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Architecture Interiors Design News Jobs Watch Store       Scenario Architecture lowers a ceiling to create a sunken roof terrace for a London home By lowering the ceiling of this London home, Scenario Architecture has created a view between the living room and the roof terrace, allowing parents to keep an eye on their children when they play outside (+ slideshow). More »     This week, Tokyo Olympics suffered identity crisis and Robin Hood Gardens faced demolition This week on Dezeen: beleaguered Brutalist housing estate Robin Hood Gardens (pictured) hit the headlines this week as a last-ditch attempt to save it from demolition failed, and Tokyo's 2020 Olympics faced further controversy. More »     Fontaine/Fortin/Labelle creates Pomo-inspired entrance to Quebec passageway Pomo summer: design collective Fontaine/Fortin/Labelle has blocked both ends of a lane in Quebec's Quartier Création with a Postmodern-influenced installation of colourful walls and geometric doorways (+ slideshow). More »     Triangle House in Thailand features gabled walls, a courtyard and a lily pond Built beside a lily pond on the outskirts of Bangkok, these two adjoining houses both feature prominent gable walls that prompted neighbours to name the property Triangle House (+ slideshow). More »     Preston Lane Architects renovates kitchen of 19th-century house in Tasmania Preston Lane Architects has renovated the kitchen inside a 19th-century house designed by British architect Henry Hunter – aiming to "inject light and life" into the property (+ slideshow). More »     US job of the week: designer (project manager) at Montalba Architects Our US job of the week on Dezeen Jobs is for a designer and project manager at Montalba Architects, which recently transformed a trailer into a mobile dental clinic (pictured). Visit the ad for full details or browse other architecture and design opportunities on Dezeen Jobs.     Daan Roosegaarde aims to rid cities of pollution with Smog Free Tower Dutch designer Daan Roosegaarde has launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund what he describes as the largest air-purifier in the world (+ movie). More »     Today we like: wedding architecture Architecture-loving couples can choose from an increasing number of options for their nuptials. Wedding venues from our archives include this spiralling chapel in Japan, a golden beachside "tower of love" in England and a cardboard pop-up chapel in New York's Central Park. See all our stories about wedding architecture »     Retrospect Vineyards House by Swatt Miers offers expansive views of California's Wine Country For a working vineyard in California, Swatt Miers Architects has completed a single-family home with outdoor living spaces, a swimming pool and a glass-walled guest suite (+ slideshow). More »     "Alexander McQueen changed fashion and I changed jewellery" says Shaun Leane Exclusive interview: jeweller Shaun Leane was one of fashion designer Alexander McQueen's closest friends and collaborators. As the sellout Savage Beauty exhibition closes at the V&A, Leane spoke to Dezeen about how the duo "tried to change people's perceptions of what jewellery and fashion should be". More »     Mondaine Helvetica Smart 1957 is Dezeen Watch Store's first smartwatch Dezeen Watch Store: the smartwatch by Swiss brand Mondaine is now available for exclusive pre-order at Dezeen Watch Store, and our customers benefit from £100 off the standard price (+ movie). More »     Greycork challenges Ikea with a flat-pack living room in a box Rhode Island furniture company Greycork has created a collection of quick-assembly, flat-pack pieces that are intended "to be a better alternative to Ikea" (+ slideshow). More »       Follow us You've signed up to receive all Dezeen's architecture and design stories in one daily email. Preferences | Unsubscribe     Contact us | Submit a story | Advertise