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Architecture Interiors Design Technology News Jobs       Piuarch transforms abandoned aircraft factory into Gucci's Milan headquarters Italian office Piuarch has converted a former aircraft manufacturing facility in Milan into fashion brand Gucci's new headquarters, adding a glazed tower wrapped in metal sunscreens to the rows of the brick-clad hangars. More ›     Neville Brody to step down as dean of RCA's School of Communication Neville Brody is to leave his role of dean of the School of Communication at London's Royal College of Art, having held the position for seven years. More ›     Land Rover designs ultra-tough Explore smartphone for outdoor enthusiasts Land Rover has launched a rugged smartphone designed for outdoor use that is able to survive underwater and withstand extreme temperatures. More ›     "Apple may be the lesser of all evils for Federation Square" Building an Apple Store may be the best way to safeguard the civic character of Melbourne's Federation Square, argues Michelle Tabet. More ›     Stefano Boeri Architetti to design 24-hour schools in Albanian capital Stefano Boeri Architetti has designed three schools in Albania's capital city, Tirana, that will remain open around the clock to double as community hubs. More ›     Jaime Hayon's work celebrated in first Spanish retrospective An exhibition of work by Jaime Hayon is currently taking place as part of Madrid Design Festival,  marking the first time that the Spanish designer has had a retrospective staged in his own country. More ›     Donald Wexler pioneered prefab living in Palm Springs with Steel Houses The seven experimental steel-framed houses that architect Donald Wexler built in Palm Springs are early examples of customisable prefab homes, and are next in our series celebrating the city's mid-century architecture for this year's Modernism Week. More ›     MIT predicts 10 breakthrough technologies of 2018 The MIT Technology Review has released a list of technologies it believes will make the most impact over the next 12 months, including smarter cities, genetic fortune telling and "babel fish" earphones. More ›     Moncler teams up with eight designers to reinterpret its down jacket Simone Rocha and Craig Green were among designers tasked with redesigning Moncler's signature down jacket for its new Genius project, launched at this year's Milan Fashion Week. More ›     Latest Dezeen Mail features Burberry's latest show and a plan to pedestrianise London This week's Dezeen Mail features a rainbow light installation at Burberry's London Fashion Week show and Zaha Hadid Architects' proposal to create a network of pedestrian routes across London. Subscribe to Dezeen Mail ›     Nendo creates acrylic light sculptures in tribute to Isamu Noguchi Paper light sculptures by renowned Japanese artist and landscape architect Isamu Noguchi served as the inspiration for this range of table lamps by Nendo. More ›     Snøhetta revamps The French Laundry restaurant with fritted glass extension Design studio Snøhetta has expanded a Michelin-star restaurant in California's Napa Valley with a glazed annex, and renovated its kitchen and grassy courtyard. More ›     Four of the best paid internship opportunities on Dezeen Jobs There's a whole host of exciting, paid internships available on Dezeen Jobs right now, we've selected four of the best, including roles in London, Copenhagen, and Beijing.  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