Dutch architects Snitker/Borst have completed 48 split-level homes in Leiden, the Netherlands, according to the Ruamplan concept developed by architect Adolf Loos in the 1920s. More about Roomburg housing by Snitker/Borst
Italian designer Odoardo Fioravanti has designed a telescope with a wooden body to mark the 4ooth anniversary of the first telescope observations made by Galileo Galilei. More about Galileo's Telescope by Odoardo Fioravanti
Dezeenwire: The British Council have announced that Muf architecture of London will curate the British Pavilion at this year’s Venice architecture biennale - The Architects' Journal
Japanese architects Katsuhiro Miyamoto & Associates have completed the priest's quarters at a Buddhist temple in the mountains of Japan. More about Kuri at Chushinji Temple by Katsuhiro Miyamoto & Associates
Cologne 2010: German designer Patrick Frey has created a collection of stools and benches each made of a single piece of folded plastic, presented at imm Cologne last week. More about Nook by Patrick Frey
Mexican designer Liliana Ovalle has designed a sofa informed by makeshift furniture that can be seen on the streets of Mexico City. More about Mugrosita by Liliana Ovalle
Finnish studio ARK-house Architects have completed a centre for visiting seamen at Vuosaari Harbor in Helsinki, sandwiched between two long curving timber walls. More about Helsinki Seafarers’ Centre by ARK-house Architects