Concrete and glass extension to Belgian house shelters a poolside patio
This extension to a home in Kortrijk, Belgium, was added by local architect Steven Vandenborre to wrap around the property's outdoor swimming pool (+ slideshow). More
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Growduce "micro-factory" concept would allow users to grow their own products
A biologist and a designer are developing a bacteria and yeast "micro-factory" that could one day enable consumers to grow their own products at home (+ slideshow). More
Vangardist magazine prints 3000 copies with HIV+ blood-infused ink
Austrian men's magazine Vangardist has printed an edition using ink infused with the blood of HIV-positive people to raise awareness of HIV and AIDS. More
Torafu Architects uses concrete, wood and gravel to define spaces inside AKQA's Tokyo offices
Multi-levelled surfaces of polished concrete, wood and white gravel mark out the different areas within this open-plan Tokyo office designed by Torafu Architects (+ slideshow). More
Small London home by Satish Jassal Architects is clad in brick both inside and out
This compact brick house in north London by local office Satish Jassal Architects is squeezed onto a small plot at the end of a Victorian terrace, which influenced the use of materials and the facade arrangement (+ slideshow). More
Objects in Neri&Hu's Cabinet of Curiosity symbolise the seven deadly sins
Milan 2015: Chinese studio Neri&Hu has designed a wooden cabinet and seven objects to go inside – one to represent each of the seven deadly sins (+ slideshow). More
Pikaplant creates self-watering systems for automatic plant maintenance
Milan 2015: Amsterdam design company Pikaplant has developed a collection of self-watering products aimed at making plant-keeping easier. More