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"Olympics will only take place in non-democratic countries," say authors of Olympic Cities report

Dezeen Wire: democratic nations won't be able to host the Olympics in future due to increasing tensions between the public interests of democracies and the commercial interests of the games, according to a new report published by Dutch architecture, research and urbanism studio XML to coincide with the London 2012 Olympics. More about "Olympics will only take place in non-democratic countries," say authors of Olympic Cities report

Emilie Chalcraft | 1 August 2012 | 9 comments
Architecture

Vennesla Library and Cultural Centre by Helen & Hard Architects

Chunky wooden ribs bend around the walls and ceiling of this library in Norway by Helen & Hard Architects and integrate lighting, bookshelves and seating. More about Vennesla Library and Cultural Centre by Helen & Hard Architects

Amy Frearson | 1 August 2012 | 5 comments
Interiors

Shed create gender-neutral toy department at Harrods

Dezeen Wire: this week Harrods opened the doors to its first gender-neutral toy department, designed by London and Singapore-based interior architects Shed. More about Shed create gender-neutral toy department at Harrods

Emilie Chalcraft | 1 August 2012 | 5 comments
Architecture

FSMA Tower by Dave Edwards

Algae would produce energy and clean water for a conceptual skyscraper proposed for London by British architect Dave Edwards. More about FSMA Tower by Dave Edwards

Emilie Chalcraft | 1 August 2012 | 13 comments
Design

London 2012 Olympic Cauldron by Thomas Heatherwick: model and drawings

Here are some photos of a scale model of the London 2012 Olympic Cauldron designed by Thomas Heatherwick, which has now been added to the ongoing exhibition of his work at the V&A museum, plus drawings from the designer. More about London 2012 Olympic Cauldron by Thomas Heatherwick: model and drawings

Rose Etherington | 31 July 2012 | 3 comments
Architecture

Untitled #158 by Aeneas Wilder

This doughnut-shaped pavilion by Scottish artist Aeneas Wilder offers visitors a view across the landscape of Limburg, Belgium, from behind a ring of wooden slats (+ slideshow). More about Untitled #158 by Aeneas Wilder

Amy Frearson | 31 July 2012 | 6 comments
Design

Hypnagogia by Ryo Matsui Architects

Japanese studio Ryo Matsui Architects hung steel chains to create upside-down domes above the stage of a music recital in Tokyo (+ slideshow). More about Hypnagogia by Ryo Matsui Architects

Amy Frearson | 31 July 2012 | 1 comment
Designed in Hackney

FREE Designed in Hackney evening tomorrow!

If you didn't manage to get a ticket for our Designed in Hackney Day tomorrow don't worry, you can still attend the FREE evening event at Hackney House, featuring music by Dalston Superstore DJ Dan Beaumont (below) and electro-indie band Clock Opera (above). More about FREE Designed in Hackney evening tomorrow!

Marcus Fairs | 31 July 2012 | 3 comments
Design

Underground Supporter posters by Rizon

London designers Rizon have created a series of unofficial posters for businesses to sidestep strict marketing rules that prevent them publicising their involvement in the London 2012 Olympics. More about Underground Supporter posters by Rizon

Rose Etherington | 31 July 2012 | 6 comments
Dezeen Olympics: most commented Olympic designs

Our Dezeen Olympics continue as we award medals to the design and architecture of the London 2012 games. Today it's the three most commented stories and the runaway gold medallist is the ArcelorMittal Orbit by Anish Kapoor and Cecil Balmond (above), with over 300 passionate comments. More about Dezeen Olympics: most commented Olympic designs

Dan Howarth | 31 July 2012 | Leave a comment
Architecture

Scrap Skyscraper by Projeto Coletivo

This conceptual skyscraper by Brazilian architects Projeto Coletivo would be constructed using rubbish in the city of São Paulo. More about Scrap Skyscraper by Projeto Coletivo

Amy Frearson | 31 July 2012 | 10 comments
Interiors

Furniture by Faye Toogood for Opening Ceremony

Faye Toogood has filled a pop-up fashion boutique in London with rubber-coated furniture and glass tabletops mounted on piles of industrial fabrics. More about Furniture by Faye Toogood for Opening Ceremony

Emilie Chalcraft | 31 July 2012 | Leave a comment
Promotion

Decorex International 2012

Dezeen promotion: fashion designer Vivienne Westwood (above) is to design the foyer for the Decorex International trade show from 23 to 26 September 2012 in London. More about Decorex International 2012

Dan Howarth | 31 July 2012 | Leave a comment
Interiors

227 Flat by OODA

A suspended net provides a hammock over the staircase of this apartment in Porto by architects OODA. More about 227 Flat by OODA

Amy Frearson | 31 July 2012 | 7 comments
Architecture

Clapham Library by Studio Egret West

This library by London architects Studio Egret West looks like a row of books (+ slideshow). More about Clapham Library by Studio Egret West

Emilie Chalcraft | 30 July 2012 | 6 comments
Design

Olympic stamps by Hat Trick Design

Dezeen Wire: London studio Hat Trick Design have produced a set of Royal Mail stamps featuring iconic architecture from the capital to celebrate the London 2012 Olympics. More about Olympic stamps by Hat Trick Design

Emilie Chalcraft | 30 July 2012 | Leave a comment
Dezeen Olympics: most popular Olympic designs

The London 2012 Olympics are well underway and every day this week we'll award medals to design and architecture created for the games, starting with the three most popular stories. The Olympic Torch by BarberOsgerby takes the gold, with over 40,000 pageviews. More about Dezeen Olympics: most popular Olympic designs

Rose Etherington | 30 July 2012 | 1 comment
Architecture

Design Collective by Neri&Hu

A boxy wooden staircase twists up through the floors of this design store in Shanghai by architects Neri&Hu. More about Design Collective by Neri&Hu

Amy Frearson | 30 July 2012 | 2 comments
Interiors

Google Super HQ by Penson

Google's new London headquarters by designers Penson features Union Jack flags, balcony gardens and allotments where staff can grow vegetables (+ slideshow). More about Google Super HQ by Penson

Amy Frearson | 30 July 2012 | 14 comments
Design

Controversy over London 2012 Olympic Cauldron

Dezeen Wire: after a spectacular unveiling on Friday, the London 2012 Olympic Cauldron designed by Thomas Heatherwick is proving controversial. Detractors complain that it's hidden out of sight for most visitors to the Olympic Park, only on show for those with tickets to events inside the main stadium, and last night the Cauldron had to be extinguished while it was moved aside to make way for sporting events.

Read more about the Cauldron's design in our earlier story here and see all our stories about the London 2012 Olympics here.
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Rose Etherington | 30 July 2012 | Leave a comment