Architecture
Roof on the Hill by Alphaville
Japanese architects Alphaville have completed this terraced house in Takarazuka, Japan with a roof that follows the slope of the site. More about Roof on the Hill by Alphaville
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Design
Highlife by Claesson Koivisto Rune for Tacchini
Milan 2011: Swedish studio Claesson Koivisto Rune presented this series of sofas with different-height backrests for Italian brand Tacchini in Milan last week. More about Highlife by Claesson Koivisto Rune for Tacchini
Architecture
House Morran by Johannes Norlander Arkitektur
Swedish architects Johannes Norlander Arkitektur have renovated this 1950s island cottage near Gothenburg. More about House Morran by Johannes Norlander Arkitektur
Architecture
Central Institute of Technology by Lyons
This Central Institute of Technology (CIT) building in Perth, Western Australia by Lyons and local practice T&Z has a copper, silver and coloured metal panel facade. More about Central Institute of Technology by Lyons
Design
Gene Cafe by Gwenael Lewis for Bocci
This film by Gwenael Lewis for Canadian lighting brand Bocci shows the 28 series chandelier designed by Omer Arbel 28 at Gene Cafe, a local cafe in Vancouver. In the movie, the green, Christmas-themed glass chandelier is taken down and replaced by a spring-inspired version in amber, blue, turquoise, tan, grey and yellow. More about Gene Cafe by Gwenael Lewis for Bocci
Design
Sosia by Emanuele Magini for Campeggi
Milan 2011: Milan-based designer Emanuele Magini showed this sofa wrapped in a fabric wall for Italian brand Campeggi at the Salone Internazionale del Mobile in Milan. More about Sosia by Emanuele Magini for Campeggi
Architecture
Chapel of St. Lawrence by Avanto Architects
Avanto Architects of Helsinki have designed this whitewashed funeral chapel with a copper roof in Vantaa, Finland. More about Chapel of St. Lawrence by Avanto Architects
Architecture
Maison Leguay by Moussafir Architectes
French practice Moussafir Architectes have completed this refurbishment and extension of a house in the Parisian suburbs, adding deep larch wood window frames. More about Maison Leguay by Moussafir Architectes
News
"321,320 visitors celebrate 50 years of the Saloni" - Cosmit
Dezeenwire: 321,320 people visited the 50th Salone Internazionale del Mobile in Milan last week, an 8% increase on last year, according to organisers Cosmit. See the full figures below. More about "321,320 visitors celebrate 50 years of the Saloni" - Cosmit-
News
“Designs for life won’t make you a living” - Guardian
Dezeenwire: design critic Justin McGuirk lifts the lid on the furniture industry's royalty system and asks "are designers being exploited by having to make work for free?" in his article for The Guardian, describing #milanuncut as the big story of Milan 2011. Read the full article »More about #milanuncut here »
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Architecture
Education Executive Agency & Tax Offices by UNStudio
Amsterdam architects UNStudio have completed a new headquarters for the Dutch national tax offices and the student loan administration in Groningen, the Netherlands. More about Education Executive Agency & Tax Offices by UNStudio
Design
Interview with Yves Behar on Jambox and JamScape
Our latest movie made in Milan last week features Yves Behar of fuseproject talking about Jambox, the wireless speaker he designed for Jawbone, and JamScape, the audio installation presented in the Ventura Lambrate design district. More about Interview with Yves Behar on Jambox and JamScape
Design
Maritime by Benjamin Hubert for Casamania
Milan 2011: UK designer Benjamin Hubert presented this ash chair for Italian brand Casamania at the Salone Internazionale del Mobile in Milan last week. More about Maritime by Benjamin Hubert for Casamania
Design
Folded Leaf by Claesson Koivisto Rune
Milan 2011: Swedish designers Claesson Koivisto Rune unveiled this mobile phone design at Superstudio Piu at Tortona Design Week in Milan. More about Folded Leaf by Claesson Koivisto Rune
Architecture
Four-Cornered Villa by Avanto Architects
Helsinki studio Avanto Architects have completed this house with four wings overlooking four distinct views in Virrat, Finland. More about Four-Cornered Villa by Avanto Architects
Architecture
3D Athletics Track by Subarquitectura
This athletics track in Alicante by Spanish studio Subarquitectura has an alternative track that loops up over the roof of the changing room. More about 3D Athletics Track by Subarquitectura
Interview
Interview with Konstantin Grcic
In this previously unpublished video interview by Dezeen, industrial designer Konstantin Grcic talks about Design Real, the exhibition he curated at the Serpentine Gallery in London in 2009. More information about the exhibition in our story published at the time. Update: this interview is featured in Dezeen Book of Interviews, which is on sale now for £12. More about Interview with Konstantin Grcic
Design
Z-Chair by Zaha Hadid for Sawaya & Moroni
Milan 2011: architect Zaha Hadid presented this zig-zag chair for producers Sawaya & Moroni in Milan last week. More about Z-Chair by Zaha Hadid for Sawaya & Moroni
Interiors
Inside Awards: call for entries
Dezeen is proud to be online media partner for Inside: World Festival of Interiors taking place in Barcelona on 2-3 November and our readers can save 25% of the price of entering the festival's awards programme and visiting the festival. More about Inside Awards: call for entries
Design
Punkt. AC 01 by Jasper Morrison
Milan 2011: Swiss brand Punkt. presented this alarm clock by British designer Jasper Morrison at Spazio Rossana Orlandi in Milan last week. More about Punkt. AC 01 by Jasper Morrison