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London landmarks' heritage status threatened by rising skyline

Dezeen Wire: the ongoing construction of skyscrapers in central London has caused the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to reconsider the status of the Tower of London and the Palace of Westminster as recognised sites of historical significance – Evening Standard

UNESCO are concerned that The Shard by architect Renzo Piano near the Tower of London and the 43-storey Doon Street tower on the opposite side of the river Thames from Westminster are having a negative impact on the views and historical integrity of the landmarks. It could place them on its "at risk" register, which would damage their appeal to international tourists.

See our previous story in which Renzo Piano says The Shard "will be loved" by the public and UNESCO's announcement of 25 new additions to the World Heritage List from earlier this year.

Interiors

Interiors

Fat Cow Restaurant by Brewin Concepts

A sprawling grid of timber cubes covers the ceiling of a restaurant in Singapore by designers Brewin Concepts. More about Fat Cow Restaurant by Brewin Concepts

Architecture

Architecture

A Separate Place by Jesse Randzio and Architectural Association students

This pod-shaped woodland retreat floats on a net between the trees in Dorset, UK. More about A Separate Place by Jesse Randzio and Architectural Association students

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News

Substandard materials blamed for wind damage to Foster's Beijing airport

Dezeen Wire: an architect from one of the firms that collaborated with Foster + Partners on the design of the Beijing Capital International Airport Terminal in China says that recent damage caused by wind had nothing to do with the quality of the design – The Washington Post

Shao Weiping of the Beijing Architectural Design and Research Institute said he was "very confident that the design was perfect and involved no mistakes or flaws.” China state media say passengers reported seeing roofing material from Terminal 3 blowing across the runway and through the three-year-old terminal building. It is the second time in a year that wind has reportedly affected the structure.

The Temporium 2011

The Temporium 2011

Even more designers and brands at The Temporium

The latest batch of designers and brands to be added to the line up for our Christmas pop-up store The Temporium include WRAP magazine (above), whose large format pull-out illustrations are perfect for wrapping presents.

There are also pencils in the shape of crucifixes, lace-up leather grips for handlebars, deluxe paper planes and much more… More about Even more designers and brands at The Temporium

Architecture

Architecture

Sunbrella House by Ikeda Yukie Architects

Japanese architects Ikeda Yukie have completed a house with rounded edges for an elderly couple. More about Sunbrella House by Ikeda Yukie Architects

Architecture

Architecture

Box? Object? House! by Pitsou Kedem

Dezeen in Israel: following our recent visit to Tel Aviv, here’s an entirely white house in nearby Ramat Gan by local architect Pitsou Kedem. More about Box? Object? House! by Pitsou Kedem

Five years ago...

This time five years ago designer Fabio Novembre created an interior filled with winding ribbons of Corian for a shoe shop in Rome and we published images of Tadao Ando's building for the Issey Miyake Foundation as it neared completion. More about Five years ago...

Interiors

Interiors

SPREAD by GUM by Eureka

Architects Eureka have made a bicycle shop in Hong Kong where recycled paper tubes can be pushed in and out to make an ever-changing display wall. More about SPREAD by GUM by Eureka

Design

Design

Sweet play by Elsa Lambinet

Want more choice in your chocolate box? Mix and match fillings and toppings with these modular chocolates by French designer Elsa Lambinet. More about Sweet play by Elsa Lambinet