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Today we like: architecture in Singapore

Today is National Day in Singapore, which is celebrating 50 years since of independence. To mark the occasion, here are all our stories about contemporary architecture in the country, including the spectacular Marina Bay Sands hotel (pictured), the National Stadium with its record-breaking domed roof and the iconic Gardens by the Bay conservatories. See all our stories about architecture in Singapore »
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Marcus Fairs | 9 August 2015 | Leave a comment
Interiors

Boro Hotel interior designed as a mash-up of Copenhagen, Seville and New York City

New York architecture firm Grzywinski+Pons aimed to create a space that is "as warm and cheerful as it is urban" when planning the interior of this hotel in Queens (+ slideshow). More about Boro Hotel interior designed as a mash-up of Copenhagen, Seville and New York City

Alice Morby | 9 August 2015 | Leave a comment
Architecture

See images of the best architecture in Vietnam on our new Pinterest board

Architecture in Vietnam is changing thanks to a growing economy and thriving tourism industry. Discover over 40 examples on our new Vietnamese architecture Pinterest board, including a 460-metre-high skyscraper and a kindergarten featuring a knot-shaped roof where children can grow vegetables.

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Ross Bryant | 9 August 2015 | Leave a comment
Architecture

Tasmanian house extension by Preston Lane features faceted wooden window recesses

The windows of this extension to a 1920s bungalow in Tasmania sit within faceted timber reveals, contrasting with the white-painted weatherboard walls (+ slideshow). More about Tasmanian house extension by Preston Lane features faceted wooden window recesses

Alyn Griffiths | 8 August 2015 | 3 comments
Furniture

Normann Copenhagen responds to small sofa trend with Era by Simon Legald

Danish designer Simon Legald has added a two-seater sofa to his Era lounge collection for Normann Copenhagen, responding to market demand for smaller sofas (+ slideshow). More about Normann Copenhagen responds to small sofa trend with Era by Simon Legald

Katie Treggiden | 8 August 2015 | Leave a comment
Design

Azel Phara's Green music video depicts a military chase using brightly coloured geometric shapes

Music: tanks, helicopters and jets chase a group of people across a shifting landscape of colourful circles in this animated music video directed by London duo Bif for electronic artist Azel Phara (+ movie). More about Azel Phara's Green music video depicts a military chase using brightly coloured geometric shapes

Benedict Hobson | 8 August 2015 | Leave a comment
Interiors

Scenario Architecture lowers a ceiling to create a sunken roof terrace for a London home

By lowering the ceiling of this London home, Scenario Architecture has created a view between the living room and the roof terrace, allowing parents to keep an eye on their children when they play outside (+ slideshow). More about Scenario Architecture lowers a ceiling to create a sunken roof terrace for a London home

Luke Tebbutt | 8 August 2015 | 2 comments
News

This week, Tokyo Olympics suffered identity crisis and Robin Hood Gardens faced demolition

This week on Dezeen: beleaguered Brutalist housing estate Robin Hood Gardens (pictured) hit the headlines this week as a last-ditch attempt to save it from demolition failed, and Tokyo's 2020 Olympics faced further controversy. More about This week, Tokyo Olympics suffered identity crisis and Robin Hood Gardens faced demolition

Ross Bryant | 8 August 2015 | Leave a comment
Design

Fontaine/Fortin/Labelle creates Pomo-inspired entrance to Quebec passageway

Pomo summer: design collective Fontaine/Fortin/Labelle has blocked both ends of a lane in Quebec's Quartier Création with a Postmodern-influenced installation of colourful walls and geometric doorways (+ slideshow). More about Fontaine/Fortin/Labelle creates Pomo-inspired entrance to Quebec passageway

Katie Treggiden | 8 August 2015 | 1 comment
Architecture

Triangle House in Thailand features gabled walls, a courtyard and a lily pond

Built beside a lily pond on the outskirts of Bangkok, these two adjoining houses both feature prominent gable walls that prompted neighbours to name the property Triangle House (+ slideshow). More about Triangle House in Thailand features gabled walls, a courtyard and a lily pond

