Norwegian climbing centre by Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter resembles a snow-capped mountain



The jagged form of this climbing centre by Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter is covered in grey, brown and white shingles that reference a snow-covered mountain behind the building (+ slideshow). (more…)

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Giant window fills gable end of Hamptons guest house by TA Dumbleton



Brooklyn studio TA Dumbleton Architect took cues from two divergent typologies – an old farmhouse and a city loft – while designing this weekend retreat on Long Island in New York (+ slideshow). (more…)

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Brexit could trigger skills crisis in architecture and construction says RIBA



Brexit: the Royal Institute of British Architects has written to the UK’s Brexit minister David Davis to warn that construction is facing a skills deficit. (more…)

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Issey Miyake and Muji among participants at first New York Textile Month



Dezeen promotion: an Issey Miyake fabric-pleating demonstration, a talk at Muji‘s flagship store and an installation made of recycled materials will take place during the inaugural New York Textile Month (+ slideshow) (more…)

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Architects create 10 installations for RIBA Regent Street Windows 2016



London Design Festival 2016: architecture firms have created installations along one of London’s most famous shopping streets for the Royal Institute of British Architects‘ annual Regent Street Windows project (+movie). (more…)

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World Trade Center lamps by Rolf Bruggink are designed to be dismantled



These World Trade Center models by Rolf Bruggink can be stacked to create a pair of columnar lanterns or collapsed to form stools (+ slideshow). (more…)

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Marc Newson joins rapidly growing number of supporters for Dezeen’s Brexit Design Manifesto

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Brexit Design Manifesto: designer Marc Newson and architect Patrik Schumacher are among the leading industry figures to have added their names to the Brexit Design Manifesto since its launch yesterday. (more…)

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Dezeen Mail issue 323 features this week’s best stories and discussions

Asif Khan and MINI create calm, enclosed “forests” in east London



London Design Festival 2016: architect Asif Khan has created three temporary pavilions thick with plants to give the harried London public space to relax, work and socialise (+ slideshow). (more…)

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Saks Fifth Avenue opens new Downtown Manhattan outpost by Found



A branch of luxury department store Saks Fifth Avenue has opened close to the World Trade Center site in New York, with interiors designed by London studio Found (+ slideshow). (more…)

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