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Find out who architects should vote for in the UK's general election, and join us in celebrating Frank Lloyd Wright's 150th birthday. Read on for more of the best stories on Dezeen...

MVRDV completes a tower block that resembles a giant staircase

This staircase-shaped tower by MVRDV looks like it's about to topple – and readers are debating whether that's a good thing or not. Read the story and comments ›

"The hotel industry is in denial about Airbnb" says Ian Schrager as Public hotel opens in New York

Ian Schrager has unveiled a hotel designed to rival Airbnb, but readers say he's underestimating the room-sharing service. Read the story and comments ›

Frank Lloyd Wright seamlessly integrates architecture into nature at Fallingwater

To mark the 150th anniversary of Frank Lloyd Wright's birth, we're spotlighting the architect's best projects. Will Fallingwater be the reader favourite? Read the story and comments ›

Apple unveils "breakthrough home speaker" to rival Amazon and Google

Apple claims its voice-controlled speaker is a "breakthrough", but commenters say Google and Amazon have already ticked that box. Read the story and comments ›

Peter Zumthor's stilted Zinc Mine Museum captured in photography by Aldo Amoretti

These new photographs reveal Peter Zumthor's stilted Zinc Mine Museum, which one reader thinks looks like a Soviet labour camp. Read the story and comments ›

Will Wiles on IKEA's Frakta bag

IKEA's blue bag is the perfect pop-culture reference for a generation stuck in a rotation of rental flats, says Will Wiles. Read his Opinion column ›

The world's first commercial carbon-capture plant opens in Switzerland

This groundbreaking plant sucks carbon dioxide from the air and redistributes it, but readers say it won't save the world. Read the story and comments ›

Algorithm designs seven million different jars of Nutella

Could the algorithm that generated millions of unique packaging designs for Nutella steal our jobs? Readers don't think so. Read the story and comments ›

ORA uncovers "hidden layers" when converting 16th-century property into a guesthouse

The historic details that feature in this converted 16th-century residence are too austere for the tastes of one commenter. Read the story and comments ›

Caruso St John's Liverpool Philharmonic Hall refurbishment revives an art deco masterpiece

Caruso St John can do no wrong say readers, in praise of the firm's award-winning refurbishment of the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall. Read the story and comments ›

Shigeru Ban reveals new details of "world's tallest hybrid timber structure" for Vancouver

A Shigeru Ban-designed tower for Vancouver that will boast a hybrid structure of wood, concrete and steel is a hit with commenters. Read the story and comments ›

Andres Stebelski elevates clay-covered house above parking spot near Mexico City woods

Readers are praising this clay-covered house elevated above a parking lot in Mexico City for being "stunning" and "straightforward". Read the story and comments ›

 
 
 

 

 

 
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UK general election: what the manifestos mean for architects and designers

What the manifestos mean for architects and designers ›

Banksy recalls "ill-conceived" election poster for UK voters opposing the Conservatives

Banksy recalls election poster opposing the Conservatives ›

Lego launches Guggenheim Museum kit to mark Frank Lloyd Wright's 150th birthday

Lego launches Guggenheim kit for Frank Lloyd Wright's birthday ›

Six films to watch during London's first architecture film festival

Six films to watch during London's first architecture film festival ›

OOPEAA builds wood and zinc sauna on the shore of a tiny Finnish island

OOPEAA builds wood and zinc sauna on tiny Finnish island ›

US architecture organisations declare opposition to Trump's climate treaty withdrawal

US architects declare opposition to Trump climate treaty withdrawal ›

News

 
Immigration cuts will damage UK's creative industries, study finds

Immigration cuts will damage UK's creative industries, study finds ›

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Portland tower becomes first timber high-rise to gain planning consent in the US

First timber high-rise gains planning consent in the US ›

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Design

 
Jasper Morrison expands wood and steel furniture collection for Maruni

Jasper Morrison expands furniture collection for Maruni ›

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Nook Architects uncovers original tiles and timber beams inside Barcelona flat

Nook Architects uncovers original tiles inside Barcelona flat ›

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Latest STEM learning kits for kids combine technology and play dough

STEM learning kits for kids combine tech and play dough ›

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Competition: win a Sag stool designed by Nendo for MDF Italia

Win a Sag stool designed by Nendo for MDF Italia ›

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