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Google abandons plans for self-driving car
Google has reportedly shelved plans for its own autonomous car in favour of partnerships with other vehicle companies. More about Google abandons plans for self-driving car
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Architecture
Antarctic research centre to be towed inland to escape dangerous ice crack
The world's first mobile research centre on the floating Brunt Ice Shelf in Antarctica is going to be moved to a new location for the first time, due to fears it could be trapped on an iceberg. More about Antarctic research centre to be towed inland to escape dangerous ice crack
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Antonio Citterio unveils design for glass Arte tower on Florida beach
Italian architect Antonio Citterio has been tapped to conceive a luxury residential building in Miami Beach, marking his first architectural project in America and the latest in a string of residential developments in the area. More about Antonio Citterio unveils design for glass Arte tower on Florida beach
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BIG unveils huge 670 Mesquit complex for LA Arts District
Bjarke Ingels Group has released plans for a mixed-use scheme in Los Angeles, which will incorporate housing, offices and public spaces within a giant concrete framework. More about BIG unveils huge 670 Mesquit complex for LA Arts District
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Established & Sons under new ownership following death of co-founder Angad Paul
Business news: British furniture brand Established & Sons has been acquired by overseas investors. More about Established & Sons under new ownership following death of co-founder Angad Paul
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This week, Rem Koolhaas and Peter Eisenman spoke out about Donald Trump
This week, Rem Koolhaas expressed his lack of surprise at Donald Trump's sweep to victory while Peter Eisenman revealed that he had previously been "tricked" by the US president-elect. More about This week, Rem Koolhaas and Peter Eisenman spoke out about Donald Trump
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Paul Revere Williams becomes first black architect to receive AIA Gold Medal
The American Institute of Architects has this year bestowed its highest honour on the late Paul Revere Williams, who is the first African American to receive the award. More about Paul Revere Williams becomes first black architect to receive AIA Gold Medal
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Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands and Leo Villareal win London bridge light contest
American light artist Leo Villareal and London architects Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands have won a competition to create a series of light installations for bridges on London's River Thames. More about Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands and Leo Villareal win London bridge light contest
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Design "enhances our economy and our global reputation" says UK culture minister
UK culture minister Matt Hancock has praised the UK's architects and designers, describing the sector as "vitally important to our future as an outward looking, creative nation". More about Design "enhances our economy and our global reputation" says UK culture minister
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Humanitarian experts propose turning refugee camps into enterprise zones called "refugee cities"
Refugee camps should be rebadged as cities and turned into enterprise zones so inhabitants can set up businesses and build their own infrastructure, according to a new report. More about Humanitarian experts propose turning refugee camps into enterprise zones called "refugee cities"
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Foster + Partners skyscraper joins line-up at New York's Hudson Yards
The next piece to be unveiled as part of the vast Hudson Yards development in New York is a glass office tower by architecture firm Foster + Partners. More about Foster + Partners skyscraper joins line-up at New York's Hudson Yards
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Foster-designed Oceanwide Center breaks ground in San Francisco
Work has commenced on the development set to include San Francisco's second-tallest building, designed by UK firm Foster + Partners. More about Foster-designed Oceanwide Center breaks ground in San Francisco
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Pantone names Greenery its 2017 colour of the year
Colour company Pantone has revealed a zesty shade of green as its colour of the year for 2017. More about Pantone names Greenery its 2017 colour of the year
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Dezeen is officially the world's most popular online design magazine
Dezeen is now the most popular online design magazine in the world, according to statistics from web data firm Alexa. More about Dezeen is officially the world's most popular online design magazine
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Rogers Stirk Harbour completes skyscraper trio on Sydney's Barangaroo waterfront
Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners has completed its International Towers project, a trio of harbourside skyscrapers that form the centrepiece of Sydney's new Barangaroo development. More about Rogers Stirk Harbour completes skyscraper trio on Sydney's Barangaroo waterfront
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Berlin Holocaust memorial wouldn't be built today, says Peter Eisenman
The deconstructivist memorial to the murdered Jews of Europe in Berlin wouldn't get built in today's xenophobic social climate, according to its architect Peter Eisenman. More about Berlin Holocaust memorial wouldn't be built today, says Peter Eisenman
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Pierre Charpin named Maison&Objet Designer of the Year
Pierre Charpin has been named Maison&Objet's Designer of the Year and will showcase his work in a self-designed hub at the fair in January. More about Pierre Charpin named Maison&Objet Designer of the Year
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Powerhouse Company reveals plans for Europe's skinniest residential skyscraper
Dutch firm Powerhouse Company has unveiled plans for a high-rise apartment block in Rotterdam, which could become "the slimmest residential tower of Europe". More about Powerhouse Company reveals plans for Europe's skinniest residential skyscraper
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RIBA names student winners of President's Medals 2016
A proposal for craft workshops at London's V&A museum, an extension to Sir John Soane's Museum and a dystopian graphic novel are among the winning projects in this year's RIBA President's Medals. More about RIBA names student winners of President's Medals 2016
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Jean Nouvel elevates Miami Beach residences to avoid rising sea levels
French architect Jean Nouvel's first residential project in Florida is raised over 11 feet above sea level to address the growing risk of flooding in Miami Beach. More about Jean Nouvel elevates Miami Beach residences to avoid rising sea levels