Lighting
Acorn lights by Vasiliy Butenko
Ukrainian designer Vasiliy Butenko has made a series of pendant lamps by wrapping cotton rope around plastic bottles. More about Acorn lights by Vasiliy Butenko
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Interiors
Frivole Prestige perfumery by Theza
A multi-faceted gold block dominates this perfumery in Wrocław by Polish interior designers Theza. More about Frivole Prestige perfumery by Theza
Interiors
Merchandising System by OMA for Coach
Dezeen Wire: architects OMA are developing a modular display system for the stores of American accessories brand Coach. More about Merchandising System by OMA for Coach
Furniture
9,5° chair by Rasmus B. Fex
The wonky look of this chair by Danish designer Rasmus B. Fex actually makes it stronger. More about 9,5° chair by Rasmus B. Fex
Dezeen Olympics: most liked Olympic designs
Today we are awarding medals to the designs and architecture of the London 2012 Olympics that received the most likes on Facebook, and Zaha Hadid's Aquatic Centre takes the gold medal with over 5000. More about Dezeen Olympics: most liked Olympic designs
Architecture
V on Shenton by UNStudio
Dutch architecture firm UNStudio has designed a skyscraper for Singapore that looks like a cactus. More about V on Shenton by UNStudio
Architecture
Shelter of Nostalgia by Worapong Manupipatpong
These tree house-like cabins by Thai designer Worapong Manupipatpong are built up around the column of a building rather than over the branches of a tree. More about Shelter of Nostalgia by Worapong Manupipatpong
London design month at Dezeen Super Store
This August is London design month at Dezeen Super Store where, with the eyes of the world on London for the Olympic Games, we will be showcasing a range of products by some of the best designers and brands the city has to offer. More about London design month at Dezeen Super Store
Designed in Hackney
Designed in Hackney Day live
We're reporting live from Designed in Hackney Day all day today, featuring talks and performances from the best and most interesting architects, designers and makers in the east London borough of Hackney that Dezeen calls home. We'll be compiling the best tweets from the event here so check back as the day unfolds. More about Designed in Hackney Day live
Architecture
Oscar Niemeyer in 3D by Vicente de Paulo
Photographer Vicente de Paulo has captured some of the most iconic buildings by Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer and has manipulated the results so that they come to life when seen through 3D glasses. More about Oscar Niemeyer in 3D by Vicente de Paulo
News
"Olympics will only take place in non-democratic countries," say authors of Olympic Cities report
Dezeen Wire: democratic nations won't be able to host the Olympics in future due to increasing tensions between the public interests of democracies and the commercial interests of the games, according to a new report published by Dutch architecture, research and urbanism studio XML to coincide with the London 2012 Olympics. More about "Olympics will only take place in non-democratic countries," say authors of Olympic Cities report
Architecture
Vennesla Library and Cultural Centre by Helen & Hard Architects
Chunky wooden ribs bend around the walls and ceiling of this library in Norway by Helen & Hard Architects and integrate lighting, bookshelves and seating. More about Vennesla Library and Cultural Centre by Helen & Hard Architects
Interiors
Shed create gender-neutral toy department at Harrods
Dezeen Wire: this week Harrods opened the doors to its first gender-neutral toy department, designed by London and Singapore-based interior architects Shed. More about Shed create gender-neutral toy department at Harrods
Architecture
FSMA Tower by Dave Edwards
Algae would produce energy and clean water for a conceptual skyscraper proposed for London by British architect Dave Edwards. More about FSMA Tower by Dave Edwards
Design
London 2012 Olympic Cauldron by Thomas Heatherwick: model and drawings
Here are some photos of a scale model of the London 2012 Olympic Cauldron designed by Thomas Heatherwick, which has now been added to the ongoing exhibition of his work at the V&A museum, plus drawings from the designer. More about London 2012 Olympic Cauldron by Thomas Heatherwick: model and drawings
Architecture
Untitled #158 by Aeneas Wilder
This doughnut-shaped pavilion by Scottish artist Aeneas Wilder offers visitors a view across the landscape of Limburg, Belgium, from behind a ring of wooden slats (+ slideshow). More about Untitled #158 by Aeneas Wilder
Design
Hypnagogia by Ryo Matsui Architects
Japanese studio Ryo Matsui Architects hung steel chains to create upside-down domes above the stage of a music recital in Tokyo (+ slideshow). More about Hypnagogia by Ryo Matsui Architects
Designed in Hackney
FREE Designed in Hackney evening tomorrow!
If you didn't manage to get a ticket for our Designed in Hackney Day tomorrow don't worry, you can still attend the FREE evening event at Hackney House, featuring music by Dalston Superstore DJ Dan Beaumont (below) and electro-indie band Clock Opera (above). More about FREE Designed in Hackney evening tomorrow!
Design
Underground Supporter posters by Rizon
London designers Rizon have created a series of unofficial posters for businesses to sidestep strict marketing rules that prevent them publicising their involvement in the London 2012 Olympics. More about Underground Supporter posters by Rizon
Dezeen Olympics: most commented Olympic designs
Our Dezeen Olympics continue as we award medals to the design and architecture of the London 2012 games. Today it's the three most commented stories and the runaway gold medallist is the ArcelorMittal Orbit by Anish Kapoor and Cecil Balmond (above), with over 300 passionate comments. More about Dezeen Olympics: most commented Olympic designs