Brutalist-inspired residence by Clauwers & Simon is arranged around a central courtyard
This simple board-marked concrete and timber house by Clauwers & Simon in rural Belgium is arranged around a glazed courtyard. More about Brutalist-inspired residence by Clauwers & Simon is arranged around a central courtyard
Competition: win a book documenting the work of designer Maarten Baas
Dezeen is giving two readers the chance to win a signed copy of Maarten Baas Hide and Seek, a book filled with projects by the Dutch designer. More about Competition: win a book documenting the work of designer Maarten Baas
Cross-shaped house by Elliott Architects is adapted to sloping woodland setting
Elliott Architects has completed a family home in Northumberland made up of two intersecting volumes clad in opposing materials of slate, cedar and brick to represent different elements of its forest setting. More about Cross-shaped house by Elliott Architects is adapted to sloping woodland setting
10 homes illuminated by skylights from Dezeen's Pinterest boards
This week we're highlighting 10 popular home interiors from our Pinterest boards that use skylights to make compact spaces seem larger, including a loft apartment in New York and a windowless garage conversion. More about 10 homes illuminated by skylights from Dezeen's Pinterest boards
Competition: win a book showcasing 50 new Japanese houses
Dezeen is giving away five copies of The Japanese House Reinvented by Philip Jodidio, a book featuring 50 houses that highlight Japan's current residential trends. More about Competition: win a book showcasing 50 new Japanese houses
Penthouse apartment in India revamped by Studio Course to mimic a traditional veranda
Studio Course has overhauled the upper level of a penthouse apartment in Pune, west India, creating mix of indoor and outdoor rooms that surround a rooftop garden. More about Penthouse apartment in India revamped by Studio Course to mimic a traditional veranda
10 of the most popular all-white interiors from Dezeen's Pinterest boards
This week we're highlighting 10 popular home interiors from our from Pinterest boards that feature an all-white colour palette. More about 10 of the most popular all-white interiors from Dezeen's Pinterest boards
Competition: win a book showcasing 22 apartments inside the brutalist Barbican estate
Dezeen is giving five readers the chance to win a copy of Residents: Inside the Iconic Barbican Estate, which features photographs of apartments inside the brutalist complex. More about Competition: win a book showcasing 22 apartments inside the brutalist Barbican estate
Tiled surfaces and vaulted ceilings add character to Barcelona flat by Bonba 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
Angular tree-like columns form structure of Kensuke Watanabe's Y-house
Clusters of diagonal columns splay out like tree branches inside this house completed by Japanese architect Kensuke Watanabe in the seaside city Kamakura. More about Angular tree-like columns form structure of Kensuke Watanabe's Y-house
Competition: win a book showcasing the studios of Japan's best-known architects and designers
Dezeen is giving away five copies of Where They Create: Japan, a book documenting the workspaces of some of Japan's leading creatives, including Kengo Kuma, Nendo, Tadao Ando and Toyo Ito. More about Competition: win a book showcasing the studios of Japan's best-known architects and designers
José Almeida transforms stone villa in rural Portugal into holiday house
Architect José Almeida has partially demolished a late 19th-century property in northern Portugal, and used the rubble to create holiday accommodation where guests can bathe in a former wine press. More about José Almeida transforms stone villa in rural Portugal into holiday house
Hibinosekkei installs micro-house in Japanese kindergarten to encourage independent play
Japanese studio Hibinosekkei has added a small wooden playhouse to a kindergarten in the city of Saga to encourage independent domestic role play. More about Hibinosekkei installs micro-house in Japanese kindergarten to encourage independent play
Competition: win an architecture activity book with 75 drawings to complete
Dezeen is giving five readers the chance to win an activity book filled with briefs to complete drawings of urban architecture. More about Competition: win an architecture activity book with 75 drawings to complete
Lisa Merk's tactile mini urns give mourners one-on-one time to say goodbye
Lund University student Lisa Merk has designed a series of small urns that can be held during funeral ceremonies to reduce the anxieties of bereavement. More about Lisa Merk's tactile mini urns give mourners one-on-one time to say goodbye
Competition: win a book documenting the work of Africa's designers
To coincide with this year's Design Indaba, Dezeen is giving away five copies of Africa Rising, a book documenting work by the continent's architects, designers and photographers. More about Competition: win a book documenting the work of Africa's designers
Architect-turned-patisserie chef uses 3D modelling software to create desserts
These complex, geometric desserts are made by Ukrainian patisserie chef Dinara Kasko, who draws on her background in architecture in her cooking. More about Architect-turned-patisserie chef uses 3D modelling software to create desserts
Competition: win an index documenting crests from English football clubs over the years
Dezeen is giving away five copies of a book featuring the evolving crests of 47 Premier League football clubs and exclusive artwork for each team. More about Competition: win an index documenting crests from English football clubs over the years
Standard Studio converts 200-year-old Ibiza stable into self-sufficient cottage
Amsterdam-based Standard Studio has transformed a stable into an off-grid showroom and home for the owners of an interior design shop in Ibiza. More about Standard Studio converts 200-year-old Ibiza stable into self-sufficient cottage
ATT Architects transforms Jakarta loft into light-filled office
Indonesian architecture and interior firm ATT Architects has transformed a loft space in Jakarta into a pared-back office, which draws inspiration from Scandinavian design. More about ATT Architects transforms Jakarta loft into light-filled office