Superyachts by Zaha Hadid for Blohm+Voss
London architect Zaha Hadid has designed a family of superyachts for German shipbuilders Blohm+Voss (+ slideshow). More
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A-Art House and C-Art House by Kazuyo Sejima
Japanese architect Kazuyo Sejima has added a circular courtyard and a renovated timber shed to her series of galleries on Inujima island, Japan. More
"We wanted to make a building that is embedded in New Zealand culture"
Movie: in this exclusive interview Australian architect Richard Francis-Jones explains the importance of local materials at Auckland Art Gallery, which was crowned World Building of the Year at World Architecture Festival in Singapore earlier this month. More
New website helps African craftswomen become entrepreneurs
News: designer and entrepreneur Gwendolyn Floyd has launched an e-commerce platform that allows female artisans from developing countries to overcome "economic discrimination" and sell jewellery using just a mobile phone (+ movies). More
Las Chicas boutique by Guilherme de Vasconcelos
This boutique interior by Brazilian architect Guilherme de Vasconcelos features a red faceted wall that references the angular qualities of polished gems (+ slideshow). More
Car Park House by Anonymous Architects
A combined car park and terrace covers the roof of this hillside house in Los Angeles by Californian studio Anonymous Architects (+ slideshow). More
Swing Bar by Duffy London
Product news: furniture brand Duffy London has surrounded this bar with swinging seats instead of stools. More
Wall House by And'rol
Precast concrete lintels with oozing courses of grout create a distinct facade on this house near Brussels by Belgian studio And'rol (+ slideshow). More
Mayor urges Chinese students to study design in London
News: London mayor Boris Johnson has declared that the city's design schools will welcome Chinese students "with open arms", following concerns that visa restrictions are putting off overseas talent. More
Balance table by Raw Color for Arco
Product news: graphic design studio Raw Color has collaborated with Dutch furniture company Arco to reissue Arnold Merckx's Balance table (+ movie). More
Elements Collection by Tokujin Yoshioka at Luminaire Lab
Dezeen promotion: tables with surfaces balanced on angled supports by Japanese designer Tokujin Yoshioka will be on display at US design brand Luminaire's showroom during Design Miami in December. More
Mini Jambox by Jawbone
Product news: industrial designer Yves Behar has added a pocket-sized version to Jawbone's range of Jambox wireless speakers (+ slideshow). More