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Eileen Gray was "disappointed that she was forgotten" - Zeev Aram

Interview: forty years after he first met her, London design retailer Zeev Aram has launched a website dedicated to the work of his late friend, the modernist designer Eileen Gray. In this interview, Aram describes his working relationship with the elderly designer who, despite being frail and almost forgotten, could " see with one eye what many architects couldn't see with two eyes" (+ slideshow). More about Eileen Gray was "disappointed that she was forgotten" - Zeev Aram

Alyn Griffiths | 9 September 2013 | 1 comment
Interiors

Siblingsfactory by JDS Architects

Cacti, gravel, concrete floors and a wooden bridge feature in this Brussels fashion boutique by JDS Architects (+ slideshow). More about Siblingsfactory by JDS Architects

Kate Andrews | 9 September 2013 | 4 comments
Architecture

Paul Chevallier School by Tectoniques

This wooden nursery and elementary school complex in Lyon by French architects Tectoniques has hilly rooftops carpeted with plants that feature walkways for students to explore (+ slideshow). More about Paul Chevallier School by Tectoniques

Ashleigh Davis | 9 September 2013 | 4 comments
Furniture

Candy Chair by Jeong Yong

South Korean design student Jeong Yong has created a prototype armchair with round balls on each arm and leg. More about Candy Chair by Jeong Yong

Kate Andrews | 9 September 2013 | 1 comment
Architecture

De Lemos by Carvalho Araújo

The sprawling topography of the Portuguese landscape provided the shape of this restaurant, guest house and wine showroom by architecture studio Carvalho Araújo (+ slideshow). More about De Lemos by Carvalho Araújo

Amy Frearson | 8 September 2013 | 4 comments
Interiors

Jaffa House by Pitsou Kedem

Israeli architect Pitsou Kedem has exposed vaulted ceilings and stone walls inside this renovated house in the ancient port of Jaffa, Tel Aviv (+ slideshow). More about Jaffa House by Pitsou Kedem

Ashleigh Davis | 8 September 2013 | 6 comments
Interiors

Super Mari' by Lukas Galehr

The entire contents of this shop and cafe in Vienna can be hidden away behind a grid of white ceramic tiles. More about Super Mari' by Lukas Galehr

Amy Frearson | 8 September 2013 | 2 comments
Installations

The Oasis of Aboukir green wall by Patrick Blanc

Patrick Blanc, the inventor of living walls, has completed his latest vertical garden, covering the side of a five-storey Parisian block with waves of 7600 plants (+ slideshow). More about The Oasis of Aboukir green wall by Patrick Blanc

Kate Andrews | 8 September 2013 | 10 comments
Architecture

Paul Smith Albemarle Street store facade by 6a Architects

Following our story about the extension of fashion designer Paul Smith's Albemarle Street store, here are some more images of its new cast iron facade by London studio 6a Architects (+ slideshow). More about Paul Smith Albemarle Street store facade by 6a Architects

Dan Howarth | 8 September 2013 | 10 comments
Architecture

Slideshow feature: houses with retractable walls

Modernist architects working in tropical climates are increasingly designing homes where you can't tell if you're indoors or outdoors. In this special feature we explore the trend and speak to a Brazilian architect responsible for a series of spectacular homes that blur the distinction between home and garden (+ slideshow + interview). More about Slideshow feature: houses with retractable walls

Dan Howarth | 7 September 2013 | 1 comment
Architecture

GNRation by Carvalho Araújo

Portuguese atelier Carvalho Araújo has converted an old military police headquarters in Braga, Portugal, into an art and culture centre with plant pots covering its walls (+ slideshow). More about GNRation by Carvalho Araújo

Amy Frearson | 7 September 2013 | Leave a comment
Interiors

"I think they're weird; they think I'm weird" - Hella Jongerius

Movie: in our second video interview with Hella Jongerius, the Dutch designer discusses her work with airline KLM and explains how, despite being unfamiliar with the aviation industry, she has been able to build a successful relationship with the company. Update: this interview is featured in Dezeen Book of Interviews, which is on sale now for £12. More about "I think they're weird; they think I'm weird" - Hella Jongerius

Benedict Hobson | 7 September 2013 | 3 comments
Interiors

Nike UK Headquarters redesign by Rosie Lee

Here's a look inside the newly redesigned Nike headquarters in London by Rosie Lee (+ slideshow + movie). More about Nike UK Headquarters redesign by Rosie Lee

Kate Andrews | 7 September 2013 | 2 comments
Design

12 Shapes of Paper by Estonian Academy of Arts students

Each outfit in this series crafted from paper by students in Estonia represents a different month (+ slideshow). More about 12 Shapes of Paper by Estonian Academy of Arts students

Dan Howarth | 7 September 2013 | Leave a comment
This week on Dezeen

This week on Dezeen

This week architect Rafael Viñoly has been in the spotlight as his curved Walkie Talkie skyscraper in London was renamed the Walkie Scorchie, for focusing a beam of sunlight strong enough to melt cars onto a neighbouring street. Scroll on for more architecture and design news plus Dezeen Music Project track of the week. More about This week on Dezeen

Rose Etherington | 7 September 2013 | 1 comment
Design

Tycoon demos gesture-controlled software for designing 3D-printed rocket parts

News: billionaire technology tycoon Elon Musk has unveiled his vision for the future of design, with modelling software controlled by hand gestures linked to 3D printers. More about Tycoon demos gesture-controlled software for designing 3D-printed rocket parts

Kate Andrews | 6 September 2013 | 5 comments
Interiors

Apartment Apinagés by Zoom Urbanismo

Perforated yellow cupboards and drawers resemble slices of Swiss cheese inside this apartment in São Paulo by Brazilian architects Zoom Urbanismo (+ slideshow). More about Apartment Apinagés by Zoom Urbanismo

Ashleigh Davis | 6 September 2013 | 2 comments
Design

Coke-crate entrepreneur abandons award-winning design concept

News: the creator of an anti-diarrhoea pack for the developing world that was named product design of the year for the way it fits inside Coca-Cola crates has admitted that "hardly any" kits have been shipped this way, and has dropped the strategy in favour of more conventional packaging and distribution. More about Coke-crate entrepreneur abandons award-winning design concept

Marcus Fairs | 6 September 2013 | 5 comments
Architecture

"We made a lot of mistakes with this building" says Walkie Scorchie architect Viñoly

News: architect Rafael Viñoly has admitted he knew the facade of his curvy Walkie Talkie skyscraper in London would focus an intense beam of sunlight onto a neighbouring street, but says that he "didn't realise it was going to be so hot". More about "We made a lot of mistakes with this building" says Walkie Scorchie architect Viñoly

Amy Frearson | 6 September 2013 | 18 comments
Architecture

Point Resolution Bridge by Warren & Mahoney

Curving steel columns morph into angular arches around the etched concrete body of this bridge by New Zealand architects Warren and Mahoney over a road, railway and waterway in Auckland (+ slideshow). More about Point Resolution Bridge by Warren & Mahoney

Amy Frearson | 6 September 2013 | 8 comments