Architecture
KubiK extension by GRAS
Spanish firm GRAS has extended a traditional detached house in Mallorca by adding a series of contrasting Corten steel boxes. More about KubiK extension by GRAS
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Architecture
Silkworms and robot work together to weave Silk Pavilion
News: researchers at MIT Media Lab's Mediated Matter group have created a dome from silk fibres woven by a robotic arm, which was then finished by live silkworms (+ movie). Update: this interview is featured in Dezeen Book of Interviews, which is on sale now for £12. More about Silkworms and robot work together to weave Silk Pavilion
Design
Blankets by Snøhetta for Røros Tweed
Product news: Norwegian architecture firm Snøhetta showed this range of blankets in New York. More about Blankets by Snøhetta for Røros Tweed
Interiors
"The world today is becoming a little bit boring"
Interview: we caught up with Miguel Fluxá, head of shoe brand Camper, at the opening of the brand's Nendo-designed boutique on Fifth Avenue in New York last month (below). In this short interview, he explains why the company uses different designers for each of its global stores for cultural, rather than business, reasons (+ slideshow). More about "The world today is becoming a little bit boring"
Architecture
Guardian architecture critic calls for overhaul of "stagnant" UK education system
News: Guardian architecture critic Oliver Wainwright has added his voice to calls for an overhaul of the UK architectural education system, accusing it of being out of date and sealed off from the realities of working in the industry. More about Guardian architecture critic calls for overhaul of "stagnant" UK education system
Architecture
In Praise Of Nests and Other Things by Thomas Savage
These towering seaside structures imagined by Northumbria University student Thomas Savage would offer habitats for wild birds in winter and house water sports enthusiasts during the summer. More about In Praise Of Nests and Other Things by Thomas Savage
Architecture
Residence in Kallitechnoupolis by Tense Architecture Network
Athens studio Tense Architecture Network has completed a concrete house that staggers down a hillside in rural Greece (+ slideshow). More about Residence in Kallitechnoupolis by Tense Architecture Network
Architecture
Vale da Abelha House by Duarte Pape
Portuguese architect Duarte Pape has combined a long stone wall with folding timber facades in this residential extension in northwestern Portugal (+ slideshow). More about Vale da Abelha House by Duarte Pape
Architecture
Green Orchard by Paul Archer Design
This house in western England by London studio Paul Archer Design features a mirrored facade that slides across to cover the windows (+ slideshow). More about Green Orchard by Paul Archer Design
Interiors
Twin House by Nook Architects
Spanish studio Nook Architects stripped out false ceilings and dividing walls to transform two next-door apartments in Barcelona's gothic quarter into a pair of bright and spacious homes (+ slideshow). More about Twin House by Nook Architects
Architecture
New Pinterest board: Serpentine Gallery Pavilions
Sou Fujimoto's Serpentine Gallery Pavilion opens in London next week, so our latest Pinterest board brings together all twelve of the temporary pavilions from over the years by architects including SANAA, Jean Nouvel and Frank Gehry.
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Design
Westminster BA Fashion 2013 collection by Philli Wood
The illusion of giant cable knits was created by prints on sportswear fabric in Westminster student Philli Wood's BA fashion collection. More about Westminster BA Fashion 2013 collection by Philli Wood
Architecture
The Nest by a21studio
Climbing plants and vines shoot up over a gridded facade of metal beams and panels at this house in Binh Duong Province by Vietnamese architects a21studio (+ slideshow). More about The Nest by a21studio
Design
Atmospheric Reentry by Maiko Takeda
Hundreds of colourful bristles emanate from headdresses in Maiko Takeda's millinery collection, presented at the Royal College of Art fashion show earlier this week. More about Atmospheric Reentry by Maiko Takeda
Interiors
Origo Coffee Shop by Lama Architectura
Two hundred and seventy six teacups are suspended from the ceiling of this coffee shop in Bucharest by Romanian studio Lama Architectura (+ slideshow). More about Origo Coffee Shop by Lama Architectura
World Design Guide update: June 2013
We've updated our World Design Guide to feature five new events including Designer's Days in Paris, the AIA Convention in Denver and Beirut Design Week, which all take place this month. More about World Design Guide update: June 2013
This week on Dezeen
This week a museum housing sixteenth century Tudor warship the Mary Rose opened, proposals for transforming New York's Penn station went head-to head and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
expansion broke ground. Scroll on for more highlights and Dezeen Music Project track of the week. More about This week on Dezeen
Architecture
Schmidt Hammer Lassen breaks ground on former Shanghai Expo site
News: construction has started on a mixed-use development by Danish studio Schmidt Hammer Lassen on the former site of the 2010 Shanghai Expo. More about Schmidt Hammer Lassen breaks ground on former Shanghai Expo site
Architecture
Australian Prime Minister's house by Jack Davies, Nick Roberts and Henry Stephens
A team of New Zealand architects has won a speculative competition to design a new residence for the Australian Prime Minister. More about Australian Prime Minister's house by Jack Davies, Nick Roberts and Henry Stephens
Interiors
"It's just as hard to do a good interior as it is to do a good building"
In our third movie about this year's World Architecture Festival and Inside Festival, architect, designer and Inside Festival jury chair Nigel Coates discusses his breakthrough interiors project Caffè Bongo and explains what he will be looking for when judging the awards. More about "It's just as hard to do a good interior as it is to do a good building"