Sagan Piechota creates hillside California home surrounded by oak trees
A grand, open-air staircase cuts through the centre of this spacious dwelling by US firm Sagan Piechota Architecture, which was designed to blend with the natural terrain. More
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South Dakota bunker field acts as apocalypse refuge for the rich
These mounds in the landscape of South Dakota are formed by hundreds of concrete military bunkers, which are being repurposed to create the world's "largest survival shelter community". More
Construction begins on Poland's tallest tower by Foster + Partners
Work has started on a 310-metre-high Warsaw skyscraper by Foster + Partners, expected to become the tallest building in Poland. More
Tate galleries to appoint Maria Balshaw as new director
Maria Balshaw is set to succeed Nicholas Serota as director of the Tate galleries, making her the first woman to lead the organisation. More
Garden Bridge faces uncertain future after accounts reveal risk of "substantial" cost increase
The future of Thomas Heatherwick's Garden Bridge has been thrown into question again, after it emerged that costs could rise well above the estimated £185 million, and that the charity behind the project is at threat of liquidation. More
Karim Rashid launches design and development firm Kurv Architecture
New York designer Karim Rashid has teamed up with architect Alex Hughes to launch an architecture and development firm that offers comprehensive property design, from foundations to artwork. More
Eggs Designs Studio unveils steam-bent wood furniture collection for TON
Dezeen promotion: during this year's IMM Cologne, Czech furniture brand TON will present a range of furniture by Florence-based Eggs Designs Studio that is based on the forms of trees. More
ElliQ robot by Yves Béhar helps older adults stay connected to the world
Yves Béhar's Fuseproject studio has designed an "emotionally intelligent robotic companion", which is intended to help the ageing population connect with technology and continue learning in later life. More
Japanese houses by Kenzo Tange, Toyo Ito and Atelier Bow-Wow showcased in MAXXI exhibition
The house Kenzo Tange designed for himself, a U-shaped residence by Toyo Ito and Atelier Bow-Wow's house-cum-studio are all on show as part of an exhibition about Japan's post-war houses at the MAXXI museum in Rome. More
MAD's George Lucas Museum will be built in Los Angeles
The MAD-designed George Lucas Museum of Narrative Art will be built in Los Angeles, not San Francisco, it has been announced. More
Volkswagen unveils self-driving electric version of its 1960s VW Microbus
Volkswagen has revealed a futuristic-looking, driverless version of its iconic VW Microbus – the vehicle most often associated with the 1960s hippie movement. More
Patterned tiles define rooms in Barcelona bed and breakfast by Nook Architects
Nook Architects has converted a Barcelona block into a bed and breakfast, featuring vibrant blue tiles and cobalt-hued paintwork. More
Invisible Studio designs composting toilet for its own woodland workshop
This long-drop composting toilet by Invisible Studio provides facilities for the practice's self-built woodland workshop, and was built using offcuts from that project. More
Job of the day: 3D artist at Hayes Davidson
Our job of the day from Dezeen Jobs is for a 3D artist at London-based renderings studio Hayes Davidson, which previously produced a vision of what London's skyline could look like in 2020 (pictured). More ›
Tom Dixon extends accessories range to include washing-up liquid
British designer Tom Dixon has taken the trend for design-led accessories to the next level – by launching a range of products that even includes washing-up liquid. More
Philip Johnson's Interfaith Peace Chapel vandalised in Dallas
A Philip Johnson-designed chapel in Dallas, Texas, has been defaced with graffiti. More