Design
Official Rio 2016 Olympics posters unveiled
Rio 2016: 13 artists have designed posters for this year's summer Olympics, which start in Rio later this week. More about Official Rio 2016 Olympics posters unveiled
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Architecture
Bartlett head calls for new models of education to protect future UK architects
The head of one of the world's top architecture schools has called for an overhaul of architecture education and accreditation in the UK following new statistics about the high rate of mental health issues among students. More about Bartlett head calls for new models of education to protect future UK architects
Lighting
Ed Carpenter's bestselling Pigeon Light was an unexpected icon
Most Loved: in our next exclusive movie, designer Ed Carpenter reflects on how the pigeon-shaped lamp he presented at his graduation show in 2001 became a bestseller in museums and design shops around the world. More about Ed Carpenter's bestselling Pigeon Light was an unexpected icon
Architecture
Four-metre-wide house built in Tokyo by Atelier HAKO Architects
Atelier HAKO Architects has squeezed a three-storey house onto a four-metre-wide site in Tokyo, suggesting that skinny houses are still the rage in Japan (+ slideshow). More about Four-metre-wide house built in Tokyo by Atelier HAKO Architects
Furniture
Piero Lissoni designs customisable kitchens and bathrooms for Boffi
London Design Festival 2016: Italian architect Piero Lissoni has designed a series of customisable kitchen and bathroom systems for Italian brand Boffi. More about Piero Lissoni designs customisable kitchens and bathrooms for Boffi
Architecture
Matt Gibson's faceted Shadow House extends an Edwardian home in Melbourne
Australian architect Matt Gibson used zinc cladding to distinguish this faceted structure from the Edwardian residence it extends (+ movie). More about Matt Gibson's faceted Shadow House extends an Edwardian home in Melbourne
Architecture
Getty Foundation donates over $1 million to preserve Modern architectural landmarks
Lina Bo Bardi's first building and Eileen Gray's villa defaced by Le Corbusier are among the structures that will receive conservation grants from the LA-based Getty Foundation, as part of its initiative to preserve Modernist architecture from the 20th century (+ slideshow). More about Getty Foundation donates over million to preserve Modern architectural landmarks
Architecture
Seven of the best new buildings and interiors in Rio that have nothing to do with sports
Rio 2016: sporting venues aren't the only projects to have completed in Rio de Janeiro in the run up to this month's Olympic games. Here are seven impressive cultural buildings, offices and retail spaces that have opened since the city won its bid to host the event (+ slideshow). More about Seven of the best new buildings and interiors in Rio that have nothing to do with sports
Design
Designers submit ideas for Brexit design manifesto
Brexit design summit: the freedom to recruit talented staff from overseas is "completely essential" according to leading UK designers, who have submitted ideas for a design manifesto to help the sector thrive after Brexit. More about Designers submit ideas for Brexit design manifesto
Architecture
Augmented reality "will change the way architects work" says Greg Lynn
Venice Architecture Biennale 2016: augmented reality will revolutionise the architecture and construction industries according to architect Greg Lynn, who used Microsoft HoloLens to design his contribution to the US Pavilion at the Venice Biennale (+ movie). More about Augmented reality "will change the way architects work" says Greg Lynn
Architecture
San Francisco's Millennium Tower is sinking say experts
The tallest residential skyscraper in San Francisco is tilting and sinking, according to reports. More about San Francisco's Millennium Tower is sinking say experts
Design
Traffic-straddling bus makes first test run on Chinese roads
A bus that straddles traffic has made its first journey in the Chinese city of Qinhuangdao (+ slideshow). More about Traffic-straddling bus makes first test run on Chinese roads
Architecture
Allee separates lakeside Connecticut house into two distinct volumes
Lush greenery tops one half of this three-bedroom residence on the shore of Connecticut's Lake Wononscopomuc, which local studio Allee Architecture and Design created as two separate parts (+ slideshow). More about Allee separates lakeside Connecticut house into two distinct volumes
Architecture
Abraham John Architects transforms pump room into garden lounge for Mumbai film studio
This garden pavilion by Abraham John Architects provides a lounge for a film production studio in Mumbai, featuring a glazed ceiling and walls to offer views of a jackfruit tree (+ slideshow). More about Abraham John Architects transforms pump room into garden lounge for Mumbai film studio
Interiors
Luca Nichetto designs first ZaoZuo showroom in Beijing based on grid paper
Italian designer Luca Nichetto has opened the first physical store for ZaoZuo, the Chinese startup furniture brand for which he is creative director (+ slideshow). More about Luca Nichetto designs first ZaoZuo showroom in Beijing based on grid paper
Interiors
Six homes that use nets to create suspended play spaces for children
Architects are increasingly using nets to make the most out of spare space in houses, creating giant hammocks that children can use for work, rest or play. Here are six of the best examples (+ slideshow). More about Six homes that use nets to create suspended play spaces for children
Architecture
STPMJ completes rural cabin with a swivelled roof in South Korea
From one side this wooden house in South Korea looks like a typical gabled cabin, but from the other side its roof appears to be misaligned (+ slideshow). More about STPMJ completes rural cabin with a swivelled roof in South Korea
Design
Jamie Wolfond designs minimal glass smoking pipe for Tetra
Canadian designer Jamie Wolfond has designed a simple glass pipe for smoking accessory brand Tetra, which will debut at fashion store Opening Ceremony. More about Jamie Wolfond designs minimal glass smoking pipe for Tetra
Architecture
Tea room and veranda provide socialising space in Katsutoshi Sasaki's Wengawa House
Translucent curtains surround a mezzanine tea room in the heart of this home, designed by Katsutoshi Sasaki + Associates for a retired couple in Japan's Aichi Prefecture (+ slideshow). More about Tea room and veranda provide socialising space in Katsutoshi Sasaki's Wengawa House
Architecture
Dining area "grows" from California artist studio by Mork-Ulnes
Mork-Ulnes Architects has completed a barn-inspired artist studio in northern California, which includes a white volume that looks like it is growing out of a reclaimed timber-clad building. More about Dining area "grows" from California artist studio by Mork-Ulnes