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Driven voids: Steven Holl’s new addition to Glasgow School of Art
6 May 2014American architect Steven Holl’s new addition to the Glasgow School of Art, created in concert with Scottish practice JM Architects, uses a palette of contemporary materials but still manages to complement Rennie Mackintosh’s landmark edifice across the road.
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In-store promise: the best contemporary retail design
1 May 2014We travel the world to bring you case studies that are exemplars of contemporary retail design. Reports are by Emily Martin and David Tarpey.
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Richard Hamilton and Design
28 April 2014Currently at Tate Modern is the first retrospective of the work Richard Hamilton, the influential British artist, teacher and essayist, who is considered to be a pioneer of pop art. Here Alice Rawsthorn looks at his output in the context of his design influences.
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Rethinking the design of rehab centres
11 April 2014Inclusive and engaging buildings that treat people in need of rehabilitation with respect and dignity are proving their value for healthcare providers, patients and the wider community. Veronica Simpson reports.
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Barbara Weiss design offers complementary medicine
10 April 2014Barbara Weiss Architects has completed the extensive refurbishment of a redundant Nineties’ office block, turning it into the new Wokingham Medical Centre in Berkshire, thought to be one of the largest in the UK.
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Brown Studio designs London flagship store for warehouse
10 April 2014Brown Studio has completed its latest collaboration with fashion brand Warehouse.
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Milan Furniture Fair - what to see at this year's Salone
8 April 2014It’s Milan Furniture Fair time again but it’s about a lot more than furniture these days, as every nook and cranny of the city, not just the Salone, shows o its design credentials and ‘novelties’ 8-13 April. Danish material manufacturer Kvadrat has a history of bringing in interesting designers to reassess and experiment with its materials. Johnny Tucker caught up with four UK designers, among a raft of 24 that it has asked to reinterpret its Divina material designed by painter and graphic designer Finn Sködt in 1984. If you enjoy this exclusive preview, you can see the fi nished pieces and more at the Salone as well as a detailed review of Milan 2014 in the next issue of Blueprint (334)
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Hall of mirrors by Russ + Henshaw
7 April 2014London-based design collaborative Russ + Henshaw has partnered with Turkishceramics to create Tile Mile, a temporary ceramic installation to be located at St John's Gate, in Clerkenwell.
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Salone Internazionale del Mobile 2014 - preview
4 April 2014The annual Milan Furniture Fair takes place at the Milan fairgrounds, 8-13 April
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Runway Success - what to do with London's airports
2 April 2014The only thing that seems certain is that London and the South East needs more airport capacity. With a range of proposals put forward, the Airports Commission is due to get down to the nitty-gritty of where and how it is to be supplied
