Architecture
Gap House is a Japanese home that makes the most of every inch
This house by Japanese office MUU Store Design Studio has a footprint of just 60 square metres. More about Gap House is a Japanese home that makes the most of every inch
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Design
Mercedes-Benz's latest concept car takes its design cues from art deco
This concept car from Mercedes-Benz pairs future technology with elements of the past, featuring a design inspired by art deco. More about Mercedes-Benz's latest concept car takes its design cues from art deco
Architecture
World's largest bicycle parking garage opens in Utrecht
Ector Hoogstad Architecten has completed the first stage of the world's largest bicycle parking facility, in Utrecht's Central Station area in the Netherlands. More about World's largest bicycle parking garage opens in Utrecht
Interiors
First apartment unveiled inside Shigeru Ban's revamped Cast Iron House
New photos have been released showing one of the homes inside Cast Iron House – the 135-year-old New York building that is being overhauled by Japanese architect Shigeru Ban. More about First apartment unveiled inside Shigeru Ban's revamped Cast Iron House
Architecture
SANAA completes cloud-shaped port terminal building for Naoshima island
SANAA has built a small passenger terminal shaped like a cloud for a port on the Japanese island of Naoshima, which is famed for its contemporary art scene. More about SANAA completes cloud-shaped port terminal building for Naoshima island
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The SHED Project offers micro-homes inside vacant London properties
Self-contained micro homes are being installed inside vacant buildings across London as part of an initiative called The SHED Project, which features in the latest movie from our Dezeen x MINI Living video series. More about The SHED Project offers micro-homes inside vacant London properties
Architecture
Arched bamboo trusses left exposed in Chiang Mai sports hall to create a "feast to the eye"
Chiangmai Life Architects and Construction modelled the segmented and undulating roof of this bamboo sports hall at a school in Chiang Mai in Thailand on the petals of a lotus flower. More about Arched bamboo trusses left exposed in Chiang Mai sports hall to create a "feast to the eye"
Architecture
Jade Doskow's Lost Utopias photo series documents past World's Fair sites
Photographer Jade Doskow has spent the last decade documenting crumbling and thriving World's Fairs sites across North America and Europe for her Lost Utopias series. More about Jade Doskow's Lost Utopias photo series documents past World's Fair sites
Design
Papier Machine booklet features electronic toys that are made from its pages
French designers Marion Pinaffo and Raphaël Pluvinage have designed a set of 13 electronic toys that are cut, folded and assembled from paper printed in special ink. More about Papier Machine booklet features electronic toys that are made from its pages
Design
The New Yorker, Economist and Time reflect on rise of race hate in America with illustrated covers
Major US magazines have dedicated their front covers to recent political events with illustrations that reference Donald Trump, the Nazi Party and the KKK. More about The New Yorker, Economist and Time reflect on rise of race hate in America with illustrated covers
Architecture
Fernando Abellanas hangs secret studio under a bridge in Valencia
Self-taught designer Fernando Abellanas has installed a covert studio beneath a graffiti-covered bridge in the Spanish city of Valencia, making use of the concrete infrastructure to form a roof and walls for the hideaway. More about Fernando Abellanas hangs secret studio under a bridge in Valencia
Architecture
Jeff Jordan Architects updates mid-century home with floor-to-ceiling windows
New Jersey architecture firm Jeff Jordan Architects has renovated a mid-century home in the Hudson Valley with a fully glazed wall, white flooring and cedar walls. More about Jeff Jordan Architects updates mid-century home with floor-to-ceiling windows
Interiors
Jean Verville tricks the eye with black and white Montreal apartment
The whimsical monochrome interior of this Montreal residence, overhauled by Canadian architect Jean Verville, creates optical illusions for its residents to enjoy as they move through the space. More about Jean Verville tricks the eye with black and white Montreal apartment
Architecture
Old Suffolk barn transformed into countryside bed and breakfast by Blee Halligan Architects
Bedrooms inside this barn conversion extension in the English countryside are defined by the peaks of a sawtooth roof, which Blee Halligan Architects added during the building's renovation. More about Old Suffolk barn transformed into countryside bed and breakfast by Blee Halligan Architects
Architecture
Central Park Tower to become world's tallest residential skyscraper
New details about the future tallest residential building on Earth have been released, along with an updated rendering showing the supertall skyscraper towering over New York City. More about Central Park Tower to become world's tallest residential skyscraper
Interiors
First store for H&M offshoot Arket features interiors based on historical archives
The H&M group is set to launch its latest brand, Arket, with a Copenhagen store featuring an all-grey palette and fixtures inspired by historical archives. More about First store for H&M offshoot Arket features interiors based on historical archives
News
Kanye West and IKEA among Designs of the Year 2017 nominees
Kanye West, IKEA, OMA and David Adjaye are among the nominees for this year's Designs of the Year awards, which were announced by London's Design Museum today. More about Kanye West and IKEA among Designs of the Year 2017 nominees
Architecture
Austin Maynard Architects builds recycled-brick house on top of former Melbourne garage
Small red- and blue-glazed bricks pattern the exterior of this house by Austin Maynard Architects, which replaces a garage in the Melbourne suburb of Richmond. More about Austin Maynard Architects builds recycled-brick house on top of former Melbourne garage
Architecture
Frank Lloyd Wright-designed private island on sale for $14.9 million
A private island located 47 miles north of New York City and complete with a home conceived by American architect Frank Lloyd Wright is currently on the market. More about Frank Lloyd Wright-designed private island on sale for .9 million
Design
IKEA instruction manual shows how to make your own Game of Thrones cape
IKEA has shared instructions for turning its rugs into luxurious fur capes, following revelations that Game of Thrones costume designers used the brand's home accessories to dress their actors. More about IKEA instruction manual shows how to make your own Game of Thrones cape