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Cristian Hrdalo adds protective steel screens to house beside a golf course in Chile

Perforated panels of weathering steel create sunshades for this concrete house in Chile, but also offer protection from stray balls struck by players on the adjacent golf course (+ slideshow).

 
 

This week, Ai Weiwei slammed China's approach to architecture but Herzog defended it

Xinhee Design Centre by MAD

This week on Dezeen: artist and political activist Ai Weiwei accused China's government of restricting architectural discussion this week, while architect Jacques Herzog declared his support for the administration's plans to curb "weird" buildings in the country.

 
 

Nihilism clothing by DZHUS can be folded into different austere shapes

Womenswear brand DZHUS is continuing its reputation for austere and architecturally precise garments with the Nihilism collection, designed for the "crazy rhythm of modern life".

 
 

Cúre and Penabad illuminates double-height office building in Guatemala with long skylight

Miami studio Cúre and Penabad has completed the corporate headquarters of a Guatemalan sugar cane plantation, which includes an open-plan workspace illuminated by a monumental skylight (+ slideshow).

 
 

Kardashians discuss book about famous architect "Le Courvoisier"

Reality stars the Kardashians have emerged as unlikely fans of Modernist architecture, with Kris Jenner revealing on their TV show that she's reading a book about "Le Courvoisier, which is an architect" (+ movie).

 
 

Kasita unveils prefabricated tiny houses that slot into "racks" like wine bottles

An Austin-based startup has created a prototype of a prefabricated micro dwelling that can be slotted into a framework like a bottle into a wine rack (+ slideshow).

 
 

Studiohuerta creates "anti-seismic" Center for Postgraduate Studies at Mexico's Cetys University

Sat close to the San Andreas fault line, this postgraduate education centre by US firm Studiohuerta features thick walls to help minimise damage from earthquakes (+ slideshow).

 
 

US job of the week: business development director at Hollwich Kushner

US JOTW HWKN 2 for Dezeen

Our US job of the week on Dezeen Jobs  is for a business development coordinator at New York studio Hollwich Kushner, which designed a residential skyscraper set to become the tallest building in New Jersey (pictured). Visit the ad for full details or browse other architecture and design opportunities on Dezeen Jobs.

 
 

10 of the most popular bedrooms from Dezeen's Pinterest boards

From a tiny alcove featuring an oversized skylight to a glass shed that can be assembled in remote locations, this week we've rounded up the most-pinned bedrooms ever to be featured on Dezeen (+ slideshow).

 
 

Le Corbusier's Claude et Duval Factory demonstrates his Modulor proportion system

World Heritage Corb: French-Swiss architect Le Corbusier's humble hosiery factory in France was one of the first buildings designed with proportions based on his innovative Modulor system, and has recently been added to UNESCO's World Heritage List (+ slideshow).

 
 

"World's first tattoo by an industrial robot" revealed

An industrial robot has tattooed a person's leg for what the designers claim is the first time in history (+ movie).

 
 

Squarestreet's slimmest watch yet launches at Dezeen Watch Store

Dezeen Watch Store: featuring mid-century-inspired dials and a slender face, the latest watch from Hong Kong lifestyle brand Squarestreet is now available at Dezeen Watch Store.

 
 

"We could imagine nationhood as a design project"

Opinion: in the aftermath of the EU referendum, Britain has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to redesign itself as a coherent, relevant and functioning nation for the 21st century, says Sam Jacob.

 
 
 
   
 
 

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