Architecture
TeleTech call centre by MVRDV
QR codes cover the exterior of this former mustard laboratory in Dijon that Dutch architects MVRDV have converted into a call centre (+ slideshow). More about TeleTech call centre by MVRDV
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Design
Frames Wall by Gerard de Hoop
Three thin layers of wood have been overlaid to create this boxy bookcase by Dutch designer Gerard de Hoop. More about Frames Wall by Gerard de Hoop
Architecture
British architects comment on UK housing crisis
Dezeen Wire: as the shortage of housing in the UK worsens, British architects including Charles Holland of FAT, Glenn Howells and Sarah Wigglesworth offer their opinions and solutions - The Guardian"I'd like to see more rent regulation and buildings reused in creative ways," says Holland, while Wigglesworth suggests that "what we need is greater flexibility."
The article follows the news that New York City are seeking designs for “micro-units” to help solve the shortage of of small apartments in Manhattan.
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Architecture
Housing in La Courrouze by Philippe Gazeau
Balconies of these two apartment blocks in northwest France by architect Philippe Gazeau protrude like a set of open drawers. More about Housing in La Courrouze by Philippe Gazeau
Design
Hyde Candlesticks by Pete Oyler for Assembly
Pete Oyler of American design studio Assembly has created these stacking candle holders from aluminium and brass. More about Hyde Candlesticks by Pete Oyler for Assembly
Interiors
IRO by Reiichi Ikeda
Here's another project from Japanese designer Reiichi Ikeda, this time a hair salon in Osaka with diagonally striped wood and frosted glass (+ slideshow). More about IRO by Reiichi Ikeda
Interiors
R1T Flat by Paritzki & Liani Architects
A panoramic view of the harbour is mirrored onto a PVC ceiling at this apartment in Tel Aviv by Paritzki & Liani Architects (+ slideshow). More about R1T Flat by Paritzki & Liani Architects
Architecture
Stonehenge Visitor Centre by Denton Corker Marshall
Dezeen Wire: work finally starts this week on architect Denton Corker Marshall's design for a new visitor centre at Stonehenge, a prehistoric stone circle in England, after years of wrangling and delay, English Heritage has announced (+ slideshow). More about Stonehenge Visitor Centre by Denton Corker Marshall
Design
Movie: Blickfang designworkshop 2012
Movie: designer Jaime Hayón (above) was chief curator at the Blickfang designworkshop in Copenhagen last month, advising ten young designers on how to develop their products and businesses. More about Movie: Blickfang designworkshop 2012
Design
Collapse lamp by Hayo Gebauer
This lamp by German designer Hayo Gebauer falls over when it's turned off (+ movie). More about Collapse lamp by Hayo Gebauer
Architecture
Foster + Partners exhibition to open in Shanghai
Dezeen Wire: a major exhibition of work by architects Foster + Partners will open in China later this month at the Shanghai Oil Painting and Sculpture Institute. More about Foster + Partners exhibition to open in Shanghai
Architecture
V&A Exhibition Road by AL_A
Architects AL_A have been granted permission to construct a subterranean gallery beneath a new entrance courtyard at the V&A museum in London (+ slideshow). More about V&A Exhibition Road by AL_A
Architecture
Floriade 2022 by OMA
Architects OMA have proposed flower auction houses, cable cars and an outdoor theatre as part of Central Holland's bid to host the World Horticultural Expo in 2022. More about Floriade 2022 by OMA
Design
Umbrellas by Ella Doran at Dezeen Super Store
The British summer has been rained off so far, but these umbrellas by Ella Doran will remind you of sunnier days. They’re available from the Dezeen Super Store at 38 Monmouth Street, London WC2, so come down to the launch party on Thursday 12th July and print off this flyer for 10% off any product in store! More about Umbrellas by Ella Doran at Dezeen Super Store
Architecture
Movie: The Symbiotic Office by Richard Black
Movie: plants take over the offices of London's commercial district Canary Wharf in this movie by Oxford Brookes architecture graduate Richard Black. More about Movie: The Symbiotic Office by Richard Black
News
Kickstarter to launch in the UK - The Telegraph
Dezeen Wire: American crowd-funding site Kickstarter will launch in the UK this autumn - The TelegraphThe internet platform has provided a source of investment for over 20,000 projects since it started up in 2009, but until now has only been available to businesses registered in the United States. More about Kickstarter to launch in the UK - The Telegraph
Design
Proposal for Resuscitating Prehistoric Creatures by Marguerite Humeau
Designer Marguerite Humeau has reconstructed the vocal tracts of prehistoric creatures to capture the shrieks and grunts they might have made (+ slideshow + movie). More about Proposal for Resuscitating Prehistoric Creatures by Marguerite Humeau
Design
Antagonist by Art of Kinetik
This luxury wooden speed boat is the latest model to be launched by Serbian yacht builders Art of Kinetik. More about Antagonist by Art of Kinetik
Architecture
The Wahaca Southbank Experiment by Softroom
Another pop-up project built of shipping containers: architects Softroom have built a temporary Mexican restaurant outside the Southbank Centre in London (+ slideshow). More about The Wahaca Southbank Experiment by Softroom
Architecture
Movie: Daeyang Gallery and House by Steven Holl Architects
Movie: we take a walk through the Steven Holl-designed Daeyang Gallery and House in South Korea in this second movie by architectural filmmakers Spirit of Space. More about Movie: Daeyang Gallery and House by Steven Holl Architects