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Harvard students create tiny vacation houses for stressed-out city dwellers

A group of micro holiday cabins for stressed-out city dwellers had one commenter pondering the appeal of tiny spaces for people who already live in small homes. Read the story and comments »

RIBA Stirling Prize 2016 shortlist announced

One reader was unimpressed with the shortlist for this year's Stirling Prize, the most prestigious architecture award in the UK. Read the story and comments »

"Pokémon GO has redrawn the map of what people find important about the world"

Pokémon GO has become a cultural phenomenon that is changing the way people interact with cities and buildings, says Alex Wiltshire. Read his Opinion column »

Charlotte Nordmoen's Humanmade robot designer could replace potters

One student's proposal for a robotic potter with a human finger made readers worry for the future of handmade design. Read the story and comments »

The European Union is "paralysing entrepreneurial innovation" says Patrik Schumacher

Zaha Hadid Architects' director Patrik Schumacher said that the EU had been holding back entrepreneurs in the UK, sharply dividing readers. Read the story and comments »

Alexander McQueen's DNA turned into human leather goods by Tina Gorjanc

A concept to turn Alexander McQueen's DNA into artifically grown leather for bags and jackets triggered a debate about ethics. Read the story and comments »

Freedom to Exist arrives at Dezeen Watch Store

British brand Freedom to Exist has joined Dezeen Watch Store, with three colours of its 30 Edition watch now available. Get yours here »

Noah's Ark theme park opens in Kentucky as flash floods hit the US

A huge ark-shaped building, created as part of a biblical theme park, had some commenters intrigued about plans for more attractions at the site. Read the story and comments »

Dead Space and Ruins exhibition questions the future of Soviet architecture

Readers were impressed with images from a new exhibition examining the fate of Communist-era architecture after the fall of the Soviet Union. Read the story and comments »

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Bombardier launches aeroplane catering to overweight passengers

A commercial aeroplane interior designed to accomodate the waists of larger passengers angered readers. Read the story and comments »

Jean Verville creates black fairytale-like cottage in a Quebec forest

Readers loved this fairytale-like black house in a Quebec forest, but one wasn't convinced by the decision to describe the 176-square-metre home as a cottage. Read the story and comments »

 
 
 

 

 

 

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World Building of the Year 2016 shortlist announced

World Building of the Year 2016 shortlist announced »

Yves Béhar and MIT's Ori robotic furniture reconfigures tiny apartments

Yves Béhar and MIT's Ori robotic furniture reconfigures tiny apartments »

Shigeru Ban unveils "tallest hybrid timber structure in the world" for Vancouver

Shigeru Ban unveils "tallest hybrid timber structure in the world" for Vancouver »

Saerom Yoon designs coloured resin tables to resemble crystals

Saerom Yoon designs coloured resin tables to resemble crystals »

The European Union is "paralysing entrepreneurial innovation" says Patrik Schumacher

The European Union is "paralysing entrepreneurial innovation" says Patrik Schumacher »

Competition: win a Tangente watch by Nomos Glashütte

We've teamed up with German watchmaker Nomos Glashütte to give readers the chance to win a Tangente watch »

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Architecture for Humanity founders sued for $3 million

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Merge Architects clads compact Massachusetts home in weathering steel

Merge Architects clads compact Massachusetts home in weathering steel »

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OMA uses coloured mirrors and aluminium foam for Repossi Vendôme store interior

OMA uses coloured mirrors and aluminium foam for Repossi Vendôme store interior »

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Fiona O'Leary designs pocket-sized font detector

Fiona O'Leary designs pocket-sized font detector »

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Siam Discovery shopping centre in Bangkok is Nendo's biggest ever project

Siam Discovery shopping centre in Bangkok is Nendo's biggest ever project »

The Classic Neu is the latest addition to the AÃRK collection

The Classic Neu is the latest addition to the AÃRK collection »

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