This week on Dezeen
This week Dezeen has been focussed on shoe design. Scroll on for more highlights in architecture and design from the last seven days plus Dezeen Music Project track of the week. More about This week on Dezeen
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Health Sciences Faculty in Zaragoza by Taller Básico de Arquitectura
Spanish office Taller Básico de Arquitectura designed the facade of this university complex in Zaragoza as a layer of overlapping white scales (+ slideshow). More about Health Sciences Faculty in Zaragoza by Taller Básico de Arquitectura
Doug Engelbart 1925-2013
News: inventor of the computer mouse Doug Engelbart has died at the age of 88. More about Doug Engelbart 1925-2013
Ofon by Nendo for Kokuyo
Product news: this collection of office furniture by Japanese design studio Nendo can be screwed together with a coin rather than tools (+ slideshow). More about Ofon by Nendo for Kokuyo
RealFlex U-FORM+ shoes by Reebok
Sportswear brand Reebok has launched a range of running shoes that shrink to fit the wearer's foot when heated with a hairdryer. More about RealFlex U-FORM+ shoes by Reebok
Anger over cancelled orders as design retailer Dwell reopens
News: collapsed UK furniture retailer Dwell is to reopen five of its 23 stores following a deal with the company's original founder - but furious customers of the old company are claiming their orders will not be honoured. More about Anger over cancelled orders as design retailer Dwell reopens
The Dolls House by Edwards Moore
Peeling plasterwork exposes brick walls inside this small renovated house in Melbourne by Australian studio Edwards Moore. More about The Dolls House by Edwards Moore
Medialab-Prado by Langarita-Navarro Arquitectos
Spanish studio Langarita-Navarro Arquitectos has created an arts centre in Madrid by installing a flexible structure behind the concrete walls of an old industrial building (+ slideshow). More about Medialab-Prado by Langarita-Navarro Arquitectos
Vote for the Unique Youngstar 2013 and win a watch
Dezeen promotion: vote for your favourite outdoor product design shortlisted in the Unique Youngstar competition for the chance to win one of three Plicate timepieces by Benjamin Hubert from Dezeen Watch Store. More about Vote for the Unique Youngstar 2013 and win a watch
When I get Green by Gonçalo Mabunda at Jack Bell Gallery
Furniture made of guns by Mozambican designer Gonçalo Mabunda will be on show in London next week. More about When I get Green by Gonçalo Mabunda at Jack Bell Gallery
Alef magazine to launch in London
Dezeen promotion: a new magazine called Alef focussing on cultural topics in the Middle East will launch at the Serpentine Gallery Pavilion in London this Saturday (+ movie). More about Alef magazine to launch in London