Architecture
Meditating twice a day keeps staff at Vo Trong Nghia Architects focused, claims founder
Venice Architecture Biennale 2016: Vietnamese architect Vo Trong Nghia has revealed that he makes his staff meditate every day to help them "resist cravings and improve concentration". More about Meditating twice a day keeps staff at Vo Trong Nghia Architects focused, claims founder
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Undulating brick building in Iran encourages public to walk on its roof
The brick facade of this mixed-use building in the Iranian city of Hamedan merges with a wave-like roof that the public is invited to sit, walk or play on (+ slideshow). More about Undulating brick building in Iran encourages public to walk on its roof
Design
Flea Folly Architects designs high temple of timber in a monastic archway
Clerkenwell Design Week 2016: London studio Flea Folly Architects has partnered with Hakwood to create an installation of stacked wood that references the monastic past of London's St John's Gate (+ slideshow). More about Flea Folly Architects designs high temple of timber in a monastic archway
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Peter Marino clads Hublot's Fifth Avenue store in angled black metal panels and LEDs
American architect Peter Marino's New York flagship store for Hublot has become the Swiss watch brand's tallest boutique in the world (+ slideshow). More about Peter Marino clads Hublot's Fifth Avenue store in angled black metal panels and LEDs
Architecture
David Chipperfield further develops Nobel Center design for public presentation
David Chipperfield Architects has made additional revisions to its plans for the Nobel Center in Stockholm, which were presented to the city earlier today (+ slideshow). More about David Chipperfield further develops Nobel Center design for public presentation
Architecture
Dekleva Gregorič transforms Slovenian Pavilion into cocooning library dedicated to home design
Venice Architecture Biennale 2016: Slovenian architects Aljoša Dekleva and Tina Gregorič have built a wooden library inside their national Biennale pavilion, and invited industry figures including Tatiana Bilbao, Konstantin Grcic and Alice Rawsthorn to fill it with books (+ slideshow). More about Dekleva Gregorič transforms Slovenian Pavilion into cocooning library dedicated to home design
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White Arkitekter creates Museum of Making pavilion for Clerkenwell Design Week
Clerkenwell Design Week 2016: Swedish firm White Arkitekter has installed a barn-like structure in the centre of London's Clerkenwell, which is dedicated to the area's creative past and present (+ slideshow). More about White Arkitekter creates Museum of Making pavilion for Clerkenwell Design Week
Comments
"I thought Apple and Foster + Partners were capable of more"
Comments update: Apple's latest store in San Francisco by Foster + Partners showcases the tech giant's new approach to retail, but does the rethought design offer a better shopping experience for customers? Read on for more on this and explore our comments page to keep up with the latest discussions. More about "I thought Apple and Foster + Partners were capable of more"
Architecture
Architecture has a serious problem with communication says Rem Koolhaas
Too many architects only talk to other architects that share the same views, and are becoming increasingly irrelevant as a result, according to OMA founder Rem Koolhaas. More about Architecture has a serious problem with communication says Rem Koolhaas
Design
Giles Miller covers Clerkenwell billboards with glass scales
Clerkenwell Design Week 2016: Giles Miller Studio has created a series of four glass-tile sculptures to help visitors navigate this year's Clerkenwell Design Week, which kicks off today in London (+ slideshow). More about Giles Miller covers Clerkenwell billboards with glass scales
Interiors
Masatoshi Hirai reconfigures Tokyo flat to create a wholly shared family living space
Japanese architect Masatoshi Hirai has refurbished an apartment in Tokyo, creating one shared bedroom, living space and wardrobe for its inhabitants (+ slideshow). More about Masatoshi Hirai reconfigures Tokyo flat to create a wholly shared family living space
Design
Sebastian Wrong's Font Clock "wakes people up with a real crack" at midnight
Most Loved: London designer Sebastian Wrong reflects on living with the distinctive sound made by his 2007 Font Clock for Established & Sons in the latest movie in our exclusive video series. More about Sebastian Wrong's Font Clock "wakes people up with a real crack" at midnight
Design
Pedrali's 2016 collection features three seating designs and a range of tables
Dezeen promotion: Patrick Norguet and Odo Fioravanti are among the designers who have contributed pieces to Italian brand Pedrali's latest furniture collection, which was unveiled during this year's Milan design week (+ slideshow). More about Pedrali's 2016 collection features three seating designs and a range of tables
Interiors
Schemata Architects adds cake shop and library to food-photography studio
Japanese studio Schemata Architects has revisited a warehouse building in Tokyo that it converted into a space for a food-photography studio, adding a cake shop and library (+ slideshow). More about Schemata Architects adds cake shop and library to food-photography studio
Architecture
Gandare house by Ninkipen! has a metal skin that appears to peel up
Japanese architect Ninkipen! has completed a house in Osaka Prefecture, featuring a metal surface that appears to be peeling up from the structure (+ slideshow). More about Gandare house by Ninkipen! has a metal skin that appears to peel up
Furniture
Forpeople's Keyn office chairs for Herman Miller are made for fidgeters
Clerkenwell Design Week 2016: London company Forpeople has designed a range of office chairs for Herman Miller to accommodate workers who shuffle around in their seats. More about Forpeople's Keyn office chairs for Herman Miller are made for fidgeters
Interiors
Delicate brass framework divides spaces inside Neri&Hu's Sulwhasoo flagship store
A lattice of brass rods creates see-through surfaces that extend throughout the interior of this shop in Seoul, which was designed by Neri&Hu for Asian skincare brand Sulwhasoo (+ movie). More about Delicate brass framework divides spaces inside Neri&Hu's Sulwhasoo flagship store
Architecture
Richard Meier unveils black tower for Manhattan at 685 First Avenue
American architect Richard Meier has unveiled the design for an apartment block on New York's East River, eschewing his signature white palette for black glass facades. More about Richard Meier unveils black tower for Manhattan at 685 First Avenue
Design
Keiichi Matsuda's Hyper-Reality film blurs real and virtual worlds
London designer Keiichi Matsuda has released a short movie depicting a futuristic scenario where digital media and the physical world have merged to create a kaleidoscopic "hyper reality"(+ movie). More about Keiichi Matsuda's Hyper-Reality film blurs real and virtual worlds