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"Perfect setting for a quasi-religious sect" says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing Denizen Works' house with "a sense of drama" that overlooks a Scottish loch. More
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Architecture
Architecture
IIMA renews plans to demolish Louis Kahn dormitories
Dormitories designed by American architect Louis Kahn are again under threat of demolition with the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad backtracking on its decision not to demolish them. More
Design
Design
McDonald's designs "ultimate gaming chair" for simultaneous snacking and playing
Grease-proof leather and an integrated burger warmer feature in the McCrispy Ultimate Gaming Chair, created by fast-food chain McDonald's in a limited edition of four. More
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News
Solar panels to cover all large car parks in France under new mandate
The French Senate has approved a bill requiring all large parking lots across France to be topped with solar canopies in the next six years, which are predicted to generate as much energy as 10 nuclear reactors. More
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News
Iranian architects and designers "not working" in protest at government oppression
Architects and designers are finding ways to support the ongoing protests against the oppression of women in Iran despite a violent crackdown by security forces. More
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News
Bad design is "at the heart of our destruction" says UK government's top climate adviser
Designers might have had a hand in causing climate change but they are also key to solving it, according to the chair of the UK Climate Change Committee, who addressed the Design Council's sustainability conference as it kicked off alongside COP27. More
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"How on earth does this work in section?" says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing Wood Marsh's sinuous, curved Melbourne apartment block. More
Architecture
Architecture
Stefano Boeri Architetti set to build Vertical Forest skyscrapers for Dubai
Italian studio Stefano Boeri Architetti has adapted its Vertical Forest concept for a pair of skyscrapers in Dubai, which will be covered in thousands of trees. More
Design
Design
Royal College of Art launches Virgil Abloh scholarship for underrepresented communities
The Royal College of Art has announced a scholarship in the name of late designer Virgil Abloh, which will give one Black British student on any of its School of Design programmes a full tuition fee scholarship. More
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News
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Architecture
Architecture
Peter Barber wins 2022 Soane Medal for architecture
British architect Peter Barber has been revealed as this year's winner of the Soane Medal for having "devoted his life" to helping to resolve the UK's housing crisis. More
Architecture
Architecture
"Hard to find causes for optimism" say architects as COP27 begins in Sharm El-Sheikh
Architects and built environment sustainability experts have expressed frustration at the slow pace of global action to reduce carbon emissions as the COP27 climate-change summit kicks off in Egypt. More
This week on Dezeen
This week on Dezeen
This week we revealed an angular retreat designed by Norman Foster
This week on Dezeen, we showcased a wood-and-steel retreat by architect Norman Foster in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, which he created as a holiday home for his friends and those of the Norman Foster Foundation. More
Architecture
Architecture
First results from The Pay 100 study reveal salaries at leading UK architecture studios
The Pay 100 has released the first results from its anonymous salary survey of architects in the UK, which highlights differences in salaries for architecture roles at practices including BIG, Adjaye Associates and Foster + Partners. More
Architecture
Architecture
RIBA appoints Robbie Turner as director of inclusion and diversity
The Royal Institute for British Architects has appointed Robbie Turner as its new director of inclusion and diversity, succeeding Marsha Ramroop, who resigned in March of this year. More
Architecture
Architecture
White Arkitekter to design "UK's most sustainable hospital"
Swedish studio White Arkitekter has been chosen to design the all-electric Velindre Cancer Centre in Wales, which will be built partly with low-carbon materials and follow circular economy principles. More
Architecture
Architecture
David Chipperfield Architects and Assemble reveal plans for residential neighbourhood on former dairy farm
British architecture studios David Chipperfield Architects and Assemble have teamed up with Australian landscape architect Jane Irwin to create a commercial and residential neighbourhood on a former dairy farm in Canberra. More
Architecture
Architecture
OMA reveals design for stepped shopping centre with glass facade in Tokyo
International practice OMA has released images of Harajuku Quest, a shopping centre with stepped terraces and a green rooftop that has begun construction in Tokyo. More
News
News
COP27 carbon calculator aims to cut "obscene" travel emissions from climate conference
A team of University College London researchers, led by Bartlett professor Priti Parikh, has developed an open-source calculator that allows those travelling from the UK to Egypt for COP27 to assess, reduce and offset the carbon footprint of their journey. More
Architecture
Architecture
Canadian architect Jack Diamond dies aged 89
Architect Jack Diamond, who co-founded Diamond Schmitt Architects and whose designs include the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto, has died aged 89. More