Heatherwick Studio reveals first images of Singapore tower with shell-like balconies

Heatherwick Studio has released photos of EDEN, a 20-storey concrete tower that is nearing completion in the Orchard Road neighbourhood of Singapore. Read more

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Concr3de proposes using 3D printing to rebuild Notre-Dame

Dutch company Concr3de has proposed rebuilding parts of Notre-Dame Cathedral from the ashes of the fire using 3D printing, and has already printed a replacement gargoyle. Read more

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Samsung postpones launch of Galaxy Fold over screen breakages

Samsung has pushed back the launch of its highly anticipated folding smartphone after multiple reviewers reported the screens broke within days. Read more

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New York City mayor moves to ban glass skyscrapers as part of Green New Deal

New York City mayor Bill de Blasio plans to ban construction of glass and steel skyscrapers, in a major bid to tackle the climate-change crisis. Read more

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Space Encounters uses planted partitions to divide office in Utrecht

Tropical plants sprouting up from partition walls provide privacy to workers inside this office in Utrecht, which has been overhauled by architecture studio Space Encounters. Read more

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BD Barcelona unveils late architect Alessandro Mendini's final design

BD Barcelona Design has released the final design created by the late architect and designer Alessandro Mendini, who passed away at age 87 earlier this year. Read more

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Toru Kashihara Architects designs stepped concrete temple in Tokyo

Shoraku-Ji is a Buddhist temple next to a cemetery in northeast Tokyo by Toru Kashihara Architects with a stepped concrete design that aims to subvert traditional temple architecture. Read more

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