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This week, readers are debating Heatherwick Studio’s design for a stadium encircled by 12 chimneys in Birmingham and discussing a piece by Dezeen's editorial director, Max Fraser, outlining 10 ways that the design industry is dysfunctional.

 

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Heatherwick Studio unveils stadium surrounded by 12 chimneys for Birmingham City

"Revivalism rather than complete aesthetic reinvention"

Readers are intrigued by Heatherwick Studio and Manica Architecture's design for a 62,000-seat stadium surrounded by brick chimneys for Birmingham City Football Club in Birmingham, UK.

What do you reckon? ›

 

Everything that's going wrong with design

"Many of the points raised seem just as true of capitalism itself"

Next our Performance Review series turns the spotlight on design. Dezeen editorial director Max Fraser sets out 10 ways that the industry is dysfunctional. Commenters welcome the discussion.

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John Pawson designs T-shirt "in pursuit of the condition of minimum"

"£348, read the room Pawson"

British designer John Pawson has created a minimalist white T-shirt, which is his first foray into clothing design, for brand Slowform. Due to its price, readers aren't convinced.

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Construction starts on UK's largest Christian monument

"Surely there are enough redundant or barely used Christian monuments around the country?"

Work has begun on the Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer, a 50-metre-tall looped Christian landmark designed by UK studio Snug Architects. Readers are divided, with some questioning whether the project is wasteful.

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How architecture fees got so low

"There are too many architects around, and there is too much competition"

Low fees are a constant source of frustration for architects. As part of our Performance Review of the profession, Nat Barker delves into the issue. Commenters share their thoughts.

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Water disappears through gaps in Serafini's "sculptural yet functional" Piano washbasin

"Looks cool. Nightmare to clean?"

Italian brand Serafini has created a bespoke washbasin concept for high-end interiors, made from a rhythmic row of marble slabs that cleverly conceal the drainage. Commenters are inspired.

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Design Museum displays never-before seen Wes Anderson film props

"What I wouldn't do to spend a day in this man's head"

The Design Museum in London has unveiled costumes, props, and other ephemera from Wes Anderson's personal archives as part of an exhibition. Readers have reacted positively, with one saying they "would love to see this".

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Snøhetta showcases "transformative" Ford headquarters building in Michigan

"It's nicely polished, but it’s like Ford's cars – trying to please everyone and exciting no one"

Architecture studio Snøhetta is nearing completion on a massive, interconnected headquarters for Ford in Michigan, USA, centred around an engineering-focused building. Commenters aren't sold.

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"Design is in the White House" says America's first chief design officer Joe Gebbia

"Trump and design is an oxymoron"

The creation of a National Design Studio illustrates an "unprecedented" concern for web design in the US government, says the nation's first chief design officer, Joe Gebbia, in this exclusive interview. Readers respond.

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