News
Housing pioneer Neave Brown dies aged 88
Acclaimed architect Neave Brown, a "pioneer of quality public housing", has died following a battle with cancer. More about Housing pioneer Neave Brown dies aged 88
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Design
CES blames "limited pool" of prominent women for all-male speaker line-up
The Consumer Electronics Show has admitted that the technology sector "can and must do better" to encourage diversity, following criticism of the event's all-male keynote speaker line-up. More about CES blames "limited pool" of prominent women for all-male speaker line-up
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New culture secretary compares UK creative industries to a woolly mammoth
New secretary of state for culture Matt Hancock has described the UK's creative industries as "a mammoth" in his first speech to the sector in his new post. More about New culture secretary compares UK creative industries to a woolly mammoth
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Self-driving cars will "exacerbate congestion rather than improve it" says Paul Priestman
Autonomous vehicles could make congestion worse in cities, according to leading transport designer Paul Priestman, who claims that personal transport needs to be rethought as it's "just not efficient any more". More about Self-driving cars will "exacerbate congestion rather than improve it" says Paul Priestman
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Birmingham's tallest residential skyscraper to include rooftop running track and app-controlled lifts
Glenn Howells Architects has won approval to build a 132-metre skyscraper that will be the tallest residential building in Birmingham, England, and will house over 480 hi-tech rental apartments. More about Birmingham's tallest residential skyscraper to include rooftop running track and app-controlled lifts
Design
Sgnl watch strap lets you receive phone calls through your fingertips
Korean startup company Innomdle Lab has designed a smartwatch strap that allows users to receive phone calls by simply raising their finger to their ear. More about Sgnl watch strap lets you receive phone calls through your fingertips
Architecture
Stanton Williams completes contemporary extension to historic Cambridge University campus
Stanton Williams has completed a four-storey addition to a business school at the University of Cambridge, England, which features social and circulation areas that adjoin an existing historic building and are illuminated by large roof lights. More about Stanton Williams completes contemporary extension to historic Cambridge University campus
Design
Wang & Söderström's trio of 3D-printed vases feature mottled patterns and bulbous bases
Copenhagen-based art and design studio Wang & Söderström has used algorithms to form the patterned surfaces of these vases, which are 3D-printed from plaster and set inside lumpy bases. More about Wang & Söderström's trio of 3D-printed vases feature mottled patterns and bulbous bases
Architecture
Walker Warner Architects creates open-air beach house in Hawaii
US firm Walker Warner Architects has designed a large residence in Hawaii, where a great room opens onto a patio, a grassy poolside and sea views. More about Walker Warner Architects creates open-air beach house in Hawaii
Design
Toyota reveals vision for driverless vehicles that switch function on demand
Car company Toyota has unveiled an autonomous, fully electric concept vehicle that could function as a communal taxi, delivery truck or mobile shop, depending on the time of day. More about Toyota reveals vision for driverless vehicles that switch function on demand
Comments
"This era of architecture will not be remembered fondly"
Readers debate the effects of capitalism on London's ever-changing skyline in this week's roundup of comments from our readers. More about "This era of architecture will not be remembered fondly"
Design
Rick Owens creates calf-hair sandals for Birkenstock
Fashion designer Rick Owens has updated three sandal designs by footwear brand Birkenstock, using a combination of felt, calf hair and grainy leather. More about Rick Owens creates calf-hair sandals for Birkenstock
Architecture
Haus wraps low-lying Indiana residence in thermally treated ash
American studio Haus has created a countryside home that consists of interlocking boxes clad in ash, concrete and cement board and a large overhanging roof that shelters an Airstream trailer. More about Haus wraps low-lying Indiana residence in thermally treated ash
Interiors
Muji offers first look inside its "anti-cheap" hotel in Shenzhen
Wood-lined bedrooms, a minimal diner and a shop all feature inside the Muji Hotel in Shenzhen, which is due to open to the public later this month. More about Muji offers first look inside its "anti-cheap" hotel in Shenzhen
Architecture
Affordable housing and studio concept wins RIBA contest for decommissioned gas holders
London studio Outpost has won a contest seeking ideas for how disused gas holders could be repurposed across the UK, with its concept for a ring of affordable housing and workspaces. More about Affordable housing and studio concept wins RIBA contest for decommissioned gas holders
Architecture
Porto architects create five temporary gallery spaces for travelling art exhibition
A mirror-clad pavilion camouflaged in woodland and another resembling a dilapidated shed are among five temporary structures on show in the grounds of the Alvaro Siza-designed Serralves Foundation in Porto. More about Porto architects create five temporary gallery spaces for travelling art exhibition
Design
Byton unveils self-driving SUV boasting facial recognition and gesture controls
Chinese startup Byton has debuted its first concept car – an all-electric, self-driving SUV that it describes as the "next generation smart device". More about Byton unveils self-driving SUV boasting facial recognition and gesture controls
Architecture
Hayhurst and Co uses glazed atrium to illuminate interior of compact south London home
A glazed courtyard and roof lights draw daylight into this small house in south London, which was designed by local studio Hayhurst and Co for a plot where no outward-facing windows were permitted. More about Hayhurst and Co uses glazed atrium to illuminate interior of compact south London home
News
Cost of Trump's US-Mexico border wall soars to $33 billion
The controversy surrounding President Donald Trump's wall between the US and Mexico continues, as updated plans bring the predicted cost to $33 billion, while a petition has been launched to designate the eight construction prototypes as a national monument. More about Cost of Trump's US-Mexico border wall soars to billion
Technology
Tech predictions and trends for this year and beyond from CES 2018
Virtual hangout spaces, biometric security and robotic companions are among the innovations poised to become part of our lives over the coming months, according to analysts at the Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas this week. More about Tech predictions and trends for this year and beyond from CES 2018