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“It’s good to see architects build up leverage towards software companies” say commenters

August 4, 2020 Karen Anderson 0
Architects criticise "lack of development"of Autodesk's BIM software

In this week’s comments update, readers are discussing criticism of Revit from some of the UK’s largest architecture practices and sharing their views on other top stories. American software company Autodesk has come under fire for its Building Information Modelling (BIM) software Revit. In an open letter to Autodesk’s president Andrew Anagnost, 17 architecture studios

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“Less is not always more” say commenters

July 28, 2020 Karen Anderson 0

In this week’s comments update, readers are debating car makers rebranding with flat versions of their logos and sharing their views on other top stories. Nissan, BMW and numerous other car manufacturers have reverted back to flat designs of their logos having rebranded with three-dimensional, chrome-effect logos in the 80s and 90s. Thanks to advances

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“Foster + Partners withdrawing will not solve climate change” say commenters

July 21, 2020 Karen Anderson 0
ACAN calls on Foster + Partners to withdraw from Amaala airport project

In this week’s comments update, readers are debating whether Foster + Partners should pull out of designing a controversial new private airport in Saudi Arabia and sharing their views on other top stories. In a letter to Foster + Partners, climate activist group Architects Climate Action Network has called on the firm to pull out

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Commenters think Kanye West’s low-cost housing “doesn’t look affordable”

July 14, 2020 Karen Anderson 0
YZY Shelters by Kanye West

In this week’s comments update, readers are critiquing Kanye West’s latest prototype for his low-cost housing for the homeless and sharing their views on other top stories. Musician and designer Kanye West has posted a photo on Twitter showing numerous unfinished structures, described in the caption as YZY shelters. Featuring wooden frames and domed metalwork

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Dezeen’s top 10 cabins of 2019

December 24, 2019 Karen Anderson 0
Varden by SPINN Arkitekter

A pair of cabins heated by a sauna stove, a zero-impact reflective cabin in the Swiss Alps and treetop cabins on stilts are among this year’s 10 standout cabins choosen by Karen Anderson, as we continue our review of 2019. Manshausen 2.0, Norway, by Stinessen Arkitektur Stinessen Arkitektur created three cabins and a sauna as an

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“Quasimodo will be very disappointed”

April 30, 2019 Karen Anderson 0

In this week’s comments update, readers are angered by designs proposed to replace Notre-Dame Cathedral’s destroyed spire.  In with the old: since the fire devastated Notre-Dame Cathedral designers have been offering alternative proposals to replace its spire, but they haven’t all been well received. “Quasimodo will be very disappointed,” said Chris. “Why not repair the damage and replace

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Competition: win a five-night stay at JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay in Vietnam

March 28, 2019 Karen Anderson 0

In our latest competition, we’ve teamed up with JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay hotel in Vietnam to offer readers the chance to win a five-night stay for two including breakfast, airport transfers, and spa treatments.   Found on Bai Khem beach, the JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay has five restaurants and bars, a spa and a traditional

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