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This week readers reacted to the first images of Apple Park, as well as the world's skinniest skyscraper and a house for a Beastie Boy. Read on for more of the best stories on Dezeen...

Jony Ive on Apple Park: "It's nice, though, isn't it?"

Jony Ive has described Apple's new headquarters as "nice", but commenters expressed stronger opinions. Read the story and comments ›

World's skinniest skyscraper stalls at 20 storeys tall

Readers can't believe the hefty costs involved in building the world's skinniest tower, which is currently $50 million over budget. Read the story and comments ›

Plans put on hold for "deeply offensive" Iron Ring sculpture at Wales' Flint Castle

Are protestors right to oppose this "deeply offensive" ring-shaped sculpture planned for Wales' Flint Castle? Read the story and comments ›

Concrete ribs cradle brickwork walls at Bloco Arquitetos' Brasília residence

Simplicity is key to the success of this pavilion-like residence in Brasília by Bloco Arquitetos, say commenters. Read the story and comments ›

Nixie Girl designed to make menstrual cup more accessible for teenagers

Could this menstrual cup for young girls combat the stigma surrounding alternative period products? Readers aren't convinced. Read the story and comments ›

Bartlett student Damien Assini suggests replacing HS2 railway with zero-carbon towns

A graduate proposal to scrap the HS2 railway, and instead create zero-carbon towns, has been described as "socialist fantasy" by readers. Read the story and comments ›

Plywood-lined bedrooms feature in London loft conversion by Widger Architecture

This London loft extension featuring a pair of plywood-lined bedrooms has won over vocal sceptics of the material. Read the story and comments ›

Alex Chinneck creates giant rip in the brick facade of a London building

Alex Chinneck has created a giant rip in the brick facade of a London building, but not all readers enjoy its cartoon-like aesthetic. Read the story and comments ›

Anime Architecture exhibition showcases the fictional worlds created for Japan's animated movies

Anime fans shouldn't miss this exhibition dedicated to the fictional worlds created for Japanese animated movies, say readers. Read the story and comments ›

Bestor Architecture creates Malibu beach home for Beastie Boys rapper

Readers can't resist a pun after ch-checking out this Malibu beach home created for Beastie Boys rapper Mike D. Read the story and comments ›

 
 
 

 
Dezeen Jobs

Are you looking for a role in architecture or design? Visit Dezeen Jobs, where we've got 110 new jobs this week including:

Architectural lighting designer at L'Observatoire International in New York, USA ›

Illustration artist at Foster + Partners in London, UK ›

Senior architectural visual artist at Büro Ole Scheeren in Beijing, China ›

10 countryside cabins with interiors that reflect their remote locations

10 countryside cabins with interiors that reflect their remote locations ›

Ohad Benit shapes blown-glass Stress lights like soap bubbles

Ohad Benit shapes blown-glass Stress lights like soap bubbles ›

WHY wins Edinburgh's Ross Pavilion contest with design featuring undulating roof gardens

WHY wins Edinburgh's Ross Pavilion contest ›

Glass box defines extension with basement pool for Victorian home in south London

Glass box defines extension with basement pool for Victorian home ›

Grace Quah's Bartlett graduation project is a feminist film featuring homes that perform domestic chores

Feminist film featuring homes that perform domestic chores ›

News

 
World's first autonomous cargo ship to set sail in 2018

World's first autonomous cargo ship to set sail in 2018 ›

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Kengo Kuma uses "borrowed scenery" to infuse nature into Suteki House

Kengo Kuma infuses nature into Suteki House ›

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Design

 
Tomas Kral designs parrot-inspired glassware for Nude

Tomas Kral designs parrot-inspired glassware for Nude ›

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Zrobym Architects' summer house combines references to Scandinavian and Belarusian architecture

Summer house references Scandinavian architecture ›

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Brompton launches first battery-powered version of its folding bike

Brompton launches first battery-powered version of its folding bike ›

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Competition: win a book exploring the simplicity and functionality of Nordic design

Win a book exploring the simplicity and functionality of Nordic design ›

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Dezeen Hot List

Dezeen Hot List reveals the 400 hottest forces in architecture and design ›