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"The graffiti rather improves the aesthetics" says commenter

Deezen

Graffiti artists began covering the Oceanwide Plaza development with tags in January, sparking debate about the development that has been abandoned since 2019. Sure doesn't feel cosy to me to be able to sit there in peace and read a book," concluded Apsco Radiales. "I I would be distracted by all the 'architecture'," they added.

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The Latest from MoMA: Emerging Ecologies

A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

Like many people with a lot of books, I keep track of my library with an app/website, tagging books with keywords to better filter and find them. In lieu of a thematic organization following from the layout of the exhibition (e.g., Prehistory of Environmental Architecture," "Enclosed Ecologies," "Life Forms," etc.)

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Some Fun and Festive Wrapping Papers for All Your Last-Minute Gifts

Dwell

I yearn to be one of those celebrities who has a whole room dedicated to gift wrapping, with bags of every imaginable size and elegant-yet-whimsical tags that will make my loved ones feel extra special, whether they’re getting a hand-knit sweater or a giant bag of honey-roasted nuts (both gifts I am giving this year, incidentally).

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Hot Off the Press: Show Us Your Best Photos of the “World’s Best Architecture” Book!

Architizer

The ink has dried on the glossy pages of the latest edition of “ Architizer: The World’s Best Architecture, ” and copies of the beautifully bound hardcover are on their way to architects and designers around the world. Share on Social Media: Post the picture using the hashtag #ArchitizerAwards, and don’t forget to tag us @Architizer.

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Dezeen Awards is a "stamp of approval" says past sustainability winner

Deezen

Dezeen Awards is a unique stamp of approval of design excellence that is closely followed by creative professionals in the UK as well as worldwide," PulpaTronics explained. "By Petit Pli , which won wearable design of the year in 2018 , develops clothing that grows and adapts to the body, allowing for a longer product life.

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Why Are These Sleek Shelving Systems From the ’60s Suddenly Everywhere?

Dwell

Welcome to Field Guide, a column by Sami Reiss of Snake covering all-time design and where you can find it. The piece—a variation of the about six-foot tall R2 unit—is a green étagère highlighting and hiding art books about Ferrari, New Order shirts, rare coffee batches from Montreal and the like. What color, what backing?—and

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The A-Frame Is More Than Just a Cabin—It’s a Full-Fledged Cultural Obsession

Dwell

The signature cabin shape is so deeply woven into the zeitgeist that we publish dedicated coffee table books and even render it for everything from storage racks to pet houses. The market also offers A-frame Christmas ornaments galore , as well as products like adult A-frame coloring books.