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Competition: win an overnight stay at W London

September 19, 2019 Semi Han 0
W London hotel in Leicester Square in England

In our latest competition, we’re offering readers the chance to win an overnight stay for two at W London hotel in Leicester Square. Near the UK capital’s Soho district, the recently renovated hotel is the first to fully integrate the DigiValet system in each room, designed to cater to visitors through adjustable lighting, sound systems

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Paint the town red with our colourful Pinterest boards

September 15, 2019 Semi Han 0
Tranquil Dawn Dulux Colour of the Year 2020

In light of the cool-green shade Dulux has named its colour of the year 2020, we’re showing our true colours with this week’s Pinterest boards, featuring candy-coloured pastel interiors, colour-block walls and designs to tickle you millennial pink. Follow Dezeen on Pinterest › Main image shows how the grass could be greener with Dulux’s Colour

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Sebastian Weiss captures Beijing landmarks against scenic skies for Chinese Blue series

September 13, 2019 Semi Han 0
Chinese Blue photography series by Sebastian Weiss

Photographer Sebastian Weiss has captured Beijing’s white and silver architectural highlights by studios including Zaha Hadid Architects and OMA set against blue skies, for his latest photo series. Named Chinese Blue to reflect the contrast between the monochromatic buildings and the city’s bright blue sky, the architecture is depicted in his characteristic minimalist style. Weiss took the opportunity to photograph

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Competition: win a book about affordable housing ideas from Bee Breeders

September 11, 2019 Semi Han 0
What is Affordable Housing? book by Bee Breeders and ARCHHIVE

In our latest competition, we’ve teamed up with architectural think-tank Bee Breeders to offer five readers the chance to win a copy of its publication addressing issues of affordable housing. Titled What is Affordable Housing?, the book is the first volume of Archhive – Bee Breeders’ annual print publication. It aims to connect architects, investors

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Shed prints plastic pollution on walls to highlight the problem of ocean waste

September 9, 2019 Semi Han 0
Pass on Plastic pop up store by Shed Design

London pop-up store Pass on Plastic was decorated floor to ceiling with wallpaper depicting plastic waste to serve as a visual reminder to consumers of the growing problem of ocean plastic. The temporary store which ran in London until earlier this year was intended to raise awareness of the use of single-use plastic products, which

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Keep it simple with this week’s minimalist Pinterest board

September 8, 2019 Semi Han 0
Minimalist Barbican apartment by John Pawson

We’ve divided and updated our Pinterest board of minimalist projects into sections containing austere architecture, pared-back interiors and essential designs that do more with less. Follow Dezeen on Pinterest › Main image is from a renovated apartment in the Barbican estate, stripped back by John Pawson in his signature style. Open the Pinterest app on

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Hoggs & Lamb recreates features of ancient Babylon in Sydney restaurant

September 7, 2019 Semi Han 0
Babylon restaurant and bar by Hoggs & Lamb

Recessed arches, free-standing stone plinths and hanging rooftop plants are designed to recall the ancient ruins of Babylon inside a restaurant and bar in Sydney. The restaurant, which takes its name from the city of Babylon, is located on the rooftop floor of Westfield shopping centre. Hogg & Lamb designed it with numerous arches and niches from travertine and natural

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Competition: win an adventure-packed stay at Samling Hotel in the Lake District

September 4, 2019 Semi Han 0
Samling Hotel in the Lake District competition

In our latest competition, we’re offering readers the chance to win a two-day stay at Samling Hotel, located at the heart of the Lake District in England. Explorers and adventurers will be entertained by hiking in the mountains, while those looking to relax can enjoy the landscape from the serenity of the hotel. Along with

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Stark monochromatic interior of Saint Rocco church brings stone ruins into focus

September 1, 2019 Semi Han 0
Renovation of Saint Rocco's Church into a theatre by Luigi Valente and Mauro di Bona

Architects Luigi Valente and Mauro Di Bona have renovated the former church of Saint Rocco in southern Italy into a theatre with a black and white interior. Located in the small commune of Rotello near Campobasso, the historic landmark has been restored into a permanent performance venue and multi-purpose hall. Fragments of the stone floor

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Competition: win a copy of New Nordic Houses by Dominic Bradbury

August 30, 2019 Semi Han 0
Cabin Vindheim by Vardehaugen

In our latest competition, we’re offering readers the chance to win one of five copies of New Nordic Houses by Dominic Bradbury, which affords a glimpse into more than forty contemporary Scandinavian homes. Curated by architecture and design journalist Dominic Bradbury, the book offers insights into homes in the region, complete with architectural plans. We’ve

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