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News
Fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld dies
Karl Lagerfeld, the prolific fashion designer who turned around the fortunes of Chanel and Fendi, has died in Paris. More
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News
Biggest challenge of relocating Swedish town Kiruna is "moving the minds of citizens"
Human impact on the planet is forcing Sweden to relocate the town of Kiruna. The urban planners and architects behind the project say the biggest challenge isn't moving the buildings, it's bringing the community with them. More
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Interiors
Interiors
TWA Hotel inside Eero Saarinen's JFK Airport terminal open for reservations
Reservations are now open for guests wishing to stay at Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen's 1960s terminal building at New York's John F Kennedy airport, following a restoration of its modernist details. More
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Architecture
Architecture
Black Shed house on the Isle of Skye has fir interiors and a black tin exterior
Mary Arnold-Forster Architects designed the tin-clad Black Shed house on the Isle of Skye for an architect and a rabbi. More
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Stockholm 2019
Stockholm 2019
Jan Klingler's Bacteria lamps are "modern fossils" as well as lights
Bacteria cultures grown on resin plates decorated these LED lamps by designer Jan Klingler, on show as part of the Young Swedish Design exhibition at ArkDes in Stockholm. More
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Architecture
Architecture
10 off-grid homes for a self-sufficient lifestyle
From an isolated house in a Californian nature reserve, to a rural house in China that encourages villagers to be self-sufficient, here are 10 off-grid homes where people are living sustainably. More
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Design
Design
Five influential pieces of furniture designed by Gio Ponti
The work of Italian architect and designer Gio Ponti is the focus of a major exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. Curator Salvatore Licitra, who is also Ponti's nephew, picks out five of the most important designs in the show. More
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Interview
Interview
"The most destructive thing is to demolish a building" says Nicholas Grimshaw
We should be wary of "handbag architecture", design buildings that are reusable and embrace micro homes, says RIBA Royal Gold Medal 2019 winner Nicholas Grimshaw. More
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Architecture
Architecture
10 houses with weird and wonderful floor plans
Most houses are designed with regular, rectangular-shaped floor plans. Here are 10 designs that ignore convention and are instead shaped like sausages, stars and even eyeballs. More
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Architecture
Architecture
Seven key projects by Serpentine Pavilion architect Junya Ishigami
Who is Junya Ishigami? Here's a look at seven significant projects by the Japanese architect, who has just been announced as designer of the Serpentine Pavilion 2019. More
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News
Junya Ishigami to create "a hill made out of rocks" as Serpentine Pavilion 2019
Japanese architect Junya Ishigami has been selected to design this year's Serpentine Pavilion, which will take the form of a huge slate roof rising up out of the landscape. More
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Design
Design
Wellbeing and noise concerns fuel "accelerating" trend for healthier office furniture
Soundproof pods, saddle-shaped chairs, adjustable-height desks and wobble boards were in abundance at Stockholm Furniture Fair last week, as privacy and wellbeing become essential aspects of office furniture design. More
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Architecture
Architecture
10 staircases designed by Sri Lankan modernist Geoffrey Bawa
Every staircase designed by Geoffrey Bawa is unique says David Robson, the leading expert on Sri Lanka's best-known architect. In a Dezeen exclusive, he picks out the 10 that are most worth knowing. More
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Design
Design
Harley-Davidson's latest electric bikes are designed for commuters
American motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson opts for a lighter design as it aims to expand its audience with the release of two new all-electric bike concepts suited to the city. More
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Design
Design
Katy Perry removes shoes from sale following blackface accusations
American pop star Katy Perry has removed two designs from her Katy Perry Collections shoe line after complaints that they resembled blackface. More
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Interiors
Interiors
David Chipperfield Architects completes London outpost of Bastian gallery
David Chipperfield Architects has completed the London branch of art gallery Bastian, finishing its all-white interiors with grey stone detailing. More
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Design
Design
Vegan design products will become as popular as vegan food, say designers
The rapid growth of the vegan food movement is starting to drive demand for vegan furniture, fashion and homeware. Designers working to make cruelty-free products mainstream say an industry-wide shift is being led by consumers. More
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Architecture
Architecture
Burj Jumeira supertall skyscraper will rise from fingerprint of Dubai's ruler
Visuals have been released of the SOM-designed Burj Jumeira, a 550-metre-tall split-volume skyscraper in Dubai that will rise from a lake shaped like the fingerprint of the emirate's ruler. More
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Architecture
Architecture
Austin Maynard Architects creates cylindrical holiday house on Australian beach
The cylindrical St Andrews Beach House in Victoria, Australia, designed by Austin Maynard Architects does away with unnecessary circulation space to create a laid-back communal atmosphere. More
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News
News
Gucci "deeply apologises" for balaclava jumper resembling blackface
Fashion house Gucci has discontinued a jumper accused of resembling blackface and apologised for any offence caused. More
