This week we started naming the most significant buildings of the 21st-century
This week on Dezeen, we kicked off our 21st-Century Architecture: 25 Years 25 Buildings editorial series by naming some of this century’s most significant buildings. Read more
Angular concrete buildings surround Domino Square plaza
Architecture firms Field Operations and Studio Cadena have completed a plaza hemmed by angular concrete enclosures at the Domino Sugar development in Brooklyn, New York. Read more
Gonzalo Bardach tops Argentinian forest retreat with garden roof
Local studio Gonzalo Bardach Arquitectura has created a concrete woodland house with a ramping green roof near the coast outside Buenos Aires, Argentina. Read more
O’Donnell + Tuomey draws on Stratford’s industrial past for London dance theatre
Irish studio O’Donnell + Tuomey has completed a brick-clad dance theatre in London that houses a 550-seat auditorium and six studios. Read more
Elemental’s Quinta Monroy housing was the most significant building of 2004
Next up in our 21st-Century Architecture: 25 Years 25 Buildings series we consider the legacy of Elemental‘s Quinta Monroy housing, which turned a relatively little-known Chilean architect into one of the profession’s biggest stars. Read more
« The scale of the damage is unfathomable » say Los Angeles architects
Projects by architects Ray Kappe, Martin Fenlon, and John G Wallis are among nearly 10,000 structures destroyed as deadly fires burn large swathes of Los Angeles in an « unprecedented, city-changing moment ». Read more
« Far more useful than the majority of ‘collectible’ design » says commenter
In this week’s comments update, readers are discussing a cat-shaped robot that blows air to cool down hot food and drink. Read more
Aptera reveals « production-ready » solar-powered car at CES
Californian start-up Aptera has debuted what it claims to be the first production-ready solar electric vehicle that doesn’t need to be plugged in for day-to-day driving, developed with help from Pininfarina. Read more
Multipurpose community park in rural Norway designed with local residents
Architecture studio Local has completed a community park and playground in Etne on the West coast of Norway, featuring a pavilion made using recycled aluminium from a nearby plant. Read more
Effective Referral Program Ideas for Startups and Small Businesses
Referral programs are one of the most effective ways for startups and small businesses to grow their customer base, utilizing word-of-mouth marketing — considered one of the most trusted forms of advertising. For new businesses looking to gain traction, implementing a solid referral program can provide significant benefits without requiring a massive marketing budget. In …
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