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"Despite changes, there's little to love in 2012 Olympics logo" - New York Times

Dezeen Wire: design critic Alice Rawsthorn asks whether the London 2012 Olympic logo has won over the public since it's launch in 2007 when Wolff Olins, creators of the mark, assured an outraged public that they would learn to love it - New York Times

Read more about the logo here and see all our stories about the London 2012 Olympics here.
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Rose Etherington | 25 July 2012 | Leave a comment
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2012 RIBA Lubetkin Prize shortlist announced

Dezeen Wire: a New York gallery by Foster + Partners (above) is one of four buildings shortlisted for this year's RIBA Lubetkin Prize, which is awarded annually to the best new building outside Europe by an RIBA member. More about 2012 RIBA Lubetkin Prize shortlist announced

Amy Frearson | 25 July 2012 | Leave a comment
Design

"The proper blend of beauty and ethics" - New York Times

Dezeen Wire: design critic Alice Rawsthorn writes about design that balances desirability with ethical credibility for the New York Times, citing Mathieu Lehanneur's Wi-Fi stations across Paris and Something & Son's temporary spa the Barking Bathhouse as good examples to follow - New York Times
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Rose Etherington | 23 July 2012 | Leave a comment
Architecture

Hackney House Architecture Showcase details announced

Dezeen Wire: the London Borough of Hackney have announced the details of their Architecture Weekend, a free event showcasing architecture in the borough.

Taking place from 28 to 29 July at Hackney House, the event will give visitors the chance to speak to architects who have studios in Hackney or have designed work in the borough, with entertainment from comedians, musicians and DJs in the evenings. More about Hackney House Architecture Showcase details announced

Dan Howarth | 23 July 2012 | 1 comment
Architecture

Carbuncle Cup 2012 shortlist announced

Dezeen Wire: the ArcelorMittal Orbit sculpture at the Olympic Park (above) and the restoration of historic tea clipper the Cutty Sark are included in the shortlist for the 2012 Carbuncle Cup, awarded by Building Design magazine to the ugliest building completed in the UK in the last 12 months. More about Carbuncle Cup 2012 shortlist announced

Amy Frearson | 23 July 2012 | Leave a comment
Architecture

2012 RIBA Stirling Prize shortlist announced

Dezeen Wire: six buildings have been shortlisted for this year's RIBA Stirling Prize, including the London Olympic Stadium by Populous (above) and two projects by OMA. More about 2012 RIBA Stirling Prize shortlist announced

Marcus Fairs | 22 July 2012 | 5 comments
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Design Academy Eindhoven "gives in to demands" of departed masters heads

Dezeen Wire: three senior Design Academy Eindhoven teachers have agreed to return to their posts after claiming victory in their dispute with the school.

Jan Boelen, Joost Grootens and Louise Schouwenberg, the heads of Social Design, Information Design and Contextual Design respectively, resigned two weeks ago but will now return to the school in the new academic year. More about Design Academy Eindhoven "gives in to demands" of departed masters heads

Emilie Chalcraft | 20 July 2012 | 1 comment
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Dezeen named Digital Business Publisher of the Year 2012

Dezeen Wire: Dezeen has been named Digital Business Publisher of the Year 2012 by the Association of Online Publishers.

Judges of the AOP 2012 Awards described Dezeen as "A smart entrepreneurial brand, with beautifully designed products - from websites to pop-up shops. Strong evidence of experimentation, fast growing revenue and audience". More about Dezeen named Digital Business Publisher of the Year 2012

Marcus Fairs | 20 July 2012 | 3 comments
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Roger Sanchez names techno track after Zaha Hadid

Dezeen Wire: house music DJ Roger Sanchez has named one of his latest tracks after architect Zaha Hadid. More about Roger Sanchez names techno track after Zaha Hadid

Amy Frearson | 20 July 2012 | Leave a comment
Architecture

"Architects becoming more cautious over future workloads" - RIBA Future Trends Survey

Dezeen Wire: the latest RIBA Future Trends Survey has shown that the majority of architects in the UK anticipate a decline in workload over the summer, particularly in the private housing sector.

