Design
Heal's unveils first fabric collection since 1970s
London retailer Heal's has released its first own-brand collection of textiles in four decades (+ slideshow). More about Heal's unveils first fabric collection since 1970s
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Architecture
SunnyHills cake shop by Kengo Kuma encased within intricate timber lattice
An intricate three-dimensional lattice of narrow timber slats forms a cloud-like mass around the exterior of this pineapple cake shop in Tokyo by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma (+ slideshow). More about SunnyHills cake shop by Kengo Kuma encased within intricate timber lattice
Interiors
Liverpool warehouse converted into offices by Snook Architects
British studio Snook Architects used industrial materials, reclaimed furniture and colourful storage units to transform a 550-square-metre loft in Liverpool into an office for creative agency Uniform (+ slideshow). More about Liverpool warehouse converted into offices by Snook Architects
Architecture
Zaha, Rogers and Chipperfield shortlisted for Crystal Palace rebuild
News: Zaha Hadid, Richard Rogers and David Chipperfield have been named on a shortlist of six architects in the running to resurrect Joseph Paxton’s Crystal Palace exhibition hall in south London. More about Zaha, Rogers and Chipperfield shortlisted for Crystal Palace rebuild
Design
Jonas Wagell expands Swell sofa range for Normann Copenhagen
Stockholm 2014: Danish furniture brand Normann Copenhagen has launched an armchair and two-seater version of the padded Swell sofa created by Swedish designer Jonas Wagell to resemble risen bread. More about Jonas Wagell expands Swell sofa range for Normann Copenhagen
Architecture
Zinc-clad loft extension by Konishi Gaffney creates an extra bedroom
Scottish studio Konishi Gaffney has constructed a wide dormer window to convert the loft of a terraced house in Edinburgh into an extra bedroom. More about Zinc-clad loft extension by Konishi Gaffney creates an extra bedroom
Interiors
Space-saving modular studio for an artist by Raanan Stern
Israeli architect Ranaan Stern has adapted a 15-square metre room inside an artist's Tel Aviv apartment to create a studio with two desks, 36 drawers, modular storage compartments, pegboard display walls and even a folding bed (+ slideshow). More about Space-saving modular studio for an artist by Raanan Stern
Design
Anya Sebton designs flexible storage system for Lammhults
Stockholm 2014: Swedish designer Anya Sebton has created a storage system that doubles as display units for magazines and plants. More about Anya Sebton designs flexible storage system for Lammhults
Architecture
Paris music school by Basalt Architecture features copper walls and cantilevered studios
Two dance studios at the top of this copper-clad music conservatory in Paris by local studio Basalt Architecture project outwards from the facade to capture plenty of natural daylight (+ slideshow). More about Paris music school by Basalt Architecture features copper walls and cantilevered studios
Interiors
La Shed Architecture separates eye clinic into light and dark zones
A white spectacles showroom contrasts with black examination areas at this opticians near Montreal by Canadian studio La Shed Architecture (+ slideshow). More about La Shed Architecture separates eye clinic into light and dark zones
Architecture
Property prices are "castrating the whole notion of city life"
News: the rising cost of property in city centres is causing the "biggest crisis" facing architects and urbanists, according to critic Joseph Rykwert, the recipient of this year's RIBA Royal Gold Medal (+ interview). More about Property prices are "castrating the whole notion of city life"
Architecture
Ninkipen! exposes wooden columns and trusses inside O Pharmacy
Chunky wooden columns and beams support the sloping timber ceiling of this small pharmacy by Japanese studio Ninkipen! in the city of Ogaki (+ slideshow). More about Ninkipen! exposes wooden columns and trusses inside O Pharmacy
Design
Colour-changing ink transforms flame-engulfed headdress by Lauren Bowker
Alchemist Lauren Bowker applied heat-sensitive ink to a sculptural leather garment and used fire to alter its colour during a presentation for her company The Unseen (+ movie). More about Colour-changing ink transforms flame-engulfed headdress by Lauren Bowker
Design
World's first supersonic private jet will replace windows with live-streaming screens
Boston engineering firm Spike Aerospace is building a windowless supersonic jet that will be able to fly from London to New York in under four hours, and will offer passengers digital views of their surroundings (+ slideshow). More about World's first supersonic private jet will replace windows with live-streaming screens
Architecture
Ecological university building by BDG Architects features a circular plan
The cylindrical shape of this university building on the outskirts of Dutch town Wageningen is designed by BDG Architects to optimise the usable floor space inside and reduce energy loss through the facade (+ slideshow). More about Ecological university building by BDG Architects features a circular plan
Interiors
Office renovation featuring polycarbonate and wood partitions by Daipu Architects
Semi-translucent polycarbonate panels and wooden shelving systems create partitions in this office renovation for a television station in Hangzhou, China, by Daipu Architects (+ slideshow). More about Office renovation featuring polycarbonate and wood partitions by Daipu Architects
Architecture
Wall of bushy plants fronts São Paulo housing block by TACOA
A square wall covered in plants announces the presence of this concrete housing block in São Paulo by Brazilian architecture studio TACOA (photos by Leonardo Finotti + slideshow). More about Wall of bushy plants fronts São Paulo housing block by TACOA
Technology
Smartwatch by Dor Tal monitors social networks to predict your future
Israeli designer Dor Tal has designed a set of gadgets that monitor data generated on social networks to help users predict the future and take action ahead of time (+ movie). More about Smartwatch by Dor Tal monitors social networks to predict your future
Architecture
Maison a Vincennes by Atelier Zündel Cristea features glass-walled extension
Paris studio Atelier Zündel Cristea has added a glass-walled extension that projects from the rear of this hundred-year-old house in the Vincennes suburb (+ slideshow). More about Maison a Vincennes by Atelier Zündel Cristea features glass-walled extension
Architecture
House extension by GKMP Architects includes a wooden window seat
Dublin practice GKMP Architects has added two tiny extensions to a nineteenth century terraced house in the city, one of which incorporates a wooden window seat looking out onto the garden. More about House extension by GKMP Architects includes a wooden window seat