Design
IKEA installs replica of Syrian home inside flagship store
IKEA has worked with the Red Cross to build a replica of a real Syrian home inside its Norwegian flagship store. More about IKEA installs replica of Syrian home inside flagship store
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Comments
"Better to keep bad taste in skyscrapers than bad politics"
Ahead of the US presidential election result tomorrow, readers have been giving their two cents on the architectural legacy of Republican candidate Donald Trump in our comments section this week. More about "Better to keep bad taste in skyscrapers than bad politics"
News
Redesigned "austerity Toblerone" prompts outrage from consumers
A savings-driven redesign of the iconic, triangular Toblerone chocolate bar has not gone down well with the British public. More about Redesigned "austerity Toblerone" prompts outrage from consumers
Architecture
Mario Romano creates rippling aluminium skin for California home
The undulating metal exterior of this family home in Venice Beach by Los Angeles designer Mario Romano takes its cues from the movement of the ocean. More about Mario Romano creates rippling aluminium skin for California home
Design
Clinton and Trump ice pops created with new on-demand food platform Pixsweet
Janne Kyttanen has become the latest designer to wade into the US election, creating frozen treats based on the presidential hopefuls. More about Clinton and Trump ice pops created with new on-demand food platform Pixsweet
News
BIG reveals full designs for Dubai Hyperloop in new video
Bjarke Ingels Group has today unveiled its designs for the world's first Hyperloop high-speed transportation system in Dubai, which is to feature pods that travel at "near supersonic speed". More about BIG reveals full designs for Dubai Hyperloop in new video
Architecture
Competition: win a book exploring contemporary pavilion architecture
Dezeen has teamed up with publishing house Thames & Hudson to give readers the opportunity to win one of five copies of The New Pavilions book. More about Competition: win a book exploring contemporary pavilion architecture
Design
David Adjaye and Amanda Levete compete in London bridge lighting contest
David Adjaye, Amanda Levete and Diller Scofidio + Renfro are among the six design teams shortlisted to create light installations for the bridges on London's River Thames. More about David Adjaye and Amanda Levete compete in London bridge lighting contest
Job of the day: product and furniture designer at Heatherwick Studio
Our job of the day from Dezeen Jobs is for a product and furniture designer at Thomas Heatherwick's London studio, whose design for a Garden Bridge over the River Thames is pictured. Read more stories about Thomas Heatherwick or browse more architecture and design opportunities on Dezeen Jobs.
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Technology
Camera capability comes to Apple Watch with launch of third-party band
Apple Watch wearers can now take photos with a flick of the wrist, using the CMRA watch band. More about Camera capability comes to Apple Watch with launch of third-party band
Architecture
Govaert & Vanhoutte Architects transforms Belgian fort into home and guesthouse
Govaert & Vanhoutte Architects has renovated and extended a former fort in West Flanders to create a home for an estate agent and his family. More about Govaert & Vanhoutte Architects transforms Belgian fort into home and guesthouse
Design
Charge's electric truck can be built in just four hours
British automotive company Charge has unveiled its vision for the "future of electric trucks", with an autonomous vehicle that can be assembled in four hours. More about Charge's electric truck can be built in just four hours
Architecture
Philadelphia office building by BIG takes cues from old battleships
Bjarke Ingels Group has completed an office facility in the Philadelphia Navy Yard with a facade that curves like the bow of a ship. More about Philadelphia office building by BIG takes cues from old battleships
News
Richard Meier releases more images of black tower for New York
American architect Richard Meier has followed up teasers of a black tower planned for New York's East River with a wider set of images showing the firm's interiors for the building. More about Richard Meier releases more images of black tower for New York
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Incandescent bulb likely cause of Tokyo Design Week fire
The fire that killed one young boy and injured two adults at Tokyo Design Week on Sunday was likely started by an incandescent bulb. More about Incandescent bulb likely cause of Tokyo Design Week fire
Architecture
National University of Singapore starts building zero-energy design school
Construction started today on a Singapore design school that will produce all of its own energy and more. More about National University of Singapore starts building zero-energy design school
Opinion
"Trumpitecture stands as a sad but honest reflection of the values Trump proudly embodies"
The garish and self-indulgent buildings developed by Republican candidate Donald Trump reveal a lot about how he would run America if elected president tomorrow, says US architect Doug Staker in this Opinion column. More about "Trumpitecture stands as a sad but honest reflection of the values Trump proudly embodies"
Architecture
Agathom builds artist's cabin in dense British Columbia forest
A+Awards: next in our showcase of this year's Architizer A+Awards winners is a wooden artist's retreat on Vancouver Island by Toronto firm Agathom. More about Agathom builds artist's cabin in dense British Columbia forest
Design
Bouroullec Brothers suspend chains of light from ceiling of Galerie Kreo
Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec's latest piece for Galerie Kreo is a series of light chains made from links that can be "endlessly joined together". More about Bouroullec Brothers suspend chains of light from ceiling of Galerie Kreo
News
BIG-designed Hyperloop to connect Dubai and Abu Dhabi in 12 minutes
Hyperloop One has released a new teaser video revealing that its new high-speed transportation system designed by Danish firm BIG will connect Dubai and Abu Dhabi in just 12 minutes. More about BIG-designed Hyperloop to connect Dubai and Abu Dhabi in 12 minutes