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Issue 140 21/02/13

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Ridge Road Residence by Studio Four

This Melbourne residence with a blackened timber exterior by Studio Four is our most popular story this issue. Read the story and comments »

Google Tel Aviv by Camenzind Evolution

Readers think the Google Tel Aviv office by Camenzind Evolution would be fun at first but "hell to work in every single day." Read the story and comments »

Pen that doodles 3D objects attracts $500,000 on Kickstarter

Readers are desperate to get their hands on this pen that lets you sketch 3D objects in plastic. Read the story and comments »

#006 SideSeat by Studio Makkink & Bey for PROOFF

Would Studio Makkink & Bey's combined desk, shelves and swivel chair be more awkward than separate pieces? Read the story and comments »

Lullaby Factory by Studio Weave

Studio Weave has charmed readers with its lullaby factory piping music through the courtyard of a children's hospital. Read the story and comments »

The Curving House by JOHO Architecture

The textured brickwork of this curved house by JOHO Architecture has impressed readers. Read the story and comments »

Open Source Sea Chair by Studio Swine

Is this stool made from scavenged plastic on the back of a fishing trawler "taking rubbish and creating rubbish again" or "delivering an important message in a direct way"? Read the story and comments »

Spike Chair by Alexander Lervik

This wooden chair like a bed of nails by Alexander Lervik is reminding readers of cigarettes and impalement. Read the story and comments »

Opinion: Marcus Fairs on why tech is killing green design

Dezeen editor-in-chief Marcus Fairs explains why designers have dumped dowdy green design in favour of glamorous robots in his Opinon column. Read the story and comments »

Deskontalia store in Donostia by VAUMM

Is this shop for collecting internet purchases by VAUMM "a good use of a cheap material" or just "ugly"? Read the story and comments »

3012 Series by Mats Lönngren for Hygge

The newest watch added to our collection is the 3012 Series by Finnish designer Mats Lönngren. The watch features two discs layered on top of each other that mark the time instead of traditional watch hands. Get yours here »

Wasbar Ghent by Pinkeye

Readers think this launderette by Pinkeye where users can have a coffee or get a haircut while they wait is a brilliant idea. Read the story and comments »

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Competition winners

 

Michelle Watmough from the UK, Philip Conchie from the UK, Sarah Lyndall-Smith from the UK, Paul Sonnleitner from Austria and Tomasz Starczewski from the UK all won digital artwork by Yoko Ono.

Lisa Zigenis from the USA, Olivia Cumberbatch from the UK, Rebecca Collins from the UK, Ruth Lurring from the UK, Rachael Simmons from the UK, Sonia Hiew from Malaysia, Mark Buckley from the UK, Satsuki Suzuki from the UK, Kenneth Sit from Hong Kong and Mary Izhar from the Netherlands all won a pack of Little Romance paperclips.

Dezeen Music Project

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