Design
"World's first tattoo by an industrial robot" revealed
An industrial robot has tattooed a person's leg for what the designers claim is the first time in history (+ movie). More about "World's first tattoo by an industrial robot" revealed
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Architecture
"We could imagine nationhood as a design project"
Opinion: in the aftermath of the EU referendum, Britain has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to redesign itself as a coherent, relevant and functioning nation for the 21st century, says Sam Jacob. More about "We could imagine nationhood as a design project"
Interiors
Eight tiny apartments that make the most of every square inch
As city property prices continue to skyrocket, the trend for micro apartments is growing. We've rounded up eight examples – from a 13-square-metre crashpad in Poland, to a Parisian flat with a home cinema – to show how to make the most of a tiny space (+ slideshow). More about Eight tiny apartments that make the most of every square inch
Architecture
North Korean builders use crystal meth to speed up skyscraper progress
Methamphetamine is being doled out to North Korean construction workers in a bid to speed up progress on a skyscraper in the capital city of Pyongyang, according to reports. More about North Korean builders use crystal meth to speed up skyscraper progress
Architecture
Plural completes plastic-clad house in Slovakia with inner and outer layers
A small pool is slotted between the inner and outer layers of this house near Bratislava, which was designed according to Italian Renaissance principles by local firm Plural (+ slideshow). More about Plural completes plastic-clad house in Slovakia with inner and outer layers
Architecture
Lake cabin by Sini Kamppari features slatted timber walls and a projecting terrace
This small wooden cabin by London-based architect Sini Kamppari perches among trees on a granite ridge, offering views of a lake in southeast Finland (+ slideshow). More about Lake cabin by Sini Kamppari features slatted timber walls and a projecting terrace
Architecture
Le Corbusier's Maison Curutchet in Argentina has a tree at its centre
World Heritage Corb: commissioned by an Argentinian surgeon, Maison Curutchet is the only project in Latin America among the 17 Le Corbusier-designed buildings added to UNESCO's World Heritage List (+ slideshow). More about Le Corbusier's Maison Curutchet in Argentina has a tree at its centre
Architecture
Studio Dwell embeds River View House into a sloped site in Illinois
US firm Studio Dwell has created an aluminium-clad home in northern Illinois that features a cantilevering terrace and a front door located on the upper storey (+ slideshow). More about Studio Dwell embeds River View House into a sloped site in Illinois
Architecture
Wilkinson Eyre's Arenas Cariocas form the largest venue at Rio's Barra Olympic Park
Rio 2016: London architecture firm Wilkinson Eyre has created a trio of conjoined venues to host a range of indoor events at this month's Olympic games (+ slideshow). More about Wilkinson Eyre's Arenas Cariocas form the largest venue at Rio's Barra Olympic Park
Interiors
Patricia Urquiola designs colourful Milan outpost for Room Mate Hotels chain
Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola has filled new Milan hotel Room Mate Giulia with a colour clash of custom furniture from Italian brand Cassina (+ slideshow). More about Patricia Urquiola designs colourful Milan outpost for Room Mate Hotels chain
Architecture
Peter Zumthor releases updated visuals of serpentine LACMA overhaul
Swiss architect Peter Zumthor has revealed renderings showing his design for the new Los Angeles County Museum of Art, which is based on nearby tar pits (+ slideshow). More about Peter Zumthor releases updated visuals of serpentine LACMA overhaul
Design
Refugees create alternative flag for their Rio 2016 Olympic team
Rio 2016: an orange and black flag representing the life jackets worn by asylum seekers has been designed for the Refugee Olympic Team (+ movie). More about Refugees create alternative flag for their Rio 2016 Olympic team
Interiors
Ergonomics not evolving quickly enough for the modern workplace, says Haworth
Haworth white papers: working styles are changing, but ergonomic design is stuck in the days of the "cubicle farm" and not evolving quickly enough to support more mobile employees, according to US furniture giant Haworth. More about Ergonomics not evolving quickly enough for the modern workplace, says Haworth
Dezeen Mail issue 318 features this week's best stories and discussions
A roundup of the best team uniforms from Rio's Olympic opening ceremony, a "giant flying bum" and Japanese houses of the future by world-famous architects (pictured) feature in this week's issue of Dezeen Mail.
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Design
Dalí was "the most exciting and clever person I've met" says collaborator Oscar Tusquets Blanca
Architect and designer Oscar Tusquets Blanca was a close friend of Salvador Dalí and collaborated with the artist on a number of furniture pieces. He spoke exclusively to Dezeen about his career, parties with Dalí and his latest furniture based on the Surrealist's paintings (+ slideshow). More about Dalí was "the most exciting and clever person I've met" says collaborator Oscar Tusquets Blanca
Architecture
Uji House by Alts Design Office features a deliberately complex layout
Wooden crosses mark the entrances to this house in Japan, which features an intentionally complicated layout designed by Alts Design Office to create more privacy for residents (+ slideshow). More about Uji House by Alts Design Office features a deliberately complex layout
Design
Rio 2016 motif is "first 3D logo in the history of the Olympics" says designer
Rio 2016: producing an Olympics logo is the world's hardest graphic design challenge says Fred Gelli, who created the identity for this year's summer games in Rio de Janeiro. More about Rio 2016 motif is "first 3D logo in the history of the Olympics" says designer
Interiors
Oriol Garcia revamps Barcelona apartment by replacing walls with curtains and bookcases
Oriol Garcia has overhauled a derelict apartment in Barcelona, removing walls he deemed "light barriers" to create a bright and spacious home that celebrates its historic details (+ slideshow). More about Oriol Garcia revamps Barcelona apartment by replacing walls with curtains and bookcases
Design
Design in Process exhibition showcases unfinished works by Mexican designers
An exhibition at the Archivo gallery in Mexico City is exploring "the most important" part of the design process – the development stage (+ slideshow). More about Design in Process exhibition showcases unfinished works by Mexican designers
Architecture
Contemporary pool house by Re-Format brings together stone, copper and oak
Stone walls and contemporary wooden roof trusses frame this pool house that architecture studio Re-Format has added to a house in Surrey, England (+ slideshow). More about Contemporary pool house by Re-Format brings together stone, copper and oak