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Carlo Ratti Associati proposes replacement for collapsed Baltimore bridge
Italian architecture studio Carlo Ratti Associati has proposed a replacement design for the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore following its collapse in early 2024. In collaboration with structural engineer Michel Virlogeux and the construction group Webuild, the proposed design will feature primary support pillars "well away from the navigation channel used by large vessels".
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Carlo Ratti Associati proposes replacement for collapsed Baltimore bridge
Italian architecture studio Carlo Ratti Associati has proposed a replacement design for the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore following its collapse in early 2024. In collaboration with structural engineer Michel Virlogeux and the construction group Webuild, the proposed design will feature primary support pillars "well away from the navigation channel used by large vessels".
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https://www.dezeen.com/2024/05/07/carlo-ratti-replacement-baltimore-bridge/
Dezeen Debate features Aston Martin skyscraper in Miami "using a brand name as a shield"
The latest edition of our Dezeen Debate newsletter features Aston Martin's first residential skyscraper. Subscribe to Dezeen Debate now. British car manufacturer Aston Martin and Argentinian architecture studio Bodas Mian Anger have finished a skyscraper in Miami. The 66-storey tower in Downtown Miami, which marks Aston Martin's first residential skyscraper, has a curved, flat form and
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https://www.dezeen.com/2024/05/07/aston-martin-skyscraper-miami-dezeen-debate/
The Matropolitan Museum of Art unveils Sleeping Beauties exhibition spanning four centuries of fashion
In this video, Dezeen previews the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute's latest blockbuster fashion exhibition Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion, following last night's Met Gala. The exhibition explores the concept of rebirth and renewal in fashion, showcasing the archival and restoration processes that take place behind the scenes of the Met's Costume Institute. The exhibition
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https://www.dezeen.com/2024/05/07/new-york-met-sleeping-beauties-exhibition/
Proctor & Shaw expands Dulwich House with concrete extension overlooking garden
A series of "monumental" concrete columns frame views across a large garden at this house in Dulwich, London, extended by local studio Proctor & Shaw. Tasked with refurbishing and extending the existing terraced home, named Dulwich House, Proctor & Shaw focused on improving its connection to a 57-metre-long garden at its rear. As a result,
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https://www.dezeen.com/2024/05/07/proctor-shaw-dulwich-house-extension/
Six former slaughterhouses reimagined for new purposes
The slaughterhouses and abattoirs in this roundup, originally built for slaughtering animals, have been transformed into galleries, breweries and cooking schools. Some of the examples have had considerable alterations to make them suited for their new purpose, while others retain original features – such as white-tiled walls and metal bars – in a nod to their
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https://www.dezeen.com/2024/05/07/slaughterhouse-conversions-roundup/
Pols table by Gordon Guillaumier for Alf DaFrè
Dezeen Showroom: designer Gordon Guillaumier combined solid wood and smoked glass in the Pols table, created for Italian brand Alf DaFrè. The Pols table features a minimalist oak wood frame with a characterful smoked glass top that is available in two colours: Ambra or Bronzo. The colours and textures of the different materials create a
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https://www.dezeen.com/2024/05/07/pols-table-gordon-guillaumier-alf-dafre-dezeen-showroom/
Nike developing AI model as part of design "step change"
Sportswear brand Nike is developing its own generative AI model to design products using its vast bank of athlete data, Dezeen can reveal. According to Nike's chief innovation officer John Hoke, the company is seeking to take advantage of its exclusive data on athlete performance with a bespoke large language model (LLM). LLMs are a
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Gijs Schalkx converts car to run on plastic waste
Dutch designer Gijs Schalkx has retrofitted an old car to run on an usual fuel source: waste plastic that is turned back into oil. Schalkx's DIY project, titled The Plastic Car (Is Made of Metal), consists of an old red Volvo with a roof-mounted "de-refinery" that heats plastic to obtain oil for the fuel tank.
