Technology
Technology
Algorithm developed to predict the vertical growth of cities
Researchers from Universidade da Coruña in Spain have drawn from nature to write an algorithm that is capable of anticipating the growth pattern of cities. More
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Design
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Goodwood Festival of Speed sculpture by Gerry Judah celebrates 70 years of Porsche production
The latest sculpture at the annual Goodwood Festival of Speed features six Porsche cars attached to a 52-metre-high star-shaped white structure. More
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Design
Design
IKEA recalls Lurvig water dispenser for pets following dog deaths
Swedish retail giant IKEA has urged customers to return a water-dispensing dome, after two dogs suffocated when their heads became trapped. More
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Architecture
Architecture
White Arkitekter to create psychiatric clinic in Greenland
Scandinavian architecture firm White Arkitekter has unveiled plans to build a pale yellow psychiatric clinic in Nuuk, Greenland, which will frame views of the surrounding arctic landscape. More
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Movie
Movie
Baby blimp "giving Trump a taste of his own medicine" says designer Matt Bonner
The Trump Baby blimp is an attempt to communicate with the US president "in a language he understands", says the graphic designer behind the project in this exclusive Dezeen movie. More
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News
News
Skyscraper movie director wanted "a tower based on real possibilities" says Adrian Smith
This summer's blockbuster movie Skyscraper centres around a fictional megatall tower that is intended to be as realistic as possible, according to architect Adrian Smith, who was consulted during its development. More
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Architecture
Architecture
Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill reveals skyscraper for 160 Front Street in Toronto
Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture has unveiled plans for a glass office tower in Downtown Toronto, the latest in a string of skyscrapers proposed for the city. More
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Architecture
Architecture
Foster + Partners unveils plans for Madrid office with diamond-shaped facade
Foster + Partners has unveiled plans to turn a 1970s building in Madrid, Spain, into offices, which will feature a diamond-patterned exterior and a rooftop terrace. More
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Architecture
Architecture
Christian de Portzamparc wins 2018 Praemium Imperiale for architecture
French architect Christian de Portzamparc has been awarded the 2018 Praemium Imperiale award for architecture by the Japan Art Association. More
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Landscape
Landscape
Climate Gentrification theory suggests rich are moving to higher, low-income neighbourhoods
Climate change is causing waves of gentrification in the cities most vulnerable to rising sea levels, as the wealthy move to poorer areas with a lower risk of flooding, according to a recent study. More
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Architecture
Architecture
Glasgow School of Art "will be rebuilt" says school's director
The Mackintosh Building will be rebuilt as a fully working art school says Tom Inns, director of the Glasgow School of Art. More
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Technology
Technology
Elon Musk rubbishes claims his tiny submarine was "not practical" for Thai cave rescue
Elon Musk is insisting that the escape pod he hand delivered to the cave rescue team in Thailand is fully functional, after being criticised by the head of the mission. More
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Architecture
Architecture
Foster + Partners works with RIBA to launch UK's first architecture apprenticeships
Architecture apprenticeships will be made available to UK students for the first time this year, thanks to an initiative from the RIBA and a group of architecture practices led by Foster + Partners. More
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Architecture
Architecture
SOM-designed Diamond tower gets approved for London
The 56-storey London skyscraper designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill will feature public viewing galleries at its topmost levels. More
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Architecture
Architecture
Will Alsop's only African project to be fun-filled shopping centre
The late Will Alsop's first project built in Africa, a shopping centre in Nairobi, Kenya, will feature a monorail with "jellybean" carriages and a "piano staircase". More
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Architecture
Architecture
Jeanne Gang closes gender pay gap at her architecture firm
Architect Jeanne Gang has closed the gender pay gap at her firm Studio Gang, and called for others to follow suit and "fix pay inequity now". More
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Technology
Technology
Elon Musk sends SpaceX technology to aid Thai cave rescue
A Falcon X rocket tube converted by Elon Musk into a "kid-size submarine" is on its way to Thailand, to help rescue the last of the boys trapped in an underwater cave. More
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Design
Design
London mayor approves flight of Trump Baby blimp over London
London mayor Sadiq Khan has approved the flight of a six-metre-high blimp, which depicts Donald Trump as a cartoon baby, over the Houses of Parliament during the American president's visit to the UK this week. More
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Design
Design
Culture "is now used just to promote" says Olafur Eliasson
Governments are using culture purely as a promotional tool rather than recognising its social value – and this is contributing to the rise of popularism, according to artist Olafur Eliasson. More
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This week on Dezeen
This week on Dezeen
This week, BIG planned a Burning Man installation and Foster + Partners unveiled the Macau Apple Store
This week, BIG launched a campaign to crowdfund for a huge mirrored sphere at Burning Man festival and Foster + Partners completed a new Apple Store in Macau. More