House in Yamasaki by Tato Architects
The top floor rooms of this house in Japan by Tato Architects are contained inside sheds that sit on the roof (+ slideshow). More about House in Yamasaki by Tato Architects
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Balloon by Uli Budde for Vertigo Bird
Product news: Berlin-based designer Uli Budde placed a flat disc above the bulb of this lamp so that it looks like a hot air balloon taking flight. More about Balloon by Uli Budde for Vertigo Bird
Dezeen Music Project: Russian Girl by Florian Riedl
It's not often that we get sent a piece of score music on Dezeen Music Project, so we were delighted when saxophonist and composer Florian Riedl shared this piece that was written for a German documentary called Russian Girls. Soothing and melodic, it's a lovely track to start the week with.
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“China is a dream scenario for a designer” - Michael Young
News: China will produce as many world-class designers as Japan within 20 years, according to Hong Kong-based industrial designer Michael Young. More about “China is a dream scenario for a designer” - Michael Young
Cardboard Bicycle by Izhar Gafni
Israeli engineer and systems developer Izhar Gafni has invented a cardboard bicycle that's strong, waterproof and costs less than £10 to manufacture (+ movie). More about Cardboard Bicycle by Izhar Gafni
Aesop Newbury Street by William O’Brien Jr.
Cornices are commonly used to decorate the junctions between walls and ceilings, but at the new Boston shop for skin and haircare brand Aesop, cornices cover the walls and form shelves for the brand's signature brown bottles. More about Aesop Newbury Street by William O’Brien Jr.
US military invests in 3D printing on the frontline
News: the US military is developing its own 3D printers for the frontline which will enable soldiers to quickly and cheaply produce spare parts for their weapons and equipment. More about US military invests in 3D printing on the frontline
Tepoztlan Lounge by Cadaval & Sola-Morales
Travellers visting the Mexican town of Tepoztlan can spend a few nights, months or even years at this three-armed concrete guesthouse by architects Cadaval & Sola-Morales (+ slideshow). More about Tepoztlan Lounge by Cadaval & Sola-Morales
77|011 Metropolitan Bike by Rizoma
Product news: this carbon-fibre and aluminium bicycle with no upright in the diamond-shaped frame weighs just eight kilograms. More about 77|011 Metropolitan Bike by Rizoma
The Locker Room by Belsize Architects
The locker room at the London School of Economics is now a village of cabinets with house-shaped profiles and bold graphics. More about The Locker Room by Belsize Architects