LA officials unanimously approve George Lucas museum in "slam dunk" decision

The museum proposed by filmmaker George Lucas could finally come to fruition now Los Angeles city officials have given it the go-ahead. Read more

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ETH Zurich unveils plans for robot-built house in Dübendorf

Researchers from Switzerland's ETH Zurich university will use robots and 3D printers to design and build a pioneering three-storey house at a local research and innovation campus. Read more

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Marazzi launches new porcelain tiles based on natural stone

Dezeen promotion: the darkest known form of slate and prized Belgian rock Pierre Blue are among the inspirations for the latest tiles in Marazzi's Mystone range. Read more

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Latest Dezeen Mail includes Kengo Kuma's plant-covered hotel and Amanda Levete's V&A extension

Kengo Kuma's planned Eco-Luxury Hotel in Paris and AL_A's expansion of London's V&A museum feature in the latest edition of Dezeen Mail, our weekly newsletter. Subscribe to Dezeen Mail ›

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High living costs and Brexit are driving design graduates away from London

More than two thirds of UK design graduates are leaving London due to the cost of living and uncertainly over the impact of Brexit on the creative industries, according to a survey conducted at this week's New Designers showcase.

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Terracotta-tinged walls match the surrounding mountains in Bernardes Arquitetura's Casa Terra

This house in a mountainous district near Rio de Janeiro features pigmented concrete walls and a broad overhanging roof that enclose a sequence of living spaces opening directly onto the landscaped grounds. Read more

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AHEAD Americas hospitality awards announces 2017 winners

Dezeen promotion: a cylindrical cultural centre designed by OMA, an old Mexican residence renovated with huge slatted wooden walls, and a boutique "micro hotel" with tiny rooms are among the winners of this year's Awards for Hospitality Experience and Design Americas. Read more

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