"Burning Man keeps getting stupider and stupider"

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This week, a controversial Burning Man installation was proposed and plans were unveiled for Australia's tallest building. Read on for more of the best stories and comments on Dezeen...

 

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Massive NASA space blanket proposed as billowing Burning Man installation

"Burning Man keeps getting stupider and stupider"

Readers think this massive artwork made from NASA space blankets, planned for Burning Man festival, will be a major safety hazard.

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Le Corbusier's Villa Savoye sunk in Danish fjord

"A pointless demonstration"

This replica of Le Cobusier's seminal Villa Savoye, sinking in a Danish fjord, has not been well received by commenters.

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10 designs made from the human body that will make you squirm

"I have plenty of chest hair to be put to good use"

After we rounded up some of the most stomach-churning designs made from the human body, one reader volunteered himself.

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BIG, MAD, MVRDV and OMA on shortlist to design Australia's tallest building

"Clash of Titans"

BIG, UNStudio, MAD, OMA, Coop Himmelb(l)au and MVRDV are all vying to build Australia's tallest tower, and readers are revealing who they would pick.

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Waterfront Nikis Apartment features walls in shades of pink, blue and green

"Minimalism can be fun!"

A Greek seaside apartment, featuring walls of flamingo pink, azure blue and pastel green, delighted readers.

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Dezeen Awards 2018 design longlist announced

Dezeen Awards 2018 design longlist announced

Tableware made from food waste and a garment that could allow humans to breathe underwater are among 171 design projects that made the longlist for the first Dezeen Awards.

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Europe's tallest skyscraper revealed as it nears completion

"Looks surprisingly elegant"

Readers are pleasantly surprised by this nearly complete tower in St Petersburg, Russia, which is now Europe's tallest building.

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Kanye West albums illustrated as houses by Amaory B Portorreal

"Thank you Kanye, very cool!"

Commenters rushed to defend Kanye West for inspiring these architectural illustrations based on his albums, but others found an opportunity to take digs at the rapper.

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Ambient mode design competition 2018

 

Downloadable files for 3D-printed guns to be made publicly accessible

"You're not freaking Jason Bourne"

Readers were shocked when a US court ruled that blueprints for 3D-printed guns could be made available online.

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Marie Kondo launches shoebox-style boxes to help people declutter their homes

"Can't wait to see an unboxing video"

A set of empty boxes, launched by decluttering guru Marie Kondo to help people organise their homes, became the target of a few jokes.

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Here Adjaye, gone tomorrow

"Here Adjaye, gone tomorrow"

Readers have been trying to lighten the mood after plans to demolish David Adjaye's 10-year-old Wakefield Market Hall were approved.

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Seriously good

"Seriously good"

Commenters are giddy over this wooden stable near Santiago, Chile, featuring a skylight running along the centre of the roof.

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