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FGMF wraps São Paulo skyscraper around « internal semi-public square »

Local architecture studio FGMF Arquitetos has created a multi-use skyscraper in São Paulo named POD Pinheiros that includes an open-air central atrium. Read more

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New York City unveils controversial revamp of « I ♥ NY » logo

The City of New York has released an updated version of its unofficial emblem – Milton Glaser‘s iconic « I ♥ NY » logo – as part of a citywide campaign to « inspire optimism and civic action » post-pandemic. Read more

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Code lighting collection by Nightworks Studio

Dezeen Showroom: New Zealand lighting brand Nightworks Studio has designed a modular lighting system from hand-blown glass that reference the lines, dots and dashes of Morse code.  Read more

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The Avon Collection acoustic panels by Freyja Sewell for The Collective Agency

Dezeen Showroom: designer Freyja Sewell has created a collection of acoustic panels that nod to the « flowing waters of Cornwall » for The Collective Agency. Read more

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Atelier Gratia designs angular concrete courtyard house in Taiwan

An angular wall of exposed concrete informed by origami wraps this courtyard home in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, designed by local studio Atelier Gratia to be a « sanctuary » from the surrounding city. Read more

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Woodio develops toilet made from wood chips

Finnish design company Woodio has created a toilet, where everything from the seat to the bowl is formed from wood composite that reportedly generates 99 per cent fewer emissions in its production than ceramics. Read more

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Pearl Stile collection tiles by Casalgrande Padana

Dezeen Showroom: finishes that recall traditional stone craftsmanship feature in Casalgrande Padana‘s Stile tile collection, which includes a light grey Pearl colour. Read more

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« To be both bland and overly grandiose seems difficult » says commenter

In this week’s comments update, readers discussed an opinion piece arguing against awarding the Pritzker Architecture Prize to David Chipperfield and continued debating 15-minute cities, following an interview with its creator. Read more

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Seven expressive works that demonstrate the « sculptural power » of Angelo Mangiarotti

Italian architect and designer Angelo Mangiarotti is currently the focus of a major retrospective at the Triennale di Milano museum. Here the exhibition‘s curator Fulvio Irace picks seven key works from the show. Read more

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Dezeen Agenda features Shigeru Ban’s cardboard shelters for Turkey-Syria earthquake

The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features shelters designed by architect Shigeru Ban for victims of the Turkey-Syria earthquake. Subscribe to Dezeen Agenda now. Read more

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