News
Google abandons plans for self-driving car
Google has reportedly shelved plans for its own autonomous car in favour of partnerships with other vehicle companies. More about Google abandons plans for self-driving car
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Architecture
Cabo de Vila by Spaceworkers features concrete roof with scooped edges
A concrete roof with concave sides sits atop scooped glass and wood walls at this house in Portugal, which is captured in a film starring a child on a red tricycle. More about Cabo de Vila by Spaceworkers features concrete roof with scooped edges
Design
Competition: win a Travel Shopper bag by QWSTION
Dezeen has teamed up with Swiss backpack company QWSTION to give away five of its Travel Shopper bags, which can be carried like a tote, a handbag or a backpack. More about Competition: win a Travel Shopper bag by QWSTION
News
Antarctic research centre to be towed inland to escape dangerous ice crack
The world's first mobile research centre on the floating Brunt Ice Shelf in Antarctica is going to be moved to a new location for the first time, due to fears it could be trapped on an iceberg. More about Antarctic research centre to be towed inland to escape dangerous ice crack
Architecture
Lund Hagem's blackened timber cabin designed to withstand Norway's harsh winters
Oslo studio Lund Hagem has completed a holiday cabin on a Norwegian ski resort, featuring a blackened timber and concrete elevations that hunker down to protect it from the winter weather. More about Lund Hagem's blackened timber cabin designed to withstand Norway's harsh winters
Job of the day: sales director at Bec Brittain
Our job of the day from Dezeen Jobs is a sales director role for New York-based Bec Brittain, whose recent projects include crane-like lamps composed of brass, bronze, concrete and leather loops (pictured). Read more stories about Bec Brittain or browse more architecture and design opportunities on Dezeen Jobs.
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Technology
Senticnel tree alarm by Eli-Gutierrez Studio helps stop forest fires spreading
Forests are set to benefit from internet-of-things technology with the release of a wireless alarm system that can predict the path of a growing fire. More about Senticnel tree alarm by Eli-Gutierrez Studio helps stop forest fires spreading
Interiors
Studio Roosegaarde converts Rotterdam glass factory into "dream lab of the 21st century"
Studio Roosegaarde has revealed its new Rotterdam office, the Dream Factory, which is located inside a 1930s glass factory overlooking the city's harbour. More about Studio Roosegaarde converts Rotterdam glass factory into "dream lab of the 21st century"
Architecture
Antonio Citterio unveils design for glass Arte tower on Florida beach
Italian architect Antonio Citterio has been tapped to conceive a luxury residential building in Miami Beach, marking his first architectural project in America and the latest in a string of residential developments in the area. More about Antonio Citterio unveils design for glass Arte tower on Florida beach
Architecture
BIG unveils huge 670 Mesquit complex for LA Arts District
Bjarke Ingels Group has released plans for a mixed-use scheme in Los Angeles, which will incorporate housing, offices and public spaces within a giant concrete framework. More about BIG unveils huge 670 Mesquit complex for LA Arts District
Architecture
Law Architects creates "homesteads" to house Woodleigh School teaching spaces
A+Awards: this trio of small buildings, which were lauded at the 2016 Architizer A+Awards, were designed by Australian firm Law Architects for an independent school on the Mornington Peninsula. More about Law Architects creates "homesteads" to house Woodleigh School teaching spaces
2016 review
Dezeen's top 10 public buildings of 2016
Continuing our review of 2016, architecture editor Jessica Mairs picks out 10 of the best public buildings of 2016, including an art gallery inside a second-world-war bunker, a dinosaur egg museum and three projects from one particularly prolific studio. More about Dezeen's top 10 public buildings of 2016
Interiors
A/D/O creative space completes in Brooklyn building overhauled by nArchitects
Car brand MINI has backed the conversion of a Greenpoint warehouse into a creative workspace, restaurant and design store, featuring a "periscope" that reflects the Brooklyn and Manhattan skylines. More about A/D/O creative space completes in Brooklyn building overhauled by nArchitects
Design
Competition: win a wireless home speaker by Moshi
Dezeen has teamed up with electronics brand Moshi to give away one of its wireless Spatia home speakers. More about Competition: win a wireless home speaker by Moshi
Architecture
Coffey Architects references Japanese tea houses in renovated London mews home
Coffey Architects has used traditional Japanese design techniques to make the most of space and light in this renovation of a three-metre-wide London mews house – which is in the running for the RIBA's House of the Year prize. More about Coffey Architects references Japanese tea houses in renovated London mews home
Design
3D-knitted furniture arrives at IKEA
After appearing in trainers and high-end furniture, 3D-knitting has arrived at IKEA in the form of its PS 2017 armchair. More about 3D-knitted furniture arrives at IKEA
News
Established & Sons under new ownership following death of co-founder Angad Paul
Business news: British furniture brand Established & Sons has been acquired by overseas investors. More about Established & Sons under new ownership following death of co-founder Angad Paul
Architecture
Nimtim creates sunny London house extension to adapt to young couple's changing needs
A yellow and white colour scheme finishes this London house extension by Nimtim Architects, which is shortlisted in 2017's Don't Move, Improve! competition. More about Nimtim creates sunny London house extension to adapt to young couple's changing needs
Job of the day: operations manager at Another Country
Our job of the day from Dezeen Jobs is for an operations manager at Another Country, which recently unveiled its fourth furniture collection, inspired by the work of designer Gerrit Rietveld (pictured). Read more stories about Another Country or browse more architecture and design opportunities on Dezeen Jobs.
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Design
Neri Oxman's Lazarus death masks visualise the wearer's last breath
Neri Oxman and the MIT Mediated Matter group have unveiled their latest collection of 3D-printed death masks, designed to contain the wearer's last breath. More about Neri Oxman's Lazarus death masks visualise the wearer's last breath