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if only...
21 January 2013creating objects with faceted surfaces evolved like a family tree
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Michael Grubb launches Michael Grubb Studio
17 January 2013After 15 years at Sutton Vane Associates, where he rose to the position of director, lighting designer Michael Grubb has set up his own practice, Michael Grubb Studio.
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Luke Miles
17 January 2013Head of the design team at Virgin Atlantic, designer Luke Miles’ real focus is on the whole service experience, which has recently produced the relaunched Upper Class cabin and the JFK lounge, reports Johnny Tucker
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Designs of the Year 2013 nominations announced
16 January 2013The Design Museum has announced the nominees for the sixth annual Designs of the Year, which include the best designs from all over the world across seven categories of Architecture, Digital, Fashion, Furniture, Graphics, Product and Transport.
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Studio Swine
16 January 2013Internationally based Studio Swine, is often found on the beach...
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The romance of the office chair
15 January 2013Niels Diffrient’s unofficial title as ‘the Grandaddy of Ergonomics’ is based on his work in ‘human engineering’, which – to him, at least – carries the same allure when it comes to chair design as airflow does to the design of aeroplanes. Aidan Walker ponders the proposition
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Rem Koolhaas to curate 2014 Venice Architecture Biennale
10 January 2013Putting an end to speculation, organisers have confirmed that the 68-year-old Dutch architect will direct the 2014 Venice Architecture Biennale, which will take place from 7 June - 23 November.
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Surface Design Show Preview
9 January 2013Happy birthday to the Surface Design Show, about to celebrate its 10th outing and hosting an FX Live Debate on the first of its threeday residence from 5-7 February at the Business Design Centre, London. Maarja Pehk takes a look at highlights of this year's offering
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Jestico + Whiles back to school for new add-on
8 January 2013Stoke Newington School in Hackney, East London is to have a new sixth-form building designed by Jestico + Whiles.
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Station’s new look on the right track
7 January 2013AEDAS Architects has completed an £8.5m redevelopment project at Rotherham Central railway station.
