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News

News

"Olympics will only take place in non-democratic countries," say authors of Olympic Cities report

Dezeen Wire: democratic nations won't be able to host the Olympics in future due to increasing tensions between the public interests of democracies and the commercial interests of the games, according to a new report published by Dutch architecture, research and urbanism studio XML to coincide with the London 2012 Olympics.  More about "Olympics will only take place in non-democratic countries," say authors of Olympic Cities report

Interiors

Interiors

Shed create gender-neutral toy department at Harrods

Dezeen Wire: this week Harrods opened the doors to its first gender-neutral toy department, designed by London and Singapore-based interior architects Shed. More about Shed create gender-neutral toy department at Harrods

Design

Design

London 2012 Olympic Cauldron by Thomas Heatherwick: model and drawings

Here are some photos of a scale model of the London 2012 Olympic Cauldron designed by Thomas Heatherwick, which has now been added to the ongoing exhibition of his work at the V&A museum, plus drawings from the designer. More about London 2012 Olympic Cauldron by Thomas Heatherwick: model and drawings

Design

Design

Hypnagogia by Ryo Matsui Architects

Japanese studio Ryo Matsui Architects hung steel chains to create upside-down domes above the stage of a music recital in Tokyo (+ slideshow). More about Hypnagogia by Ryo Matsui Architects

Design

Design

Underground Supporter posters by Rizon

London designers Rizon have created a series of unofficial posters for businesses to sidestep strict marketing rules that prevent them publicising their involvement in the London 2012 Olympics. More about Underground Supporter posters by Rizon

Architecture

Architecture

Scrap Skyscraper by Projeto Coletivo

This conceptual skyscraper by Brazilian architects Projeto Coletivo would be constructed using rubbish in the city of São Paulo. More about Scrap Skyscraper by Projeto Coletivo

Promotion

Promotion

Decorex International 2012

Dezeen promotion: fashion designer Vivienne Westwood (above) is to design the foyer for the Decorex International trade show from 23 to 26 September 2012 in London. More about Decorex International 2012

Architecture

Architecture

Clapham Library by Studio Egret West

This library by London architects Studio Egret West looks like a row of books (+ slideshow). More about Clapham Library by Studio Egret West

Dezeen Olympics: most popular Olympic designs

The London 2012 Olympics are well underway and every day this week we'll award medals to design and architecture created for the games, starting with the three most popular stories. The Olympic Torch by BarberOsgerby takes the gold, with over 40,000 pageviews. More about Dezeen Olympics: most popular Olympic designs

Interiors

Interiors

Google Super HQ by Penson

Google's new London headquarters by designers Penson features Union Jack flags, balcony gardens and allotments where staff can grow vegetables (+ slideshow). More about Google Super HQ by Penson