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Architecture

Workload drops for US architects - AIA Billings Index

Dezeen Wire: the latest American Institute of Architects’ Architecture Billings Index shows workloads for U.S. architects fell sharply in May to 45.8; anything below 50 indicates a decrease in demand. It is the first time the index has dropped below 50 in five months.

In contrast, the latest RIBA Future Trends Survey shows the workload index for UK architects has seen a significant increase compared to this time last year. More about Workload drops for US architects - AIA Billings Index

Emilie Chalcraft | 27 June 2012 | Leave a comment
Architecture

"Upward trend for architects' workloads continues" - RIBA Future Trends Survey

Dezeen Wire: the latest RIBA Future Trends Survey shows that the workload index for UK architects has seen a significant increase compared to this time last year. More about "Upward trend for architects' workloads continues" - RIBA Future Trends Survey

Dan Howarth | 27 June 2012 | Leave a comment
Architecture

Álvaro Siza awarded Golden Lion for Venice Architecture Biennale

Dezeen Wire: Portuguese architect Álvaro Siza Vieira is to be awarded the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the opening of the 13th International Architecture Biennale in Venice on 29 August. More about Álvaro Siza awarded Golden Lion for Venice Architecture Biennale

Amy Frearson | 27 June 2012 | Leave a comment
Architecture

Big Ben's tower to be renamed Elizabeth Tower

Dezeen Wire: the famous tower nicknamed Big Ben at the Houses of Parliament, which is officially called the Palace of Westminster, in London is to be renamed Elizabeth Tower in honour of the queen's 60 year-reign. - BBC
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Rose Etherington | 26 June 2012 | 3 comments
Architecture

Four World Trade Center tops out

Dezeen Wire: the final steel beam has been put in place at Four World Trade Center, the first rebuilt tower on the site of the September 11 attacks in New York City. The 298-metre, 72-storey tower was designed by Japanese architect Fumihiko Maki and has been under construction since 2008.

Ground Zero is also home to two fountains sunk into the site of the former Twin Towers, designed by architect Michael Arad and landscape architect Peter Walker. Watch an animation of the the fountains here.

The unfinished Freedom Tower nearby is already the tallest building in the city, set to reach 1,776 feet on completion.

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Emilie Chalcraft | 26 June 2012 | Leave a comment
News

Dezeen in The Sunday Times

Dezeen Wire: this weekend The Sunday Times featured us in their Home section's top-ten interior sites, describing Dezeen as "indispensable". Read the full article here.
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Rose Etherington | 25 June 2012 | Leave a comment
Architecture

"Zaha Hadid says austerity is not an excuse for low-quality housing" - The Guardian

Dezeen Wire: architect Zaha Hadid said governments should not use austerity as an excuse for building cheap housing, hospitals and public buildings in an interview at the Cannes International Festival of Advertising this week - The Guardian

Hadid was made a dame for her services to architecture last week when the Queen’s 2012 Birthday Honours list was announced.

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Rose Etherington | 22 June 2012 | Leave a comment
Furniture

V&A museum to open new permanent furniture gallery

News: the V&A museum in London is to open a new permanent gallery to display over 200 pieces from its collection of furniture spanning 600 years. More about V&A museum to open new permanent furniture gallery

Rose Etherington | 22 June 2012 | Leave a comment
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"Espionage virus sent blueprints to China" - Telegraph

Dezeen Wire: designers and architects using AutoCAD have been targetted by a virus that steals plans for new buildings and products and emails them to China, according to an internet security firm - Telegraph
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Marcus Fairs | 21 June 2012 | Leave a comment
News

Call for entries to Ventura Interieur at Biennale Interieur 2012

Dezeen Wire: design show Biennale Interieur 2012 will take place in Kortrijk, Belgium, from 20 to 28 October 2012 and Dutch company Organisation in Design is calling for entries to Ventura Interieur, a city-wide satellite program of shows in collaboration with the biennale. More about Call for entries to Ventura Interieur at Biennale Interieur 2012

