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A low-energy house and a bright yellow extension are among London’s best new home renovations according to this year’s Don’t Move, Improve! shortlist. Read more

Mexican studio Espacio 18 Arquitectura has balanced an expansive concrete house designed like a « rock carved to create a sculpture » on a hillside in Oaxaca. Read more

The latest edition of our Dezeen Debate newsletter features a staggered housing development by architect Kengo Kuma. Subscribe to Dezeen Debate now. Read more

Shanghai-based architect Rossana Hu has been named as a tenured faculty member and chair of the Department of Architecture at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Read more

Thank you David Spinks for sharing this graphic and introducing me to the term “The Cozy Web”. He got it from this article: The Dark Forest and the Cozy Web

“To gain your own voice, forget about having it heard. Become a saint of your own province and your own consciousness.” – Allen Ginsberg

A BIM coordinator at OMA, a construction project manager at Burberry and a human resources coordinator at Adjaye Associates are included in this roundup of architecture support roles available on Dezeen Jobs. Read more

British fashion designer Mary Quant, who popularised the mini skirt during the 1960s, has died at home aged 93. Read more

Dezeen is partnering with over 10 international brands during Milan design week this year, with projects including the first of a new series of talks with Bentley, the launch of a new podcast series with SketchUp and videos for a host of brands including Grohe, Moooi and Preciosa. Read more

Dezeen Showroom: Australian lighting brand Rakumba has collaborated with Nichetto Studio to create a glass lighting collection informed by diamonds. Read more