This week’s Dezeen Mail features 24 projects shortlisted in a competition to find London’s best house extensions, Dezeen’s review of 2016 and MAD’s topography-inspired housing in China. Subscribe to Dezeen Mail ›
Floating orange platforms across an Italian lake and a disorienting mirror maze are among US editor Dan Howarth’s 10 favourite installations from the past 12 months, continuing our review of 2016. Read more
Skidmore Owings & Merrill designed this latticed pavilion in lieu of a Christmas tree for the courtyard of a building designed by the late Jørn Utzon in Aalborg, Denmark. Read more
The problem with Britain’s railway stations isn’t anything to do with style, it’s that they are all just malls waiting to happen, argues Owen Hatherley in his latest Opinion column. Read more
People’s Architecture Office has overhauled a rundown home in one of Beijing‘s historic hutong neighbourhoods, using prefabricated panels to create a contemporary and light-filled residence. Read more
Our job of the day from Dezeen Jobs is for a senior exhibition designer at the V&A museum, which this year staged the first retrospective exhibition of pioneering engineer Ove Arup (pictured). See more stories about the V&A, or browse more architecture and design opportunities on Dezeen Jobs.
Francesca Gotti has hidden fragrances within seemingly impenetrable concrete-like blocks for Italian perfumer oneofthose. Read more
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