Dan Howarth | 21 June 2012 | Leave a comment
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Design flash-sales site Bamarang closes down

Dezeen Wire: a European copycat version of American design flash-sales site Fab, called Bamarang, has been dropped by its founders Rocket Internet - Bloomberg Businessweek

Fab responded to the launch of Bamarang in January by taking over another European clone, Casacanda, and using it to launch in eighteen EU countries since mid February. Yesterday the company announced a take-over of UK rival llustre.com, now Fab UK.
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Rose Etherington | 20 June 2012 | Leave a comment
News

Günther Domenig (1934-2012)

Dezeen Wire: Austrian architect Günther Domenig, one of the founding partners of Graz studio Domenig & Wallner, has passed away at the age of 77.

He most famously designed the Z-bank in Vienna, as well as his own house at Lake Ossiach. More about Günther Domenig (1934-2012)

Amy Frearson | 20 June 2012 | Leave a comment
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llustre.com becomes Fab UK

Dezeen Wire: just two months after launch, flash-sales site llustre.com has been taken over by American rival Fab to become Fab UK. More about llustre.com becomes Fab UK

Rose Etherington | 19 June 2012 | Leave a comment
Design

Adidas withdraws shoes with shackles

Dezeen Wire: sportswear brand Adidas has withdrawn plans to produce a pair of trainers with shackle-like ankle cuffs following complaints that they represent a symbol of slavery - Guardian More about Adidas withdraws shoes with shackles

Rose Etherington | 19 June 2012 | 4 comments
News

Zaha Hadid becomes a dame

Dezeen Wire: architect Zaha Hadid has been awarded a DBE (Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the Queen's 2012 Birthday Honours list for services to architecture.

Jewellery designer Lara Bohinc has been awarded an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) for services to the fashion industry.

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Amy Frearson | 18 June 2012 | 1 comment
Architecture

Architects vote to find Britain's worst building of the year

Dezeen Wire: British architecture magazine Building Design has invited the public to nominate the worst buildings constructed in the UK in the last year for the seventh annual Carbuncle Cup award.

Already on the list is restored tea clipper the Cutty Sark, which was widely criticised when it was completed back in April, but the favourite is the ArcelorMittal Orbit, the 115 metre-high bright red sculpture at the London 2012 Olympic park. More about Architects vote to find Britain's worst building of the year

Amy Frearson | 14 June 2012 | Leave a comment
News

Dirk Sijmons to curate International Architecture Biennale Rotterdam

Dezeen Wire: Dutch landscape architect Dirk Sijmons has been appointed curator of the sixth International Architecture Biennale Rotterdam. More about Dirk Sijmons to curate International Architecture Biennale Rotterdam

Amy Frearson | 13 June 2012 | Leave a comment
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British Council announces International Architecture and Design Showcase 2012

Dezeen Wire: the British Council has announced the International Architecture and Design Showcase 2012, a season of exhibitions, installations, lectures and films at 50 international embassies and British cultural institutions across London to coincide with the London 2012 Olympics.

It will begin with the London Festival of Architecture on 23 June and end with the London Design Festival on 23 September.

Dezeen and writer/curator Beatrice Galilee will host Designed in Hackney Day on 1 August featuring Hackney design-themed talks, walks and workshops at Hackney House in Shoreditch. Read more about the day here and see our showcase of design and architecture from the borough here.

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Rose Etherington | 13 June 2012 | Leave a comment
News

Jean Nouvel to design new Gagosian Gallery in north Paris

Dezeen Wire: French architect Jean Nouvel is designing a new outpost of international art dealer Gagosian Gallery at Le Bourget, an industrial suburb to the north of Paris. More about Jean Nouvel to design new Gagosian Gallery in north Paris

Marcus Fairs | 12 June 2012 | Leave a comment
Architecture

Broadway Malyan design city for 100,000 inhabitants

Dezeen Wire: architects Broadway Malyan have unveiled plans to build a city for 100,000 inhabitants in Brazil. More about Broadway Malyan design city for 100,000 inhabitants

Amy Frearson | 11 June 2012 | Leave a comment