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Organisers of IMM Cologne take “painful” decision to cancel 2021 furniture show

November 24, 2020 Marcus Fairs 0

The January 2021 edition of furniture and interiors fair IMM Cologne has become the latest industry event to be cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. The fair, held in the German city each January, will next take place from 19 January to 23 January 2022. “We’ve had to face the reality, even though it’s painful,”

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New Architecture Writers calls for applications from aspiring BAME journalists, critics and curators

November 20, 2020 Marcus Fairs 0

New Architecture Writers, a free course for black, Asian and minority ethnic people interested in a career in architecture media, is seeking applicants for its 2021 programme. The year-long, part-time programme, which is based in London and is supported by the Architecture Foundation and the Architectural Review, is open to BAME applicants under 30. Applicants

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“No evidence” that urban density helps spread of coronavirus says Richard Florida

November 2, 2020 Marcus Fairs 0

Cities will bounce back as young creatives take advantage of lower rents and dense urban areas prove better at mitigating the coronavirus pandemic, according to urban theorist Richard Florida. The pandemic “may make cities more affordable to artists and creatives” he said, adding that dense neighbourhoods “have been better at mitigating and combating the crisis”

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Dezeen shortlisted for 15 awards including best podcast, best awards event and brand of the year

October 27, 2020 Marcus Fairs 0

Dezeen has been shortlisted for 15 awards at five different ceremonies this autumn, with Dezeen Awards, Virtual Design Festival and the Dezeen Day conference all in the running for prizes. Our Face to Face podcast series is also up for an award while Dezeen is in the running to be named brand of the year.

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“We want to shift the posture of design” says Anne Asensio of Dassault Systèmes

October 9, 2020 Marcus Fairs 0

Architects and designers should stop feeding consumerism and instead harness technology to build a better world according to Anne Asensio, vice president of design experience at Dassault Systèmes. Speaking in a live talk on Dezeen last week, Asensio said she wanted to “shift the posture of design” by providing software tools to help designers develop

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Dezeen Events Guide lists the key design events taking place in London this month

September 10, 2020 Marcus Fairs 0

Dezeen Events Guide for September in London

Dezeen Events Guide’s special guide to architecture and design events taking place in London this September is now live. The guide, which includes over 30 events taking place in the city, includes participants in London Design Festival and Open House. Key London events this September Highlights include Planted, a new event that aims to reconnect

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ACAN calls on Foster + Partners to withdraw from Amaala airport project over climate concerns

July 20, 2020 Marcus Fairs 0

Climate pressure group Architects Climate Action Network has called on Foster + Partners to pull out of a controversial new private airport in Saudi Arabia – or resign as a signatory of the Architects Declare movement. In a letter to Foster + Partners, ACAN said the architect should withdraw its involvement with Amaala, a luxury

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Coronavirus money could solve climate crisis but hopes of change are “wishful thinking” says Rem Koolhaas

July 11, 2020 Marcus Fairs 0

The money governments have committed to supporting economies hit by coronavirus could instead solve climate change, according to architect Rem Koolhaas. The sums involved are “clearly enough to settle that issue,” he said. However, the Dutch architect said he believes the world will quickly try to revert to how it was before the pandemic, predicting

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“It would be wonderful to design more planets,” says Winy Maas

June 29, 2020 Marcus Fairs 0

Coming up with design concepts for new planets could help solve the problems affecting humanity on Earth, according to architect Winy Maas. Issues such as climate change and habitat destruction can only be solved by thinking about Earth as a holistic design challenge, Maas said. Coming up with alternative planets could help provide insights and

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“It would be wonderful to design more planets,” says Winy Maas

June 29, 2020 Marcus Fairs 0

Coming up with design concepts for new planets could help solve the problems affecting humanity on Earth, according to architect Winy Maas. Issues such as climate change and habitat destruction can only be solved by thinking about Earth as a holistic design challenge, Maas said. Coming up with alternative planets could help provide insights and

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