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Dezeen now has one million Pinterest followers!
We've hit a huge social-media milestone, with one million followers on Pinterest, the image-sharing platform. More about Dezeen now has one million Pinterest followers!
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Architecture
MVRDV, Studio Gang and Henning Larsen unveil towers for San Francisco's Mission Rock development
A canyon-like tower by MVRDV and a twisting structure by Studio Gang are among the buildings to be revealed for a new San Francisco development. More about MVRDV, Studio Gang and Henning Larsen unveil towers for San Francisco's Mission Rock development
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Modular boxes used by Extinction Rebellion are "protest architecture"
Modular, plywood boxes have been self-built by climate change protesters Extinction Rebellion to build lock-on sites, towers and stages for London protests. More about Modular boxes used by Extinction Rebellion are "protest architecture"
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SOM designs Buenos Aires office building with "urban window" to waterfront
SOM has revealed its design for a new office complex on the waterfront in Buenos Aires, which will comprise two towers joined by bridges topped with green terraces. More about SOM designs Buenos Aires office building with "urban window" to waterfront
Architecture
2020 RIBA International Prize grand jury announced
Studio Gang founder Jeanne Gang and Rossana Hu, co-founder of Neri&Hu, have joined jury chair Odile Decq on the grand jury of the 2020 RIBA International Prize. More about 2020 RIBA International Prize grand jury announced
Design
Google includes recycled plastic in latest Nest Mini speaker
Google has created a fabric made of recycled plastic for the latest version of the Nest Mini speaker, which launched today along with an updated Pixel smartphone with two cameras on its back. More about Google includes recycled plastic in latest Nest Mini speaker
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MoMA reopens following major renovation by Diller Scofidio + Renfro
Architecture firms Diller Scofidio + Renfro and Gensler have completed the renovation and expansion of New York's Museum of Modern Art, featuring a new lobby, bookstore, cafe and several gallery spaces. More about MoMA reopens following major renovation by Diller Scofidio + Renfro
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"Plebs shouldn't be able to own their own homes"
In this week's comments update, readers disagree with Vivienne Westwood that there should be a ban on private land ownership. More about "Plebs shouldn't be able to own their own homes"
Architecture
London's mayor calls on architects to design for a circular economy
The mayor of London's office has published a document to help property developers and architects to design for a circular economy, with ideas such as rental furnishing and using blockchain technology. More about London's mayor calls on architects to design for a circular economy
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Architect, critic and Maggie's Centres co-founder Charles Jencks dies at 80
Charles Jencks, architecture historian, landscape architect and director of Maggie's Cancer Care Centres has passed away at the age of 80. More about Architect, critic and Maggie's Centres co-founder Charles Jencks dies at 80
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This week, the UK celebrated Goldsmith Street's Stirling Prize win
This week on Dezeen, architects and politicians praised Mikhail Riches' "ground-breaking" Goldsmith Street after it became the first social-housing scheme to win the RIBA Stirling Prize. More about This week, the UK celebrated Goldsmith Street's Stirling Prize win
Design
Designers Scholten & Baijings part ways after nineteen years
Dutch designers Stefan Scholten and Carole Baijings have ceased working together under the studio name Scholten & Baijings after nearly two decades as partners. More about Designers Scholten & Baijings part ways after nineteen years
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Dyson scraps £2.5 billion electric car project
Dyson has cancelled its plans to build an electric car, which was expected to launch next year, claiming the project is not "commercially viable". More about Dyson scraps £2.5 billion electric car project
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Sophie Thomas will report on the environmental impact of Dezeen Day
Environmental expert Sophie Thomas will audit the Dezeen Day conference in London on 30 October to help us minimise the impact of the event. More about Sophie Thomas will report on the environmental impact of Dezeen Day
Design
"If you don't have a circular business, you won't have a business," says Richard Hutten
Brands that don't embrace the circular economy will go out of business, according to Dutch designer Richard Hutten. More about "If you don't have a circular business, you won't have a business," says Richard Hutten
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National Portrait Gallery reveals portrait of Jony Ive by Andreas Gursky
London's National Portrait Gallery has unveiled a newly commissioned portrait of Jony Ive, the departing chief design officer at Apple, taken by acclaimed German photographer Andreas Gursky. More about National Portrait Gallery reveals portrait of Jony Ive by Andreas Gursky
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Virgil Abloh reveals full IKEA collection ahead of US launch next month
Millennials will soon be able to furnish their homes with the emblazoned rugs and bedding in IKEA's long-awaited collection by fashion designer Virgil Abloh, which will be available for sale in the US next month. More about Virgil Abloh reveals full IKEA collection ahead of US launch next month
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"Goldsmith Street offers a roadmap for precisely the type of housing the UK needs"
At a time when everything in the UK looks bleak, an environmentally conscious social housing scheme winning the Stirling Prize is a rare moment of hope, writes Piers Taylor. More about "Goldsmith Street offers a roadmap for precisely the type of housing the UK needs"
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CN Tower's management claims use of building image is trade mark violation
Canadian writer James Bow is facing a legal battle with the management of Toronto's CN Tower, which claims his use of an image of the building on a book cover is a trade mark violation. More about CN Tower's management claims use of building image is trade mark violation
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Heatherwick's High Line condos named Lantern House after bulging windows
New renderings have been released for British designer Thomas Heatherwick's first residential project in the US: two towers that straddle New York's High Line park with barrel-shaped windows. More about Heatherwick's High Line condos named Lantern House after bulging windows