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Christopher Hawthorne goes 1-on-1 with Peter Zumthor in LACMA makeover preview

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Zumthor describes the wing as “a concrete sculpture,” with floors, walls and ceilings of exposed concrete. The article mentioned the new wing may not be fully opened to the public until 2026. There will be bronze surrounds on the window and door openings throughout the building.

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This week we launched our Stone Age 2.0 series

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Other popular articles in the series included an interview with Slovak-British architect Natalia Petkova , in which she cautioned "against claims of stone being a revolutionary sustainable material" and an opinion piece by engineer Steve Webb that said stone "isn't a silver bullet."

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Bentley curates Scandinavian architecture and design travel experience

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Promotion: in 2023 Bentley Motors launched an architecture and design-centred travel experience around Scandinavia, with highlights that included a stay at Wingårdhs ' forest hotel in Sweden and a tour of BIG 's studio in Copenhagen. Partnership content This article was written by Dezeen for Bentley as part of a partnership.

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Sixty-two galleries from 16 countries to exhibit at the 15th edition of PAD London

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Promotion: gravity-defying wooden furniture and a monumental light sculpture are among the highlights of this year's PAD London art and design fair , which opens this month in London. They include the international sculptural design gallery Galerie Philia , which will stage a specially curated show called Gravity and Grace.

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Küchel Architects crowns hillside in Switzerland with "architectural marvel"

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Promotion: Swiss architecture studio Küchel Architects has designed a cantilevered house on an elevated site overlooking Lake Maggiore in Ascona, Switzerland. Described by the studio as an "architectural marvel", the home aims to showcase its natural surroundings, while ensuring the privacy of its residents.

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Minimalist Marfa compound lists for $3.5m

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It sits in the remote desert arts town of Marfa, known for its modernist architecture and site-specific artworks by minimalist artist Donald Judd. In 2019, they added a second, smaller structure by Tuscon-based studio Dust, according to a WSJ article. Why the desert is a foil for contemporary architecture.

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Kriskadecor's decorative chains unlock "creative possibilities" for ceiling installations

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The chains create wave-like forms in the Swansea Arena leisure centre, designed by Buckingham Group Contracting, AF-L Architects and Amron Architectural. Photo by Vince Jones As the material is light, it can be used to create a wide variety of different installations, including large-scale hanging sculptures.