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Architectural Wise

Solace pendant light by Ross Gardam

Dezeen Showroom: Australian brand Ross Gardam has created a pendant light defined by its teardrop-shaped shade, which is made using traditional glass blowing techniques....

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Sp(r)int Studio shelters Viking ruins in Iceland with polycarbonate roof

Architecture firm Sp(r)int Studio has restored, extended and added polycarbonate roof panels to a 1950s timber structure protecting a Viking-era archaeological site in...

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Five funky chairs by emerging designers at Salone Satellite

At furniture fair Salone del Mobile, designers used unusual materials, such as ventilation tubes and firewood, to create the standout seating designs in...

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Furniture Linoleum by Forbo Flooring

Dezeen Showroom: surfaces brand Forbo Flooring has expanded its Furniture Linoleum material collection with a range of new colours, released during Milan design...

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Architectural Wise

Ten design highlights from the Alcova exhibition in Milan

With over 100 exhibitors across four venues, there’s a lot to see at this year’s edition of Milan design week exhibition Alcova. Dezeen...

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Angular high-rises to surround OMA's Tirana football stadium renovation

Dutch studio OMA has unveiled plans to renovate the Selman Stërmasi Stadium in Tirana and transform the surrounding area with tilted, geometric high-rise buildings....

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The Business Economics

UK business confidence rises to highest level since budget, but Reeves’ tax plans spark concern

The IoD’s index of business confidence has climbed to its strongest level since Rachel Reeves’ first budget, but 76% of business leaders remain...

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The Business Economics

Lewes Pound, UK’s last local currency, comes to an end after 17 years

The Lewes Pound, launched in 2008 as part of the UK’s local currency movement, has ceased circulation as digital payments rise — but...

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Pension funds urged to back UK tech scale&ups as billions in returns flow overseas

Veteran investor Saul Klein has called on UK pension funds to invest more in domestic tech scale-ups, warning that only 20% of their...

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HMRC chasing £90m in unpaid taxes after staffing firm Challenge rescued from insolvency

The UK tax authority is pursuing £90m in unpaid VAT and PAYE after Challenge Recruitment Group was bought out of administration in an...