Amy Frearson | 7 August 2015 | Leave a comment
Interiors

Preston Lane Architects renovates kitchen of 19th-century house in Tasmania

Preston Lane Architects has renovated the kitchen inside a 19th-century house designed by British architect Henry Hunter – aiming to "inject light and life" into the property (+ slideshow). More about Preston Lane Architects renovates kitchen of 19th-century house in Tasmania

Alice Morby | 7 August 2015 | Leave a comment
US job of the week: designer (project manager) at Montalba Architects

Our US job of the week on Dezeen Jobs is for a designer and project manager at Montalba Architects, which recently transformed a trailer into a mobile dental clinic (pictured). Visit the ad for full details or browse other architecture and design opportunities on Dezeen Jobs.
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Natalie Blackburn | 7 August 2015 | Leave a comment
Design

Daan Roosegaarde aims to rid cities of pollution with Smog Free Tower

Dutch designer Daan Roosegaarde has launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund what he describes as the largest air-purifier in the world (+ movie). More about Daan Roosegaarde aims to rid cities of pollution with Smog Free Tower

Dan Howarth | 7 August 2015 | Leave a comment
Today we like: wedding architecture

Architecture-loving couples can choose from an increasing number of options for their nuptials. Wedding venues from our archives include this spiralling chapel in Japan, a golden beachside "tower of love" in England and a cardboard pop-up chapel in New York's Central Park. See all our stories about wedding architecture »
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Marcus Fairs | 7 August 2015 | Leave a comment
Architecture

Retrospect Vineyards House by Swatt Miers offers expansive views of California's Wine Country

For a working vineyard in California, Swatt Miers Architects has completed a single-family home with outdoor living spaces, a swimming pool and a glass-walled guest suite (+ slideshow). More about Retrospect Vineyards House by Swatt Miers offers expansive views of California's Wine Country

Jenna McKnight | 7 August 2015 | 6 comments
Design

"Alexander McQueen changed fashion and I changed jewellery" says Shaun Leane

Exclusive interview: jeweller Shaun Leane was one of fashion designer Alexander McQueen's closest friends and collaborators. As the sellout Savage Beauty exhibition closes at the V&A, Leane spoke to Dezeen about how the duo "tried to change people's perceptions of what jewellery and fashion should be". More about "Alexander McQueen changed fashion and I changed jewellery" says Shaun Leane

Dan Howarth | 7 August 2015 | 1 comment
Furniture

Greycork challenges Ikea with a flat-pack living room in a box

Rhode Island furniture company Greycork has created a collection of quick-assembly, flat-pack pieces that are intended "to be a better alternative to Ikea" (+ slideshow). More about Greycork challenges Ikea with a flat-pack living room in a box

Jenna McKnight | 7 August 2015 | 7 comments
Architecture

Waterside park by MIA Design Studio runs alongside a lake in Vietnam

Vietnamese office MIA Design Studio has transformed a polluted lake in the city of Qui Nhon into a scenic visitor attraction, with the addition of a waterside park that conceals a new sewage system (+ slideshow). More about Waterside park by MIA Design Studio runs alongside a lake in Vietnam

Amy Frearson | 7 August 2015 | Leave a comment
Job of the week: textiles product developer at Soho House & Co

Our job of the week on Dezeen Jobs is for a textiles product developer at Soho House & Co, which has outposts in Europe and North America including Soho House Berlin (pictured). Visit the ad for full details or browse other architecture and design opportunities on Dezeen Jobs.
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Natalie Blackburn | 7 August 2015 | Leave a comment
Architecture

Paul Archer Design pairs glass with marble for extension to a remodelled London townhouse

A glossy black marble wall divides the glass facade of this extension to a 19th-century townhouse in north London by local architecture office Paul Archer Design (+ slideshow). More about Paul Archer Design pairs glass with marble for extension to a remodelled London townhouse

Alyn Griffiths | 7 August 2015 | 2 comments

Studio Font perches cliffside home in Mexico on inhabitable concrete columns

Open Studio designs izakaya-style restaurant with "half-dipped dumpling" lamp

Studio NRG designs Lilium Chair out of recycled metal car rims

Fabio Fantolino looks to 1960s offices for interior of retro Turin bar

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