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Architecture
Red pyramids frame pedestrian and cycle bridges in Reykjavík by Teiknistofan Tröð
A pair of hollow red pyramids support the weight of these bridges that span the mouth of the river Elliðaár in the Icelandic capital (+ slideshow). More about Red pyramids frame pedestrian and cycle bridges in Reykjavík by Teiknistofan Tröð
Design
Eleftheria Stamati evokes architectural forms with The Mechanics of Black jewellery
Greek artist Eleftheria Stamati's metal necklace pendants resemble outlines of three-dimensional Tetris blocks. More about Eleftheria Stamati evokes architectural forms with The Mechanics of Black jewellery
Architecture
Deep-set windows maintain privacy for overlooked Gangnam residence by OBBA
Cutaways in the brick facade of this family home by Seoul studio OBBA provide views over a small walled garden in the city's high-density Gangnam neighbourhood (+ slideshow). More about Deep-set windows maintain privacy for overlooked Gangnam residence by OBBA
Design
Daqri's augmented-reality construction helmet aims to "change the nature of work"
CES 2016: LA-based augmented reality company Daqri has unveiled a smart hardhat that gives workers additional layers of information about their surroundings (+ slideshow). More about Daqri's augmented-reality construction helmet aims to "change the nature of work"
Architecture
Lund University students envision Malmö silo transformed into a crematorium
A disused grain silo in Malmö is converted into a crematorium and "vertical cemetery" in this proposal by Swedish architecture students Fredrik Thornström and Karolina Pajnowska. More about Lund University students envision Malmö silo transformed into a crematorium
Design
RCA students design wearable dwelling for Syrian refugees
A group of students from London's Royal College of Art have designed a prototype coat for refugees that transforms into a tent or a sleeping bag (+ movie). More about RCA students design wearable dwelling for Syrian refugees
Architecture
Two new museums will pay homage to Yves Saint Laurent
A pair of museums entirely dedicated to French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent's life and work are set to open in Paris and Marrakech in 2017, including a new building by Studio KO (+ slideshow). More about Two new museums will pay homage to Yves Saint Laurent
Architecture
Faceted red metal creates sculptural facade for music centre by Périphériques
Triangular facets of perforated red metal frame the entrance to this cultural centre, completed by Paris studio Périphériques for a town in northwest France (+ slideshow). More about Faceted red metal creates sculptural facade for music centre by Périphériques
Design
UK's creative industries generate almost £10 million per hour
Business news: creative industries in the UK are now worth £84.1 billion per year to the country's economy, according to new government figures. More about UK's creative industries generate almost £10 million per hour
Architecture
Competition: win tickets to Gold Medal masterclass and lecture days at the RIBA
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Furniture
Jean Paul Gaultier customises Typographia chairs by Tabisso with rust-patterned upholstery
Maison&Objet 2016: French fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier has plucked his initials from a collection of alphabet-shaped chairs and used a distressed-looking fabric to upholster them. More about Jean Paul Gaultier customises Typographia chairs by Tabisso with rust-patterned upholstery
Architecture
Orbit Pavilion by Studio KCA broadcasts sounds of NASA satellites in outerspace
New York office Studio KCA has created a conch-shaped, metal pavilion for NASA that provides visitors an opportunity to listen to the sound of satellites orbiting the earth (+ movie). More about Orbit Pavilion by Studio KCA broadcasts sounds of NASA satellites in outerspace
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Architecture
Shuhei Goto's Floating House in Ogasa features two-tone cladding and a 360-degree window
A sliver of glass separates the two volumes of this bottom-heavy residence in Japan's Shizuoka Prefecture, which is made up of a bulky rectilinear base with a house-shaped block on top (+ slideshow). More about Shuhei Goto's Floating House in Ogasa features two-tone cladding and a 360-degree window
Design
Tal Engel's Otaku bathtub is woven from wood
This bathtub by Israeli designer Tal Engel is woven from thin strips of wood veneer using a traditional Asian boat-building technique. More about Tal Engel's Otaku bathtub is woven from wood
Architecture
Whitewashed stone and glazed tiles feature in renovated Spanish farmhouse by Arquitectura-G
Barcelona studio Arquitectura-G has revamped a country house with a "labyrinthine character" into a family home featuring a tile-covered kitchen, a spiral staircase and a secluded swimming pool (+ slideshow). More about Whitewashed stone and glazed tiles feature in renovated Spanish farmhouse by Arquitectura-G
Design
Game Changers exhibition will celebrate Balenciaga's influence on 20th-century fashion
An upcoming exhibition at Antwerp's Modemuseum examines how Spanish couturier Cristóbal Balenciaga changed the silhouette of women's clothing in the 20th century, and his influence on today's top fashion designers. More about Game Changers exhibition will celebrate Balenciaga's influence on 20th-century fashion
Architecture
PYO Arquitectos transforms Spanish farmstead with board-marked concrete and pale stone
PYO Arquitectos has converted a stone stable block and farmhouse in north-western Spain into a holiday residence for a family with four daughters (+ slideshow). More about PYO Arquitectos transforms Spanish farmstead with board-marked concrete and pale stone
Interiors
MWAI adds copper fixtures and marble surfaces to Victorian apartment in London
Bespoke joinery and minimal materials feature throughout the interior of this London apartment, recently transformed into a contemporary home by local architecture practice MWAI (+ slideshow). More about MWAI adds copper fixtures and marble surfaces to Victorian apartment in London