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Samsung wins Supreme Court battle with Apple
The US Supreme Court has ruled in favour of Samsung in its ongoing patent case against fellow tech giant Apple. More about Samsung wins Supreme Court battle with Apple
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Gonzalez Hinz Zabala's design for new Bauhaus Museum Dessau breaks ground
Construction has begun on the new Bauhaus Museum Dessau by Barcelona architecture firm Gonzalez Hinz Zabala, which saw off competition from New York practice Young & Ayata to win the project. More about Gonzalez Hinz Zabala's design for new Bauhaus Museum Dessau breaks ground
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Miami architecture finally addresses "visible and tangible impacts of sea-level rise"
Architects and developers working in Miami are belatedly responding to climate change, amid a growing sense of alarm over how rising sea levels are affecting the city. More about Miami architecture finally addresses "visible and tangible impacts of sea-level rise"
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UK designers could still qualify for European patents and Erasmus exchanges after Brexit
Brexit: UK design firms might still be able to protect their ideas in Europe's new patent system after Brexit, while students could continue to participate in the Erasmus student exchange programme, it has emerged. More about UK designers could still qualify for European patents and Erasmus exchanges after Brexit
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Apple reveals its plans for self-driving cars
After much speculation, Apple has acknowledged for the first time that it is investing in autonomous car technology. More about Apple reveals its plans for self-driving cars
Architecture
"I was not completely surprised when Trump won" says Rem Koolhaas
An obsession with cities has masked profound changes in rural America that helped Donald Trump sweep to victory in the US presidential election, according to architect Rem Koolhaas. More about "I was not completely surprised when Trump won" says Rem Koolhaas
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London's best new house extensions revealed in Don't Move, Improve! 2017 shortlist
A garden studio dedicated to rug making, a sunken Japanese-style bath and a spacious kitchen built from pale bricks feature among the 24 projects shortlisted in a competition to find London's best home extensions. More about London's best new house extensions revealed in Don't Move, Improve! 2017 shortlist
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De Padova founder Maddalena de Padova dies aged 88
Maddalena de Padova, an Italian entrepreneur and founder of furniture company De Padova, has died aged 88. More about De Padova founder Maddalena de Padova dies aged 88
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This week, the row over Patrik Schumacher's controversial speech escalated
This week on Dezeen, the architecture industry and the public reacted to the housing manifesto set out by Zaha Hadid Architects director Patrik Schumacher, with Hadid's closest confidantes disowning the architect's words. More about This week, the row over Patrik Schumacher's controversial speech escalated
Design
Bestselling IKEA bed infringes design right claims e15
German brand e15 is taking IKEA to Germany's highest court over a bed it claims is copied from one of its own designs. More about Bestselling IKEA bed infringes design right claims e15
Architecture
James Stirling's postmodern No 1 Poultry granted listed status
Following a protracted preservation campaign, James Stirling's No 1 Poultry has been granted listed status as an "unsurpassed example of commercial postmodernism". More about James Stirling's postmodern No 1 Poultry granted listed status
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Two skyscrapers proposed for London's Blackfriars
Wilkinson Eyre and Brisac Gonzalez have revealed plans for a pair of skyscrapers near London's Blackfriars Bridge, providing 52 floors of housing and 32 storeys of offices. More about Two skyscrapers proposed for London's Blackfriars
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Guggenheim Helsinki scrapped by Finnish government
Controversial plans for a new outpost of the Guggenheim museum in Helsinki have been rejected by city councillors following a five-hour debate. More about Guggenheim Helsinki scrapped by Finnish government
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Acne Studios stops sales of "African-inspired" sandal after comparisons to charity design
Swedish fashion brand Acne Studios has stopped sales of a pair of its sandals following allegations they were copied from a shoe designed for children in developing countries. More about Acne Studios stops sales of "African-inspired" sandal after comparisons to charity design
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Activists protest at Zaha Hadid Architects' office over Patrik Schumacher speech
Angry protesters picketed the Zaha Hadid Architects office in London today, following director Patrik Schumacher's call for the city's social housing to be scrapped. More about Activists protest at Zaha Hadid Architects' office over Patrik Schumacher speech
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"Apocalyptic times call for extreme furniture" say Design Miami designers and gallerists
Calm modernism is out and anarchic forms are in at this year's Design Miami collectors' fair, as designers respond to tumultuous political times. More about "Apocalyptic times call for extreme furniture" say Design Miami designers and gallerists
Architecture
Elongated cabins by Kamvari Architects to be built along Trans-Siberian Railway
Kamvari Architects has won a contest to design pit stops along the world's longest railway line, by proposing a series of wooden cabins that look like elephants' trunks. More about Elongated cabins by Kamvari Architects to be built along Trans-Siberian Railway
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Zaha Hadid Architects distances itself from Patrik Schumacher's manifesto
Zaha Hadid Architects has written an open letter separating itself from the housing vision set out by director Patrik Schumacher. More about Zaha Hadid Architects distances itself from Patrik Schumacher's manifesto
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Construction begins on massive stadium for American football team LA Rams
HKS Architects has revealed its design for the new home of American football team LA Rams, which will feature a giant, sculptural roof made of perforated metal and see-through plastic film. More about Construction begins on massive stadium for American football team LA Rams
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Amanda Levete's firm proposes multi-storey football pitches for central London
Stackable football pitches could be erected on disused or temporarily empty plots across London, according to Amanda Levete and her London-based studio AL_A. More about Amanda Levete's firm proposes multi-storey football pitches for central London