Weathered cedar and warm pine wrap these townhouses by Hacker Architects, which are geared towards residents who enjoy Oregon's wealth of outdoor pursuits. More about Hacker Architects designs Basecamp housing in central Oregon for outdoorsy types
US design studio Basic Projects has gutted a restaurant in South Carolina and transformed the dark interior into an eclectic, light-filled dining space. More about Vintage objects populate restaurant in Charleston by Basic Projects
South Korean startup Mobileisland has created a modular wireless charger that comes with a range of building block-like electronic accessories. More about Wireless charging island combines wooden elements with power pads
A huge bank of bleachers acts as a gathering point at the centre of this studio complex created by Emrys Architects within a listed ironworks in the Isle of Dogs, east London. More about Emrys Architects uses timber inserts to convert east London ironworks into artists' studios
Design duo Iskos-Berlin has designed a chair for Danish furniture brand Handvark that is intended to be passed down through generations. More about Handvark promotes "aesthetic sustainability" with chair designed to last a lifetime
With the news that designers are pioneering ways of using recycled plastic, here's a look at some of the best examples, from an IKEA kitchen built from plastic bottles to Nike shoeboxes made from recycled cartons. Follow Dezeen on Pinterest ›
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A dining table that partly disappears into a seating nook and storage built into partition walls are among the space-saving solutions employed by interior designer Maayan Zusman at this compact apartment for a family of four in Tel Aviv. More about Maayan Zusman replaces walls with cabinets to save space in tiny Tel Aviv apartment