Architecture
Nursery in Sarreguemines by Michel Grasso and Paul Le Quernec
Visitors enter this nursery in northeast France through a curving concrete orifice. More about Nursery in Sarreguemines by Michel Grasso and Paul Le Quernec
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News
Frank Gehry creates strategic alliance of leading architects
Dezeen Wire: architect Frank Gehry has invited some of the world's leading architects and designers to join an advisory board that aims to identify ways to achieve a higher quality of built environment through intelligent design. More about Frank Gehry creates strategic alliance of leading architects
Interiors
GRAB Thai Street Kitchen by Mansikkamäki+JOY
We found this Thai canteen furnished with construction materials a few streets away from Dezeen Space, our recently closed Shoreditch pop-up. More about GRAB Thai Street Kitchen by Mansikkamäki+JOY
Furniture
Led Zeppelin by Arthur Analts
This step ladder by Latvian designer Arthur Analts can rest flat against the wall, fit into a corner at 45 degrees or rest securely in a corner at 25 degrees, thanks to the shape of its top and bottom rungs. More about Led Zeppelin by Arthur Analts
Architecture
Campus for Central Saint Martins by Stanton Williams
Architects Stanton Williams have completed a new campus for art and design college Central Saint Martins in and around a Victorian granary and two former transit sheds in London. More about Campus for Central Saint Martins by Stanton Williams
Design
Melvin the Machine by HEYHEYHEY
In this movie filmed in a warehouse on the outskirts of Eindhoven, the ringing of an alarm clock triggers a chain of events that opens umbrellas, spins paper windmills, starts a fire and releases a set of parachuting toy animals (+ movie). More about Melvin the Machine by HEYHEYHEY
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News
High Line appoints new curator to bring art to New York landmark
Dezeen Wire: Friends of the High Line has announced that curator Cecilia Alemani is to be placed in charge of the public art programme for the popular High Line urban park in New York. More about High Line appoints new curator to bring art to New York landmark 
Architecture
Laufen Swiss Architecture tour
Dezeen promotion: last week, Dezeen attended an architectural tour of Basel and Zurich organised by Swiss bathroom brand Laufen that included a trip to their concrete showroom designed by Nissen Wentzlaff Architects. More about Laufen Swiss Architecture tour
Design
ID Chair Concept by Antonio Citterio for Vitra
Dezeen promotion: here's a movie from design brand Vitra about their ID Chair Concept by Italian designer Antonio Citterio, which generates more than 8000 possible office chairs. More about ID Chair Concept by Antonio Citterio for Vitra
Design
Objects in Disguise by Tove Thambert
Want to work on those biceps at home but embarrassed to have the dumbbells lying around? Like the idea of carrying a cane but feel less self-conscious with an umbrella? Think a pocket mirror would be handy but not sure it will go with your suit? More about Objects in Disguise by Tove Thambert
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News
Developers build 35-metre model of controversial London River Park
Dezeen Wire: developers seeking planning permission for a river park that will float on the Thames River in London have built a 1:100 scale model to test its impact on the river's flow. More about Developers build 35-metre model of controversial London River Park
Architecture
Campbell Sports Centre by Steven Holl Architects
Construction has started on a new sports centre by architect Steven Holl for Columbia University in New York. More about Campbell Sports Centre by Steven Holl Architects
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News
New York Times dubs new Central Saint Martins building "Campus Cool"
Dezeen Wire: in a review of the new Central Saint Martins College of Arts and Design in London by Stanton Williams Architects, Suzy Menkes of the New York Times admires the combination of glass, open spaces and reuse of the exiting building, claiming they make the campus "seem inviting and all-embracing," and adding that "the meld of heritage and modernity seems a particularly British combo." - The New York TimesSee our story about the new campus on Dezeen here.
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News
Programme for 2011 Shenzhen & Hong Kong architecture biennale announced
Dezeen Wire: the organisers of the Shenzhen & Hong Kong Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism/Architecture have announced the programme for the fourth edition of the fair, which begins on 11 December. More about Programme for 2011 Shenzhen & Hong Kong architecture biennale announced 
Design
Passing Cloud by Tiago Barros
If you're not worried about where you go or how fast you get there, this enormous inflatable cloud is the mode of transport for you. More about Passing Cloud by Tiago Barros
Furniture
Glacier by Brodie Neill at SuperDesign
This chaise designed by Brodie Neill is cast from 135 litres of clear glass and has to be cooled very slowly inside the mould over the course of 80 days. More about Glacier by Brodie Neill at SuperDesign
Architecture
Frieze Art Fair Pavilions by Carmody Groarke
London architects Carmody Groarke arranged temporary timber pavilions around the trees in Regent’s Park for this year’s Frieze Art Fair. More about Frieze Art Fair Pavilions by Carmody Groarke
Promotion
Kapilux by Okalux
Dezeen promotion: Kapilux glass, manufactured by German firm Okalux, contains capillary tubes to reduce glare and transmit light deep into a room. It was recently used on Steven Holl's Cité de l’Océan et du Surf in Biarritz, France. More about Kapilux by Okalux
Design
M2B by Niko de la Faye
Beijing Design Week 2011: French artist Niko de la Faye could be found cycling around Beijing Design Week with a rotating map of the universe on the back of his tricycle. More about M2B by Niko de la Faye
Architecture
Fort Cortina by Karelse & den Besten
Clay bricks infused with metal shavings make up the orthogonal exterior of an office and warehouse in Amsterdam designed by a graphic design agency. More about Fort Cortina by Karelse & den Besten