Design
Hövding by Anna Haupt and Terese Alstin
This inflatable bicycle helmet by Anna Haupt and Terese Alstin folds away into a collar or scarf and inflates instantly when it detects abnormal movements. Here it is being crash-tested.
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Architecture
Meteorite Unit – Leonidou 58 by Aristide Antonas
Greek architect Aristide Antonas has designed a metal-clad extension on stilts for a courtyard in central Athens. More about Meteorite Unit – Leonidou 58 by Aristide Antonas
Architecture
Mountain House by FAM Architekti
This white rectangular box with an array of windows on three sides is a family retreat located in the mountains in Pernink, Czech Republic, designed by Czech studio FAM Architekten. More about Mountain House by FAM Architekti
Furniture
SP-7 Dining Table by Schwab/Panther
Cologne 2011: German designers Schwab/Panther presented this dining table comprising five wire frames held together under tension as part of [D3] Design Talents at imm cologne in Germany. More about SP-7 Dining Table by Schwab/Panther
Architecture
Victor meditation hut by Jeffery Poss
The v-shaped roof of this Illinois tea house by architect Jeffery Poss funnels rainwater to a spout over the adjacent pond. More about Victor meditation hut by Jeffery Poss
Architecture
Mestia Airport by J Mayer H
Berlin architects J Mayer H have completed this airport building in the medieval mountain town of Mestia, Georgia. More about Mestia Airport by J Mayer H
Furniture
Pylône by Linn Kandel
Cologne 2011: industrial designer Linn Kandel exhibited these occasional tables inspired by electricity pylons at imm cologne earlier this month. More about Pylône by Linn Kandel
Design
The Pond by Raw Edges
London designers Yael Mer and Shay Alkalay of Raw Edges created an animated pond at the Bloomberg offices in London using equipment the company had thrown away. More about The Pond by Raw Edges
News
DesignBoost – Telefonplan talks at Stockholm Design Week
Dezeenwire: Jaime Hayon, Neville Brody and Dezeen editor-in-chief Marcus Fairs are among speakers at the DesignBoost - Telefonplan conference taking place from 9 - 11 February at Designens Hus at Telefonplan in Stockholm. More about DesignBoost – Telefonplan talks at Stockholm Design Week
Lighting
Stripes and Peignes by Philippe Nigro for Ligne Roset
Cologne 2011: designer Philippe Nigro presented this series of interlocking pendant lights for Ligne Roset at imm cologne earlier this month. More about Stripes and Peignes by Philippe Nigro for Ligne Roset
Dezeen archive: theatres
Dezeen archive: following the popularity of our story on Frank Gehry's New World Centre in Florida, we've compiled all our stories about theatres, concert halls and auditoria. See all the stories »
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Architecture
Hiedaira House by Thomas Daniell Studio
This concrete house in Hiedaira, Shiga Prefecture, Japan, by Kyoto firm Thomas Daniell Studio, is located next door to the house and studio we published on Dezeen last week (see our earlier story here). More about Hiedaira House by Thomas Daniell Studio
Furniture
Primary Cabinet by Peter Jakubik
Here's another project by Slovakian designer Peter Jakubik (see his Hobby Panton Chair in yesterday's story), this time a cabinet with a chalkboard surface. More about Primary Cabinet by Peter Jakubik
Furniture
Hobby Panton chair by Peter Jakubik
Slovakian designer Peter Jakubik has carved the rough shape of an iconic Panton Chair into a tree trunk with a chain saw. More about Hobby Panton chair by Peter Jakubik
Design
Hellraiser by Karim Rashid for Alessi
Designer Karim Rashid presented a collection of stainless steel containers for Italian design brand Alessi at Maison & Objet in Paris last week. More about Hellraiser by Karim Rashid for Alessi
Design
Audi Carbon Ski by Audi Concept Design Munich
Audi Concept Design Munich have developed a carbon ski design that combines technology from the motorsports and winter sports industries. More about Audi Carbon Ski by Audi Concept Design Munich
Interiors
Google office by Scott Brownrigg
Architecture firm Scott Brownrigg have completed the London office of internet search engine Google, with a giant logo in the lobby forming doorways through the two Os. More about Google office by Scott Brownrigg
News
Shenzhen's tallest tower nears completion
Dezeenwire: work is nearing completion on the 442m Kingkey Finance tower in Shenzhen - the eighth-tallest building in the world. Designed by Farrells, the building is also the tallest ever by a British architect. More info and images below. More about Shenzhen's tallest tower nears completion
Furniture
Grillage by Francois Azambourg for Ligne Roset
Cologne 2011: French brand Ligne Roset presented this folded mesh chair by French designer Francois Azambourg at imm cologne in Germany last week. More about Grillage by Francois Azambourg for Ligne Roset
Design
Forest Spoon by Nendo
Japanese designers Nendo have created these spoons with a bird profile on the branched handle, designed to resemble a forest when grouped together. More about Forest Spoon by Nendo