Swiss designer Reto Togni has developed a cling-film-like temporary window to make damaged houses in conflict zones habitable. Read more
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Sunday, March 31, 2019
Amin Taha creates distorted replica of 19th-century London terrace block
Amin Taha and his studio Groupwork's block at 168 Upper Street is a misremembered copy of a lost four-storey pavilion, reconstructed in terracotta-coloured concrete to complete a terrace in London. Read more
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Gachot Studios designs boutique hotel in Detroit for watchmaker Shinola
New York firm Gachot Studios custom made the mohair sofas, blue paint and fire grate that feature in this hotel in Detroit, designed for American watch brand Shinola. Read more
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David Pompa's Origo light contrasts rough volcanic rock balls and glass bulbs
Mexico City design studio David Pompa has rounded porous volcanic stone into spheres for its latest lighting collection. Read more
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ZJJZ Atelier scatters 10 cabins across mountain in rural China
Egg-shaped burial pod aims to "change our approach to death"
Explore the varied architecture of Mexico on our Pinterest board
Dynamic Mexican architecture features on our Pinterest board, including the worn concrete of UNAM's modernist campus and a home designed by Frida Escobedo, which is inspired by a camera obscura. Follow Dezeen on Pinterest ›
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Saturday, March 30, 2019
GamFratesi creates plant-filled interiors for Harlan + Holden Glasshouse Cafe in Manila
Cane furniture, tiled floors and mint green upholstery fill this glasshouse-inspired cafe in Manila, Philippines, by Danish studio GamFratesi. Read more
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Specht Architects transforms former union hall into Carpenter Hotel in Austin
The Hut by Midland Architecture operates off-the-grid in Ohio
Architect Greg Dutton has designed this treehouse-like, off-grid retreat on his family's property in rural Ohio to be sustainable and in sync with the surrounding environment. Read more
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DNF's and Letting Go of a Disappointing Month; April Reading Plans
I will be the first to say March sucked for me as a reader. Ugh. I always have time carved out in my days and weeks for reading, since it's not only my biggest passion, but it's part of my job and because I love posting on my blog. It's sort of a part-time job with compensation paid in books. And it does take a lot of time. March was a terrible reading month for me. Yes, I read 5 books (which for me is just not my usual) but I was very disappointed in myself for not being able to read more on my list. I also miscalculated the time it would take to read a few books for book groups, started them late, and didn't even make it to 100 pages in one book. The other I finished only because I had to power read the last few days to get it done. March was just a very active month; my usual reading times-weekends and nights--were just not there. There were a few weeks where I wasn't home at night for most of the week. That stuff will drain me, and when I don't get to read, I really become drained and a bit crabby. I'm a homebody that likes to be out and about about 30% of the time. March was definitely about 75% of the time. March spit me out.
April is just around the corner, and I've decided I am going to start fresh and shake off my disappointment. When all is said and done, it's just books, right? Those reads will come around again. So here are a few titles I'll be reading in April:
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April is just around the corner, and I've decided I am going to start fresh and shake off my disappointment. When all is said and done, it's just books, right? Those reads will come around again. So here are a few titles I'll be reading in April:
My book group is tasked with reading a classic for April. I've had this on my shelf for over a year; my brother recommended it. I consider anything Kurt Vonnegut wrote a classic!
My other book group is reading The Lying Game for our April pick. I did not like The Woman in Cabin 10 at all. But, I've started this and so far I'm liking it. Four friends gather together after 17 years and a terrible lie that comes back to haunt them.
I'm so excited to read this! I loved her first novel, The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper. Had to buy this the day it came out. A librarian, a book of fairy tales, and clues to uncover a family mystery.
Two of my all-time interests: Lizzie Borden and Jack the Ripper. I have yet to visit the B&B that occupies Lizzie's family home, but I did get to go on a Jack the Ripper walking tour while in London years ago. That was a definite bucket list item! A new non-fiction book about Lizzie's trial. I've never read anything in-depth about her trial, so I'm ready to dive into this.
I know I'll be reading other titles as well, but I'll leave that up to the whims of April. My daffodils are starting to peek out of the ground, my yard needs some serious attention, and the lure of trying to start running again (and listen to podcasts while I do it) are all in front of me. I hope you can find the time to sit a bit, read a bit, and relax.
Happy reading friends!
