Technology
Apple granted patent for edgeless-screen flip phone
Apple has been granted a patent for a retro-style flip phone with an OLED screen display. More about Apple granted patent for edgeless-screen flip phone
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News
Hem launches e-commerce site especially for designers and architects
Dezeen promotion: online furniture brand Hem has launched a new website that makes it easier and quicker for interior designers, architects and other industry professionals to order furniture. More about Hem launches e-commerce site especially for designers and architects
Dezeen Decade
Architects celebrate launch of Dezeen Decade at Berlin's House of Weekend
Architects including Will Alsop, Patrik Schumacher, Tom Kundig and Reiulf Ramstad joined Dezeen during the World Architecture Festival last week for the launch of Dezeen Decade – a year-long celebration marking our 10th birthday. See party photographs on Facebook ›
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Architecture
John Pawson converts WW2 bunker into museum of Southeast Asian art in Berlin
Architectural designer John Pawson has transformed a second-world-war telecommunication bunker into an art and furniture museum in Berlin's Kreuzberg neighbourhood. More about John Pawson converts WW2 bunker into museum of Southeast Asian art in Berlin
Design
Gitta Gschwendtner furnishes Rogers Stirk Harbour's London cancer treatment centre
German designer Gitta Gschwendtner has created the furniture for a dedicated cancer treatment centre at Guy's Hospital in London, completed by Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners earlier this year. More about Gitta Gschwendtner furnishes Rogers Stirk Harbour's London cancer treatment centre
News
LG Display announces collaboration with Ross Lovegrove at WAF 2016
Dezeen promotion: electronics company LG Display has revealed its plans to create new OLED lighting designs with British designer Ross Lovegrove. More about LG Display announces collaboration with Ross Lovegrove at WAF 2016
Interiors
Kaan Architecten transforms Rotterdam bank into riverside studio
Dutch studio Kaan Architecten has moved into new offices of its own design in Rotterdam, featuring coarse concrete columns, smooth white walls and rich walnut floorboards. More about Kaan Architecten transforms Rotterdam bank into riverside studio
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
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