Hump-shaped house covered in plants by Patrick Nadeau
A layer of grasses, herbs and flowers blankets the roof of this hump-shaped house near Reims, France, by architect Patrick Nadeau (+ slideshow). More
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Timber-clad seaside house with wood-textured concrete interior by Ultra Architects
The concrete walls inside this house in Poland by Ultra Architects were formed against wooden boards, creating a grainy texture that inverts the surface of the timber-clad facade (+ slideshow). More
Studio Job designs a postage stamp for the new Dutch king
News: Belgian artists Studio Job have designed a postage stamp for Dutch king Willem-Alexander, who took office in April, that features a digitally modelled image of his face. More
Amazon tests drones that could deliver packages "in less than 30 minutes"
News: online retail giant Amazon has presented a prototype for a service that uses flying robots to deliver packages to customers within half an hour of ordering (+ movie). More
British architect claims "first architectural application" of 3D printing
News: British architect Adrian Priestman claims to have designed and installed the first 3D-printed components to be approved for use in the construction industry. More
Glowing glass blocks surround the Wilhelm-Leuschner-Platz metro station by Max Dudler
This new metro station in Leipzig, Germany, by Swiss architect Max Dudler comprises a 140 metre-long tunnel made up of illuminated glass blocks. More
Signage system designed for hospitals "reduces violence by 50 percent"
News: a redesigned accident and emergency department by London studio PearsonLloyd has been found to reduce aggression and violence by 50 percent. More
Dezeen's A-Zdvent calendar: Bjarke Ingels
In the second of our A-Zdvent calendar of architects, B is for Bjarke Ingels whose projects include the House 8 project (pictured), a power plant that doubles up as a ski slope and the Superkilen park in Copenhagen.