Clerkenwell Design Week 2014: curator Nick Wiltshire assembled a micro-exhibition highlighting the relevance of craft in contemporary design for the first edition of The Makings of Luxury (+ slideshow). More about The Makings of Luxury accessories collection demonstrates contemporary craft techniques
The swooping ceiling of this house in Japan by NKS Architects is designed to improve acoustics inside a living room that is also used for music recitals (+ slideshow). More about Curving roofline enhances acoustics inside house with a music hall by NKS Architects
Steel corset boning holds together garments made from thin layers of cork and horsehair canvas in Royal College of Art graduate Louise Bennetts' fashion collection. More about Louise Bennetts constructs fashion collection from cork and horsehair
Perforated concrete blocks create patterns of light and shadow inside this mortuary in the Portuguese village of Vila Caiz by architects Raul Sousa Cardoso and Graça Vaz (+ slideshow). More about "Peaceful and neutral" mortuary completed by Raul Sousa Cardoso and Graça Vaz
News: insurance company Lloyd's of London could leave its landmark headquarters designed by Richard Rogers, according to today's Sunday Times. More about Lloyd's of London may quit Richard Rogers building over design "frustrations"
Dezeen Guide: we'll be travelling to Venice this month for the architecture biennale, one of nine design events that feature in our guide for June. More about Dezeen Guide update: June 2014
Clerkenwell Design Week 2014: London design brand Pinch has unveiled a dining chair, armchair, side tables and shelving, as well as additions to its existing range. More about Pinch launches wooden furniture during Clerkenwell Design Week
An infinity pool will form the roof of this cavernous house designed by Athens studio Kois Associated Architects for the Greek island of Tinos (+ slideshow). More about Mirage house by Kois Associated Architects to feature rooftop infinity pool
Following the popularity this week of toys by Amsterdam-based BCXSY that feature interchangeable body parts fixed together using magnets, we've collected together a selection of the most popular playthings from the pages of Dezeen. See our new Pinterest board »
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