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This week, readers are debating whether a parametric design tool will make architects redundant and we look back at Jony Ive's most revolutionary designs for Apple. We also explore the design and architecture highlights from Glastonbury. Read on for more...

 

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Jony Ive's 10 most revolutionary designs for Apple

"He will be missed"

As Jony Ive steps away from Apple, we take a look back at his list of industry-defining career highlights, including the iMac and iPod. 

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Banksy designs stab-proof vest for Stormzy's Glastonbury set

"Next week, acid masks"

Not everyone is convinced by the Union Jack stab-proof vest designed by Banksy and worn by rapper Stormzy as he headlined Glastonbury.

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Wallgren Arkitekter and BOX Bygg create parametric tool that generates adaptive plans

"Professional suicide"

Readers are divided over a parametric design tool, which has been created to generate floor plans adapted to the constraints of a site.

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Nomo Studio clads Stone House in Menorca with limestone dug from its site

"I like the powerful, sculptural quality of the tower"

Readers have been won over by the exterior of Manhattan Loft Gardens which overlooks London's 2012 Olympic Games park.

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RIBA names 20 British homes longlisted for the House of the Year 2019

"Not sure the Zumthor house deserves recognition"

Peter Zumthor's Secular Retreat and an eco-friendly mews house are among the 20 homes vying to be RIBA House of the Year 2019. 

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Samsung and Dezeen launch $40,000 mobile design competition

Samsung and Dezeen launch $40,000 competition

Samsung and Dezeen are calling for the best graphics and accessory designs that could enhance future Galaxy mobile devices. 

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OMA designs angular extension for SANAA's New Museum in Manhattan

"Complementary yet unique in its own right"

The New York branch of architecture firm OMA has unveiled its design for the extension to the city's SANAA-designed New Museum.

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IKEA reveals 3D-printed Uppkoppla accessories designed for gamers

"I'm sure it will sell well"

IKEA has unveiled a collection of customisable 3D-printed accessories created to help people play video games comfortably. 

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Studio QI cuts zigzagging entrance into sloped tiled roof of Annso Hill Hotel

"Every year the installations blow my mind"

In this movie we explore some of the best installations at Glastonbury music festival 2019, including structures by design studio Block9. 

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"Design can't solve all our problems, so stop pretending it can"

"Design can't solve all our problems"

Designers may not be able to save the world by themselves, but they must help avert the looming climate crisis, says Christine Murray.

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Top 10 architecture and design exhibitions: summer 2019

"I would kill to see the Kubrick exhibition"

Stanley Kubrick: The Exhibition, is included in our top 10 summer architecture and design events and one reader is dying to attend.

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Hermès takes over MVRDV's Crystal Houses in Amsterdam

"Chanel to Hermès is an upward ascent"

A glass-fronted townhouse designed by MVRDV now serves as a store for luxury fashion brand Hermès after Chanel left the premises. 

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Alexander Wu designs himself a house on tiny plot in Atlanta

"Congratulations to the architect"

Commenters are celebrating Atlanta architect Alexander Wu who chose one of the city's smallest properties to build his family home. 

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