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View online     K59atelier's Tile Roof House takes cues from traditional Vietnamese homes A giant, terracotta tile roof distinguishes this home in the suburbs of Ho Chi Minh City, which K59atelier has modelled on traditional Vietnamese houses. Read more ›   Kartell creates bioplastic version of its iconic Componibili storage unit Italian furniture brand Kartell has released a "fully sustainable" version of its bestselling Componibili storage unit made from bioplastic. Read more ›   WilkinsonEyre completes modular student housing for Dyson Institute WilkinsonEyre has created "unique student residencies with identity" from prefabricated timber pods at the Dyson Institute of Engineering and Technology in Wiltshire, England. Read more ›   Virgil Abloh's first solo exhibition opens at Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago A major retrospective of the work of designer Virgil Abloh has opened in Chicago, bringing together everything from architectural constructions to Nike sneaker designs and slogan rugs for IKEA. Read more ›   Vine Architecture Studio uses warm tones in renovation of Love Walk house in London Vine Architecture Studio has used an array of warm and natural materials to deck out the living spaces and extension of this Victorian-era home in south London, which was previously a coach house. Read more ›   A Cold Wall's Spring Summer 2020 collection focuses on clay, water, lead and glass Samuel Ross drew inspiration from the combined qualities of four different materials when designing the Spring Summer 2020 collection for his brand A Cold Wall. Read more ›   Fran Silvestre Arquitectos builds walkable roof on top of glass house An extruded T-shaped roof that is also a walkway covers a glazed box in this dramatic house designed by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos in Valencia, Spain. Read more ›   SHoP and Gensler reveal designs for Uber Air Skyports US studios SHoP Architects and Gensler are among eight practices that have created concept designs of "skyports" for Uber, which will be hubs for both ground-based and drone taxi fleets. Read more ›   Nicholas Grimshaw steps down as chair of Grimshaw Nicholas Grimshaw tells Dezeen his future plans as he steps aside as chair of his eponymous firm, to be replaced by principal architect Andrew Whalley. Read more ›   Machu Picchu's "museumification" more harmful than new airport says Jean Pierre Crousse A controversial new airport is not the biggest threat to Peru's Sacred Valley, home to Machu Picchu, says Peruvian architect Jean Pierre Crousse. Read more ›   Careers guide: Morris + Company director Miranda MacLaren explains how she ended up specialising in housing Miranda MacLaren leads the residential team at architecture studio Morris + Company. For the Dezeen Jobs careers guide, she gives her advice to young architects looking to work in housing. Read more ›   Harmon Guest House by David Baker offers contemporary lodging in California wine country American firm David Baker Architects has completed an eco-hotel in Sonoma County that features board-marked concrete walls, a garden courtyard and a brise-soleil made of redwood slats. Read more ›   Native Shoes makes plant-based sneakers from pineapple and eucalyptus Canadian footwear brand Native Shoes has released a unisex sneaker made entirely from vegan-friendly materials including eucalyptus, pineapple husk and dried hevea milk. Read more ›   Architecture | Interiors | Design | Technology | Jobs           You have received this because you are subscribed to Dezeen Daily. Unsubscribe | Forward to a friend Dezeen Limited, 8 Orsman Road, London N1 5QJ, UK Contact us | Submit a story | Advertise