Design
Nendo's Cubic Clock only reveals "its true form" twice per day
Japanese studio Nendo has designed a clock that becomes a perfect cube twice each day. More about Nendo's Cubic Clock only reveals "its true form" twice per day
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Architecture
Louisiana Museum showcases the socially minded architecture of Tatiana Bilbao
The work of Mexican architect Tatiana Bilbao is on show at the Louisiana Museum in Denmark, in an exhibition that includes an imaginary city, a cabinet of curiosities and four full-size architectural mockups. More about Louisiana Museum showcases the socially minded architecture of Tatiana Bilbao
2019 review
Dezeen's top 10 design and technology trends of 2019
For our review of 2019, deputy editor Augusta Pownall picks out ten trends that have preoccupied the design and technology industries this year, from the circular economy to the continued rise of China and a focus on privacy. More about Dezeen's top 10 design and technology trends of 2019
Video
SelgasCano's sprawling Second Home Hollywood revealed in Dezeen video
Second Home Hollywood, the first US location from the British co-working company, is revealed in this captioned video produced by Dezeen for Second Home. More about SelgasCano's sprawling Second Home Hollywood revealed in Dezeen video
Architecture
Snøhetta and WERK Arkitekter model Lanternen maritime centre on "craftmanship of boats"
Snøhetta and WERK Arkitekter have released visuals of a community centre for water sports on the coast of Esbjerg, Denmark, which will be made from wood.
More about Snøhetta and WERK Arkitekter model Lanternen maritime centre on "craftmanship of boats"
Interiors
Mim Design uses perforated metal to brighten Melbourne construction office
Perforated metal screens, glass walls and an open-plan layout help to maximise light throughout this Melbourne office, which has been overhauled by Mim Design. More about Mim Design uses perforated metal to brighten Melbourne construction office
Technology
BIG's Friday Smart Lock is its smallest ever product
Danish architecture firm BIG has branched into smart home products with the Friday lock, which combines a minimal form and enhanced security features. More about BIG's Friday Smart Lock is its smallest ever product
Architecture
Reading nook and a hidden room added in London house extension
Architecture practice Thomas-McBrien extended a London house, adding a oak-lined reading nook and a utility room hidden behind a secret door along with a kitchen and dining space. More about Reading nook and a hidden room added in London house extension
Design
Hou de Sousa wraps rebar in colourful string for installation outside New York's Flatiron Building
Architecture studio Hou de Sousa has built three volumes, constructed rebar and covered in bright cords, to form "gateways, apertures and seating" in front of New York City's Flatiron Building for this holiday season. More about Hou de Sousa wraps rebar in colourful string for installation outside New York's Flatiron Building
News
New York City buildings to receive "energy efficiency grade" in 2020
New York City has introduced a bill that will rank and grade large buildings according to energy efficiency. More about New York City buildings to receive "energy efficiency grade" in 2020
Opinion
"Cybertruck represents a highly conservative continuation of the status quo"
Tesla's electric Cybertruck is billed as a radical redefinition of the car, but in fact draws on old-fashioned ideas of escape, argues Elizabeth Bisley, co-curator of the V&A museum's new exhibition about car design. More about "Cybertruck represents a highly conservative continuation of the status quo"
Design
10 architecture and design projects that feature faceted surfaces
The body of Tesla's radical Cybertruck is made up of straight-edged facets. Here are some other examples of faceted architecture and design. More about 10 architecture and design projects that feature faceted surfaces
Architecture
Vancouver home by D'Arcy Jones Architects designed to mesh with neighbouring buildings
Dark grey cladding, snowy white interiors and ample natural light feature in this home with a basement apartment, designed by Canadian studio D'Arcy Jones Architects for an extended family. More about Vancouver home by D'Arcy Jones Architects designed to mesh with neighbouring buildings
Architecture
OMA reveals tower made from trio of stacked triangles
Dutch architect OMA has built the 24-storey Nhow Amsterdam RAI Hotel in Amsterdam, which is made from three triangular volumes stacked on top of each other. More about OMA reveals tower made from trio of stacked triangles
Interiors
Chybik + Kristof stack wooden balconies inside Czech Republic's House of Wine
Curved wood-panelled volumes designed to recall traditional Moravian wine cellars are stacked up in this Czech wine bar to create intimate tasting rooms. More about Chybik + Kristof stack wooden balconies inside Czech Republic's House of Wine
2019 review
Dezeen's top 10 churches and chapels of 2019
We're kicking off our review of 2019 with Dezeen's top 10 churches and chapels, including a skyscraper church in Hong Kong and a log cabin in Germany, as well as religious buildings in Norway, Lebanon, South Korea and Mexico. More about Dezeen's top 10 churches and chapels of 2019
Design
Kengo Kuma designs his first ever trainer for ASICS
For his first footwear design, architect Kengo Kuma has created a trainer in collaboration with Japanese sports brand ASICS that draws on the craft of bamboo knitting. More about Kengo Kuma designs his first ever trainer for ASICS
Design
Rain-harvesting panels would let people in drought-stricken cities catch their own water
Designer Shaakira Jassat has created a rain-catcher that is slim enough to fit on the outside of buildings in dense urban environments. More about Rain-harvesting panels would let people in drought-stricken cities catch their own water
This week's top architecture and design jobs include Wolfgang Buttress and Dimore Studio
Our selection of the most promising architecture and design roles on Dezeen Jobs this week includes positions at British artist Wolfgang Buttress' studio and Italian firm Dimore Studio. More about This week's top architecture and design jobs include Wolfgang Buttress and Dimore Studio
Architecture
31/44 Architects puts a modern spin on a Victorian terrace in south London
31/44 Architects shows how London's 19th-century townhouses can be brought into the 21st century, with this three-home development in Peckham. More about 31/44 Architects puts a modern spin on a Victorian terrace in south London