"The middle finger building is the best"

And the Dezeen Awards longlist has been announced

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This week, Dezeen readers have been looking for life in a minimalist house and trying to figure out the mechanics of a flying Rolls-Royce vehicle. We also revealed the architecture longlist for the Dezeen Awards. Read on for more of the best stories and comments...

 

Fakro flat roof window

 

Bloco Arquitetos gives "abstract character" to Cora House in Brasília

"Looks like an empty shed"

Readers don't think this white minimalist house, built by Bloco Arquitetos on a Brazilian hillside, could ever be homely.

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CeramicSpeed's ultra-efficient Driven bicycle works without a chain

"Looking forward to the day we see something like this in the Tour de France"

This ultra-efficient bicycle works without a chain and readers are describing it as a gamechanger.

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Dezeen Awards: architecture longlist announced

Dezeen Awards architecture longlist announced

We have revealed 218 projects on the architecture longlist for the inaugural Dezeen Awards. Is one of them yours?

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Beijing house by Atelier About Architecture features a storey for a disabled dog

"I wish I was a dog"

Atelier About Architecture designed this house to accommodate a disabled dog, causing commenters to imagine life as man's best friend.

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Ambient mode design competition 2018

 

Sebastian Maluska's pop-up tent can fit on the roof of any car

"I would buy one right now"

Readers are keen to get their hands on one of these tents, designed by ÉCAL graduate Sebastian Maluska to fit onto the roof of any car.

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The middle finger building is the best

"The middle finger building is the best"

Cody Seipp's whimsical illustrations of a conceptual headquarters for Amazon captured the imagination of several commenters.

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This wouldn't fit on my driveway

"This wouldn't fit on my driveway"

Rolls-Royce has revealed a concept for an electric flying vehicle with vertical takeoff and landing, but readers are worried about parking.

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Can men use it too?

"Can men use it too?"

Readers want to know why only women feature in the photographs for this freestanding outdoor shower.

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Dezeen x Mini Living Future Urban Home Competition

 

So predictable and not very inspiring

"So predictable and not very inspiring"

Readers are underwhelmed by the plans for Facebook's new London headquarters, designed by Bennetts Associates and AHMM.

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Some people will do anything for attention

"Some people will do anything for attention"

Could designer Nikolas Bentel's naked body ever pass for a functional piece of furniture?

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Beautiful work

"Beautiful work"

Inflated steel used to create a public sculpture in Wrocław, Powland, makes for impressive architecture, say commenters.

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