Japanese architect Takato Tamagami used the golden spiral of the Fibonacci mathematical sequence to plan the twisted proportions of this house in Hokkaido, Japan (+ slideshow). More about Northern Nautilus by Takato Tamagami
This tiny house in northeast Los Angeles by local studio Anonymous Architects contains only three rooms and is lifted off the hillside on a set of concrete pilotis (+ slideshow). More about BIG & small House by Anonymous Architects
The asymmetric fringing on these wool rugs by Swiss designers Dimitri Bähler, Linn Kandel and Ismaël Studer makes them appear to pop out from the floor like drawings of 3D shapes. More about Fanions by Dimitri Bähler, Linn Kandel and Ismaël Studer
The interior of this Hong Kong restaurant by architect Nelson Chow was inspired by Malaysia's bustling night markets and traditional coffee shops (+ slideshow). More about Old Street Kobiteh by Nelson Chow
Dezeen archive: We've featured a few interesting apartments in Barcelona recently, so here's a round-up of architecture and design from the Catalan capital. See all the stories »
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This suburban family house in Japan by architect Yoshiaki Nagasaka is pretending to be a cabin in a forest (+ slideshow). More about Hut In Woods by Yoshiaki Nagasaka
Chairs, carpets and blinds cleared from homes in the wake of deaths, divorces and bankruptcies form the raw material for these stools by Dutch designer Joost Gehem (+ slideshow). More about Transformation and Distribution Centre for Abandoned Household Items by Joost Gehem
This week our most popular story featured a pen that can draw 3D plastic objects (above). Scroll on for more highlights from the week in architecture and design plus our Dezeen Music Project track of the week. More about This week on Dezeen
The second of two movies in this series about Steven Holl's Sliced Porosity Block in Chengdu, China, is a walk through the spaces of the mixed-use complex. More about Movie: Sliced Porosity Block by Steven Holl Architects
New York architect Steven Holl describes how he designed the mixed-use Sliced Porosity Block complex in Chengdu, China, as a container for public space in the first of two movies by architectural filmmakers Spirit of Space. More about "This isn't just some iconic skyscraper" - Steven Holl on Sliced Porosity Block
News: Zaha Hadid Architects has been appointed by the Mayor of London to help develop plans for a major new airport in the southeast of England. More about Zaha Hadid appointed to develop plans for new London airport
News: the Royal Institute of British Architects has called on students to report companies offering unpaid architecture internships and said it "deplores any architects treating students this way". More about Report unpaid architecture internships, says RIBA
Latticed bridge trusses and hazy streetscapes adorn the garments of fashion designer Mary Katrantzou's Autumn Winter 2013 collection shown during London Fashion Week. More about Autumn Winter 2013 collection by Mary Katrantzou
Product news: books and magazines slot inside the deep cross-shaped notch in this table by designer Philippe Nigro for Ligne Roset. More about Cuts by Philippe Nigro for Ligne Roset
Opinion: Dezeen editor-in-chief Marcus Fairs explains why we're responding to our critics and introducing paid editorial internships: "Interns will get a contract and be paid above the minimum wage". More about "We're scrapping unpaid internships"
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News: Apple has applied for a patent for a slap bracelet with a video display that could be a blueprint for its much-anticipated "iWatch" concept. More about Apple files patent for video "slap bracelet"
News: Mace, the British firm behind London's Shard skyscraper, has been selected to oversee the construction of the world’s tallest building in Saudi Arabia. More about Shard builders to construct world's tallest skyscraper
Sliding blue and yellow walls hide the sleeping and storage spaces in this 1970s-inspired beach apartment in the south of France by Turin-based designers Studio UdA. More about Fun House by Studio UdA
News: Google has released a video preview of Google Glass, the voice-controlled wearable headset that lets users send and receive messages, take pictures and search the web hands-free (+ movie). More about Google unveils video preview of Google Glass headset