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https://www.dezeen.com/2024/05/07/gijs-schalkx-plastic-waste-car-design/
Christian Louboutin and Jomo Tariku named judges for Dezeen Awards 2024
Fashion designer Christian Louboutin, architect Keith Griffiths and designers Lisa Jones, Ruby Kean and Jomo Tariku have joined as Dezeen Awards 2024 judges. Dezeen Awards 2024 in partnership with Bentley is open for entries. Submit your entry by 23:59 London time on 30 May to avoid late entry fees. Now in its seventh year, the
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EBBA references modernist architecture at WatchHouse coffee shop
Architecture studio EBBA has completed a store for coffee brand WatchHouse that draws on modernist design to provide a calming environment in the heart of the City of London. Situated in the 30 Fenchurch Street building of the Square Mile financial district, the store was designed by EBBA for coffee company WatchHouse, which has several
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https://www.dezeen.com/2024/05/07/ebba-references-modernist-architecture-at-watchhouse-coffee-shop/
Carlos Matos references Mexico's "profound transformations" in secluded retreat
Mexican architect Carlos H Matos has completed a concrete house designed to be an "ode to antiquity" and "futurity" in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca. Known as Casa Monte, the one-bedroom house was completed in 2023 with a rooftop terrace and a 150-square-metre (1,615-square foot) footprint. It is nestled between mountains and the Pacific Ocean and serves
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https://www.dezeen.com/2024/05/06/carlos-matos-casa-monte-oaxaca/
Dubrovska Studio uses "leftovers" in Kyiv to furnish local dance studio
Local architecture practice Dubrovska Studio has created a fitness studio lined with curtains and outfitted with custom furniture made from materials sourced from sources around Kyiv in the face of wartime shortages. Located in Kyiv, Stan will host barre and yoga classes for up to 15 people in its main space and includes a reception
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https://www.dezeen.com/2024/05/06/dubrovska-studio-kyiv-dance-studio/
Peach-coloured walls enliven Goan holiday homes by Jugal Mistri Architects
Peach-toned walls and arched openings define Baia Villas, a set of six holiday homes in Goa that Mumbai studio Jugal Mistri Architects has designed to evoke local vernacular. Located in Mandrem, a small town in the north of the state, the homes are intended to mirror the character of the local area, including its colourful architecture
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https://www.dezeen.com/2024/05/06/baia-villas-jugal-mistri-architects-goa/
Peach-coloured walls enliven Goan holiday homes by Jugal Mistri Architects
Peach-toned walls and arched openings define Baia Villas, a set of six holiday homes in Goa that Mumbai studio Jugal Mistri Architects has designed to evoke local vernacular. Located in Mandrem, a small town in the north of the state, the homes are intended to mirror the character of the local area, including its colourful architecture
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https://www.dezeen.com/2024/05/06/baia-villas-jugal-mistri-architects-goa/
Peel lighting series by Frandsen among 13 new products on Dezeen Showroom
Dezeen Showroom: a collection of lights with theatrically curved bodies made from sheets of steel is among 13 new products featured on Dezeen Showroom. Peel lighting series by Sissel Warringa for Frandsen Danish brand Frandsen worked with designer Sissel Warringa on a collection of lights that are characterised by their dynamically curved steel materiality. The Peel lighting
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Partisans sculpts limestone facade for Rolex boutique in Toronto
Toronto architecture studio Partisans has used parametric modelling to create an undulating stone storefront for luxury watch brand Rolex. Partisans' latest application of its digital modelling and fabrication technique resulted in a sculptural facade that wraps the ground floor of a high-rise on Bloor Street in Downtown Toronto. The studio worked with Italian architect Arturo
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https://www.dezeen.com/2024/05/05/partisans-parametric-limestone-facade-rolex-boutique-toronto/
Parallel Studio creates Mariam's Library for young students in Zanzibar
Architecture practice Parallel Studio has punctured the white walls of this children's library in Zanzibar with small holes, providing natural ventilation and casting shadows across books inside. Named Mariam's Library, the building occupies an empty plot in the village of Mwanyanya and is designed as an "inviting and inclusive environment conducive to learning, creativity, and
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https://www.dezeen.com/2024/05/05/parallel-studio-mariams-library-zanzibar/
Eight homes where internal windows and partitions maximise light
In this lookbook, we have collected eight projects that use internal glazing and partitions to create brighter home interiors and increased connectivity between spaces. While the primary use of windows is for daylight access and ventilation, they can also play a key role in visually connecting spaces within the home. Adding internal windows enables more
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https://www.dezeen.com/2024/05/05/internal-windows-partitions-lookbooks/
Tutto Bene references Streamline Moderne in tiny New York eyewear store
Curved metallic surfaces influenced by early 20th century American industrial design form displays at this compact store in New York City, designed by London studio Tutto Bene for eyewear brand Cubitts. Tutto Bene was briefed to create an elegant and meticulously crafted space for Cubitts' first store outside of the UK that evokes the past
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https://www.dezeen.com/2024/05/05/tutto-bene-cubitss-new-york-eyewear-store/