Snøhetta Alpine tower | Space solar farms | Renzo Piano museum

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View online     Snøhetta places shingle-clad viewing tower on mountain peak in Austria Norwegian architecture practice Snøhetta has built Top of Alpbachtal, an angular timber viewing tower in a popular skiing area in the Tyrolean Alps that sits 2,030 metres above sea level. Read more ›   Renzo Piano wraps Istanbul Modern in facade "evocative of fish scales" Italian architecture studio Renzo Piano Building Workshop has completed the landmark Istanbul Modern museum, which is its first project in Turkey. Read more ›   "Do they really need AI to come up with 'Zaha' designs?" asks commenter In this week's comments update, readers discussed news that ZHA is developing "most" projects using AI-generated images, according to Patrik Schumacher. Read more ›   Olayinka Dosekun-Adjei, Will Meyer and Gray Davis named Dezeen Awards 2023 judges Maurizio Montalti, Will Meyer and Gray Davis of Meyer Davis, Olayinka Dosekun-Adjei, Pragya Adukia and Kate Goldsworthy have been announced as Dezeen Awards 2023 judges. Read more ›   Three designs that confront housing insecurity announced as Davidson Prize finalists Improving the standards of temporary homeless accommodation and addressing the needs of care leavers are among the issues tackled by the three finalists of the annual Davidson Prize. Read more ›   Dezeen In Depth features Yasmeen Lari on why "an architect's role should be more of an activist" This month's Dezeen In Depth newsletter features an exclusive interview with the 2023 RIBA Royal Gold Medal winner and reflections from Max Fraser on Milan design week. Subscribe to Dezeen In Depth now. Read more ›   Europe explores solar farms in space with Solaris programme The European Space Agency is investigating the possibility of setting up solar arrays in space in the hope that access to 24-hour sunlight will help to overcome issues of energy intermittency on Earth. Read more ›   Watch the first part of DesignTalks 2023 focusing on resilient design and sustainability Dezeen has teamed up with DesignMarch to livestream a day of talks focused on the importance of design in addressing global challenges. Watch the first two sessions here from 10:00am London time. Read more ›   Get listed in Dezeen's digital guide to 3 Days of Design 2023 Are you hosting an exhibition or event during 3 Days of Design? If so, you can feature in Dezeen Events Guide's digital guide to the festival in Copenhagen. Read more ›   Markus Benesch designs Alpine home for fabled "tuntschi" doll A vengeful doll from an Alpine folk tale was the imagined occupant of this colourful cabin-style home created by German designer Markus Benesch at Milan design week. Read more ›   Dezeen Agenda features Patrik Schumacher on Zaha Hadid Architects' use of AI The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features Zaha Hadid Architects' use of AI-generated images to develop "most" projects. Subscribe to Dezeen Agenda now. Read more ›   Kate Smith clads own Wisconsin home in two tones of wood Local designer Kate Smith has wrapped a gabled house in blackened cypress siding in Door County, Wisconsin for her personal residence. Read more ›   Atlantic Technological University Sligo presents 10 design projects Dezeen School Shows: research that spotlights the benefits of mycelium and a hotel in a former jail are included in Dezeen's latest school show by students at Atlantic Technological University Sligo in Ireland. Read more ›   Shelved modular shelving system by Jonathan Clark for Shelved Dezeen Showroom: British brand Shelved has added features to its modular shelving systems, giving customers the option to customise the steel framework with new materials and details. 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

MAD twisted skyscraper | Richard Hutten on Droog | Artisanal Tokyo home

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View online     Cubo Design Architects celebrates traditional Japanese craft in Tokyo home Traditional Japanese materials and details are fused with contemporary finishes at C4L House in Tokyo, designed by local studio Cubo Design Architects. Read more ›   MAD's first South American building will resemble "twisting vines" Chinese architecture studio MAD has unveiled visuals of Qondesa, a skyscraper for Ecuador's capital Quito that will feature a planted facade and become the city's tallest building. Read more ›   "If the majority of electric cars are dull, this is an opportunity" says Maserati CEO Maserati CEO Davide Grasso explains how the Italian luxury car brand is seeking to ensure its electric vehicles are just as fun to drive as those with combustion engines in a conversation with Dezeen. Read more ›   "Droog is the last movement in design" says designer Richard Hutten On the 30th anniversary of Droog's first show in Milan, founding member Richard Hutten has curated an exhibition celebrating the Dutch design movement and its lasting influence. Read more ›   Dezeen shortlisted for 10 prestigious publishing awards Dezeen has been shortlisted for four Association of Online Publishers awards, three Professional Publishers Association and three British Society of Magazine Editors talent awards. Read more ›   Farrell Centre opens with exhibition showcasing mycelium and fake fur An architecture centre founded by British architect Terry Farrell has opened in Newcastle, England, with an exhibition exploring building materials of the future and "urban rooms" for local residents. Read more ›   Nendo and Daniel Arsham create "functionality out of what is broken" Japanese design studio Nendo and New York-based artist Daniel Arsham have collaborated on an exhibition for Milan design week 2023 that sees objects purposefully broken to create new functions. Read more ›   LAND Arquitectos creates Chilean home with series of screened pavilions LAND Arquitectos has completed a seaside house consisting of pavilions with wooden screens laid out according to vegetation groupings on the coastal site in Chile. Read more ›   Dezeen and Autodesk to present talk on role of data and AI in architecture industry Dezeen has partnered with Autodesk to present a panel discussion about the role of AI and data in architecture practice. Watch the talk on Dezeen at 4:00pm London time, Monday 8 May. Read more ›   Onyx stone-effect tile by Baldocer Dezeen Showroom: Spanish tile manufacturer Baldocer has created a porcelain surface tile with the appearance of precious stone, available in blue, turquoise, cream and pink colours. 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

Cliff-edge houses | Maserati first electric car | Theatrical children's boutique

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View online     Neiheiser Argyros refreshes Victorian terrace house with timber-clad extension London-based studio Neiheiser Argyros has renovated a Victorian terrace named Steele's Road House, adding balconies and open spaces that connect the home to its garden. Read more ›   Ten houses perched precariously on cliff edges Living on the Edge is a book that celebrates clifftop houses. Here, author Agata Toromanoff selects 10 of her favourites, from a cabin in the Italian Alps to a villa on the Mexican Pacific coast. Read more ›   Seven colourful and playful packaging designs from Dezeen's Pinterest Recent pins on our packaging design board are some of the most popular on Dezeen's Pinterest. We round up the seven most colourful and playful projects. Read more ›   Maserati showcases first electric car at Milan design week Italian sports car brand Maserati has presented a customised version of it first fully-electric car, the GranTurismo Folgore, during Milan design week. Read more ›   DesignMarch to host series of talks on design and global change Dezeen is partnering with Icelandic design festival Design March to host a series of live talks exploring the importance of design in addressing global challenges. Read more ›   Vives St-Laurent creates theatrical children's boutique in Mont-Tremblant ski resort Harnessing soft colours and gentle curves, interior design studio Vives St-Laurent has completed a shop for children's boutique Billie Le Kid in Mont-Tremblant – a Canadian ski resort known for its colourful architecture. Read more ›   Studio Vaaro reconfigures House M using built-in storage volumes For the renovation of a house in Toronto's West End, local firm Studio Vaaro added minimally detailed millwork to form kitchen cabinetry, the staircase and a feature bookcase in the living room. Read more ›   Brunel University highlights 10 product and industrial design projects Dezeen School Shows: a device that alleviates motion sickness and an item resembling a video game controller that helps children concentrate on school work are featured in Dezeen's latest school show by students at Brunel University. 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