Furniture
Raft by Norm Architects for &tradition
The rounded wooden legs and tops of these stools by Norm Architects of Denmark are joined by brass or steel tubes. More about Raft by Norm Architects for &tradition
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Architecture
Josephine Baker schools by Dominique Coulon & Associés
This group of schools outside Paris by French architects Dominique Coulon & Associés has walls, ceilings and details picked out in bright orange. More about Josephine Baker schools by Dominique Coulon & Associés
Furniture
Soot by Note Design Studio and Karolina Stenfelt
This architects' desk designed by Note Design Studio of Stockholm has been covered inside and out with pine veneer in a herringbone pattern, then charred black on the outside. More about Soot by Note Design Studio and Karolina Stenfelt
News
"Almost a quarter of architects underemployed" - RIBA Future Trends Survey
Dezeen Wire: almost a quarter of architects remain underemployed according to the the latest Future Trends Survey released by the Royal Institute of British Architects in London. More about "Almost a quarter of architects underemployed" - RIBA Future Trends Survey
Lighting
Making the Bocci 28 series chandelier
This is another movie filmed by Gwenael Lewis for Canadian lighting company Bocci, showing Canadian craftsmen blowing glass for the 28 Series chandelier designed by Omer Arbel. More about Making the Bocci 28 series chandelier
Architecture
Hiroshima Park Restrooms by Future Studio
This colourful series of public toilets recently completed by Japanese architects Future Studio in Hiroshima have been designed to resemble origami cranes. More about Hiroshima Park Restrooms by Future Studio
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News
RIBA launch pylon design competition
Dezeen Wire: the Royal Institute of British Architects in London have launched a competition to design new electricity pylons for the UK: More about RIBA launch pylon design competition 
Furniture
FALT.series by Tim Mackerodt
Designer Tim Mackerodt of Germany will show this lamp and stool made of folded concrete at DMY International Design Festival in Berlin next month. More about FALT.series by Tim Mackerodt
News
Issey Miyake appoint new designer for women's collection
Dezeen Wire: fashion brand Issey Miyake have appointed Yoshiyuki Miyamae as designer of their womenswear collection, following the departure of creative director Dai Fujiwara in February (see our earlier Dezeen Wire). More about Issey Miyake appoint new designer for women's collection
Architecture
Master Designer’s Garden Plot 6 by Martha Schwartz Partners
This garden, filled with a maze of grey brick arches interspersed with willow trees, has been completed by Martha Schwartz Partners as part of the 2011 Xi’an International Horticultural Expo currently taking place in China. More about Master Designer’s Garden Plot 6 by Martha Schwartz Partners
Furniture
Dezeen archive: children's furniture
Dezeen Archive: as the Training Dresser by Peter Bristol (top left) was one of our most debated recent stories, we have gathered all our stories from the Dezeen archives about children's furniture. See all the stories »
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Architecture
The Guangyun Entrance by Plasma Studio
This illuminated, webbed steel structure at the 2011 Xi’an International Horticultural Expo in China is the second project to be featured on Dezeen this week by London architects Plasma Studio. More about The Guangyun Entrance by Plasma Studio
Architecture
Dezeen archive: Shenzhen
Dezeen Archive: we've published a number of stories recently on projects in Shenzhen, including the series of movies we filmed at the 2009 Shenzhen & Hong Kong Architecture Biennale. Here's a roundup of all of the stories from the Dezeen archives. See all the stories »
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Architecture
EDP Foundation Cultural Centre by AL_A
Amanda Levete Architects have sent us these images of their proposals for a new cultural centre in Lisbon with a roof that spirals around from the existing riverfront pathway. More about EDP Foundation Cultural Centre by AL_A
Architecture
Alphabet Building by MVRDV
Dutch architects MVRDV have designed this creative industries office block in Amsterdam that has letters of the alphabet cut out of the facade. More about Alphabet Building by MVRDV
Design
Tapehook by Torafu Architects
Japanese designers Torafu Architects have designed a set of paper hooks that look like curled pieces of adhesive tape. More about Tapehook by Torafu Architects
Architecture
Cultural Complex Longgang District by Mecanoo
Dutch architects Mecanoo have won a competition to design a cultural centre in Shenzhen with this design composed of a row of overhanging red volumes. More about Cultural Complex Longgang District by Mecanoo
Design
Interview with Tord Boontje on RCA Intent show
In this movie we filmed in Milan last month, the Royal College of Art's head of design products Tord Boontje talks about the exhibition of student work presented at Ventura Lambrate and describes the themes and trends occupying young designers today. More about Interview with Tord Boontje on RCA Intent show
Architecture
The Creativity Pavilion by Plasma Studio
This pavilion by London architects Plasma Studio is located at the heart of the 2011 Xi’an International Horticultural Expo, which is currently taking place in China. More about The Creativity Pavilion by Plasma Studio
Interiors
Twister by 42 Architects for Topshop
London studio 42 architects have created an installation of spiralling black tubes for UK fashion retailer Topshop. More about Twister by 42 Architects for Topshop