Porthole windows offer glimpses into this Beijing tea house, where rooms are defined by light linen drapes and set in a landscape of white gravel, terrazzo and marble. More about Space Modification Unit transforms Beijing hutong property into tranquil tea house
Chinese studio Neri&Hu has used smooth grey stone and fluted bronze to revive the grandeur of a 1930s theatre in Shanghai. More about Neri&Hu revives 1930s Shanghai theatre with dramatic stone and bronze details
The catwalk at Versace's Autumn Winter menswear show was sheltered by a pavilion of towering columns based on those seen in classical architecture. More about Hylemo erects plywood columns for Versace's autumn winter show
In the second movie from our Bolon at Heart series, Annica and Marie Eklund explain how Bolon's design department works closely with its production team to create new woven flooring designs. More about Bolon's creativity comes from the factory as well as the studio, say directors Annica and Marie Eklund
The animated, sketchy visuals accompanying Ber's latest track were intended by artist Gabriel Böhmer to represent the unusual thoughts and images triggered by sleep deprivation. More about Gabriel Böhmer creates a collage of sleep deprivation for Ber's Rain music video
A beta version of a virtual-reality programme that gives designers the option to draw and manipulate 3D objects has launched. More about Gravity Sketch VR software for creative professionals launches beta-testing platform
Today we launch a new collaboration with Swedish flooring company Bolon. In the first movie in our Bolon at Heart series, Annica and Marie Eklund explain how they transformed their grandfather's rug company into a glamorous design brand. More about Bolon at Heart: Annica and Marie Eklund transform Swedish flooring company into global design brand
Honda has revealed a prototype for a motorcycle that can move without being controlled by the rider, and that won't fall over. More about Honda unveils self-balancing motorcycle that can drive itself
This kit by Royal College of Art graduate Heeju Kim uses sweets to recreate the tongue-tying experience of living with autism. More about Empathy kit uses augmented reality and candy to help users better understand autism
Dynamic, colourful patterns represent the way organisms interact and evolve in the visuals for Max Cooper's latest music video, which was directed by Maxime Teresuac. More about Maxime Teresuac creates hypnotic visuals for Max Cooper's Order from Chaos music video
Japanese auto brand Toyota's latest concept car is equipped with an artificial intelligence system that picks up on the habits and emotions of the driver. More about Toyota's Concept-I car uses artificial intelligence to anticipate its driver's needs
Californian start-up Mayfield Robotics has revealed its first domestic robot, which responds to its user with facial expressions, head movements and sounds. More about Kuri is an "insanely cute" home robot with its own facial expressions
An American startup is taking on electric car supremo Tesla with this intelligent electric vehicle unveiled at CES 2017, but was left red-faced when one of its main features failed to work during a demo. More about Faraday Future unveils electric car to rival Tesla's – but its "driverless valet" malfunctions during CES demo
Cycling brand SpeedX has revealed its latest smart bicycle, which comes equipped with an inbuilt computer and a vibration control system that helps riders deal with bumps in the road. More about SpeedX's Unicorn bicycle has a frame that softens vibrations and an inbuilt computer
Basic sheets of plastic, paper or fabric can now be transformed into complex inflatables using a method devised by researchers at MIT Media Lab's Tangible Media Group. More about Aeromorph inflatables fold themselves from flat sheets into complex origami
This transparent speaker has built-in sensors that detect when parts need to be replaced, repaired or updated, and notifies users via their smartphones. More about Sustainable see-through speaker by People People alerts user when parts need replacing
Theatrically sized jewellery is the hallmark of Birmingham designer Zoe Robertson, whose exhibition flockOmania opens at The Cass in January. More about Zoe Robertson's oversized flockOmania creations meld jewellery with performance
Dezeen's videos received over 30 million plays in 2016. For our review of the year, studio director Ben Hobson has selected the 10 that sum up the year, including our interview with Bjarke Ingels at the opening of this year's Serpentine Gallery Pavilion and our video tribute to the late Zaha Hadid. More about Dezeen's top 10 movies of 2016
For those who can't wait for the Elbphilharmonie Hamburg to open next month, creative agency Jung von Matt has released an interactive movie tour of the building filmed by drones. More about Drones offer fly-through preview of Herzog de Meuron's Elbphilharmonie Hamburg
In our final movie from the World Architecture Festival 2016, architect Ann Lau explains how Australian firm Hayball plans to create collaborative learning spaces in the Melbourne school that was named Future Project of the Year last month. More about South Melbourne Primary School will feature no formal classrooms says architect Ann Lau