Dezeenmail #36

issue #36 27/08/09     Hello readers! Alas summer is nearly over but so too, it seems, is the recession… we’ve never been so busy. We have two big filming projects coming up in September plus we’re working on the next phase of Dezeen – more details soon! Meanwhile here’s our pick of stories and comments from Dezeen, plus all the latest jobs and competitions. NB check out this lovely article by Tom Bloxham of Urban Splash about Dezeen. Twitter | Facebook | Dezeenfeed   “Will Prince Charles accept it?”   Probably not, Josh NY. We’ve got the latest images of Renzo Piano’s Shard tower, now under construction in London. Read the story and comments » “Stupidity is sometimes a compliment”   This housing project in Sweden has proved controversial with readers. “You modernists,” says Tom. “ I bet if they replaced the gilded frames with flat frames made of natural wood you’d think it was a winner.” Read the story and comments » “Should the clock faces be the other way around?”   A lot of comments about this “home and away” alarm clock for homesick travellers. Keypadz suggests an improvement. Read the story and comments » “My eyes just want to thank the designers”   These austere houses designed for Tokyo are the perfect antidote to the starchitects, says Josh NY: “In these days of curves and splines and blobs, my eyes just want to thank the designers for some rest and calmness.” Read the story and comments » “Doesn’t it remind anyone of George Nelson lamps?”   MrCoolTeapot thinks he’s spotted the inspiration behind Zaha’s Burnham Pavilion in Chicago. Zaha is also our featured architect this week. Read the story and comments » Vote for your favourite design in the Bombay Sapphire Designer Glass Competition   Vote for your favourite cocktail glass via our special online collaboration with Bombay Sapphire’s Designer Glass Competition. “Real eco-warriors go commando”   Yves Behar’s sustainable underwear range was our most popular story last week. Xit suggests a way to even be more sustainable… Read the story and comments » “Great concept, but I don’t fancy dusting it!”   Our readers are so practical. G worries how he’d keep this extruded aluminium furniture bright and shiny. Read the story and comments » “All taxidermy should be banned”   Donn is not a big fan of this range of animal-featuring objects by Dutch group Idiots. Read the story and comments » “Arkansas wants its barn back!”   Herzog & de Meuron’s new design for the Parrish Art Museum looks a bit like a barn, according to Low and others. Read the story and comments » “Brilliant on first glance…”   This range of kitchen utensils that don’t leave a mess on work surfaces have been a huge hit on Twitter . “But the food drips off the utensils, still leaving a mess,” says Royal Crème. Read the story and comments » Bye for now   Love from Marcus, Rupinder and Rose, plus our helpers Zaynab, Jonny, Brad and Rachel.   Contact us | Twitter | Facebook | Dezeenfeed | Dezeenfeed via daily email   Dezeen Limited, PO Box 54699, London N16 0YH. Please don't use this address for larger posted items - contact us first. Registered in the UK no 6576341   Latest jobs from Dezeenjobs   Click on individual jobs below for more info or visit dezeenjobs.com to browse all jobs.    Are you recruiting? Dezeenjobs is "the best jobs section in town", according to Wallpaper*. Read what some of our advertisers say. It costs just £100 per month to advertise on Dezeenjobs. Submit a job advert.   Universität für Angewandte Kunst seek staff scientists Dezeenjobs: staff scientists are required by the Universität für Angewandte Kunst in Vienna, Austria, for a studio led by Zaha Hadid: More » HLMS Architects seek architect Dezeenjobs: HLMS Architects are looking for an architect to work on a masterplan for Yangzhou, China: More » HLMS Architects seek UK/EU architects for collaboration Dezeenjobs: HLMS Architects are looking to collaborate with a UK/EU architect/architectural practice on a competition entry to design a metro station for Beijing: More » E-commerce coordinator at Hidden Art Dezeenjobs: not-for-profit organisation Hidden Art are looking for an e-commerce coordinator to work in London: More » Part I architectural assistant at Architecture and Urbanism Studio Dezeenjobs:  Architecture and Urbanism Studio are looking for a Part I architectural assistant to work at their new London practice: More » Project architects at Architecture and Urbanism Studio Dezeenjobs: Architecture and Urbanism Studio require project architects to work in London: More » Practice manager and bookkeeper at Architecture and Urbanism Studio Dezeenjobs: Architecture and Urbanism Studio seek a practice manager and bookkeeper to work in London: More » 3D visualiser at Architecture and Urbanism Studio Dezeenjobs: Architecture and Urbanism Studio in London are looking for a 3D visualiser: More » Product/transporation designer at Priestmangoode Dezeenjobs: London design consultants Priestmangoode require an experienced product/transportation designer: aaaa

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