Interiors
Super Mari' by Lukas Galehr
The entire contents of this shop and cafe in Vienna can be hidden away behind a grid of white ceramic tiles. More about Super Mari' by Lukas Galehr
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Installations
The Oasis of Aboukir green wall by Patrick Blanc
Patrick Blanc, the inventor of living walls, has completed his latest vertical garden, covering the side of a five-storey Parisian block with waves of 7600 plants (+ slideshow). More about The Oasis of Aboukir green wall by Patrick Blanc
Architecture
Paul Smith Albemarle Street store facade by 6a Architects
Following our story about the extension of fashion designer Paul Smith's Albemarle Street store, here are some more images of its new cast iron facade by London studio 6a Architects (+ slideshow). More about Paul Smith Albemarle Street store facade by 6a Architects
Architecture
Slideshow feature: houses with retractable walls
Modernist architects working in tropical climates are increasingly designing homes where you can't tell if you're indoors or outdoors. In this special feature we explore the trend and speak to a Brazilian architect responsible for a series of spectacular homes that blur the distinction between home and garden (+ slideshow + interview). More about Slideshow feature: houses with retractable walls
Architecture
GNRation by Carvalho Araújo
Portuguese atelier Carvalho Araújo has converted an old military police headquarters in Braga, Portugal, into an art and culture centre with plant pots covering its walls (+ slideshow). More about GNRation by Carvalho Araújo
Interiors
"I think they're weird; they think I'm weird" - Hella Jongerius
Movie: in our second video interview with Hella Jongerius, the Dutch designer discusses her work with airline KLM and explains how, despite being unfamiliar with the aviation industry, she has been able to build a successful relationship with the company. Update: this interview is featured in Dezeen Book of Interviews, which is on sale now for £12. More about "I think they're weird; they think I'm weird" - Hella Jongerius
Interiors
Nike UK Headquarters redesign by Rosie Lee
Here's a look inside the newly redesigned Nike headquarters in London by Rosie Lee (+ slideshow + movie). More about Nike UK Headquarters redesign by Rosie Lee
Design
12 Shapes of Paper by Estonian Academy of Arts students
Each outfit in this series crafted from paper by students in Estonia represents a different month (+ slideshow). More about 12 Shapes of Paper by Estonian Academy of Arts students
This week on Dezeen
This week on Dezeen
This week architect Rafael Viñoly has been in the spotlight as his curved Walkie Talkie skyscraper in London was renamed the Walkie Scorchie, for focusing a beam of sunlight strong enough to melt cars onto a neighbouring street. Scroll on for more architecture and design news plus Dezeen Music Project track of the week. More about This week on Dezeen
Design
Tycoon demos gesture-controlled software for designing 3D-printed rocket parts
News: billionaire technology tycoon Elon Musk has unveiled his vision for the future of design, with modelling software controlled by hand gestures linked to 3D printers. More about Tycoon demos gesture-controlled software for designing 3D-printed rocket parts
Interiors
Apartment Apinagés by Zoom Urbanismo
Perforated yellow cupboards and drawers resemble slices of Swiss cheese inside this apartment in São Paulo by Brazilian architects Zoom Urbanismo (+ slideshow). More about Apartment Apinagés by Zoom Urbanismo
Design
Coke-crate entrepreneur abandons award-winning design concept
News: the creator of an anti-diarrhoea pack for the developing world that was named product design of the year for the way it fits inside Coca-Cola crates has admitted that "hardly any" kits have been shipped this way, and has dropped the strategy in favour of more conventional packaging and distribution. More about Coke-crate entrepreneur abandons award-winning design concept
Architecture
"We made a lot of mistakes with this building" says Walkie Scorchie architect Viñoly
News: architect Rafael Viñoly has admitted he knew the facade of his curvy Walkie Talkie skyscraper in London would focus an intense beam of sunlight onto a neighbouring street, but says that he "didn't realise it was going to be so hot". More about "We made a lot of mistakes with this building" says Walkie Scorchie architect Viñoly
Architecture
Point Resolution Bridge by Warren & Mahoney
Curving steel columns morph into angular arches around the etched concrete body of this bridge by New Zealand architects Warren and Mahoney over a road, railway and waterway in Auckland (+ slideshow). More about Point Resolution Bridge by Warren & Mahoney
Furniture
Vitra acquires Artek
News: Swiss design brand Vitra has acquired Artek, the Finnish furniture company co-founded by Modernist architect Alvar Aalto in 1935. More about Vitra acquires Artek
Architecture
Kalvebod Waves by JDS Architects and KLAR Architects
Danish firms JDS Architects and KLAR Architects have created a multipurpose pier in Copenhagen featuring a series of undulating bridges and promenades that rise out of the water like waves (+ slideshow). More about Kalvebod Waves by JDS Architects and KLAR Architects
Competition: five pairs of Global Design Forum tickets to be won
Competition: as media partners for the Global Design Forum, Dezeen is giving readers the chance to win one of five pairs of tickets worth £395 each to the event in London on 16 and 17 September, which features speakers including Peter Saville (pictured) Jaime Hayon and Ross Lovegrove. More about Competition: five pairs of Global Design Forum tickets to be won
Interiors
Disco Volante by Lukas Galehr
A spinning oven shaped like a giant disco ball is the centrepiece of this pizzeria in Vienna by Austrian architect Lukas Galehr (+ slideshow). More about Disco Volante by Lukas Galehr
Design
Nangchang Nangchang bamboo installation by Kengo Kuma
Japanese architect Kengo Kuma has bent bamboo into walkways and seating areas at this year's Gwangju Design Biennale in South Korea, which opens today. More about Nangchang Nangchang bamboo installation by Kengo Kuma
Architecture
Sustainable house on the Geul by Upfrnt and Zwarthout
This riverside holiday house in South Limburg, the Netherlands, is raised on tree trunks to prevent flooding and clad with charred wood to reduce the need for maintenance (+ slideshow). More about Sustainable house on the Geul by Upfrnt and Zwarthout