The survey reports that London practices remain the most optimistic about future workloads, but that architects in the north of England and Northern Ireland expect a downturn in the coming months. More about "Architects becoming more cautious over future workloads" - RIBA Future Trends Survey

Dan Howarth | 19 July 2012 | Leave a comment
Architecture

Sugar Hill housing by Adjaye Associates

Dezeen Wire: work starts today on an affordable housing development in Harlem by architects Adjaye Associates More about Sugar Hill housing by Adjaye Associates

Amy Frearson | 19 July 2012 | 3 comments
Architecture

The British public don't understand the role of the architect

Dezeen Wire: the majority of the British public have "little idea" what architects do, according to a recent survey commissioned by online architect's forum Inbuilding.org.

The results reveal that 15% of adults are unaware that architects design buildings, while as many as 72% don't know that architects apply for the planning permission required for construction. More about The British public don't understand the role of the architect

Amy Frearson | 19 July 2012 | 4 comments
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Olympic Village furniture goes on sale

Dezeen Wire: London 2012 organisers have started selling off the furniture that will used by athletes in the Olympic Village before the games have even begun.

Items for sale range from beds and tables to clothes racks and mail sorters and can be purchased online at www.remainsofthegames.co.uk.

See all our stories about London 2012 »
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Dan Howarth | 19 July 2012 | Leave a comment
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Bestselling erotic novel "driving sales of designer sex toys"

Dezeen Wire: designer sex toys are enjoying record sales thanks to the success of bestselling erotic novel Fifty Shades of Grey by E L James, according to design-led vibrator brand Jimmyjane. More about Bestselling erotic novel "driving sales of designer sex toys"

Marcus Fairs | 18 July 2012 | 1 comment
Architecture

World Building of the Year 2012 shortlist announced

Dezeen Wire: over 300 buildings have been shortlisted for awards at this year's World Architecture Festival, which will take place from 3-5 October. More about World Building of the Year 2012 shortlist announced

Dan Howarth | 18 July 2012 | 6 comments
Architecture

Foster + Partners shortlisted to design Hong Kong arts venue

Foster + Partners has been shortlisted to design the Xiqu Chinese Opera Centre, the first in a series of new arts and cultural venues for the West Kowloon Cultural District in Hong Kong. More about Foster + Partners shortlisted to design Hong Kong arts venue

Dan Howarth | 17 July 2012 | Leave a comment
Architecture

Most architects to be excluded from public procurement

Dezeen Wire: the Architects' Council of Europe has condemned the proposed exclusion of 90% of architecture firms from the public procurement market.

In their latest report, the council has urged the EU to amend drafted legislation to help small and medium-sized practices bid for and obtain work in the public sector. More about Most architects to be excluded from public procurement

Dan Howarth | 17 July 2012 | Leave a comment
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"Retailers urged to support design copyright campaign" - The Guardian

Dezeen Wire: The Guardian reports on a campaign to persuade high-street retailers to respect the intellectual property of independent designers following the case of English pattern designer Rachael Taylor, who last week spoke out after finding a product almost identical to her own on sale at Marks & Spencer (above and below; Taylor's designs are on the right in both photos). More about "Retailers urged to support design copyright campaign" - The Guardian

Marcus Fairs | 16 July 2012 | 1 comment
Architecture

Developer of New Mexico ghost town pulls out

Dezeen Wire: a $1 billion project to build an experimental city with no inhabitants in the New Mexico desert has been postponed - Daily Mail

Developer Pegasus struggled to find land for the 15-square mile city designed to test new technologies such as self-flushing toilets, intelligent traffic systems and next-generation wireless networks.

See also: a city for 100,000 inhabitants in Brazil by architects Broadway Malyan
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Dan Howarth | 16 July 2012 | Leave a comment
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London Festival of Architecture to go annual

Dezeen Wire: the organisers of the London Festival of Architecture have announced that the summer fair will now take place every year.

This year's instalment of the formally biennial festival concluded last weekend and featured 16 days of exhibitions, lectures and events that took place in locations across the city. More about London Festival of Architecture to go annual

Amy Frearson | 13 July 2012 | Leave a comment