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View online     Lionel Ballmer Architectes raises rural Swiss annexe on concrete plinth Local studio Lionel Ballmer Architectes has created a timber annexe for The Wandering House, a traditional barn in rural Switzerland, which "floats" above an exposed concrete base. Read more ›   Everything you need to know about the world's next tallest building Following the news that the construction of the Jeddah Tower has restarted in Saudi Arabia, we outline the key facts about the megatall skyscraper that is set to be the tallest building in the world. Read more ›   Ten colourful playgrounds that spark children's imaginations From rooftop play areas to interactive indoor landscapes, playgrounds are no longer confined to the outdoors. We've rounded up a selection of colourful play spaces that transform traditional ideas of play. Read more ›   Architecture being killed by "woke take-over" says Patrik Schumacher Zaha Hadid Architects principal Patrik Schumacher has waded into architecture's culture wars by claiming that "woke virtue signalling" has destroyed the intellectual rigour of the profession. Read more ›   Motorway bridge collapses in South Korea killing four workers A motorway bridge under construction near Cheonan in South Korea has collapsed, killing four workers on site and leaving six others injured. Read more ›   Daniel Libeskind to transform former Auschwitz commandant's house into anti-extremism centre Non-profit organisation Counter Extremism Project has announced that Polish-American architect Daniel Libeskind will design the ARCHER at House 88 learning centre in the former home of an Auschwitz commandant. Read more ›   "Depressed furniture" and Madagascan totem stools among highlights from Design Biennale Rotterdam As the inaugural Design Biennale Rotterdam takes over the Netherlands' second city, Dezeen has rounded up 10 standout projects from the 10-day event. Read more ›   Holloway Li designs London hotel in former beaux-arts bank Curtain headers created to echo "the crisp folds of a shirt cuff" feature in the Gracechurch Street Hotel by Club Quarters, renovated by local studio Holloway Li to honour the sartorial legacy of the hotel's site. Read more ›   Lemki Robotix creates "world's first 3D-printed mobile home" Promotion: Ukrainian-German company Lemki Robotix has created a functioning prototype for a 3D-printed caravan using fibreglass mixed with over 7,000 recycled plastic bottles. Read more ›   Taller Héctor Barroso places its workspace in concrete Mexico City building Mexican architectural studio  Taller Héctor Barroso has completed its Parral Building, a concrete structure in Mexico City with a minimalist aesthetic containing a studio for the firm, an apartment and a rooftop terrace. Read more ›   Dezeen Debate features "a beautifully crafted house" The latest edition of our Dezeen Debate newsletter features a red brick townhouse in east London. Subscribe to Dezeen Debate now. Read more ›   San Antonio airport expansion designed to be "transformational moment" for city Global architecture studio Corgan has collaborated with Texas-based Lake Flato for a massive addition to San Antonio's airport that includes references to the geography and historic architecture of the city. Read more ›   Damage to Houston skyscrapers from derecho winds "more severe" than hurricane A Florida International University study in Houston has concluded that damage from "non-hurricane" events, such as a derecho wind storm, can cause more damage to tall buildings than hurricanes Read more ›   Sustainable SIX Dezeen Competitions: Sustainable SIX calls for realised or conceptual design proposals that are rooted in sustainable research. Read more ›   Flipster seat by Wigiwama Dezeen Showroom: the latest and largest addition to Latvian brand Wigiwama's line of modular children's furniture is the Flipster seat, which can be used as a chair, lounger or play mat. Read more ›   M+ museum exhibits "architectural icons" from 20th-Century Tokyo Promotion: a semi-permanent exhibition showcasing one of the restored capsule cabins from Tokyo's Nakagin Capsule Tower is taking place at the M+ museum in Hong Kong. Read more ›   Workstation sinks by Ruvati Dezeen Showroom: designed to maximise prep space in the kitchen, US manufacturer Ruvati have released sinks that can be converted with two levels of add-on accessories. 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