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UK architects and designers are trying to make sense of the shock EU referendum result last week. Catch up with all the latest expert opinion and reaction, and read on for a selection of this week's best projects and discussions on Dezeen...

UK architects and designers react to "nightmare" result of EU referendum

Brexit crisis: architects and designers are worried by the UK's decision to sever ties with the European Union, and many readers agree. Read the story and comments »

George Lucas abandons Chicago museum proposal in favour of California

Filmmaker George Lucas has confirmed that he is pulling his controversial MAD-designed museum from Chicago after an ongoing lawsuit attempting to block it. Read the story and comments »

Ikea recalls millions of killer dressers

Commenters have been debating furniture safety, following Ikea's decision to recall one of its most popular designs after it killed three children. Read the story and comments »

Renzo Piano completes Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center on a huge artificial hill

Renzo Piano has completed a huge cultural centre in Athens, which has been likened by one reader to the iconic temple on the city's Acropolis. Read the story and comments »

Illustrators and creatives react to UK's Brexit vote

Brexit crisis: illustrations produced in response to the Brexit vote were on the mark say readers, but UK creatives could have done more ahead of the EU referendum. Read the story and comments »

Greyhours watches return to Dezeen Watch Store

The Essential watch design by Greyhours is back in stock at Dezeen Watch Store, and is now available in a white alternative to the original black version. Get yours here »

Zaha Hadid's BMW Central Building is "a radical piece of thinking," says Amanda Levete

Amanda Levete describes Zaha Hadid's BMW Central Building as "a radical piece of thinking" in this exclusive movie and commenters are in agreement. Read the story and comments »

Philippe Starck designs collection of recyclable flip-flops for Ipanema

Philippe Starck has created a minimal and recyclable summer sandal collection, prompting one commenter to suggest an alternative name. Read the story and comments »

Parthenon could be moved to London, says RCA graduate Kit Stiby Harris

Commenters are outraged by architecture graduate Kit Stiby Harris' proposal to relocate the "fake" Parthenon from Athens to the British Museum in London. Read the story and comments »

Glass Skyslide opens at the top of LA's tallest skyscraper

Daredevils will only be able to enjoy the views of Los Angeles from this transparent slide when pollution levels are low, one commenter points out. Read the story and comments »

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Tidal waters wash underneath Seashore Chapel by Vector Architects

Readers are full of praise for this concrete chapel on a Chinese beach, which is raised up to allow seawater to wash underneath. Read the story and comments »

 
 
 

 

 

 

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The latest expert opinion and reaction to Brexit was most popular this week

The latest expert opinion and reaction to Brexit was most popular this week »

Renzo Piano completes Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center on a huge artificial hill

Renzo Piano completes Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center on a huge artificial hill »

Designers should demand new policies to "make the best" of Brexit, says Rohan Silva

Designers should demand new policies to "make the best" of Brexit, says Rohan Silva »

Riverside house by Sandy Rendel Architects contrasts weathering steel with concrete and glass

Riverside house by Sandy Rendel Architects contrasts weathering steel with concrete and glass »

Brexit campaigners are fighting for an England that doesn't exist, says Rem Koolhaas

UK architects and designers react to "nightmare" result of EU referendum »

Competition: five guides to London's Art Deco architecture to be won

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News

 
Brexit could be "like a heart attack" for UK design firms says consultant

Brexit could be "like a heart attack" for UK design firms says consultant »

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Rabbit Snare Gorge cabin sits on a bluff in remote Nova Scotia

Rabbit Snare Gorge cabin sits on a bluff in remote Nova Scotia »

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Alessandro Mendini creates new interior for Apartment N°50 in Le Corbusier's Cité Radieuse

Alessandro Mendini creates new interior for Apartment N°50 in Le Corbusier's Cité Radieuse »

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Design

 
BMW's MINI Vision Next 100 concept car changes colour depending on the driver's mood

BMW's MINI Vision Next 100 concept car changes colour depending on the driver's mood »

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New VOID watches launch at Dezeen Watch Store

New VOID watches launch at Dezeen Watch Store »

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