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"Extreme architecture for other architects"
In this week's comments update, readers are questioning the thinking behind Gus Wüstemann's concrete-heavy housing block. More about "Extreme architecture for other architects"
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News
Foster + Partners' Red Hoek Point office development cancelled
A proposed office complex by Foster + Partners on Brooklyn's waterfront has reportedly bitten the dust, and is to be replaced with industrial warehouses. More about Foster + Partners' Red Hoek Point office development cancelled
Design
Ferm Living releases "gender-neutral" Toro play kitchen for small spaces
Danish brand Ferm Living has created a minimalist play kitchen for children, which is designed to fit into small spaces. More about Ferm Living releases "gender-neutral" Toro play kitchen for small spaces
Architecture
Studio Lotus unveils design for visitor centre at 15th-century Mehrangarh Fort
Studio Lotus has designed the Mehrangarh Fort visitor centre in Jodhpur, India, using a system of interconnected and adaptable decks. More about Studio Lotus unveils design for visitor centre at 15th-century Mehrangarh Fort
Design
Quebec City architecture students create B15 installation based on electropop music
A down-tempo, electronica song by a Montreal singer informed the design of an all-white installation created by students in a studio led by Canadian architect Jean Verville. More about Quebec City architecture students create B15 installation based on electropop music
Design
Ventura Future and Ventura Centrale return to this year's Milan design week
Dezeen promotion: Ventura Projects has announced the return of its Future and Centrale exhibitions to Milan design week, where it will display the latest works from emerging and established studios and brands including Lavazza, Gufram, Lensvelt and Modular. More about Ventura Future and Ventura Centrale return to this year's Milan design week
Architecture
Trio of deer observatories by Orma Architettura nestle within Corsican mountains
Orma Architettura has built three matching wooden viewpoints in the mountains of the Mediterranean island Corsica, for people to observe the native red deer. More about Trio of deer observatories by Orma Architettura nestle within Corsican mountains
Architecture
Studio Fuksas reveals plans for "vertical park" on Monaco waterfront
Studio Fuksas has unveiled plans for a stepped office and commercial building covered in plant-filled terraces, on the waterfront in Monaco. More about Studio Fuksas reveals plans for "vertical park" on Monaco waterfront
Design
Modsy reimagines Oscar-winning film sets with a "modern twist"
Interior design studio Modsy has created renders of rooms based on the production design of five Best Picture Oscar-winning movies. More about Modsy reimagines Oscar-winning film sets with a "modern twist"
Architecture
SO? builds modular House of Chickens on a farm in Turkey
House of Chickens, designed by architecture studio SO?, is a modular coop for 800 chickens on an artist's farm in Turkey. More about SO? builds modular House of Chickens on a farm in Turkey
Technology
Scientists create temperature-regulating fabric
Researchers at University of Maryland have invented a smart material capable of warming up a person when they're cold and cooling them down when they're hot. More about Scientists create temperature-regulating fabric
Interiors
Biasol creates contemporary dining spaces for Grind restaurant and bar
Pink neon signs appear alongside teal blue surfaces and monochromatic tile floors inside Grind, an all-day restaurant in southeast London designed by Biasol. More about Biasol creates contemporary dining spaces for Grind restaurant and bar
Design
Nabil Issa debuts "minimalistic yet bold" furniture collection
Lebanese-American designer Nabil Issa has launched his debut line of furniture, which includes a throne-like golden chair made from brass. More about Nabil Issa debuts "minimalistic yet bold" furniture collection
News
OMA designs renovation of Sotheby's New York galleries
OMA New York, led by Shohei Shigematsu, has revealed plans to reconfigure and update the Manhattan galleries of auction house Sotheby's. More about OMA designs renovation of Sotheby's New York galleries
Interiors
Molteni&C furnishes penthouse at Viñoly's 432 Park Avenue
Italian brand Molteni&C has outfitted a penthouse in Rafael Viñoly's 432 Park Avenue, adding built-in wooden window seats to frame the views of Central Park. More about Molteni&C furnishes penthouse at Viñoly's 432 Park Avenue
Architecture
Fallingwater outbuilding renovated into student workshop and studio by Bohlin Cywinski Jackson
American firm Bohlin Cywinski Jackson has turned a garage close to Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater house into an education centre for summer residency students. More about Fallingwater outbuilding renovated into student workshop and studio by Bohlin Cywinski Jackson
Video
Racing drone explores abandoned coal factory
Our latest captioned video shows drone racing footage of an abandoned coal factory in southwest France, which was captured by Benoit Finck. More about Racing drone explores abandoned coal factory
Technology
Huawei unveils Mate X foldable smartphone
Huawei has released its Mate X folding smartphone with a flexible screen that bends around the exterior of the device.
More about Huawei unveils Mate X foldable smartphone
Design
Competition: win a coffee table from Society6
Dezeen has teamed up with Society6 to offer readers the chance to win either a coffee or side table printed with a design of their choosing, in our latest competition. More about Competition: win a coffee table from Society6
Architecture
Piechota Architecture uses salvaged materials for Silver Oak Winery in northern California
Gabled structures featuring repurposed wood and large stretches of glass make up this winery in Sonoma Valley, designed by Californian studio Piechota Architecture. More about Piechota Architecture uses salvaged materials for Silver Oak Winery in northern California