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Happy new year! Thank you for helping us achieve a record-breaking 12 months, with almost 50 million visits in 2016. Read on for a selection of the best stories and projects on Dezeen, including our highlights from CES 2017...

Anish Kapoor flaunts use of "world's pinkest pink" despite personal ban from its creator

Artists should retaliate against Anish Kapoor – who illegally flaunted use of a pink pigment – by seizing the black shade he has exclusive rights to, say readers. Read the story and comments ›

McInturff Architects renovates home without furniture in Maryland

Furniture is banned from inside this minimalist Maryland residence, but commenters want to know where visitors sit. Read the story and comments ›

London mayor stops orders for Thomas Heatherwick's Routemaster bus

London mayor Sadiq Khan is discontinuing Thomas Heatherwick's double-decker buses, disappointing readers who feel they are worth the investment. Read the story and comments ›

Hermansson Hiller Lundberg adapts Adolf Loos concept for brick House Juniskär in Sweden

This Swedish house features staggered interiors based on a layout concept by modernist architect Adolf Loos, but not all readers can see the connection. Read the story and comments ›

"World's first" smart hairbrush scores quality of hair during use

Our highlights from CES 2017 include this smart hairbrush that scores hair quality, which has filled one of our readers with fear. Read the story and comments ›

Hans Verstuyft converts 1960s Antwerp office into minimal penthouse

Commenters couldn't get enough of this minimal penthouse in Antwerp, which features a courtyard garden and a rooftop pool. Read the story and comments ›

Electricity-free Egloo heater uses only candle power to warm a room

Readers are sceptical over whether this heater powered by candles rather than electricity could effectively warm a room. Read the story and comments ›

Studio Bazi's tiny self-designed home features a wooden "sleeping box"

This micro apartment in Moscow features a tiny wooden box for sleeping in, but one reader is more interested in the kitchen fittings. Read the story and comments ›

Braun BN0172

The all-black Braun BN0172 features a leather strap and classic round 38-millimetre face. A yellow seconds hand adds colour to the minimal design. Shop now ›

Concave roofs collect rainwater for arid areas in proposal by BMDesign Studios

Readers love this design for rainwater-collecting buildings from Tehran-based BMDesign Studios – one of many offices contributing to Iran's booming architecture sceneRead the story and comments ›

Aaron Betsky on Donald Trump and America's infrastructure

With Donald Trump's presidency looming, Aaron Betsky calls for architecture that will bring America's isolated communities together. Read his Opinion column ›

AR Design Studio adds glazed extensions to 1970s house in southern England

This pair of extensions to a 1970s house in England, featuring huge windows, has won plenty of praise. Read the story and comments ›

 
 
 

 

 

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Lego unveils Boost kit to help children learn coding

Lego unveils Boost kit to help children learn coding ›

More from CES 2017 ›

Dezeen's 10 buildings to look forward to in 2017

Dezeen's 10 buildings to look forward to in 2017 ›

Appareil Architecture transforms Montreal home into minimalist living space

Montreal home transformed into minimalist living space ›

Self-built Austin home by Sean Guess is clad in hide-like cement panels

Self-built home by Sean Guess is clad in hide-like cement panels ›

Vo Trong Nghia completes Vietnam hotel featuring walls of hanging plants

Vo Trong Nghia completes Vietnam hotel with walls of hanging plants ›

World’s highest bridge opens to traffic in southwest China

World's highest bridge opens to traffic in southwest China ›

News

 
David Adjaye receives knighthood in New Year's Honours 2017

David Adjaye receives knighthood in New Year's Honours 2017 ›

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Ström Architects completes contemporary bungalow that eschews "staid" retirement home model

Bungalow that eschews "staid" retirement home model ›

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Design

 
Stacked building blocks form signage for children's daycare in Sydney

Stacked building blocks form signage for daycare in Sydney ›

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Old Copenhagen iron factory transformed into independent brewery by To Øl

Copenhagen iron factory turned into independent brewery ›

More interiors ›

Competition: win a wireless home speaker by Moshi

Win a wireless home speaker by Moshi ›

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