More than 20 Italian companies produced custom furniture for the Casa Flora holiday apartment, which aims to bring contemporary design to the canals of Venice. More about Hallmarks of traditional Venice reinvented in Casa Flora holiday flat by Diego Paccagnella
Acanthus Clews Architects has renovated and extended a 15th-century building in the Cotswolds, England, to create a multifunctional space for the local community. More about Medieval church hall renovation features light-filled extension and glazed walkway
Spanish designer Unai Rollan has created a chair that is delivered in 11 same-sized self-assembly pieces to teach children the basics of furniture construction. More about Hamaika kids' chair by Unai Rollan is assembled from 11 equal pieces
3Gatti Architecture Studio has unveiled a vision for an eco-resort in a Latvian forest, featuring pavilions topped with inflatable roofs that look like pine cones. More about Inflatable pine cones top guesthouses and spa envisioned by 3Gatti Architecture Studio
Bonba Studio has transformed an office in Barcelona's Eixample district into a two-bedroom flat featuring traditional vaulted ceilings and multi-hued surfaces. More about Tiled surfaces and vaulted ceilings add character to Barcelona flat by Bonba Studio
This ring hides a panic button that sends an alert to friends and emergency services if the wearer is in trouble. More about Nimb ring doubles as a panic alarm that calls for help with one press
Following the SXSW tech conference in Austin this week – where a touch-sensitive denim jacket was unveiled – our new Pinterest board highlights the growing wearable technology industry, and features smart temporary tattoos that can control devices and a sports bra that gives wearers feedback on their workout. Follow Dezeen on Pinterest ›
More about Dezeen's wearable technology Pinterest board highlights an increasingly digital future
This home surrounded by lush greenery in Mexico City pays homage to the aesthetics of modernism, and includes raw materials such as volcanic stone, exposed concrete and steel columns. More about JJRR/Arquitectura sets modernist-influenced Mexico City home within verdant garden