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News and views (gay or not!) on earth, in heaven, left or right, from Geneva, London or elsewhere

Rocket-like skyscraper becomes Morocco’s tallest building

The 250-metre-tall Mohammed VI Tower designed by architecture studios Rafael de La‑Hoz and Hakim Benjelloun has opened in Morocco as the country’s tallest building and the third tallest in Africa. Read more

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Linde Freya Tangelder blends « ancient and contemporary » crafts in Fluid Re-Collection

Dutch designer Linde Freya Tangelder has partnered with Italian brand Cassina on a Milan exhibition featuring furniture and lighting made from blown glass, cast bronze, sheet metal and lacquered wood. Read more

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David Chipperfield creates freestanding plywood bathtub for Agape

David Chipperfield Design has developed a wooden bathtub for Italian bathroom brand Agape, featuring a pared-back form with an integrated seat, shelf and washbasin. Read more

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UX Research Methods: When to Use Each Technique

UX research is not a one-size-fits-all activity. The method you choose determines what you learn. Use the wrong method, and you’ll answer the wrong question with confidence. Use the right method, and you’ll uncover insights that actually improve the product. Here’s a practical guide to the most common UX research methods, what they’re good for, …

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Design Principles Behind the Modern Bathroom: What Makes a Vanity Both Beautiful and Functional

Credit: ARIEl Bath Most people pick a bathroom vanity the same way they pick a sofa. They see something they like, check if it fits, and buy it. But if you work in design, architecture, or any creative field, you already know that is not really how good spaces come together. A vanity is not …

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Montreal students convert Olympic Stadium roof into design objects

Students at Concordia University in Montreal, Canada, have converted the Kevlar fabric used for the infamous Montreal Olympic Stadium into furniture for an exhibition held during Montreal Design Week. Read more

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Gensler reveals design for Trump Tower skyscraper in Georgia

Designs have been revealed for a Trump Tower development in Tbilisi, Georgia, designed by Gensler, which will contain « six architecturally distinctive towers », including a 70-storey skyscraper that is set to be the tallest in the country. Read more

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Olson Kundig installs double-decker elevators at the Seattle Space Needle

As part of the ongoing renovations to the Space Needle in Seattle, American architecture studio Olson Kundig and engineering firm Otis Elevators have installed all-glass, double-decker elevators on the tower’s exposed core. Read more

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Peterson Rich Office designs Condé M Nast Galleries at The Met in time for yearly gala exhibition

Brooklyn-based architecture studio Peterson Rich Office has completed the design of five spaces at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, revealing historic facades to showcase the layered history of the museum. Read more

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Nest bed by Bolzan

Dezeen Showroom: fine wood craftsmanship is celebrated in the Nest bed, created by Italian furniture brand Bolzan to help turn bedrooms into design-forward retreats. Read more

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