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

Snøhetta and Hariri Pontarini Architects design revamped Ontario Science Centre

A scalloped design by Snøhetta and Canadian studio Hariri Pontarini Architects has been selected for the Ontario Science Centre on the Toronto waterfront as part of a wider, years-long redevelopment of the area. Read more

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Do Not Panic

This poster by David Schmitt made me smile.

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The Thinking Game

The other day, Tim and I watched this documentary. (It’s free on Youtube) We were enthralled by the inside story of the AI breakthrough that won a Nobel Prize.

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Instructions before visiting Earth

In the event that you wake up and find your soul separated from source and manifest into material form, don’t panic. Your condition is only temporary. You have been selected for the opportunity of human incarnation. This 3D simulation is designed to break up the monotony of eternity by giving you a fully immersive experience …

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Dezeen Debate features « kitsch » shuttlecock-shaped badminton centre

The latest edition of our Dezeen Debate newsletter features the Shuttle badminton academy in India. Subscribe to Dezeen Debate now. Read more

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Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill adds « yacht-inspired » skyscraper to Miami waterfront

American architecture studio Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture has completed the 47-storey Una Residences skyscraper in Miami, USA, which features wraparound terraces and sleek facades. Read more

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Thousands of angry comments flood White House ballroom review

Ahead of reviewing the final site and building plans of the White House East Wing ballroom project this week, the National Capital Planning Commission has received over 32,000 public comments, with the « majority in opposition to the project ». Read more

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When to Stop Designing: The Art of Knowing When “Good” Is Good Enough

Designing is our craft, and iteration is its engine. We sketch, critique, refine, and tweak. It’s a comfortable, productive cycle. But knowing precisely when to step away from the canvas? That is one of the least taught and most elusive skills in our field. The act of continuing to design can be both a sanctuary …

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Gridded concrete cloisters define Málaga university building by Vaillo + Irigaray Architects

Gridded volumes of exposed concrete surround a series of courtyards at the University of Málaga’s Faculty of Tourism, designed by local studio Vaillo + Irigaray Architects. Read more

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Nike’s portable stadium kit allows football to be played anywhere

Sport brand Nike and creative agency Amsterdam Berlin have developed the ACG All Conditions Cup System, a movable modular stadium that facilitates football matches on rugged terrains from mountains to deserts. Read more

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