Design
Robotic Somnox pillow gently "breathes" to soothe users to sleep
This soft robotic pillow combats sleepless nights by "breathing" in and out as users hold it close. More about Robotic Somnox pillow gently "breathes" to soothe users to sleep
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Architecture
Takashige Yamashita creates nursery with curving timber roof near Mount Fuji
A wavy plywood roof undulates above the glass-walled rooms of this nursery in Japan's Yamanashi prefecture. More about Takashige Yamashita creates nursery with curving timber roof near Mount Fuji
Interiors
Pedro Ferreira converts abandoned Porto house into flats with pine and marble surfaces
Pedro Ferreira Architecture Studio has converted a derelict 19th-century house in Porto into six flats with pine, white marble and concrete finishes. More about Pedro Ferreira converts abandoned Porto house into flats with pine and marble surfaces
Architecture
Pitsou Kedem's AB House features grid-like perforated screens inside and out
Screens with a perforated geometric pattern help to control the flow of light, air and views throughout this house in a suburb of Tel Aviv by Israeli architect Pitsou Kedem. More about Pitsou Kedem's AB House features grid-like perforated screens inside and out
Design
Another Brand exploits "endless potential" of terrazzo for table collection
The latest addition to the terrazzo trend is a set of speckled pedestal tables designed by furniture company Another Brand. More about Another Brand exploits "endless potential" of terrazzo for table collection
Interiors
Themed shopping areas appeal to women with different clothing tastes in Hangzhou store
Clothing rails made from pieces of colourful metal mesh, lengths of bamboo and black frames define different zones inside this shop in Hangzhou designed by X+Living for the online retailer Tmall. More about Themed shopping areas appeal to women with different clothing tastes in Hangzhou store
Architecture
Block Architects adds trellises and steel-bar walls to Vietnamese house
Cubes made from white-painted reinforcing rods form frameworks that support staircases and climbing plants at this renovated house in Ho Chi Minh City. More about Block Architects adds trellises and steel-bar walls to Vietnamese house
Design
Ono launches range of wooden hooks to display bikes at home
Start-up bicycle brand Ono Cycle has released a set of wall mounts that save space by storing and displaying bikes. More about Ono launches range of wooden hooks to display bikes at home
Pinterest
Dezeen's latest Pinterest board celebrates the best of Swiss architecture
We've created a new Pinterest board showcasing a range of Swiss architecture from this grey-tiled home in the Alps by JM Architecture to Peter Zumthor's famous Therme Vals spa, recently photographed by Fernando Guerra. Follow Dezeen on Pinterest ›
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Architecture
1100 Architect extends historic residence to create new University of Pennsylvania student centre
The University of Pennsylvania has added a new centre for international affairs to its campus in Philadelphia, extending a small cottage built in 1851 with an angular stone-clad form. More about 1100 Architect extends historic residence to create new University of Pennsylvania student centre
Interiors
Jaime Hayón designs interiors for Barceló Torre de Madrid hotel
Spanish designer Jaime Hayón aimed to take visitors to this hotel in Madrid on a "visual journey through Spain's past" by combining Arabic and Moorish details with his signature playful aesthetic. More about Jaime Hayón designs interiors for Barceló Torre de Madrid hotel
Architecture
Cigarette factory in Brussels converted into city hall by trio of Belgian architects
This red brick building that once formed part of a cigarette factory in Brussels has been converted into a council office with minimalist interiors by Stéphanie Willox, LD2 Architecture and Mamout. More about Cigarette factory in Brussels converted into city hall by trio of Belgian architects
Design
Hello Robot exhibition explores our mixed feelings about intelligent machines
"Do you trust robots?", "Could a robot do your job?" and "Do you believe in the death and rebirth of things?" are among the deep questions being posed to visitors at the Vitra Design Museum's latest exhibition. More about Hello Robot exhibition explores our mixed feelings about intelligent machines
Interiors
Anne-Laure Dubois uses dark blue tiles and poplar plywood to update Paris apartment
Anne-Laure Dubois has renovated a family apartment in Paris, using dark blue tiles and pale poplar plywood to offset the existing wooden flooring. More about Anne-Laure Dubois uses dark blue tiles and poplar plywood to update Paris apartment
Architecture
Tokyo home comprises cluster of protruding white boxes
The staggered stack of boxes that form this family home in central Tokyo contain a set of spiralling, interconnected rooms. More about Tokyo home comprises cluster of protruding white boxes
This week on Dezeen
This week, Calatrava told women to "wait" for equality after survey showed gender pay gap is widening
This week on Dezeen, Santiago Calatrava responded to the 2016 Women in Architecture survey, which showed broadening pay disparity, by telling women to "just wait a second" for equality. More about This week, Calatrava told women to "wait" for equality after survey showed gender pay gap is widening
Design
Atelier 2+ designs miniature greenhouse for indoor gardeners
Bangkok studio Atelier 2+'s Greenhouse Mini is designed to encourage owners to bring greenery into their houses. More about Atelier 2+ designs miniature greenhouse for indoor gardeners
Architecture
Bourgeois/Lechasseur designs geometric Quebec home to withstand blustery weather
The windswept sand dunes of Quebec's Magdalen Islands informed the outline of this second home for a retired couple, designed by Canadian firm Bourgeois/Lechasseur Architects. More about Bourgeois/Lechasseur designs geometric Quebec home to withstand blustery weather
Architecture
Aamodt Plumb stacks concrete boxes to form Hamptons beach house
US firm Aamodt Plumb Architects has created a spacious, oceanfront home in the Hamptons with a sturdy exterior shell that protects the dwelling from coastal storms. More about Aamodt Plumb stacks concrete boxes to form Hamptons beach house
Interiors
432 Park Avenue penthouse receives makeover from Kelly Behun
New York designer Kelly Behun has created a show residence near the top of Rafael Viñoly's 432 Park Avenue tower, using a palette aimed to complement the sweeping Manhattan views and make visitors "feel grounded" 92 storeys up. More about 432 Park Avenue penthouse receives makeover from Kelly Behun