Panels of shimmering copper form the scaly skin of this fire station in Chamonix, which is designed by Studio Gardoni Architectures to reflect the massive Alpine peaks that rise behind it. More about Copper scales cover fire station in French Alps by Studio Gardoni Architectures
German designer Pia Maria Raeder has combined thousands of beech rods to create spiny furniture that resembles sea anemones. More about Beech rods turned into spiky furniture by Pia Maria Raeder
A grid of glazing covers the long, gabled form of this Milan building designed by Swiss firm Herzog & de Meuron to host a research centre and offices. More about Herzog & de Meuron completes gabled Feltrinelli Porta Volta building in Milan
US studio Desai Chia Architecture has overhauled a country home in Long Island, New York, and created an extension that is meant to be an "expressive counterpoint" to the main dwelling. More about Desai Chia adds pointy extension to cedar-clad cottage in the Hamptons
A geological-inspired addition to the Natural History museum in New York by US firm Studio Gang has received unanimous approval from the city's Landmarks Preservation Commission. More about Studio Gang's American Museum of Natural History extension moves forward
Fernando and Humberto Campana have become the latest designers to create a shop interior for Aesop – using traditional Brazilian cobogó bricks. More about Campana brothers use hollow terracotta blocks for São Paulo Aesop store
A+Awards: US studio Collective–LOK's new home for the Van Alen Institute in New York can be reconfigured for the design organisation's different requirements, and is another winner in this year's Architizer A+Awards. More about Collective–LOK squeezes multiple functions into narrow space for Van Alen Institute
Following the news that David Bowie's secret collection of Memphis furniture is going up for sale next month, Adam Trunoske from auction house Sotheby's shares five of the most iconic pieces from the musician's personal stash. More about Five of the most iconic pieces in David Bowie's private Memphis collection
Dezeen promotion: Note Design Studio has created a full-sized armchair and sofa version of Sancal's Tonella lounge chair using a ball of clay to form the shape. More about Note Design Studio uses clay to sculpt new shapes for Sancal's Tonella chair
Virgin America has teamed up with creative agency Eleven to create a pair of leather high-top sneakers complete with a seat buckle, Wi-Fi and video screen. More about Virgin airlines designs trainers based on its first-class cabins
Furniture designers Tom and Danielle Raffield have used steam-bent timber to cover this extension to an old gamekeeper's lodge in Cornish woodland, which featured in UK television show Grand Designs earlier this month. More about Steam-bent wood wraps house in the Cornish woods
Austrian bicycle design studio Vello claims to have created the first bike to combine electric, self-charging and folding features. More about Vello launches first self-charging folding electric bicycle
Two boxes covered in white tiles create new bathrooms in this Barcelona apartment, which has been overhauled by Spanish architects RÄS to expose its original features. More about RÄS studio adds pair of white boxes to La Carmina apartment in Barcelona
Danish design company Architectmade has combined elements from two previous Poul Kjaerholm pieces for its sculptural PK-Marble bowl. More about Architectmade combines former designs for new Poul Kjærholm piece
Vibe Design Group has reinterpreted the traditional Australian beach house to create a timber and glass residence sheltered beneath a folded metal roof. More about Melbourne's Sorrento House is a modern take on Australian seaside architecture
Concealed storage cabinets create a space-saving solution inside this apartment in Sceaux, which was recently overhauled by French studio h2o architectes. More about Clutter concealed within wooden walls inside French apartment
Angular balconies extending from the front of this apartment block in Paris are framed by white concrete screens featuring a perforated pattern that resembles brickwork. More about White latticework covers Parisian apartment block by Odile Guzy Architectes
Oslo design studio StokkeAustad has created a modular furniture system for Norwegian brand Elementa that can be easily expanded for changing workspaces. More about Elementa's UN Divided furniture adapts to changing office spaces
Hump-like protrusions extend down from the brick ceiling of this restaurant in London's Marylebone by Andy Martin Architects, referencing the domed interior of pizza ovens. More about Brick bulges embellish ceiling of Fucina restaurant by Andy Martin Architects
Architecture studio Erbar Mattes has added a limewashed brick and glass extension to a house in London's Crouch End, creating a bright and spacious living area for a family of four. More about Erbar Mattes adds pale brick extension to Edwardian house in north London