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Changes in architecture degree classification may « push students out of the profession » says AIA

The American Institute of Architects has released a statement criticising the federal government’s exclusion of architecture as a professional degree, which it says may discourage students from becoming architects. Read more

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Bar Extra forms stylish social centrepiece for Montreal Design Week

Culinary studio Menu Extra and local interior design studio Atelier Zébulon Perron have created a temporary bar outfitted with a custom chandelier for festival-goers at Montreal Design Week. Read more

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Ringo lighting by Joan Gaspar for Marset

Dezeen Showroom: designer Joan Gaspar and Spanish brand Marset created this ice block-like light from a material that the company describes as « astonishing ». Read more

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ODDO Architects looks to urban alleyways for narrow extension in Vietnam

Local studio ODDO Architects has extended TH+ House in Vietnam, organising a series of shared, flexible spaces around tall voids informed by the « social intensity » of Hanoi’s urban alleyways. Read more

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A simple guide to parametricism

What actually is parametricism? As part of our series on the style, we’ve written a quick and simple overview of the notoriously complex and contentious concept. Read more

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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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