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KLG Architects uses thick walls for coastal « sanctuary » in South Africa

Textured plaster intended to mimic nearby rocky outcrops coats the thick walls of Hytte Riverview, a house overlooking an estuary in South Africa by local studio KLG Architects. Read more

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Ten record-breaking buildings from the skinniest to the heaviest

Following the news that construction has begun on the world’s largest building in Saudi Arabia, we have rounded up 10 record-breaking structures, including the tallest, the narrowest and the heaviest. Read more

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The Chandigarh Chair « problematises standard notions of revival »

The popularity of the Chandigarh chair, created by a team led by Swiss architect Pierre Jeanneret, has shone a light on the erasure of local designers in the mid-century modern design narrative. Read more

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Tim Burton design exhibition explores work and mind of « unique director »

Spooky puppets, original costumes and childhood drawings feature in The World of Tim Burton, an exhibition at London’s Design Museum charting 50 years of the American filmmaker’s work. Read more

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Perxa chair by Piero Lissoni for Viccarbe

Dezeen Showroom: Spanish furniture brand Viccarbe has created a chair in collaboration with architect Piero Lissoni that celebrates Valencian craftsmanship. Read more

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Eight highlights from 360 Design Budapest 2024

Lamps made from repurposed sailcloth and cow-print chairs created using upcycled textiles were among the pieces shown at the fifth edition of design festival 360 Design Budapest. Read more

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North Gate social housing by PagePark designed for residents to « embrace as their own »

This film produced by Jim Stephenson spotlights the North Gate social housing project in Glasgow by PagePark Architects, which has been shortlisted for the RIAS Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award. Read more

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IE University launches new design disciplines for video games and interiors

Promotion: the School of Architecture and Design at IE University in Spain has introduced new tracks within its Bachelor in Design programme, focusing on interiors and video game design and virtual environments. Read more

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Fango designs yaré furniture based on indigenous Amazonian craft

Colombian brand Fango has combined design with storytelling to produce the Ibuju furniture collection from yaré fibre that aims to address deforestation concerns in the Amazon. Read more

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Five events on America’s East Coast from Dezeen Events Guide

BDNY and The Delaware Contemporary Fall 2024: Design are among current and upcoming architecture and design events taking place on the East Coast of the US that are featured in Dezeen Events Guide. Read more

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