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View online     Snøhetta completes trio of prototype homes for substance-abuse patients Architecture studio Snøhetta has designed three homes for residents with substance-abuse problems and psychiatric diagnoses in Karmøy, Norway. Read more ›   The National 9/11 Memorial was the most significant building of 2011 Our 21st-Century Architecture: 25 Years 25 Buildings pick for 2011 is the National 9/11 Memorial, designed by Michael Arad of Handel Architects – a powerful symbol of loss, remembrance and healing. Read more ›   Rakino dining furniture by Tim Rundle for Morgan Dezeen Showroom: designer Tim Rundle has expanded on his Rakino chair for Morgan, adding a pedestal dining table and timber-back dining chair to the collection. Read more ›   "Our 'throw-away' culture exemplified" says commenter In this week's comments update, readers are discussing the news that Salford City Council has approved the demolition of the University of Salford's Centenary Building, which won the first-ever RIBA Stirling Prize. Read more ›   Japanese architect Hiroshi Hara dies aged 88 Japanese architect Hiroshi Hara, who designed Osaka's Umeda Sky Buiding and the Kyoto Station building, has passed away aged 88. Read more ›   Gort Scott draws on Arts and Crafts details for Walthamstow housing block A "ribbon" of curved concrete crowns Forest Road, a brick apartment block in London that local practice Gort Scott designed to reference the area's connections to the 20th-century Arts and Crafts movement. Read more ›   Mickus Projects unveils bioplastic Hedron Pendant chandelier Promotion: design studio Mickus Projects has created a 3D-printed honeycomb-shaped bioplastic chandelier, informed by the work of Danish midcentury designer Poul Henningsen. Read more ›   Get listed in Dezeen's digital guide to Milan design week 2025 Are you exhibiting or holding an event at Milan design week? Get your event listed in Dezeen's digital guide to the festival, which will feature the week's key events. Read more ›   LeafyPod unveils AI-powered self-watering smart planter at CES Technology brand Leafypod has unveiled an AI-powered smart planter at this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Read more ›   Dezeen Agenda features Honda's revamped logo for electric vehicles The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features Honda's first major logo redesign since the 1980s. Subscribe to Dezeen Agenda now. Read more ›   LA architects form aid groups to make rebuilding "as streamlined as possible" Los Angeles building professionals have developed lists including architects, contractors, and engineers interested in providing their services towards rebuilding and relocation efforts in the wake of the wildfires. Read more ›   Casetify ventures into luggage with bright and customisable Bounce suitcase Promotion: tech accessory company Casetify is aiming to bring the durability and personalisation of its phone cases to luggage, with the launch of its first suitcase. Read more ›   Wool fabric by Burel Factory Dezeen Showroom: Portuguese brand Burel Factory has harnessed the natural characteristics of wool to create a fabric that reinterprets traditional craft for modern commercial spaces. Read more ›   Architecture | Interiors | Design | Technology | Jobs           You have received this because you are subscribed to Dezeen Daily. Update newsletter preferences | Unsubscribe | Forward to a friend Dezeen Limited, 8 Orsman Road, London N1 5QJ, UK Contact us | Submit a story | Advertise