Babel Tower spins to reflect Iran's desert landscape
This stack of mirrored boxes modelled on the biblical Tower of Babel is programmed to slowly rotate, reflecting changing views of the Iranian desert terrain and sky (+ movie). More
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Michael Maltzan's Ribbon of Light Bridge to break ground in Los Angeles
Work starts this week on a huge bridge made up of 10 pairs of arches, designed by architect Michael Maltzan to replace the iconic Art-Deco Sixth Street Viaduct in Los Angeles (+ slideshow). More
Renzo Piano's plans for controversial "Paddington Pole" skyscraper withdrawn
Renzo Piano's proposal for a 72-storey skyscraper in London's Paddington has been withdrawn following protests against the development. More
Work starts on David Chipperfield-designed museum beside Taj Mahal
British architect David Chipperfield has unveiled his design for a museum in Agra, India, which is now under construction next to the Taj Mahal. More
Richard Hutten's Dombo mug "makes people happy when they see it"
Most Loved: next up in our exclusive video series, Dutch designer Richard Hutten tells the story behind his colourful children's cup with oversized ears for handles. More
Barbie redesigned to include more body types and skin tones
The iconic Barbie doll is now available in several different body types, including a more full-figured version for the first time. More
Sculptural staircase features inside minimal Swedish house by Jonas Lindvall
A spiral staircase provides an eye-catching feature inside this minimal white house completed by Swedish designer Jonas Lindvall in a seaside town outside Malmö (+ slideshow). More
Adrian Manea refurbishes Modernist flat in London's Belsize Park
A one-bedroom flat in a 1960s housing block in northwest London has been updated with modern fittings and furniture in this project by designer Adrian Manea (+ slideshow). More
Tango lighting collection by Paul Matter features satellite-shaped shades
Indian design studio Paul Matter has released its debut collection of lighting, including lamps with rounded shades made from beaten brass (+ slideshow). More
Slatted screens shade bedroom balconies of Singapore home by Formwerkz Architects
A louvred wooden screen protects the upper storey of this west-facing house in Singapore from direct sunlight, while the lower levels are partly embedded in the hillside site and shaded by the floors above (+ slideshow). More