These conceptual three-legged structures have been developed by Najjar & Najjar Architects to allow Beirut's fishing community to reclaim sections of the coastline whilst generating electricity for local residents (+ slideshow). More about Kinetic Iris structures would generate wave power along the Beirut shoreline
David Kohn Architects has transformed the ground floor and basement of a 1970s office building in London's Mayfair into a gallery space for auction house Sotheby's that exposes the existing concrete ceiling beams (+ slideshow). More about David Kohn completes Sotheby's gallery in London's Mayfair
A new invention by Danish studio Norm Architects for Menu claims to make your favourite beer taste even better by whisking up beery foam you can pour on top (+ slideshow). More about Beer Foamer by Norm Architects promises better pints
Milan 2014: Dutch designers Laura Lynn Jansen and Thomas Vailly have created a collection of tableware by "growing" stone over a structural skeleton using the same natural process that forms stalagmites and stalactites in caves (+ slideshow). More about Laura Lynn Jansen and Thomas Vailly "grow" stone tableware
These renderings depict a house designed by Ström Architects for the English town of Swanage, with a cantilevered section that shelters a parking space (+ slideshow). More about Ström Architects designs a country house protruding over a wall
Milan 2014: Swedish architecture and design studio Claesson Koivisto Rune has designed a wallpaper collection influenced by the shapes and patterns found in Modern architecture (+ slideshow). More about Claesson Koivisto Rune launches wallpaper collection influenced by Modernism