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Rude Haus renovates Pennsylvania home with upcycled and vintage pieces

Local studio Rude Haus has renovated a home in New Hope, Pennsylvania with an assortment of hand-crafted elements, such as a dining room mural and curtains made with upcycled silk fabric. Read more

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Felix Lewis Architects transforms Egyptian-style boiler house in Kent into workspace

Sand-coloured walls, hieroglyph motifs and a trapezoidal rooftop extension celebrate the Egyptian revival style of this Grade II-listed boiler house in Kent, transformed into an office by local studio Felix Lewis Architects. Read more

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Five cultural anchors of Saadiyat Island

This week Sou Fujimoto’s design for a residential project was revealed as the latest development on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi. Here we take a look at the museums anchoring the cultural district. Read more

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YOD Group crowns glass-sided huts with 10-metre-tall thatched roofs

Kyiv-based architecture and design studio YOD Group looked to Ukrainian vernacular architecture when creating this cluster of guesthouses, characterised by glass walls and thatched roofs. Read more

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Warkentin Associates models Los Angeles coffee shop on « an artist’s living room »

American studio Warkentin Associates has aimed to capture the « spirit of ’90s coffee shop culture » inside this cafe and lounge in Marina del Rey, Los Angeles. Read more

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John Puttick Associates transforms listed warehouses in Grimsby into youth centre

UK studio John Puttick Associates has refurbished a group of disused Victorian warehouses in Grimsby to create the Horizon Youth Zone, adding a sawtooth-roofed sports court that nods to the site’s industrial past. Read more

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Ten examples of oddly satisfying architecture

Tired of doomscrolling? Why not take a five-minute break to browse through this roundup of strangely pleasing architecture. Read more

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This week Australia unveiled plans for first new city in a century

This week on Dezeen, we revealed plans for Bradfield City, which will be the first major city to be built in Australia for over a century. Read more

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Design Details That Matter: How Faux Blooms Elevate A Space

Faux floral arrangements offer a versatile and low-maintenance way to enhance interior spaces. By carefully selecting realistic faux flowers, you can add color and texture to your home decor. These artificial flowers also simplify upkeep, making them an appealing option for busy individuals. This article explores how to effectively use these floral elements to transform

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Taller General creates house that « emerges among volcanoes » in Ecuador

Taller General has completed a brick-and-heavy-timber house that plays on an A-frame system with glass walls to give residents a view of the surrounding volcanoes in Machachi, Ecuador. Read more

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