Duncan Terrace by DOSarchitects
One half of an extension to a house in north London is surrounded by frameless glass, whilst the other half is encased in slatted timber. More
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Haus der Essener Geschichte by Scheidt Kasprusch
Following our recent feature about buildings clad in weathered steel, here's an archive in Essen, Germany, that is clad in Corten. More
Creative Industries BootCamp at Central Saint Martins
Dezeen promotion: Creative Industries BootCamp is an intensive five-day workshop for creative graduates and start-up companies, taking place at Central Saint Martins college in London this October. More
BFI Master Film Store by Edward Cullinan
London studio Edward Cullinan Architects have completed a concrete and steel bunker to store the British Film Institute's entire film collection. More
CLOG magazine launches
Dezeen Wire: the first issue of new design magazine CLOG is out now and features an interview with architect Bjarke Ingels, plus critical analysis of his Copenhagen firm BIG with over 40 contributions. The magazine is published three times a year and explores architectural issues in depth with insight from practicing professionals.-
"Postmodern, but not especially proud of it" -The New York Times
Dezeen Wire: ahead of the opening of Postmodernism: Style and Subversion 1970-1990 at the Victoria & Albert Museum next week, design critic Alice Rawsthorn describes the hype and controversy that surrounded the movement and its influence on subsequent designers - The New York TimesSee a previous article discussing the definition of postmodernism by The Observer's architecture critic Rowan Moore here.
Sleepbox 01 by Arch Group
Russian architects Arch Group have completed the first of their tiny hotel rooms for napping at airports. More
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Alex de Rijke appointed dean of RCA School of Architecture
Dezeen Wire: Dutch architect Alex de Rijke of dRMM has been appointed as dean of the School of Architecture at the Royal College of Art in London. More -
Westfield Stratford City reviewed by Rowan Moore
Dezeen Wire: architecture critic Rowan Moore reviews Europe's largest urban shopping centre ahead of its opening tomorrow - The Observer 
Walk the Walk by David Taylor
Stockholm designer David Taylor combines concrete, wood, silver, tin and DIY components in his latest collection of candle holders, dishes, mirrors and lighting. More
Regional Library and Knowledge Centre by Török és Balázs Építészeti
A mosaic rainbow of glazed ceramic tiles lines an egg-shaped dome at the heart of a library in Pécs, Hungary. More
Fortress of Franzensfeste by Markus Scherer and Walter Dietl
Here are some photographs of a renovated fortress in northern Italy that now features patinated steel bridges, an extended underground tunnel and concrete towers. More
The Surface of Art by 3D Surface
Dezeen promotion: Italian brand 3D Surface have launched their inaugural collection of relief wall panels. More
Scenario by MCZ
Dezeen promotion: Scenario by Italian brand MCZ is a combined TV and fireplace. More
Dezeen archive: Corten steel
Dezeen archive: this week we featured a winery in the south of France and a see-through church in Belgium that are both made of Corten, so here's a roundup of all our stories featuring weathered steel. See all the stories »
Hamborn Abbey Extension by Astoc
German architects Astoc have completed a monastery extension in Duisburg with walls that fold around the entrance like origami sculptures. More
Stacking Vessels by Pia Wüstenberg
Each of these vases by London designer Pia Wüstenberg combines turned wood, blown glass and thrown pottery. More
One year ago...
This time last year Yves Béhar launched a waterproof sex toy and John Pawson had a solo exhibition of his work at the Design Museum in London. More
Renovation of Julia's Apartment by Moohoi Architecture
Timber baton screens surround the new ground and first floor decks of a renovated house in Seoul by Korean studio Moohoi Architecture. More
This week on Dezeen
This week David Lynch unveiled his Paris nightclub, the Campana brothers completed their first hotel and BMW presented a pair of sustainable concept cars. More
