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As we approach the end of 2017, here's a look back at the best architecture and design stories, trends and projects of the year...

Dezeen's 10 biggest design trends of 2017

We've picked out the biggest design trends this year, which include a rise in political responses, eco-friendly solutions, and a focus on food consumption. Read more ›

Dezeen's top 10 transport designs of 2017

This year saw a range of innovations infiltrate the transport industry, including an air-purifying bicycle and an electric Jaguar E-type. Read more ›

Dezeen's top 10 museum and gallery buildings of 2017

The colossal Louvre Abu Dhabi and a Peru museum that replaces another lost in an earthquake were amongst the most important public buildings to open in 2017. Read more ›

Dezeen's top 10 designs of 2017 that aim to create a better future

In a year filled with turbulent politics and environmental issues, designers have responded with imaginative concepts and solutions. Read more ›

Dezeen's top 10 houses of 2017

We featured more than 500 weird and wonderful houses on Dezeen in 2017. Our top 10 includes a bunker-like home in Poland and a glass house in Spain. Read more ›

Dezeen Hot List 2017 reveals 500 biggest architecture and design players this year

IKEA has topped Dezeen Hot List 2017, a guide to the 500 people, brands and organisations our readers most wanted to read about this year. Find out who else made the list ›

 
 
 

 

 
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Boeing unveils MQ-25 drone that it claims will be "changing future air power"

Boeing unveils huge military MQ-25 drone ›

Hus Nilsson is a Swedish summer house with a sea-facing terrace

Hus Nilsson is a Swedish summer house with a sea-facing terrace ›

Hiroyuki Ogawa divides tiny Tokyo apartment with sliding screens

Hiroyuki Ogawa divides tiny Tokyo apartment with sliding screens ›

UK brings back blue passports to help "restore national identity"

UK brings back blue passports to help "restore national identity" ›

Curved opening frames reflective pool in London house extension

Curved opening frames reflective pool in London house extension ›

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San Francisco's sinking Millennium Tower poses major fire risk

San Francisco's sinking Millennium Tower poses major fire risk ›

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Oak Residence is a contemporary house in suburban Quebec City

Oak Residence is a contemporary house in suburban Quebec City ›

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Philippe Starck designs range of cutlery for Degrenne

Philippe Starck designs range of cutlery for Degrenne ›

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Vans headquarters by Rapt Studio nods to California street culture

Vans headquarters by Rapt Studio nods to California street culture ›

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Netflix targets different artworks to suit users' viewing habits

Netflix targets different artworks to suit users' viewing habits ›

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Win a bundle of minimal Muji home appliances ›

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