Design
Water=Life by Arik Levy
Designer Arik Levy presents a pebble-shaped device for opening water bottles at Maison&Objet in Paris this week. More about Water=Life by Arik Levy
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News
Economist article focuses on retrofitted buildings
Dezeen Wire: the practical trend of adapting and reusing existing buildings is the focus of an article by Giovanna Dunmall in The Economist.Dunmall points to an office building by Allford Hall Monaghan Morris (AHMM) and the redevelopment of The Royal Shakespeare Company headquarters by Bennetts Associates Architects, both of which were nominated for this year's Stirling Prize. Read the full story here.
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News
"Has postmodernist design eaten itself?" - The Guardian
Dezeen Wire: Justin McGuirk of The Guardian is the latest critic to write about the kitsch revival of postmodernism, which he says remains popular with consumers - The GuardianA retrospective about the postmodern movement opens at the Victoria & Albert museum on 24 September. See recent articles on postmodernism by Alice Rawsthorn for The New York Times and Rowan Moore in The Observer.
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Furniture
Furniture by Resident at designjunction
London Design Festival 2011: New Zealand furniture brand Resident have launched their inaugural collection at designjunction during the London Design Festival. More about Furniture by Resident at designjunction
Architecture
Duncan Terrace by DOSarchitects
One half of an extension to a house in north London is surrounded by frameless glass, whilst the other half is encased in slatted timber. More about Duncan Terrace by DOSarchitects
Architecture
Haus der Essener Geschichte by Scheidt Kasprusch
Following our recent feature about buildings clad in weathered steel, here's an archive in Essen, Germany, that is clad in Corten. More about Haus der Essener Geschichte by Scheidt Kasprusch
Promotion
Creative Industries BootCamp at Central Saint Martins
Dezeen promotion: Creative Industries BootCamp is an intensive five-day workshop for creative graduates and start-up companies, taking place at Central Saint Martins college in London this October. More about Creative Industries BootCamp at Central Saint Martins
Architecture
BFI Master Film Store by Edward Cullinan
London studio Edward Cullinan Architects have completed a concrete and steel bunker to store the British Film Institute's entire film collection. More about BFI Master Film Store by Edward Cullinan
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News
CLOG magazine launches
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Dezeen Wire: the first issue of new design magazine CLOG is out now and features an interview with architect Bjarke Ingels, plus critical analysis of his Copenhagen firm BIG with over 40 contributions. The magazine is published three times a year and explores architectural issues in depth with insight from practicing professionals. -
News
"Postmodern, but not especially proud of it" -The New York Times
Dezeen Wire: ahead of the opening of Postmodernism: Style and Subversion 1970-1990 at the Victoria & Albert Museum next week, design critic Alice Rawsthorn describes the hype and controversy that surrounded the movement and its influence on subsequent designers - The New York TimesSee a previous article discussing the definition of postmodernism by The Observer's architecture critic Rowan Moore here.
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Architecture
Sleepbox 01 by Arch Group
Russian architects Arch Group have completed the first of their tiny hotel rooms for napping at airports. More about Sleepbox 01 by Arch Group
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News
Alex de Rijke appointed dean of RCA School of Architecture
Dezeen Wire: Dutch architect Alex de Rijke of dRMM has been appointed as dean of the School of Architecture at the Royal College of Art in London. More about Alex de Rijke appointed dean of RCA School of Architecture -
News
Westfield Stratford City reviewed by Rowan Moore
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Dezeen Wire: architecture critic Rowan Moore reviews Europe's largest urban shopping centre ahead of its opening tomorrow - The Observer 
Design
Walk the Walk by David Taylor
Stockholm designer David Taylor combines concrete, wood, silver, tin and DIY components in his latest collection of candle holders, dishes, mirrors and lighting. More about Walk the Walk by David Taylor
Architecture
Regional Library and Knowledge Centre by Török és Balázs Építészeti
A mosaic rainbow of glazed ceramic tiles lines an egg-shaped dome at the heart of a library in Pécs, Hungary. More about Regional Library and Knowledge Centre by Török és Balázs Építészeti
Architecture
Fortress of Franzensfeste by Markus Scherer and Walter Dietl
Here are some photographs of a renovated fortress in northern Italy that now features patinated steel bridges, an extended underground tunnel and concrete towers. More about Fortress of Franzensfeste by Markus Scherer and Walter Dietl
Promotion
The Surface of Art by 3D Surface
Dezeen promotion: Italian brand 3D Surface have launched their inaugural collection of relief wall panels. More about The Surface of Art by 3D Surface
Scenario by MCZ
Dezeen promotion: Scenario by Italian brand MCZ is a combined TV and fireplace. More about Scenario by MCZ
Dezeen archive: Corten steel
Dezeen archive: this week we featured a winery in the south of France and a see-through church in Belgium that are both made of Corten, so here's a roundup of all our stories featuring weathered steel. See all the stories »
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Architecture
Hamborn Abbey Extension by Astoc
German architects Astoc have completed a monastery extension in Duisburg with walls that fold around the entrance like origami sculptures. More about Hamborn Abbey Extension by Astoc
