Volant wall light by Ross Gardam
Dezeen Showroom: Australian brand Ross Gardam has released a slimline wall-mounted light fixture that has a balanced form composed of both brass and glass. More about Volant wall light by Ross Gardam
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Foster + Partners tops subterranean Apple Store with square dome
Technology brand Apple has opened its first store in Kuala Lumpur in an underground shop topped with a dome, designed by UK studio Foster + Partners. More about Foster + Partners tops subterranean Apple Store with square dome
Rising from the Water pavilion draws on architecture by Yasmeen Lari
A circular pavilion formed of wood and reed, created by students with guidance from Pakistani architect Yasmeen Lari and design studio Material Cultures, is on display in Barking for London Festival of Architecture. More about Rising from the Water pavilion draws on architecture by Yasmeen Lari
Scientists use living skin to create robot that smiles
Lifelike robots could be a step closer to reality with a new development from the University of Tokyo, where scientists have made a prototype with living skin capable of a "natural smile". More about Scientists use living skin to create robot that smiles
Seven furnishings that contribute to America's furniture-making heritage
Dezeen Showroom: from aluminium stools to rugs with colourful motifs, we've selected seven accessories and items of furniture created by brands and designers based in the USA. More about Seven furnishings that contribute to America's furniture-making heritage
Webb Yates creates structural stone frame for Royal Academy summer exhibition
A post-tensioned stone frame by engineering firm Webb Yates is among the exhibits in the architecture rooms of this year's Royal Academy of Arts summer exhibition, curated by London studio Assemble. More about Webb Yates creates structural stone frame for Royal Academy summer exhibition
Halleroed contrasts colour and texture inside Boygar's Tbilisi store
Design studio Halleroed has combined rustic, earthy tones with bold colours and glossy finishes for online retailer Boygar's first store in Tbilisi, Georgia. More about Halleroed contrasts colour and texture inside Boygar's Tbilisi store
IED launches master's degree in future store design at its Florence campus
Promotion: design school Istituto Europeo di Design is running a master's course in retail design at its Florence campus, aiming to equip students with the skills to create brand-recognisable shop interiors. More about IED launches master's degree in future store design at its Florence campus
Nicer Design creates bird-box house numbers to encourage urban birdlife
Polish design studio Nicer Design has created the Numbird collection of digit-shaped nesting boxes for small birds in urban areas. More about Nicer Design creates bird-box house numbers to encourage urban birdlife
Marlon Blackwell Architects unveils "sentinel" design for air traffic control tower in Columbus
Arkansas architecture studio Marlon Blackwell Architects has unveiled designs for an air traffic control tower for Columbus Municipal Airport in Indiana. More about Marlon Blackwell Architects unveils "sentinel" design for air traffic control tower in Columbus
Designers showcase work "meant to be lived with" at Colony in New York
Cabinets of curiosity and miniature tools based on Shaker furniture were among the works on view at New York design gallery Colony for its second Designer's Residency, showcasing four up-and-coming talents. More about Designers showcase work "meant to be lived with" at Colony in New York
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Dezeen Agenda features the UK's youngest listed building
The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features the UK's youngest listed building. Subscribe to Dezeen Agenda now. More about Dezeen Agenda features the UK's youngest listed building
Estúdio Campana adds living plant pavilions to São Paulo park
Brazilian studio Estúdio Campana has created a park near São Paulo that includes pavilions made with live plants on land once farmed by the founders' grandfather. More about Estúdio Campana adds living plant pavilions to São Paulo park
Thirteen student design projects from students at Vilnius Academy of Arts
Dezeen School Shows: a lighting collection made from glass and aluminium that explores memory is included in Dezeen's latest school show by students at Vilnius Academy of Arts. More about Thirteen student design projects from students at Vilnius Academy of Arts
Icon chair by Marcello Ziliani for Mara
Dezeen Showroom: Italian brand Mara has released a new version of its Icon chair, designed by Marcello Ziliani in flexible polypropylene for enhanced comfort and versatility. More about Icon chair by Marcello Ziliani for Mara
Álvaro Siza adds angular concrete extension to renovated monastery in Porto
Portuguese architect Álvaro Siza has added an angular white-concrete extension to the Monastery of Leça do Balio in Porto to provide "a new landmark" for the site. More about Álvaro Siza adds angular concrete extension to renovated monastery in Porto
Misconduct allegations "big surprise" says Adjaye Associates New York CEO
Adjaye Associates New York CEO Pascale Sablan has spoken about the impact of sexual misconduct allegations levelled against founder David Adjaye on the studio in an interview outlining its recent restructuring. More about Misconduct allegations "big surprise" says Adjaye Associates New York CEO
SPPARC transforms London townhouse into office with "honeycomb" roof
London studio SPPARC has overhauled a Grade II-listed Georgian townhouse in Fitzrovia to create a homely four-story office featuring a honeycomb-shaped roof. More about SPPARC transforms London townhouse into office with "honeycomb" roof
Ten outdoor music festival installations and pavilions
This week sees the start of Glastonbury festival. As summer begins, we have rounded up 10 unique pavilions installed at outdoor music festivals. More about Ten outdoor music festival installations and pavilions
Architecture is "stressful, painful and terrifying" say Grafton Architects founders
Grafton Architects is one of the world's most decorated architecture studios. In this interview, founders Yvonne Farrell and Shelley McNamara explain how they stay motivated after 46 years in practice. More about Architecture is "stressful, painful and terrifying" say Grafton Architects founders