"Critical Dichotomies of Design," Australian Architecture; More!

· One-thousand words on the "critical dichotomies of design." [Core 77]
· Architectural craziness in the nation's capital. [Curbed DC]
· An architectural jewel in Victoria, Australia. [Homes of the Rich]
· Here's an end table made out of a vacuum cleaner. [Stylelist Home]
· Seoul tries to boost the property market. [WSJ]
· Retiree decorates Christmas tree with lights she bought 42 years ago. [Daily Mail]
· What's up with the third phase of the High Line? [Curbed NY]
· Cruising Craiglist: bizarre furniture edition. [Curbed Seattle]