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Issue 142 07/03/13

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Research Pavilion by ICD and ITKE

A pavilion woven by a robot and inspired by a lobster at the University of Stuttgart has readers talking about 3D-printed buildings. Read the story and comments »

Array auditorium seats by Zaha Hadid for Poltrona Frau Contract

Are Zaha Hadid's triangular auditorium chairs an improvement on the usual flip-down seats? Read the story and comments »

Ravi Naidoo of Design Indaba on African design, renewal and growth

In our first Dezeen and MINI World Tour despatch from Cape Town, Ravi Naidoo takes us on a tour of his home city and explains why he founded the Design Indaba conference. Watch the movie »

Domino Sugar by SHoP Architects and James Corner Field Operations

Readers note that "yonic buildings do a great job of not blocking views to Manhattan" in SHoP Architects' latest scheme for Brooklyn. Read the story and comments »

Chiyodanomori Dental Clinic by Hironaka Ogawa

Maybe the serene look of Hironaka Ogawa's clinic design would make commenters less nervous about visiting the dentist. Read the story and comments »

Bratislava Culenova New City Centre by Zaha Hadid Architects

Zaha Hadid hasn't impressed with these plans for Bratislava, which commenters liken to "1960s planning hiding behind shiny renderings." Read the story and comments »

Pibal bicycle by Philippe Starck and Peugeot

Readers like Philippe Starck's cross between a scooter and a bike for a French cycle hire scheme but some worry it'll be too heavy. Read the story and comments »

Ocean Avenue Project by Frank Gehry

Frank Gehry fails to surprise readers with his latest design for a tower in his hometown of Santa Monica, California. Read the story and comments »

Sam Jacob on unboxing movies

In this week's column, Sam Jacob explains why YouTube movies of consumers ritualistically unpacking their purchases "bring a sharp eye to the designed world." Read the story and comments »

Garden Tree House by Hironaka Ogawa

We've published a few indoor trees lately but readers are scared the examples in this house by Hironaka Ogawa might seek revenge. Read the story and comments »

18 Feet & Rising offices by Studio Octopi

The long dark tunnel in Studio Octopi's offices for an advertising agency has put readers on edge. Read the story and comments »

Dezeen at SXSW

This week Dezeen is at the SXSW technology conference in Austin, Texas, as part of Hackney House Austin, a showcase of the most exciting creative and digital companies from the London borough. Find out more »

Stamp House by Charles Wright Architects

Charles Wright Architects' cyclone-proof house is putting readers in mind of a prison, bunker and battleship. Read the story and comments »

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