The watchtowers, walls and pathways of a historic fort were repaired and rebuilt as part of this restoration project in the 2000-year-old city of Thula, Yemen, one of 20 projects shortlisted for the 2013 Aga Khan Award. More about Thula Fort Restoration by Abdullah Al-Hadrami
The armrests of these chairs by Swedish designers Claesson Koivisto Rune reach out as though asking for a hug. More about Hug by Claesson Koivisto Rune for Arflex
An opaque box appears to balance over see-through walls of glass and perforated steel at this house and pet shop in Saitama, Japan, by architecture studio Norisada Maeda Atelier (+ slideshow). More about Torus by Norisada Maeda Atelier
Our latest Pinterest board brings together all of the Japanese houses we've featured on Dezeen over the last six years. See all the projects »
More about New Pinterest board: Japanese Houses