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Architecture

Brutalist buildings: Prentice Women's Hospital, Chicago by Bertrand Goldberg & Associates

Brutalism: the design for the clover-shaped tower of Bertrand Goldberg's Prentice Women's Hospital in Chicago was enabled by the pioneering application of one of the earliest three-dimensional modelling programmes. With its curving form, Goldberg made a clear break away from the grid formations favoured in Modernist architecture. More about Brutalist buildings: Prentice Women's Hospital, Chicago by Bertrand Goldberg & Associates

Design

Design

Technology in bathrooms should be "hidden away," says Vola designer

Movie: architect Torben Madsen says new technology should be incorporated subtly into bathroom design in this movie produced by Dezeen for Danish brand Vola. More about Technology in bathrooms should be "hidden away," says Vola designer

Design

Design

Ostrich Pillow Mini by Studio Banana Things enables napping on the go

Following the success of the Ostrich Pillow, a travel cushion that fits over the head for sleeping anywhere, Studio Banana Things has launched a smaller version that slides onto the user's arm or hand (+ slideshow). More about Ostrich Pillow Mini by Studio Banana Things enables napping on the go

Design

Design

David Chipperfield installs tree trunk columns in Mies van der Rohe's Neue Nationalgalerie

David Chipperfield has filled the Mies van der Rohe-designed Neue Nationalgalerie in Berlin with 144 tree trunks – the museum's final exhibition before renovation work by the British architect starts. More about David Chipperfield installs tree trunk columns in Mies van der Rohe's Neue Nationalgalerie

Architecture

Architecture

Floating cycle path proposed for London's River Thames

News: a proposal for a new east-west cycleway that would float on the River Thames has been unveiled by a consortium of architects, artists and engineers formed to promote the development of better cycling links in London. More about Floating cycle path proposed for London's River Thames

Design

Design

Alex Chinneck performs architectural "magic trick" with Covent Garden building installation

A piece of the historic Covent Garden market appears to have broken free of its stone base, with its top half levitating in the air, in the latest installation by London designer Alex Chinneck. More about Alex Chinneck performs architectural "magic trick" with Covent Garden building installation

Interiors

Interiors

Schemata Architects refits Japanese clothing store with petrol-hued display structure

This Tokyo shop by Schemata Architects features exposed industrial fittings and galvanised metal display rails that have been treated to produce a petrol-toned surface (+ slideshow). More about Schemata Architects refits Japanese clothing store with petrol-hued display structure

Architecture

Architecture

Teak and bamboo structures accommodate Burmese refugees in a Thai village

These timber and bamboo huts were designed by Agora Architects to offer temporary accommodation to refugees arriving in Thailand from across the Burmese border (+ slideshow). More about Teak and bamboo structures accommodate Burmese refugees in a Thai village

Design

Design

Marc Newson designs "revolutionary" draft beer machine for Heineken

In his first interview since joining Apple, industrial designer Marc Newson discusses his latest product – a domestic draft beer machine he says is the equivalent to a Nespresso coffee maker for beer lovers – and the future of the mechanical timepiece in the wake of the Apple Watch (+ interview + slideshow). More about Marc Newson designs "revolutionary" draft beer machine for Heineken

Dezeen Guide update: October 2014

Dezeen Guide: design events in Singapore, Dubai and Belgrade (pictured) feature in this month's update, along with six others taking place during October. More about Dezeen Guide update: October 2014