Interiors
Bear House by Onion
This house for toy-bear collectors in Thailand was conceived as a scaled-up version of the bears' display cabinet (+ slideshow). More about Bear House by Onion
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Architecture
CMA CGM Headquarters by Zaha Hadid photographed by Hufton + Crow
Zaha Hadid's 142-metre tower for French shipping company CMA CGM in Marseille is documented in these new images by London photographers Hufton + Crow (+ slideshow). More about CMA CGM Headquarters by Zaha Hadid photographed by Hufton + Crow
Design
Morph folding wheel by Vitamins Design
The world's first folding wheels can be collapsed to take up about half the space so they're easier for wheelchair users to store and transport. More about Morph folding wheel by Vitamins Design
World Tour 2013: Cape Town
"Africa is an extraordinary opportunity" - David Adjaye
Dezeen and MINI World Tour: we speak to architect David Adjaye, fresh off the stage from his presentation at Design Indaba, about his relationship with Africa and why he believes the continent provides a great opportunity for architects. Update: this interview is featured in Dezeen Book of Interviews, which is on sale now for £12. More about "Africa is an extraordinary opportunity" - David Adjaye
Architecture
Tallest building in southern hemisphere given go-ahead
News: a 388-metre-high hotel and apartment building, which will be the tallest building in the southern hemisphere when completed, has been approved by planners in Melbourne, Australia. More about Tallest building in southern hemisphere given go-ahead
Interiors
Carlos Monsiváis Personal Library by JSa
Mexican studio JSa has installed a walnut-lined wing to the José Vasconcelos Library in Mexico City to house the personal book collection of celebrated author Carlos Monsiváis (+ slideshow). More about Carlos Monsiváis Personal Library by JSa
Interiors
House in Yoro by Airhouse Design Office
A bedroom and bathroom are hidden inside a white box in this converted warehouse by Japanese architects Airhouse Design Office (+ slideshow). More about House in Yoro by Airhouse Design Office
Furniture
Superbambi by Scoope Design
This piece of furniture by Scoope Design can switch between a chair, table or step ladder depending on how it's slotted together. More about Superbambi by Scoope Design
Architecture
Buda Art Centre by 51N4E
A five-sided pavilion made from pale sandy brickwork leads inside this former textile factory in Kortrijk that Belgian studio 51N4E has converted into an arts centre. More about Buda Art Centre by 51N4E
Design
L-INK lamp poster by Jean-Sébastien Lagrange
French designer Jean-Sébastien Lagrange has created a cross between a poster and a lamp. More about L-INK lamp poster by Jean-Sébastien Lagrange
Architecture
Gangjin Children's Centre by JYA-rchitects
A playground slide is tucked into the rooftop folds of this children's centre in a coastal South Korean village by Seoul studio JYA-rchitects (+ slideshow). More about Gangjin Children's Centre by JYA-rchitects
Furniture
Element tables by Tokujin Yoshioka for Desalto
Milan 2013: tables in this collection by Japanese designer Tokujin Yoshioka have tops that appear to balance precariously on angled stands (+ slideshow). More about Element tables by Tokujin Yoshioka for Desalto
Architecture
Dezeen archive: mirrored buildings
Dezeen archive: reflective architecture has cropped up a few times on Dezeen recently, so we've compiled all our stories about mirrored buildings. See all the stories here »
More about Dezeen archive: mirrored buildings
Architecture
Wanangkura Stadium by ARM Architecture
This black and blue sports centre in Western Australia was designed by ARM Architecture as a pixellated cluster of chunky cubes (+ slideshow). More about Wanangkura Stadium by ARM Architecture
Architecture
David Adjaye to design Charles Correa exhibition at RIBA
News: the work of Indian architect Charles Correa will be showcased in a forthcoming exhibition designed by David Adjaye at the RIBA's headquarters in London. More about David Adjaye to design Charles Correa exhibition at RIBA
Design
Crystallisation water dress by Iris van Herpen
Dutch fashion designer Iris van Herpen will create a dress modelled on splashing water during a live week-long broadcast for fashion film website SHOWstudio next month (+ movie). More about Crystallisation water dress by Iris van Herpen
Design
Lorry redesigned to prevent cyclist deaths
News: a London cycling organisation has come up with a concept for a lorry with no blindspot to reduce the number of cyclists killed in collisions. More about Lorry redesigned to prevent cyclist deaths
Design
UP activity-tracking wristband by Jawbone relaunches in Europe
News: a wristband designed by Yves Behar for San Francisco electronics brand Jawbone that monitors how you move, sleep and eat has now launched in Europe, just over a year after its initial launch was plagued by technical problems. More about UP activity-tracking wristband by Jawbone relaunches in Europe
This week on Dezeen
This week on Dezeen
The big news this week was Toyo Ito's Pritzker Prize win and you can check out his key projects in our slideshow. Scroll on for more highlights of the week in design and architecture, plus the track of the week from Dezeen Music Project. More about This week on Dezeen
Architecture
Shortlist announced for Stockholm Nobel Prize centre
News: twelve international firms including OMA, Herzog & de Meuron, BIG and SANAA have been shortlisted to design a new headquarters and visitor centre for the Nobel Prize in Stockholm, Sweden. More about Shortlist announced for Stockholm Nobel Prize centre