"A very bold little house"

Plus, Japanese architect Katsutoshi Sasaki's unique home

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This week, readers are enjoying Japanese architect Katsutoshi Sasaki's unique home and a prototype for affordable housing in Australia. Read on for more of the best stories and comments on Dezeen...

 

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Katsutoshi Sasaki's minimalist home contrasts a dark exterior with a light interior

"A very bold little house"

Japanese architect Katsutoshi Sasaki has built himself a house with very few windows, and readers think it's extraordinary.

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The best of Norman Foster's Instagrammable summer

"What a great man"

Readers are envious of Norman Foster, after seeing Instagram posts showing how the 83-year-old architect spent his summer.

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Michael Anastassiades designs Bang & Olufsen speaker you adjust by rolling

"Not suitable for households with small kids"

A speaker you roll to adjust the volume, designed by Michael Anastassiades for Bang & Olufsen, is problematic, say commenters. 

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Grimshaw designs tiny homes for Australian charity

"At what point is this affordable?"

Readers are doubtful that this micro home, designed by Grimshaw, is an affordable option for young people.

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100% design

 

Architect denies plagiarising Kengo Kuma for Bangkok airport terminal design

"Plagiarism isn't a word to be tossed around lightly"

Readers are defending architect Duangrit Bunnag, who was accused of copying Kengo Kuma with his design for a Bangkok airport terminal.

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BIG architects' mirrored orb among installation highlights at Burning Man 2018

"Not really that mirrored when blanketed in dust"

BIG architects Bjarke Ingels and Jakob Lange should have realised how dust would impact their Burning Man installation, say readers.

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Plywood and plants feature in Solo Arquitetos' studio in Brazil

"A beautiful renovation"

Brazil-based Solo Arquitetos has inspired delight with the design of its own office, featuring plywood furniture, and green and yellow accents.

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Facebook reveals expanded California campus designed by Frank Gehry

"Good to see where all my likes go"

Frank Gehry has failed to impress with his major extension to the Facebook campus in Palo Alto, California.

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Corner to corner

 

Jaguar Land Rover's prototype driverless car makes eye contact with pedestrians

"Bit early for April Fools don't you think?"

Jaguar Land Rover has designed a self-driving car with eyes that communicate with pedestrians, but commenters can't take it seriously.

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Collective Office founder converts Chicago factory into his apartment and studio

"Gorgeous apartment"

Chicago architect Jeff Klymson has designed an office-cum-residence for himself and his firm Collective Office, and commenters approve.

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Canal Chair for Moooi "is part of my personal heritage" says Luca Nichetto

Canal Chair for Moooi "part of my personal heritage"

In this movie, designer Luca Nichetto explains how he referenced Venice, the city where he made his name, in his Canal Chair for Moooi.

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Paz Arquitectura expands Guatemala forest retreat with new living spaces and huge terrace

"This is simply a joy to look at"

La Cabañita, or Little Cabin, found in the outskirts of Guatemala City, has brought bliss to readers thanks to its glass walkway and terrace.

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