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« Intricate craftsmanship » revives modernist Vejrhøj summerhouse in Denmark

Architecture practices Studio Marshall Blecher and Jan Henrik Jansen Arkitekter have renovated a 1960s summerhouse in Denmark, adding a standalone extension that mimics its original form and thatched roof. Read more

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Eight shadowy bedrooms that are perfect for the spooky season

Horror-film-style wood panelling and charcoal-coloured sheets feature in this lookbook of moody bedrooms to pore over this Halloween weekend. Read more

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Dezeen In Depth explores if people really prefer traditional architecture

This month’s Dezeen In Depth newsletter explores the traditional-versus-modernist style debate and features an interview with Albanian prime minister Edi Rama. Subscribe to Dezeen In Depth today! Read more

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This week we reported on the Grand Egyptian Museum’s completion

This week on Dezeen, we reported on the news that the long-awaited Grand Egyptian Museum has reached completion in Giza by Dublin studio Heneghan Peng Architects. Read more

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« When studying design it’s important to feel compelled to drive change » says IED’s Riccardo Balbo

As part of Dezeen School Shows: Designing the Future series, Riccardo Balbo, chief academic officer and dean at Istituto Europeo di Design (IED), discusses the importance of cross-disciplinary collaboration in design education. Read more

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The Future Perfect opens Miami design gallery at « haunted » Villa Paula

Design gallery The Future Perfect has opened its fourth location in a landmarked 1920s building in Miami‘s Little Haiti, which is rumoured to be one of the city’s « most haunted residences ». Read more

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BKF chair by Antoni Bonet, Juan Kurchan and Jorge Ferrari Hardoy via Isist Atelier

Dezeen Showroom: Spanish manufacturer Isist Atelier is reissuing the iconic BKF chair by Antoni Bonet, Juan Kurchan and Jorge Ferrari Hardoy, focusing on original details and proportions. Read more

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Adjaye Associates-designed Princeton University Art Museum opens

The concrete-clad Princeton University Art Museum has opened in New Jersey, USA, the first major project designed by British-Ghanaian architect David Adjaye to open since he was accused of sexual misconduct. Read more

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Cycling campaign for cancer research among award-winning projects from Design Institute of Australia

Dezeen School Shows: a cyclist’s sponsorship campaign designed to raise money for cancer research is among the award-winning projects from Design Institute of Australia. Read more

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Cosmic stool by Mati Sipiora

Dezeen Showroom: Polish designer Mati Sipiora has created playful tension between form and material in this stool, which looks like it is made from rows of miniature metal pillows. Read more

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