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Architecture Interiors Design News Jobs Watch Store       UNStudio hopes to create "neighbourhoods in the sky" with Canaletto Tower in London Bands of aluminium and concrete divide up sections of this London residential skyscraper by UNStudio, to foster different communities within the building, while also framing panoramic views for residents. More ›     Google releases library of 3D clip-art for use in virtual and augmented reality Google has launched a digital library of user-created 3D objects that can be used to populate virtual- and augmented-reality worlds. More ›     Photographs reveal the drawing tools of David Adjaye, Thomas Heatherwick and more The pencils used by architects, designers and artists including David Adjaye, Tracey Emin, and Thomas Heatherwick are revealed in this new series of photographs by Alex Hammond and Mike Tinney. More ›     Herzog & de Meuron reveals design for new £108 million RCA campus Herzog & de Meuron has submitted a planning application for the new Royal College of Art campus in London's Battersea, revealing a design that features textured brickwork and a sawtooth roof profile. More ›     Kelly Gijsen patterns cotton scarves using ink made from pollution Dutch designer Kelly Gijsen has collaborated with startup company Graviky Labs to create a range of scarves that are patterned with ink made from carbon emissions. More ›     Manhattan vehicle attack prompts call for better bicycle and pedestrian protection New York City must provide better protection for cyclists and pedestrians in areas close to busy roads, says a local transportation think tank, following Tuesday's terrorist attack that killed eight. More ›     Glazed atrium connects white sides of Halifax home by Omar Gandhi Architect Halifax-based Omar Gandhi Architect has built a three-storey home in the city, featuring two white-clad volumes with a double-height space sandwiched in the middle. More ›     Gay rights activist Harvey Milk to receive stepped memorial in San Francisco's Castro The work of late gay rights activist and politician Harvey Milk will be celebrated in San Francisco's famous Castro District with a large set of ramping steps, designed by New York architects Perkins Eastman. More ›     Knoll's Rockwell Unscripted furniture turns offices into stage sets Dezeen promotion: architect and designer David Rockwell has used his experience in scenic design to create a range of office furniture for US brand Knoll, which allows companies to quickly reconfigure their workspaces as is often done during a theatre production. More ›     Design can "do some heavy lifting" to help solve global problems, says EDIT festival founder Design and technology are playing a crucial role in solving global issues and their importance is finally catching the attention of world leaders, according to Shauna Levy, founder of Toronto's EDIT festival. More ›     Zaha Hadid's oil research centre and the world's first robot citizen lead this week's Dezeen Mail The latest edition of our weekly newsletter Dezeen Mail features a robot recognised as a Saudi Arabian citizen, an oil research centre designed by Zaha Hadid and the winner of this year's Stirling Prize. Subscribe to Dezeen Mail ›     Fabio Novembre updates skull-shaped chair for Mexico's Day of the Dead To commemorate this year's Day of the Dead, designer Fabio Novembre has updated his Jolly Roger armchair by covering it in a traditional sugar-skull pattern. More ›     Seven exciting opportunities for Part-III architects on Dezeen Jobs this week There are a range of promising opportunities for newly qualified and Part-III-level architects on Dezeen Jobs this week, including positions with Stirling Prize 2017 winner dRMM, Singapore-based Formwerkz and London-based Coffey Architects. More ›     Mexico City's earthquake-hit areas at risk of becoming "a paradise for developers" The reconstruction of Mexico City following its deadly earthquake needs urgent regulation to prevent developers spoiling the character of historic neighbourhoods, says architect and Design Week Mexico director Emilio Cabrero. More ›       Follow us     Forward this newsletter to a friend You have received this because you are subscribed to Dezeen Daily. Unsubscribe     Contact us | Submit a story | Advertise