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Heatherwick Studio’s Rippled Hourglass
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Architecture & Interiors
Thomas Heatherwick announces new mixed-used retail project
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7 Aug 24
En pointe
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Architecture & Interiors
Two interconnected skyscrapers evoke the grace of ballet.
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30 Jul 24
Social structures
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Architecture & Interiors
A new ‘Scenic City’ in China envisions a nature-infused workspace.
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24 Jul 24
Unforgettable interiors
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African Design
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Graphic Design & Illustration
Mr Price unveils new decor collection with former Emerging Creative Naledi Modupi.
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16 Jul 24
World building
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Architecture & Interiors
Five South African projects shortlisted for the World Architecture Festival 2024.
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15 Jul 24
Lands of time
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African Design
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Architecture & Interiors
Zimbabwean architect Thandi Loewenson awarded the 2024 Wheelwright Prize.
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10 Jul 24
Waste not, want not
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Architecture & Interiors
A café built from waste material to open at the V&A Waterfront this July.
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8 Jul 24
Small but mighty
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Architecture & Interiors
Marina Tabassum’s moveable house joins the Vitra Campus.
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3 Jul 24
Tall order
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Architecture & Interiors
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Industrial Design
Forward-thinking skyscraper designs double as sustainable energy storage systems.
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26 Jun 24
Built to win
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Architecture & Interiors
The winners of the RIBA International Awards for Excellence 2024 have been announced.
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18 Jun 24
Sounds of nature
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Architecture & Interiors
The multi-level artificial island was inspired by soundwaves.
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12 Jun 24
Star quality
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Architecture & Interiors
The 23rd Serpentine Pavilion opened to the public on 7 June 2024.
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10 Jun 24
Handmade tale
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Product Design
A life-size ceramic sculpture takes home the annual Loewe Craft Prize.
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27 May 24
Designer daycare
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Architecture & Interiors
A new building by Kéré Architecture captures the playful spirit of children.
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16 May 24
Timber craft
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Architecture & Interiors
The mass timber cube’s design reduces environmental impact at every step.
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29 Apr 24
The school of nature
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Architecture & Interiors
How the wisdom of the natural world informs architecture.
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22 Apr 24
Happy city
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Architecture & Interiors
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Urban & Landscape Design
Bjarke Ingels Group designs a ‘Mindfulness City’ for the Kingdom of Bhutan.
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16 Apr 24
The green side
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Architecture & Interiors
The Museum of Technology in Xi’an is designed to be a place of social gathering as well as a scientific and cultural hub.
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9 Apr 24
Ancient wonders
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African Design
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Architecture & Interiors
The new home of Egyptian treasures will open in 2024
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2 Apr 24
The White Tower
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Architecture & Interiors
Construction has begun on the tallest 3D-printed building in the world.
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26 Mar 24
Snake charmer
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African Design
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Fashion & Jewellery Design
Rich Mnisi explores the duality of nature in his latest exhibition of collectible design.
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18 Mar 24
Building social bonds
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Architecture & Interiors
Riken Yamamoto is the 53rd Pritzker Prize laureate.
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18 Mar 24
Tree of Life
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Architecture & Interiors
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Graphic Design & Illustration
Michael Chandler’s hand-painted ceramic mural fronts an international store.
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18 Mar 24
Turn over a new leaf
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Architecture & Interiors
The Beijing City Library reinstates the relevance of the library in the digital age.
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5 Mar 24
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