Wisconsin country house by Salmela Architect takes cues from weathered barns
American studio Salmela Architect has created a rural Wisconsin home that features a steep roof, square windows and natural cedar cladding meant to age over time. More
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"In today's political climate it's brave to support free-market capitalism"
Readers are reacting to a keynote speech delivered by Patrik Schumacher in this week's comment update, in which the architect called for the scrapping of public housing and deregulation of markets. More
"IKEA is caught between mythological Swedishness and the challenges of the modern world"
A visit to the new IKEA museum reveals a tension at the heart of the company, between Swedish values of openness and tolerance, and a bid for global domination, argues Tom Cubbin in this Opinion column. More
Eight new starchitect-designed apartment towers in Miami
As the art and design communities prepare to descend on Miami next week, here's a recap of residential skyscrapers designed by some of the world's most famous architects, all of which are either rising or recently completed in the city. More
NextEV unveils world's fastest electric supercar
Chinese electric car startup NextEV has launched a vehicle it claims is the fastest electric car in the world. More
Competition: win a pair of tickets to visit Brighton's i360 observation tower
Dezeen is giving five readers the chance to win a pair of tickets to visit the Marks Barfield-designed i360 in Brighton, billed as the world's tallest moving observation tower. More
Peter Salter creates labyrinthine London townhouses to experiment with different ideas
Doorways disguised as mirrors, secret corners, moving walls and yurt-shaped rooms feature in these four elaborate London townhouses that architect Peter Salter has been crafting for the last 13 years. More
Six houses designed as playgrounds for cats
Any cat owner knows their pet is the true ruler of the household. That's particularly so in these six homes with feline-friendly features – including elevated walkways, stepping-stone shelving and discrete doorways. More
Students erect arching bamboo events pavilion in Hong Kong
One-minute movie: Chinese University of Hong Kong students created this curving pavilion from bent bamboo poles and translucent fabric to host a series of events that promote low-carbon living and construction. More
Arching bamboo events pavilion in Hong Kong showcases digital fabrication
Bent bamboo poles and translucent fabric make up this curving events pavilion by The Chinese University of Hong Kong, which explores how traditional materials can be combined with digital fabrication. More
Sam Jacob's Insulation Scarf is a witty way to warm your neck
This scarf by architect Sam Jacob features the wiggly symbol used to represent insulation on architectural drawings. More
Job of the day: retail interior designer at Paul Smith
Our job of the day from Dezeen Jobs is for a retail interior designer for Paul Smith, who previously commissioned 6a Architects to create a cast-iron facade for a London store (pictured). Read more stories about Paul Smith or browse more architecture and design opportunities on Dezeen Jobs.
Chunky concrete staircase spirals through House in Akitsu by Kazunori Fujimoto
A concrete staircase spirals between the austere concrete floors of this house designed by Kazunori Fujimoto Architect & Associates for a seaside spot in Japan's Hiroshima Prefecture. More