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Issue 133 03/01/13

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Zaha Hadid building pirated in China

News that a building designed by Zaha Hadid for Beijing has been copied by a developer in Chongqing has riled our readers this issue. Read the story and comments »

Phoenix Observation Tower by BIG

This observation tower for Phoenix by BIG is reminding readers of honey dippers, lollipops, giant map pins and Seattle's Space Needle. Read the story and comments »

Doomsday Survival by Minki Cheng

It's lucky December didn't bring the end of the world because readers aren't convinced these survival suits by fashion graduate Minki Cheng are entirely practical. Read the story and comments »

Casa Cubo by Studio MK27

There's been plenty of praise for this concrete house perched on top of a living room without walls by Studio MK27. Read the story and comments »

Dezeen's 2012 review

As 2012 came to a close, we rounded up the most popular stories and news highlights from each month last year, including a concrete treehouse that was most widely-read in March (above). See all of our top stories from 2012 »

Chengdu Tianfu Cultural and Performance Centre by Massimiliano and Doriana Fuksas

Some readers are impressed by Massimiliano and Doriana Fuksas' design for a spiralling cultural complex in Chengdu, China, but others aren't convinced. Read the story and comments »

Dezeen archive: winter retreats

Our latest roundup of stories from the Dezeen archive is full of cosy cabins, chalets, lodges and shelters - perfect places to seek refuge from the wintery weather. See all the stories »

Lazika Municipality by Architects of Invention

This public services building on stilts by Architects of Invention for a city that doesn't exist yet in Georgia has sparked a discussion about the viability of "instant cities". Read the story and comments »

Dezeen's top ten movies of 2012

Dezeen's architecture and design movies had a staggering 2.2 million plays in 2012 and we've rounded up the ten most popular ones for you. See the list and watch the movies »

The Boathouse by Alex Cochrane Architects

This converted boathouse by Alex Cochrane Architects caught readers' eyes. Read the story and comments »

Dezeen Watch Store winter sale

The Dezeen Watch Store winter sale continues this week, with reductions on a number of models including the colourful Grow by Andrea Morgante for Alessi (above) - was £84, now £58.80. Look out for further reductions to be announced tomorrow 4 January. See all the watches in the sale »

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Facebook users liked a converted Victorian boathouse »

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Apple rumoured to be working on "iWatch" »

Well-designed schools improve learning by 25 percent says new study »

Kenneth Grange knighted in New Year Honours »

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Dezeen Music Project

All the tracks on Dezeen Music Project this week have been used in our series of Dezeen Live movies.

Dezeen Music Project features an eclectic selection of tracks by new artists. Listen to all the tracks »

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