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Six upcoming school shows from Dezeen Events Guide

The Loughborough University Degree Show 2024, How Do You Feel New York? and An Exhibition of Architectural Works are among the current and upcoming academic exhibitions featured in Dezeen Events Guide. Read more

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SunRice installation explores new uses for world’s « most widely consumed food »

Italian studio Carlo Ratti Associati and architect Italo Rota used a kind of artificial stone made with waste rice husks to create this modular installation in the Brera botanical garden for Milan design week. Read more

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Ultimate Guide to Integrating Audio to Elevate Your Web Design Experience

The user experience on websites has transcended beyond just appealing visuals and intuitive navigation. The auditory dimension of web design has emerged as a pivotal aspect in crafting immersive online environments. Through this guide, we aim to explore the instrumental role audio integration plays in elevating the user experience.  By thoughtfully incorporating sound into web …

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ISA creates skinny metal-clad apartment building in Philadelphia

American studio ISA has used a range of strategies to maximise space, light and views in the metal-clad Signal House, which rises from a slender urban lot. Read more

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Quilt launches whole-home heat pump system with « thoughtful design »

Studio Mike and Maaike has worked with California start-up Quilt to create a design-led heat pump system, to make it more appealing for people to switch their homes to low-carbon heating and cooling. Read more

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« Public technology sculpture » The Portal shut down after « inappropriate behaviour »

An interactive video installation connecting Dublin and New York City that was set to form part of NYCxDesign programming was temporarily shut down for poor behaviour from both cities. Read more

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Thomas Heatherwick’s Humanise campaign launches « joyful architecture » degree

British designer Thomas Heatherwick‘s Humanise campaign is developing a master’s degree at Loughborough University, which aims to challenge conventional architecture education. Read more

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Modular One herringbone flooring by Parador

Dezeen Showroom: German brand Parador has introduced a herringbone variation of Modular One, its eco-focused vinyl flooring. Read more

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Vestiges of industry inform hotel complex on former factory site in Bordeaux

A 36-metre-tall concrete silo has been converted into a dramatic hotel lobby at Bacalan Block – the transformation of a former factory site in Bordeaux into a mixed-use development by Colboc Sachet Architects. Read more

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Heams & Michel Architectes shrouds prefabricated pavilions in geometric lattices

French studio Heams & Michel Architectes has updated a public square in Cannes with seven prefabricated aluminium kiosks that can be adapted to various uses. Read more

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