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Industrial warehouses inform Melbourne office block by Carr

Australian architecture studio Carr drew on 20th-century industrial warehouses for this office building in Melbourne, which features a stepped frontage of perforated red-brick columns.

RIBA calls for "urgent audit of public buildings" amid RAAC crisis

The Royal Institute of British Architects has called for an investigation into the condition of public buildings in light of the ongoing RAAC crisis that is impacting schools across England.

Live music shows are all starting to look "kind of the same" says The 1975's set designer

Relying on social media algorithms for visual inspiration has led to stage designs becoming increasingly repetitive according to Tobias Rylander, the designer behind The 1975's viral set depicting a house.

Zikzak Architects reveals design for first Ronald McDonald House in Ukraine

Ukrainian studio Zikzak Architects has released its design for the first Ronald McDonald House in Ukraine, which will provide temporary housing to children receiving treatment at Kyiv's Okhmatdyt hospital and their families.

Call for entries to the Tile of Spain Awards 2023

Promotion: Tile of Spain has launched its annual competition calling for designers and architects to submit their work to its 2023 awards, which spotlights international projects that use Spanish ceramics.

Traditional Korean pavilions inform open-sided Aesop store in Seoul

Skincare brand Aesop has collaborated with designer Samuso Hyojadong to create a store in Seochon, Seoul, that features an open facade and an oversized stone plinth.

Six architecture and design courses featured on Dezeen Courses

Dezeen Courses: a programme that spotlights the design and construction of residential projects is included in this roundup of architecture and design courses.

Studio KUNZ splits gabled Brazilian house into two trapezoidal forms

Brazilian practice Studio KUNZ has created a compact gabled house that cantilevers from a sloped site in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.

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Atelier Industrial installs minimalist office within warehouse in Argentina

Local studio Atelier Industrial has created a minimalist office with walls made from polycarbonate panels within an existing warehouse in San Rafael, Argentina.

Mantle table lamp by Tala

Dezeen Showroom: with a distinctive shape and speckled finish that recalls both enamelware and stone, the Mantle lamp by Tala is designed to bring character to dining tables.

Maison&Objet pavilion applies Taiwan's "rich craftsmanship tradition" to modern life

Promotion: from 3D-printed cutlery to beach toys made from recycled fish scales, more than 60 pieces of craft will be on show as part of the Taiwan Pavilion at this year's Maison&Objet furniture fair in Paris.

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