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This week, Grenfell Tower developments dominated headlines
This week on Dezeen, Grenfell Tower became a major talking point once again. More about This week, Grenfell Tower developments dominated headlines
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Interiors
Philippe Starck restores time-worn interiors of the Quadri restaurant in Venice
French designer Philippe Starck has worked alongside Venetian artisans to restore this 18th-century restaurant, refreshing its upholstered walls, chandeliers and decadent furnishings. More about Philippe Starck restores time-worn interiors of the Quadri restaurant in Venice
Architecture
10 architecture projects that prove black is the new black
Blackened wood is an ever-popular choice of material for architects in recent times. Here are 10 of the most eye-catching examples, including a nine-square-metre Muji Hut and a tar-coated Californian ski chalet.
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Architecture
Naturehumaine enlivens mid-century Montreal house with plant-covered wall
A sliding screen offers glimpses to the living room beneath this plant-filled wall, which architecture firm Nauturehumaine has added to a 1940s house in Montreal. More about Naturehumaine enlivens mid-century Montreal house with plant-covered wall
News
Former car factory to be transformed into Pompidou Centre Brussels
Brussels' €125 million (£109 million) Centre Pompidou is to be designed by noAarchitecten, EM2N and Sergison Bates architects. More about Former car factory to be transformed into Pompidou Centre Brussels
Design
Competition: win a pack of 50 Housing Floor Plans cards
For our latest competition, we're giving away two sets of flash cards documenting contemporary residential blocks designed for compact city living. More about Competition: win a pack of 50 Housing Floor Plans cards
Architecture
Concrete balcony extends from Brazilian house by Felipe Rodrigues
Brazilian architect Felipe Rodrigues has created a split-level house, with a glazed living area between thin concrete planes that project from a hillside. More about Concrete balcony extends from Brazilian house by Felipe Rodrigues
Design
Ventura Future exhibition in Milan will present visions for the future from 82 designers
Dezeen promotion: Ventura Projects has revealed details of its inaugural Ventura Future exhibition, which will showcase work by emerging designers to tackle important world issues. More about Ventura Future exhibition in Milan will present visions for the future from 82 designers
Technology
Hublot's first smartwatch to be used by referees at World Cup 2018
Luxury watch brand Hublot has released its first smartwatch, which will be worn by referees at the FIFA World Cup in Russia this June. More about Hublot's first smartwatch to be used by referees at World Cup 2018
News
Forensic Architecture to create 3D video of Grenfell Tower fire
Independent spatial research group Forensic Architecture is seeking footage of the fatal fire at Grenfell Tower to create a 3D video to help understand how the disaster unfolded. More about Forensic Architecture to create 3D video of Grenfell Tower fire
Technology
IKEA assembly made easier through augmented-reality app
Toronto designer Adam Pickard has turned paper IKEA manuals into an augmented reality app that shows users life-size instructions on how to build their furniture. More about IKEA assembly made easier through augmented-reality app
Five top academic roles available this week on Dezeen Jobs
A number of academic institutions are looking for staff to join their departments. We've selected five of the best roles available via Dezeen Jobs, including opportunities at Columbia University, Harvard University and Aarhus School of Architecture. More about Five top academic roles available this week on Dezeen Jobs
Video
Simone Gerbino's Chapeau lamp shortlisted for Made.com's TalentLab
In this movie produced by Dezeen for Made.com, Simone Alberto Gerbino explains how his design for a hat-inspired lamp was shortlisted for TalentLab, the brand's platform for emerging designers. More about Simone Gerbino's Chapeau lamp shortlisted for Made.com's TalentLab
Architecture
Wutopia Lab's pink and blue houses explore ideas of masculine and feminine
Chinese architecture studio Wutopia Lab painted a pair of houses pink and blue, filling one with meat and the other with flowers, to explore constructs around gender and food for an architecture biennale in Shenzhen. More about Wutopia Lab's pink and blue houses explore ideas of masculine and feminine
Design
Es Devlin creates blue-hued set for Girls & Boys play starring Carey Mulligan
Designer Es Devlin created an all-blue stage set for the Girls & Boys play at London's Royal Court Theatre, which charts the dissolution of a woman's marriage through different video projections. More about Es Devlin creates blue-hued set for Girls & Boys play starring Carey Mulligan
News
Squire and Partners to create co-working space for Ministry of Sound
London nightclub Ministry of Sound is opening a Squire and Partners-designed co-working space and members' club with a bar at its centre to appeal to the "next generation of rebel creatives". More about Squire and Partners to create co-working space for Ministry of Sound
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Schmidt Hammer Lassen reveals plans to revitalise former brewery in Riga
Danish practice Schmidt Hammer Lassen has won a competition to repurpose a derelict brewery in the Latvian city of Riga, introducing offices, a hotel and a public plaza. More about Schmidt Hammer Lassen reveals plans to revitalise former brewery in Riga
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Harvard GSD names Mark Lee as architecture department chair
Mark Lee of architecture firm Johnston Marklee has been appointed as the chair of the architecture department at Harvard University's graduate design school. More about Harvard GSD names Mark Lee as architecture department chair
Design
A/D/O calls on designers to imagine the future of drinking water
Dezeen promotion: Brooklyn creative space A/D/O is inviting architects and designers to submit proposals that tackle issues facing urban drinking water. More about A/D/O calls on designers to imagine the future of drinking water
Dezeen Weekly features Zaha Hadid's New York condos and a hot dog for the future
The latest edition of our newsletter Dezeen Weekly includes Zaha Hadid's first project in New York City and IKEA's research lab Space10 futuristic foods including a hot dog made from algae. Subscribe to Dezeen Weekly ›
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