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London Design Festival 2016: responsive paper shredders and fans that create moving colour effects feature in the Blend exhibition created by Dutch studio Raw Color  at London's Aram Gallery  (+ slideshow). (more…) via Dezeen http://ift.tt/2dh5jJx

It's a conspiracy you know. Why do I have to work on a Saturday and others do not? Not fair I say, not fair. Now if I worked at the Detour Office - Grove Street by Dehn Bloom I wouldn't complain at all. In fact I'd settle right in and never leave. That sitting area is better than my living room. , midcenturyjo , via desire to inspire http://ift.tt/2dMzTMs

New York City is ready to kick off another eventful Archtober ! Starting October 1, the city-wide festival has 31 days of exhibitions, lectures, conferences, films, tours, and other fun public events that celebrate the significance of architecture and design in everyday life.  Archinect and Bustler are happy to be media sponsors for the sixth year in a row. From Archtober's lengthy  calendar of events , we picked some highlights for Week 1, October 1-8: Authenticity and Innovation Symposium | October 1 This symposium will discuss the questions raised from the Authenticity and Innovation exhibition. Listen to a conversation on topics like the relationship between preservation and gentrification, why new businesses like older buildings, and more Insecurities: Tracing Displacement and Shelter | October 1 - January 22, 2017 This exhibition explores how contemporary architecture and design have addressed notions of shelter in light of global refugee emergenci...

American firm Ward + Blake Architects has completed a residence and guest house in western Wyoming , which features rustic materials and sweeping views of the surrounding mountains (+ slideshow). (more…) via Dezeen http://ift.tt/2ddVTxB

Creating the space you live in is a big deal. Whether you’re to remodeling your existing home or build your dream home, projects can quickly become too large to manage alone. Maybe you don’t currently live near your decorating project, or you work too much to allow for full control of design and execution. Or perhaps you just need the help of a professional to bring your space together beautifully. A great interior designer will listen to your wants and needs to make your home a personalized space with expert design and provide the extra assistance managing the project’s budget and timeline. Image:  Cupersia In fact, many designers can help you save money with their industry connections, inside information on the best deals, and manufacturer discounts. A trained designer can create professional layouts and designs that make their value worth their fees. But before you rush to consult the first name you find, use this checklist to ensure you choose a credible and experie...

In case you haven't checked out Archinect's Pinterest boards in a while, we have compiled ten recently pinned images from outstanding projects on various Archinect Firm and People profiles. ( Tip: use the handy FOLLOW feature to easily keep up-to-date with all your favorite Archinect profiles!) Today's top images (in no particular order) are from the board Stairs . ↑ Nardini Research Centre and Auditorium in Vicenza, Italy by Studio Fuksas ↑ Sulwhasoo Flagship Store in Seoul, South Korea by Neri&Hu Design and Research Office ; Photo: Pedro Pegenaute ↑ Home for dependent elderly people and nursing home in Orbec, France by Dominique Coulon & associés ; Photo: Eugeni Pons ↑ Real de Hacienda in Mexico City by Sobrado + Ugalde Arquitectos ↑ Chelsea Eco Duplex in New York, NY by Wunderground architecture + design ↑ Z53 in Mexico City by MAPmx ↑ Blumenhaus in Zurich, Switzerland by Wiel Arets Architects ↑ Marubi National Museum of Photograph...

US set design studio Robert Storey has designed a plant-filled temporary retail space for online store Everlane in New York, influenced by the verdant conservatory at London's brutalist Barbican Estate  (+ slideshow). (more…) via Dezeen http://ift.tt/2dLFvqk

A deep-retrofit of an unloved midcentury factory building delivers major improvements to the streetscape and creates modern office spaces that has already attracted creative blue-chip tenants. BuckleyGrayYeoman has completed C-Space, a 62,000 sq ft commercial workspace on the corner of City Road and Epworth Street in Shoreditch, East London. , Architizer Editors, read more Architizer http://ift.tt/2dgdSo4

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Finnish Modernist architect Alvar Aalto accidentally invented the skateboard bowl with a 1930s swimming pool design, according to a US skateboarding magazine and a Finnish newspaper. (more…) via Dezeen http://ift.tt/2dtyB4A

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Gearing up for another eventful school year this fall? Archinect's  Get Lectured  is back in session.  Get Lectured  is an ongoing series where we feature a school's lecture series—and their snazzy posters—for the current term. Check back frequently to keep track of any upcoming lectures you don't want to miss. Mark those calendars! Want to share your school's lecture series? Send us your school's lecture series poster and details to  connect@archinect.com . Check out a selection of upcoming lecture events this fall at the University of Michigan, Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning . Be on the lookout for lectures from Neil Denari, ACADIA Conference Keynote Elizabeth Diller, panel discussions, and more. Oct 4 The Case for Regional Transit: Catherine Ross, "What if Transit Works?" Oct 4 Xavier Vendrell, "Professionals and/or Magicians revised version" Oct 7 Practice Session No. 3 Lecture: Neil Denari, "The Same and th...