared with us this short film representing the concrete interior of a boutique by Japanese architect Kumiko Inui as though it's being inflated from soft materials. More about Movie: Kumikolnu Boutique by Chops and Moxie
The Temporium 2011
Paper Eyelashes by Paperself at The Temporium
These patterned false eyelashes made of paper by Paperself are the latest addition to the range of designer goods on sale at our pop-up The Temporium in London next month. Update: this project is included in Dezeen Book of Ideas, which is on sale now for £12. Update: Paperself eyelashes will be on sale at The Temporium 2011 from 1-24 December at 65 Monmouth Street, London. More about Paper Eyelashes by Paperself at The Temporium
News
Robin Day 1915-2010
Dezeenwire: British furniture designer Robin Day has died aged 95 - Guardian
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News
“Architects’ optimism increasing” – RIBA
Dezeenwire: the latest RIBA Future Trends Survey suggests architects are becoming more optimistic. See press release below. More about “Architects’ optimism increasing” – RIBA 
Architecture
Central Business District Wenzhou by Henn Architekten
Henn StudioB, the Berlin design and research studio of Henn Architekten, have won a competition to design a new business district in Wenzhou, China. More about Central Business District Wenzhou by Henn Architekten
Furniture
The Coiling Collection by Raw Edges
London designers Raw Edges present furniture made from 326 metres of coiled felt at Fat Galerie in Paris. More about The Coiling Collection by Raw Edges
Competition: five copies of Interior Architecture: From Brief to Build to be won
We've got together with Laurence King Publishing to offer readers the chance to win one of five copies of Interior Architecture: From Brief to Build by Jennifer Hudson. More about Competition: five copies of Interior Architecture: From Brief to Build to be won
Architecture
Floating Observatories by upgrade.studio, DSBA and Mihai Carciun
This conceptual tower for Taiwan by Romanian firms upgrade.studio, DSBA and Mihai Carciun in the USA would feature observation decks floating up and down each side on helium balloons. More about Floating Observatories by upgrade.studio, DSBA and Mihai Carciun
Interiors
Drawing Fashion at The Design Museum by Carmody Groarke
Here are some pictures of Carmody Groarke's exhibition design for Drawing Fashion, which opened at the Design Museum in London earlier this month. More about Drawing Fashion at The Design Museum by Carmody Groarke
Interiors
House by BeL Associates
BeL Associates of Germany have transformed a listed former railway workers' house in Cologne into a family home. More about House by BeL Associates
Architecture
The Louwman Museum by Michael Graves & Associates
American studio Michael Graves & Associates have completed a new building to house over 230 cars of the Dutch national automobile museum in the Hague. More about The Louwman Museum by Michael Graves & Associates
Lighting
Decanterlight by Lee Broom at The Temporium
The Temporium: London designer Lee Broom will be selling his lights made from lead crystal decanters at our new retail venture The Temporium in London, 9-19 December. More about Decanterlight by Lee Broom at The Temporium
Architecture
Monolith by Erick van Egeraat
Dutch architect Erick van Egeraat has collaborated with French architects Combarel-Marrec, Manuelle Gautrand and Pierre Gautier, plus Dutch architect Winy Maas to complete this building in Lyon, France, featuring a façade in wood and glass. More about Monolith by Erick van Egeraat
Design
Spin by Reddish
These spinning tops by industrial designers Reddish of Israel are each made of a single sterling silver wire. More about Spin by Reddish
Interiors
Urban Station by Total Tool
Design studio Total Tool have completed a combined office and cafe for nomadic workers in Buenos Aires, Argentina. More about Urban Station by Total Tool
Interiors
eda by Emmanuelle Moureaux
Tokyo 2010: designer Emmanuelle Moureaux presented eda, a prototype lightweight, modular product that combines to create cloud-like forms, at DesignTide Tokyo 2010 earlier this month. More about eda by Emmanuelle Moureaux