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This week, readers have been discussing how Instagrammable MVRDV's latest building is and marvelling over BIG's design for one of the world's best restaurants. Read on for more of the best stories and comments on Dezeen...

 

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MVRDV imprints surrounding buildings onto walls of indoor theme park near Seoul

"Don't like it but would take a selfie for Instagram"

MVRDV has completed a windowless entertainment complex, The Imprint, in South Korea, and readers think it's so bad it's good.

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BIG overhauls Copenhagen warehouse for Noma 2.0 restaurant

"So, BIG can actually design well"

Commenters are delighted by BIG's transformation of an abandoned historic building in Copenhagen, for famed Nordic restaurant Noma.

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Rose-flavoured breast wins Bompas & Parr's ice cream competition

"It deserves a good licking"

Gelato in the shape of a breast, which won Bompas & Parr's ice cream competition, has caught readers' attention.

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Vote for Dezeen's movie Elevation to win a Lovie Award!

Vote for Dezeen's movie Elevation to win a Lovie Award!

Elevation, Dezeen's documentary about how drones will transform cities, is a finalist at the Lovie Awards 2018. 

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Architecture and Design Film Festival 2018

 

Amin Taha ordered to demolish his RIBA Award-winning home and office 15 Clerkenwell Close

"Demolishing the whole building would be madness"

Readers have jumped to the defence of architect Amin Taha, who has been told to demolish his Dezeen Award-shortlisted home and studio.

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Pared-back interiors form relaxed dwelling for retired couple in Taipei

"Looks cold and uncomfortable to me"

Wei Yi International Design Associates has created an apartment for a retired couple, but some commenters think it's lacking warmth.

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Thomas Phifer expands Glenstone Museum with minimalist galleries The Pavilions

"Really beautiful in its simplicity"

Commenters are full of praise for Thomas Phifer and Partners' extension to the Glenstone Museum, particularly its simple layout.

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10 standout fashion collections from RISD Apparel Design 2018 graduates

"Solid ideas, clear execution, vivacious"

A giant boxy jacket, among other looks, has received mixed reviews following this year's Rhode Island School of Design fashion show. 

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Istanbul Design Biennial

 

BIG's pixelated complex of "peaks and valleys" for Toronto gains approval

"This proposal makes Godzilla look like a social worker"

BIG's King Toronto housing development has been approved, much to the dismay of commenters who think it's monstrous. 

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John Pawson uses limestone and cherry wood for minimal Jil Sander shop in Tokyo

"I'm in love"

Commenters are swooning over John Pawson's design for the new Japanese flagship store of fashion label Jil Sander

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Biodegradable natural plastic Nuatan can safely be eaten by fish

"Could transform human diets as well"

A type of compostable bioplastic is impressing readers, thanks to its designer's claims it could replace "all the packaging we know".

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Casa R by Felipe Lagos provides a mountain refuge in Patagonia

"I'm absolutely charmed by this tall little cabin!"

Architect Felipe Lagos has created a pointy black cabin for his family in the Chilean town of Vilches, stealing the heart of readers. 

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