Design
New Bus for London by Heatherwick Studio
Dezeen Wire: a prototype of Thomas Heatherwick's redesign for the iconic Routemaster bus was unveiled in London this morning. More about New Bus for London by Heatherwick Studio
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The Portas Review investigates the future of high streets
Dezeen Wire: retail expert Mary Portas has published a report on the future of the high street. The review was commissioned by the British government. Read the full report here or check a summary of Portas' 28 recommendations here.See all our stories about retail »
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"Exploding" twin towers by MVRDV cause outrage
Dezeen Wire: Dutch architects MVRDV have received threatening emails and angry phone calls after revealing proposals for skyscrapers that resemble the exploding World Trade Centre on 9/11.
We published the project first on Dezeen, prompting outrage from many of our readers. One declared the images “insensitive and offensive” while another claimed “this is like 9/11 freeze framed”. More about "Exploding" twin towers by MVRDV cause outrage
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Grafik magazine closes again
Dezeen Wire: Grafik magazine is to cease publication once again. The graphic design magazine only reopened under new ownership in February this year after its previous owners went into administration in June 2010.Read a statement from the magazine's editorial team and owners Woodbridge & Rees here and read critic Rick Poynor's take on the news here.
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Steven Holl named 2012 AIA Gold Medal Winner
Dezeen Wire: architect Steven Holl has been named as the winner of this year's AIA Gold Medal. See all our stories about his work here. More about Steven Holl named 2012 AIA Gold Medal Winner
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Farrells releases alternative proposals for Battersea Power Station
British architect Terry Farrell has unveiled conceptual proposals to convert London’s Battersea Power Station into a park, which oppose existing plans for a mixed-used development by New York architect Rafael Viñoly. More about Farrells releases alternative proposals for Battersea Power Station
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Ice Cube Celebrates the Eames
Dezeen Wire: in this movie filmed by cultural collective Pacific Standard Time, rapper Ice Cube explains his love of architecture and how the work of renowned architects Charles and Ray Eames inspires him. More about Ice Cube Celebrates the Eames
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Tom Dixon to launch MOST at Milan 2012
Dezeen Wire: British designer Tom Dixon has partnered with Ambra Medda and Martina Mondadori to announce the launch of MOST, a new centre of activity at the Museo Nazionale della Scienza e della Tecnologia during the Salone Internazionale del Mobile in Milan next April. More about Tom Dixon to launch MOST at Milan 2012
Architecture
"Entering the era of the megatall" - the 20 tallest buildings by 2020
Dezeen Wire: the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat in Chicago have published a report predicting the 20 tallest buildings in the world by the year 2020, including eight over 600 metres high. Read the full online report here. More about "Entering the era of the megatall" - the 20 tallest buildings by 2020
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The Portland Building by Michael Graves added to National Register of Historic Places
Dezeen Wire: The Portland Public Service Building by Michael Graves & Associates has been added to the USA's National Register of Historic Places. More about The Portland Building by Michael Graves added to National Register of Historic Places
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RIBA President’s Medals Student Awards 2011
A sci-fi animation in which a downtrodden robot workforce battles with police against a backdrop of dystopian architecture is one of the winners of the RIBA President’s Medals Student Awards, announced this evening. More about RIBA President’s Medals Student Awards 2011
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Bruce Beresford to direct Frank Lloyd Wright biopic Taliesin
Dezeen Wire: Oscar-winning film maker Bruce Beresford will direct a forthcoming movie about iconic American architect Frank Lloyd Wright - The Hollywood ReporterThe film will be centred around the architect’s Wisconsin home Taliesin, after which the film is to be named.
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Key projects by Herman Hertzberger
Here's a selection of projects by Dutch architect Herman Hertzberger, who was named as this year's Royal Gold Medal recipient this morning. More about Key projects by Herman Hertzberger
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Herman Hertzberger to receive the Royal Gold Medal for architecture
Dezeen Wire: Dutch architect Herman Hertzberger has been named as the recipient of this year's Royal Gold Medal for architecture. More about Herman Hertzberger to receive the Royal Gold Medal for architecture
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British Council seek "explorers" for British Pavilion at Venice Architecture Biennale 2012
Dezeen Wire: the British Council will invite architects to conduct research projects in far-flung places and present their findings at an exhibition entitled Venice Takeaway in the British Pavilion at next year's Venice Architecture Biennale. More about British Council seek "explorers" for British Pavilion at Venice Architecture Biennale 2012 
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Joseph Grima and Emre Arolat to curate inaugural Istanbul Design Biennial
Dezeen Wire: editor-in-chief of Domus magazine Joseph Grima and Istanbul architect Emre Arolat have been appointed to curate the inaugural Istanbul Design Biennial, which will take place from 13 October to 12 December 2012. More about Joseph Grima and Emre Arolat to curate inaugural Istanbul Design Biennial
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AK-47 rifle among new additions to Design Museum's collection
Dezeen Wire: a Kalashnikov AK-47 rifle, one of the most widely used weapons in the world, is among 13 new additions to the collection of the Design Museum in London.Other new acquisitions include a Space Invaders arcade machine, Sony Walkman cassette player and The Face magazine. More about AK-47 rifle among new additions to Design Museum's collection
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Illustrator Quentin Blake wins Prince Philip Designers Prize 2011
Dezeen Wire: Quentin Blake, the man responsible for illustrating many of author Roald Dahl's famous novels, has been announced as the winner of this year's Prince Philip Designers Prize. More about Illustrator Quentin Blake wins Prince Philip Designers Prize 2011-
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London landmarks' heritage status threatened by rising skyline
Dezeen Wire: the ongoing construction of skyscrapers in central London has caused the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to reconsider the status of the Tower of London and the Palace of Westminster as recognised sites of historical significance – Evening StandardUNESCO are concerned that The Shard by architect Renzo Piano near the Tower of London and the 43-storey Doon Street tower on the opposite side of the river Thames from Westminster are having a negative impact on the views and historical integrity of the landmarks. It could place them on its "at risk" register, which would damage their appeal to international tourists.
See our previous story in which Renzo Piano says The Shard "will be loved" by the public and UNESCO's announcement of 25 new additions to the World Heritage List from earlier this year.
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Substandard materials blamed for wind damage to Foster's Beijing airport
Dezeen Wire: an architect from one of the firms that collaborated with Foster + Partners on the design of the Beijing Capital International Airport Terminal in China says that recent damage caused by wind had nothing to do with the quality of the design – The Washington PostShao Weiping of the Beijing Architectural Design and Research Institute said he was "very confident that the design was perfect and involved no mistakes or flaws.” China state media say passengers reported seeing roofing material from Terminal 3 blowing across the runway and through the three-year-old terminal building. It is the second time in a year that wind has reportedly affected the structure.
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