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Issue 132 20/12/12

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This is our last Dezeen Mail of 2012 so have a very merry Christmas and see you in the new year!

"At night you won't switch on the ceiling lamp. You'll switch on the window."

Our movie for Philips Lumiblade about how OLED lighting technology will change interior design has gone viral and readers are discussing the implications. Read the story and comments »

The Grove at Grand Bay by BIG

Readers have noticed a trend for twisting skyscrapers at the moment, including these apartment blocks for Miami by BIG, and are discussing the reasons behind it. Read the story and comments »

Dezeen in Field Trip by Google

Dezeen has teamed up with Google for this week's UK launch of the Field Trip app, which provides contextual information about your surroundings via your smartphone. Find out more »

Louvre Lens by SANAA and Imrey Culbert photographed by Julien Lanoo

The Louvre Lens by SANAA is our most popular story so far this month and readers are arguing over whether the architects should "move on" or are "refining their design sensibilities with each project." Read the story and comments »

DNB Bank Headquarters by MVRDV

MVRDV's pixellated DNB Bank Headquarters has sparked a considered debate on the effects on the "real-world consequences" of the conceptual approach. Read the story and comments »

Three Small Rooms by Studio Cadena

Readers think these three white boxes creating bedrooms inside an industrial loft in Brooklyn by Studio Cadena look more Japanese than American. Read the story and comments »

Smile Makers by Ramblin' Brands

These sex toys inspired by stereotypical female fantasies including a fireman and tennis coach by Ramblin' Brands have got readers talking. Read the story and comments »

Haus Rüscher by OLKRÜF

Some think this house comprising two concrete boxes in the Austrian mountains by OLKRÜF has sacrificed practicality for aesthetics. Read the story and comments »

Eggwave by WertelOberfell for Neff

WertelOberfell's egg tray for Neff fridges provides plenty of opportunities for puns from readers. Read the story and comments »

LCV. Law-Court Offices in Venice by C+S Architects

Readers think these law courts in Venice by C+S Architects are rather "dark and foreboding." Read the story and comments »

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A rennovated apartment full of Napoleons was our most clicked story this issue »

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Sex toys designed as characters from female fantasies were popular on Facebook »

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