Stone patios and gravel terraces slot in between the monolithic concrete blocks that make up this Argentinian house designed by BP Arquitectura. More about Concrete screen shades patio at BP Arquitectura's Casa Mq2 in Córdoba
Charleston interiors firm Basic Projects has created cosy apartment-like suites inside a refurbished brick building, during its conversion into a hotel in nearby Savannah. More about Basic Projects and Christian Sottile include "creature comforts" at Savannah's Windrose hotel
VAC Library by Farming Architects is a large wooden climbing frame that uses solar-powered aquaponics to keep vegetables, koi carp and chickens in Hanoi, Vietnam. More about Climbing-frame library in Vietnam has a thriving aquaponics system
Japanese architect Yo Shimada of Tato Architects has designed a table intended to be made at home by consumers using standard materials bought from any DIY store. More about Yo Shimada debuts coffee table made from basic DIY store materials
We've updated our Pinterest board showcasing the best prefabricated homes, including a hutong house that plugs-in to a small Beijing plot and OMA's stacked precast concrete tower. Follow Dezeen on Pinterest ›
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A copper facade frames the grey stone interior of this dining and retail space in Shanghai designed by local firm Office Coastline. More about Genshang's Shanghai restaurant designed by Office Coastline as "gentle sequence of spaces"