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As the UK goes to the polls to decide whether it should stay a member of the European Union, see our stories looking at how the outcome will affect the architecture and design industries. Read on for a selection of this week's best projects and discussions on Dezeen...

Christo's Floating Piers stretch out across an Italian lake

Commenters are full of praise for Christo's saffron-coloured floating pathways, which connect the shore of Italy's Lake Iseo to islands at its centre. Read the story and comments »

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

EU referendum: Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas provoked a strong reaction after saying Brexit campaigners were fighting for a nostalgic idea of an England that didn't exist. Read the story and comments »

Tate Modern Switch House by Herzog & de Meuron opens to the public

Herzog & de Meuron's extension to Tate Modern in London officially opened on Friday, and readers love it. Read the story and comments »

"We love EU" declare UK architects and designers ahead of referendum

EU referendum: readers have been discussing the pros and cons of the UK's European Union membership after leading architects and designers overwhelmingly backed the Remain campaign. Read the story and comments »

Rolls-Royce unveils its first concept car design for future of driverless VIP transport

Nobody will want to be seen travelling in Roll-Royce's autonomous concept car featuring a built-in red carpet, suggests one commenter. Read the story and comments »

Zaha Hadid features on new Iraqi postage stamp

The Iraqi postal service has featured the late Zaha Hadid on a new stamp, but readers immediately spotted that it combines two portraits. Read the story and comments »

New Void watches launch at Dezeen Watch Store

Hong Kong-based brand VOID Watches has launched the V03P for women and unveiled the unisex V03D in a new colour. Get yours here »

90 per cent of British fashion designers oppose Brexit

EU referendum: a survey revealed that 90 per cent of British fashion designers will vote to remain in the European Union, but some readers think the results are being used to scare voters. Read the story and comments »

"Vote Leave is a vote for a theme park instead of a country"

EU referendum: commercialisation of the UK's architectural heritage helped lay the foundations for the false nostalgia that is proving such potent propaganda for Brexiteers, says Sam Jacob. Read his Opinion column »

New York's 2020 skyline shown in new visualisations

The flood of new skyscrapers is ruining New York's skyline, says one reader in response to a series of visualisations depicting how the city will look in the future. Read the story and comments »

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SCI-Arc students build affordable home in low-income Los Angeles neighbourhood

Housing projects designed to make residents feel safe in crime-ridden areas should be the norm, say commenters. Read the story and comments »

 
 
 

 

 

 

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Christo's Floating Piers stretch out across an Italian lake

Christo's Floating Piers stretch out across an Italian lake »

Tate Modern releases movie showing construction of Herzog & de Meuron's extension

Tate Modern releases movie showing construction of Herzog & de Meuron's extension »

Velocipedia project brings hopeless bicycle drawings to life with digital renders

Velocipedia project brings hopeless bicycle drawings to life with digital renders »

Paul Smith launches checked textile for Maharam at NeoCon 2016

Paul Smith launches checked textile for Maharam at NeoCon 2016 »

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

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

News

 
"We love EU" declare UK architects and designers ahead of referendum

"We love EU" declare UK architects and designers ahead of referendum »

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Britain's best new houses revealed in RIBA House of the Year 2016 award longlist

Britain's best new houses revealed in RIBA House of the Year 2016 award longlist »

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Larsson & Jennings opens minimal watch boutique in New York's West Village

Larsson & Jennings opens minimal watch boutique in New York's West Village »

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Design

 
Anish Kapoor creates elemental set design for English National Opera

Anish Kapoor creates elemental set design for English National Opera »

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