Design
Autonomous rescue aircraft makes its first flight
An autonomous aircraft designed to operate in dangerous territory has successfully completed its maiden voyage. More about Autonomous rescue aircraft makes its first flight
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Job of the day: postgraduate head at the V&A
Our job of the day from Dezeen Jobs is for a head of the postgraduate programme at London's V&A museum, which recently hosted a robot-fabricated pavilion inspired by the wings of beetles (pictured). Read more stories about the V&A or browse more architecture and design opportunities on Dezeen Jobs.
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Architecture
Moon Hoon completes museum for a Pinocchio doll collector near Seoul
A nose-shaped fountain spouts water from the facade of this museum by South Korean architect Moon Hoon, which is dedicated to the fictional character Pinocchio. More about Moon Hoon completes museum for a Pinocchio doll collector near Seoul
Architecture
Wisconsin country house by Salmela Architect takes cues from weathered barns
American studio Salmela Architect has created a rural Wisconsin home that features a steep roof, square windows and natural cedar cladding meant to age over time. More about Wisconsin country house by Salmela Architect takes cues from weathered barns
Comments
"In today's political climate it's brave to support free-market capitalism"
Readers are reacting to a keynote speech delivered by Patrik Schumacher in this week's comment update, in which the architect called for the scrapping of public housing and deregulation of markets. More about "In today's political climate it's brave to support free-market capitalism"
Opinion
"IKEA is caught between mythological Swedishness and the challenges of the modern world"
A visit to the new IKEA museum reveals a tension at the heart of the company, between Swedish values of openness and tolerance, and a bid for global domination, argues Tom Cubbin in this Opinion column. More about "IKEA is caught between mythological Swedishness and the challenges of the modern world"
Architecture
Eight new starchitect-designed apartment towers in Miami
As the art and design communities prepare to descend on Miami next week, here's a recap of residential skyscrapers designed by some of the world's most famous architects, all of which are either rising or recently completed in the city. More about Eight new starchitect-designed apartment towers in Miami
News
NextEV unveils world's fastest electric supercar
Chinese electric car startup NextEV has launched a vehicle it claims is the fastest electric car in the world. More about NextEV unveils world's fastest electric supercar
Architecture
Competition: win a pair of tickets to visit Brighton's i360 observation tower
Dezeen is giving five readers the chance to win a pair of tickets to visit the Marks Barfield-designed i360 in Brighton, billed as the world's tallest moving observation tower. More about Competition: win a pair of tickets to visit Brighton's i360 observation tower
Architecture
Peter Salter creates labyrinthine London townhouses to experiment with different ideas
Doorways disguised as mirrors, secret corners, moving walls and yurt-shaped rooms feature in these four elaborate London townhouses that architect Peter Salter has been crafting for the last 13 years. More about Peter Salter creates labyrinthine London townhouses to experiment with different ideas
Interiors
Six houses designed as playgrounds for cats
Any cat owner knows their pet is the true ruler of the household. That's particularly so in these six homes with feline-friendly features – including elevated walkways, stepping-stone shelving and discrete doorways. More about Six houses designed as playgrounds for cats
Video
Students erect arching bamboo events pavilion in Hong Kong
One-minute movie: Chinese University of Hong Kong students created this curving pavilion from bent bamboo poles and translucent fabric to host a series of events that promote low-carbon living and construction. More about Students erect arching bamboo events pavilion in Hong Kong
Architecture
Arching bamboo events pavilion in Hong Kong showcases digital fabrication
Bent bamboo poles and translucent fabric make up this curving events pavilion by The Chinese University of Hong Kong, which explores how traditional materials can be combined with digital fabrication. More about Arching bamboo events pavilion in Hong Kong showcases digital fabrication
Design
Sam Jacob's Insulation Scarf is a witty way to warm your neck
This scarf by architect Sam Jacob features the wiggly symbol used to represent insulation on architectural drawings. More about Sam Jacob's Insulation Scarf is a witty way to warm your neck
Job of the day: retail interior designer at Paul Smith
Our job of the day from Dezeen Jobs is for a retail interior designer for Paul Smith, who previously commissioned 6a Architects to create a cast-iron facade for a London store (pictured). Read more stories about Paul Smith or browse more architecture and design opportunities on Dezeen Jobs.
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Architecture
Chunky concrete staircase spirals through House in Akitsu by Kazunori Fujimoto
A concrete staircase spirals between the austere concrete floors of this house designed by Kazunori Fujimoto Architect & Associates for a seaside spot in Japan's Hiroshima Prefecture. More about Chunky concrete staircase spirals through House in Akitsu by Kazunori Fujimoto
Architecture
Viñoly, Meier and KPF design luxury towers for Manhattan waterfront
American firms Rafael Viñoly Architects, Richard Meier & Partners, and Kohn Pedersen Fox have conceived a trio of high-end residential buildings that will overlook New York's Hudson River. More about Viñoly, Meier and KPF design luxury towers for Manhattan waterfront
Design
Benjamin Hubert designs self-gripping strap for Apple Watch
Benjamin Hubert has created an injection-moulded Apple Watch strap, which negates the need for buckles with its self-gripping fastening. More about Benjamin Hubert designs self-gripping strap for Apple Watch
Architecture
Diagonal columns create irregular windows for sports hall by Schemaa
A+Awards: angular polycarbonate windows create tessellating shapes across the facade of this gymnasium in France's Champagné region, a winner at this year's Architizer A+Awards. More about Diagonal columns create irregular windows for sports hall by Schemaa
Design
Sancal bases quilted Obi sofa on Japanese kimonos
Dezeen promotion: Japanese kimono dresses informed the design of this bed-like sofa by Spanish brand Sancal, which features quilted fabric covers ideal for afternoon napping. More about Sancal bases quilted Obi sofa on Japanese kimonos