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Global cities becoming cycle friendly after “seismic shift” during pandemic

June 3, 2022 Nat Barker 0
Cyclists in Helsinki

With the coronavirus pandemic forcing a rethink of our urban centres, Dezeen spoke to experts about how municipalities around the world are striving to become “magical” cycling cities. Cycling is now a major global trend, with several city governments announcing bold ambitions to swap cars for bikes, particularly in Europe but also beyond. “I would

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Minority architects body “remains hopeful” of change two years on from George Floyd murder

May 25, 2022 Nat Barker 0
George Floyd memorial

Several of America’s largest architecture studios have taken steps such as mandatory unconscious bias training and partnership schemes with Black-owned firms in the two years since George Floyd’s murder, Dezeen research has found. The National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) told Dezeen it “remains hopeful” in the push for greater racial equality across the architecture

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Ten homes with water features to help keep cool on a hot day

May 21, 2022 Nat Barker 0
Indoor water feature

In our latest lookbook we’ve collected 10 homes with water features to aid relaxation in warm weather, from an indoor reflective pool to a house perched on a pond. Nothing is more effective than a water feature for imbuing an outdoor space with a sense of calm and tranquility. The examples listed below demonstrate a range

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Dezeen’s guide to the architecture of the Elizabeth Line

May 16, 2022 Nat Barker 0
Liverpool Street Elizabeth Line station

With the highly anticipated Elizabeth Line railway project opening in London on 24 May, Dezeen rounds up the 10 new central section stations, including designs by WilkinsonEyre and Foster + Partners. Stations on the central section of the Elizabeth Line, which runs mainly underground through the British capital, will open next week. The £18.8 billion

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Elizabeth Line “more mannered” than Jubilee predecessor says head of architecture

May 10, 2022 Nat Barker 0
Farringdon on the Elizabeth Line

Ahead of Crossrail’s long-awaited opening this month, Dezeen was given an exclusive tour of one of its stations by Julian Robinson, head of architecture for the mammoth subterranean railway in London. “It wasn’t a desire to depart from the Jubilee Line,” said Julian Robinson, referring to the 1999 extension of the Jubilee line – the last

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Ten outlandish shop interiors that reimagine the retail experience

May 5, 2022 Nat Barker 0
Glossier store in Seattle

A pink furry fashion boutique, a cosmetics store styled like a 1970s office and a streetwear outlet adorned with a chandelier of Nike trainers feature in this roundup of weird and wonderful retail interiors. The past year has seen a growing trend for over-the-top shop interiors, from stores containing surreal sculptures and installations to those masquerading

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Ten houses that showcase Mexico’s contemporary architecture

April 29, 2022 Nat Barker 0
Casa Mérida by Ludwig Godefroy

From humble brick homes in the city to sprawling hillside villas, our latest roundup features 10 Mexican houses from the Dezeen archive. Mexico, which connects North and South America, boasts an unusually varied geography and a rich cultural history. That diversity is reflected in the country’s thriving contemporary architecture scene, which draws on a number of

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Ukrainian studios “need support from international clients now” to survive war

April 29, 2022 Nat Barker 0
YOD Group staff

Architecture and design studios in Ukraine have told Dezeen that they desperately need work on projects abroad in order to keep running during the ongoing Russian invasion. “We need support from international clients now,” said Alexey Gulesha, co-owner of interior design studio Sivak+Partners. “I try to spread the message that we are open to any kind

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Ten homes with welcoming terraces to spend a summer night on

April 17, 2022 Nat Barker 0
Maison 0.82 by Planchard Violaine

For our latest lookbook, we’ve rounded up 10 homes from the Dezeen archive with inviting, inventive or unusual terraces each offering a pleasant place to while away a warm evening. Terraces can be an effective, low-maintenance way to provide an outdoor spot for relaxing or entertaining without requiring an abundance of space. Typically they take

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