Design
RCA Fashion 2013 collection by Xiao Li
Plump pastel silicone garments moulded from knitwear feature in this collection by Royal College of Art graduate Xiao Li. More about RCA Fashion 2013 collection by Xiao Li
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News
Unpaid architecture internships in Japan are a "nice opportunity" says Sou Fujimoto
News: Sou Fujimoto, the architect of this year's Serpentine Pavilion, has defended the Japanese practice of hiring unpaid "open desk" interns, describing the system as a "nice opportunity" for both the employer and intern. More about Unpaid architecture internships in Japan are a "nice opportunity" says Sou Fujimoto
Architecture
Fictional bridges on Euro banknotes constructed in the Netherlands
News: the fictional bridges depicted on Euro banknotes have been been transformed into reality at a new housing development near Rotterdam. More about Fictional bridges on Euro banknotes constructed in the Netherlands
Design
"3D printing will infiltrate fashion through streetwear, not haute couture"
Even though 3D-printed haute couture garments have been gracing the catwalks, the real breakthroughs in printed clothing will come from more practical and subversive quarters, reports Claire Barrett in this article for our one-off magazine Print Shift. More about "3D printing will infiltrate fashion through streetwear, not haute couture"
Architecture
"I tried to create something between nature and architecture" - Sou Fujimoto
In this movie filmed by Dezeen at the unveiling of this year's Serpentine Gallery Pavilion in London today, Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto explains how he used a rigid geometric grid to create a soft and natural atmosphere. Update: this interview is featured in Dezeen Book of Interviews, which is on sale now for £12. More about "I tried to create something between nature and architecture" - Sou Fujimoto
Architecture
Photos of Sou Fujimoto's Serpentine Gallery Pavilion
Here's a full set of images from this year's Serpentine Gallery Pavilion by Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto (+ slideshow). More about Photos of Sou Fujimoto's Serpentine Gallery Pavilion
Interiors
Frank Gehry to design New York offices for Facebook
News: Facebook has announced that Frank Gehry will design a new office in New York for its engineering team. More about Frank Gehry to design New York offices for Facebook
Architecture
Herzog & de Meuron to design residential tower in Miami
News: developers have released images of a 57-storey residential tower designed by Herzog & de Meuron for Miami. More about Herzog & de Meuron to design residential tower in Miami
World Tour 2013: New York
"The High Line's responsible for New York's best upcoming architecture"
Dezeen and MINI World Tour: in our second movie from New York, designer Stephen Burks takes us to the High Line and explains how the elevated park is helping to transform the surrounding areas of the city. More about "The High Line's responsible for New York's best upcoming architecture"
Architecture
Serpentine Gallery Pavilion 2013 by Sou Fujimoto
News: here are the first images of this year's Serpentine Gallery Pavilion by Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto, which was unveiled in London this morning (+ slideshow). More about Serpentine Gallery Pavilion 2013 by Sou Fujimoto
Furniture
Circus tables by Formfjord for Offecct
Product news: these tables based on a circus ringmaster's podium were designed by German office Formfjord for Swedish brand Offecct. More about Circus tables by Formfjord for Offecct
Promotion
Be Open launches Sounding Space Symposium and Inside the Academy programme
Dezeen promotion: creative foundation Be Open is launching an exhibition of student work exploring the effect of sound on cities, as well as a programme to assist young creatives, at the Chelsea College of Art and Design on 6 June. More about Be Open launches Sounding Space Symposium and Inside the Academy programme
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
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