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
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
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
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
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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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
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
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
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
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
A shot of a brick reservoir in London's Finsbury Park has been selected as the best architecture photograph of the year at the Arcaid Images Architectural Photography Awards 2016. More about Image of historic reservoir named best architecture photograph of 2016
The inaugural Dezeen Hot List has revealed that that biggest names in fashion – as far as Dezeen readers are concerned – are Chanel, COS and Dior. More about Chanel, COS and Dior revealed as fashion names that Dezeen readers care most about
Dezeen promotion: Young Architects Competitions is inviting architects and designers to come up with ideas for transforming the ruins of a medieval castle in Italy into a holiday destination. More about Call for entries to YAC's Castle Resort competition
Danish studio Norm Architects has taken influences from both Scandinavian and Japanese design to create this pared-back gallery and workspace for Kinfolk magazine in central Copenhagen. More about Norm Architects creates minimalist workspace for Kinfolk magazine in Copenhagen
An immersive Christmas tree installation by Apple's Jonathan Ive and industrial designer Marc Newson has been unveiled in London. More about Jony Ive and Marc Newson create room-size interpretation of a Christmas tree
Eli Feiglin of Caesarstone reflects on the quartz surface manufacturer's collaborations with designers including Raw Edges and Jaime Hayón in the latest movie Dezeen produced for the brand. More about Caesarstone reflects on designer collaborations with Jaime Hayón, Raw Edges and more
Chinese firm Cun-Design has transformed a typical suburban house in Beijing into a film production studio featuring glass and pre-rusted steel extensions. More about Cun-Design converts Beijing house into film studio with weathering steel and glass extensions
Our job of the day from Dezeen Jobs is for a middleweight industrial designer at Industrial Facility, which created a modular seating system for US furniture brand Herman Miller (pictured). Read more stories about Industrial Facility or browse more architecture and design opportunities on Dezeen Jobs.
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Studio dn&co's wayfinding for London's Here East campus features symbols borrowed from circuit drawings. More about Signage based on circuitry designed for east London tech hub
Cracks in the concrete facade of this office block in Aarhus by Danish architecture practice Sleth provide glimpses of the building's illuminated interior. More about Danish office block by Sleth features cracked concrete facade and external stairs