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

Zaha Hadid Architects skyscraper nears completion on world’s most expensive site

New photographs reveal the sinuous glass facade of The Henderson office building by Zaha Hadid Architects as it takes shape in Hong Kong‘s Central Business District. Read more

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Modibodi’s First Period Kit aims to destigmatize periods as « shameful and taboo »

Underwear brand Modibodi and illustrator Justyna Green have collaborated on the relaunched First Period Kit, which includes a comic that speaks to teenage girls’ first experience of getting their period. Read more

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Seven harmonious temples from Dezeen’s Pinterest

Over the recent holiday season, many people visited temples to reflect on the passing year. We’ve rounded up seven projects from our popular temple board on Pinterest. Read more

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Reef Rocket is a bio-cement reef grown from plant enzymes

Industrial designer Mary Lempres has created a bio-cement structure developed to mimic naturally occurring oyster reefs that tackle coastal flooding, filter seawater and promote biodiversity. Read more

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G8A fronts row houses with zigzagging concrete loggia in Switzerland

Architecture studio G8A has completed a series of terraced houses defined by a red timber and concrete exteriors in Geneva, Switzerland. Read more

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Yellow lighting illuminates Le Père store in New York by BoND

New York architecture studio BoND has used tubular lighting to create a bright yellow glow inside this men’s apparel store on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. Read more

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Fluted concrete encloses Menorca holiday home by Nomo Studio

Textured concrete designed to withstand the Mediterranean climate defines Shift House, a tiered holiday home by Nomo Studio on the island of Menorca. Read more

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Ten homes with net floors for relaxation and play

In this lookbook, we collect 10 residential interiors where net floors provide an unusual place to sit, recline or jump about. Read more

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Colour highlights the crinkled surfaces of Pao Hui Kao’s paper furniture

Taiwanese designer Pao Hui Kao has unveiled her first solo exhibition, featuring colourful furniture made out of rolls of tracing paper. Read more

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Commoncraft draws on « beauty in imperfection » for New York cafe

Distressed concrete, rowlock bricks and worn plasterwork create an intentionally unfinished appearance at this cafe in New York City’s East Village neighbourhood, designed by Brooklyn studio Commoncraft. Read more

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