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MAD reveals plans for translucent China Philharmonic Hall in Beijing

China Philharmonic Hall by MAD

Chinese studio MAD has released visuals for its new concert hall in Beijing, which will be draped in a translucent fluted facade.

 
 

Sliding walls create various layouts inside Garden House by Caspar Schols

Garden House by Caspar Schols

Timber and glass  walls slide along runners to reveal or enclose this gabled garden shed in Eindhoven, designed and built by Caspar Schols as a hobby space for his mother.

 
 

Ceramiche Refin launches textile-inspired tile collection by Daniela Dallavalle

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Dezeen promotion: designer Daniela Dallavalle has created a porcelain tile collection for Italian brand Ceramiche Refin featuring textured surfaces based on different types of fabrics.

 
 

Nendo creates 3D-printed objects that look like the fine outlines of paper

Unprinted materials by Nendo

Nendo has revisited its technique of creating sketch-like objects with a series of 3D-printed pieces that look like the outlines of paper.

 
 

Architects and designers: tell us how Brexit will affect your businesses

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Brexit: Dezeen is calling on architecture and design firms in the UK to help us prepare our submission to the forthcoming parliamentary inquiry into the impact of Brexit.

 
 

Copper scales cover fire station in French Alps by Studio Gardoni Architectures

Chamonix Fire station by Studio Gardoni

Panels of shimmering copper form the scaly skin of this fire station in Chamonix, which is designed by Studio Gardoni Architectures to reflect the massive Alpine peaks that rise behind it.

 
 

Beech rods turned into spiky furniture by Pia Maria Raeder

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German designer Pia Maria Raeder has combined thousands of beech rods to create spiny furniture that resembles sea anemones. 

 
 

Herzog & de Meuron completes gabled Feltrinelli Porta Volta building in Milan

Feltrinelli Porta Volta by Herzog de Meuron

A grid of glazing covers the long, gabled form of this Milan building designed by Swiss firm Herzog & de Meuron to host a research centre and offices.

 
 

Desai Chia adds pointy extension to cedar-clad cottage in the Hamptons

Watermill House by Desai Chia Architecture

US studio Desai Chia Architecture has overhauled a country home in Long Island, New York, and created an extension that is meant to be an "expressive counterpoint" to the main dwelling.

 
 

Studio Gang's American Museum of Natural History extension moves forward

American Museum of Natural History extension by Studio Gang

A geological-inspired addition to the Natural History museum in New York by US firm Studio Gang has received unanimous approval from the city's Landmarks Preservation Commission.

 
 

Campana brothers use hollow terracotta blocks for São Paulo Aesop store

Aesop Store in Vila Madalena by Campana Brothers

Fernando and Humberto Campana have become the latest designers to create a shop interior for Aesop – using traditional Brazilian Cobogó bricks.

 
 

Collective–LOK squeezes multiple functions into narrow space for Van Alen Institute

Van Alen Institute by Collective–LOK BASE

A+Awards: US studio Collective–LOK's new home for the Van Alen Institute in New York can be reconfigured for the design organisation's different requirements, and is another winner in this year's Architizer A+Awards.

 
 

Five of the most iconic pieces in David Bowie's private Memphis collection

Five most iconic pieces from David Bowie's Memphis collection

Following the news that David Bowie's secret collection of Memphis furniture is going up for sale next month, Adam Trunoske from auction house Sotheby's shares five of the most iconic pieces from the musician's personal stash.

 
 

Note Design Studio uses clay to sculpt new shapes for Sancal's Tonella chair

Tonella chair collection by Sancal

Dezeen promotion: Note Design Studio has created a full-sized armchair and sofa version of Sancal's Tonella lounge chair using a ball of clay to form the shape. 

 
 

Virgin airlines designs trainers based on its first-class cabins

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Virgin America has teamed up with creative agency Eleven to create a pair of leather high-top sneakers complete with a seat buckle, Wi-Fi and video screen.

 
 
 
   
 
 

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