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Yves Behar designing Kodak Super 8 relaunch

This week, a passenger-carrying drone and Yves Behar's revamped Super 8 launched at CES 2016

This week on Dezeen: we've been reporting on the latest products unveiled at the CES technology show this week, including the relaunch of Kodak's iconic Super 8 film camera and a drone that will transport passengers through the air without a pilot.

FFZero1 concept car by Faraday Future
FFZero1 concept car by Faraday Future

New electric car company Faraday Future grabbed the headlines at the event with its battery-powered supercar, while wearable technology firm Fitbit released a smartwatch with customisable straps and frames.

Smartshoe by Digitsole
Smartshoe by Digitsole

Self-lacing trainers, a globe-shaped action camera and a sports bra that gives its wearer instant workout feedback were among the other products presented.

Richard Sapper
Industrial designer Richard Sapper dies aged 83

In other news this week, Richard Sapper, who created iconic products for brands including Alessi, Knoll and IBM, died aged 83.

Tizio desk lamp by Richard Sapper for Artemide
Tizio desk lamp by Richard Sapper for Artemide

Design industry figures including Clemens Weisshaar, Yves Behar and Andrea Morgante paid tribute to the German industrial designer by posting Instagram photos of their favourite Sapper creations.

3D-printed Ice House by Clouds AO and SEArch wins NASA Mars Habitat contest
Scientists develop Martian concrete for building architecture in outer space

The prospect of colonising Mars with humans resurfaced after scientists developed a form of "Martian concrete" that could be used in Space. A conceptual project that would see the red planet transformed using towers formed by bacteria was also proposed.

The Wilson School, Arlington by BIG
The Wilson School design by BIG

BIG unveiled plans to build a school for Virginia featuring cascading roof terraces, while rumours emerged that the next major US project for Bjarke Ingels' firm could be an American football stadium.

Lakefront Kiosk by Ultramoderne
Lakefront Kiosk by Ultramoderne

In other US news, it was revealed that last year's inaugural Chicago Architecture Biennial attracted more than double the attendees of the world-famous Venice Biennale.

Penn Station revamp
New York's Pennsylvania Station renovation and expansion plans revived

The renovation and expansion of New York City's Pennsylvania Station was revived as new designs were released, and it was confirmed that kissing booths will be installed in the city to celebrate Valentine's Day.

Souvenir d'un Futur photography series by Laurent Kronental
Souvenir d'un Futur photography series by Laurent Kronental

Popular projects this week on Dezeen included photos of Paris' monumental housing estates, a black-stained house built on Dungeness beach and an apartment featuring a secret underground room.

One-room flat in Paris by Anne Rolland Architecte
One-room flat in Paris by Anne Rolland Architecte

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