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DNF's and Letting Go of a Disappointing Month; April Reading Plans
I will be the first to say March sucked for me as a reader. Ugh. I always have time carved out in my days and weeks for reading, since it's not only my biggest passion, but it's part of my job and because I love posting on my blog. It's sort of a part-time job with compensation paid in books. And it does take a lot of time. March was a terrible reading month for me. Yes, I read 5 books (which for me is just not my usual) but I was very disappointed in myself for not being able to read more on my list. I also miscalculated the time it would take to read a few books for book groups, started them late, and didn't even make it to 100 pages in one book. The other I finished only because I had to power read the last few days to get it done. March was just a very active month; my usual reading times-weekends and nights--were just not there. There were a few weeks where I wasn't home at night for most of the week. That stuff will drain me, and when I don't get to read, I really become drained and a bit crabby. I'm a homebody that likes to be out and about about 30% of the time. March was definitely about 75% of the time. March spit me out.
April is just around the corner, and I've decided I am going to start fresh and shake off my disappointment. When all is said and done, it's just books, right? Those reads will come around again. So here are a few titles I'll be reading in April:
from Bookalicious Babe Book Reviews https://ift.tt/2FMC27z
April is just around the corner, and I've decided I am going to start fresh and shake off my disappointment. When all is said and done, it's just books, right? Those reads will come around again. So here are a few titles I'll be reading in April:
My book group is tasked with reading a classic for April. I've had this on my shelf for over a year; my brother recommended it. I consider anything Kurt Vonnegut wrote a classic!
My other book group is reading The Lying Game for our April pick. I did not like The Woman in Cabin 10 at all. But, I've started this and so far I'm liking it. Four friends gather together after 17 years and a terrible lie that comes back to haunt them.
I'm so excited to read this! I loved her first novel, The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper. Had to buy this the day it came out. A librarian, a book of fairy tales, and clues to uncover a family mystery.
Two of my all-time interests: Lizzie Borden and Jack the Ripper. I have yet to visit the B&B that occupies Lizzie's family home, but I did get to go on a Jack the Ripper walking tour while in London years ago. That was a definite bucket list item! A new non-fiction book about Lizzie's trial. I've never read anything in-depth about her trial, so I'm ready to dive into this.
I know I'll be reading other titles as well, but I'll leave that up to the whims of April. My daffodils are starting to peek out of the ground, my yard needs some serious attention, and the lure of trying to start running again (and listen to podcasts while I do it) are all in front of me. I hope you can find the time to sit a bit, read a bit, and relax.
Happy reading friends!
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Fieldwork completes Melbourne apartment block with "breathable" mesh facade
Melbourne architecture studio Fieldwork sought to create community-focused living spaces within a mesh-covered apartment block in the city's Fitzroy neighbourhood. Read more
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Sé previews monolithic Beneath the Heavens furniture series by Ini Archibong
A throne-like desk chair and a sofa for fantasising on are among pieces launching as the second part of Ini Archibong's collection for furniture brand Sé. Read more
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This week, unpaid internships were criticised and Jean Nouvel unveiled the National Museum of Qatar
This week on Dezeen, "blood boiled" over architecture studios's use of unpaid interns, and Jean Nouvel's National Museum of Qatar opened in Doha. Read more
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Friday, March 29, 2019
Concrete bar by 3andwich Design cantilevers over a river in China
Mica-Bar by 3andwich Design occupies a concrete volume poking out over a river running through the village of Wangjiatuan in China. Read more
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Helmut Jahn writes magenta note attacking "premeditated" selection of Studio Gang for O'Hare airport expansion
Chicago architect Helmut Jahn has sent a hand-written note to the Chicago Tribune condemning the selection of a team led by Jeanne Gang to design an extension to O'Hare airport, describing it as "premeditated" and "not justified". Read more
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Studio Saxe creates "tropical atrium" within Jungle Frame House in Costa Rica
The simple steel, wood and glass frame encasing this Costa Rican holiday home was designed by Studio Saxe to keep residents exposed to the lush jungle surrounding. Read more
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Adam Nathaniel Furman creates 3D-printed totems for ITV ident
London designer Adam Nathaniel Furman, has created an abstract sculpture that features in a short animation created for UK broadcaster ITV. Read more
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"We need to become a creative brand" says Zaha Hadid Architects principal Patrik Schumacher
Zaha Hadid died three years ago this Sunday. In this exclusive interview, Zaha Hadid Architects principal Patrik Schumacher talks about the impact her passing had on the studio, how it has grown, and its plans for the future. Read more
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EU will require all new cars to be fitted with speed-limiting technology by 2022
Sony launches Wena smartwatch strap to update classic timepieces
Sony has launched a different take on the smartwatch, with all the technology embedded in a band that users can attach to their favourite analogue face. Read more
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La Tallera restores "original public art spirit" of Mexican muralist says Frida Escobedo
Frida Escobedo describes her first public project La Tallera, an art gallery which was once the studio of the late muralist David Alfaros Siqueiros, in this exclusive video interview with Dezeen. Read more
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Rikako Nagashima designs SCRAP_CMYK curtain collection for Kinnasand
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