Atelier Dau adds kinetic bronze facade to Chimney House extension in Sydney
Architecture studio Atelier Dau has created an infill extension with a perforated bronze facade for the refurbishment of a heritage-listed building in Sydney. More
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Seven of the best houses in Mexico's Valle de Bravo
From volcanic rock, soil-based render to roofs covered in shrubs, these seven houses have all been designed to complement their setting in Mexico's scenic Valle de Bravo. More
Zaha Hadid Architects' residential community in Roatán features in today's Dezeen Weekly newsletter
The latest edition of our Dezeen Weekly newsletter includes a modular housing project designed by Zaha Hadid Architects for an island near Honduras. More
Coral skeletons crafted from 3D-printed calcium carbonate could restore damaged reefs
Coral Carbonate is a research project that involves 3D printing with calcium carbonate to create sustainable underwater "houses" for coral reefs and marine life to grow. More
UK government reveals full extent of "radical" planning reform proposals
The UK government has laid out proposals to speed up planning approval for developments, which prime minister Boris Johnson described as "unlike anything we have seen since the second world war". More
Bell Chair by Konstantin Grcic for Magis
Dezeen Showroom: Italian furniture brand Magis has launched the Bell Chair, an affordable, stackable monobloc seat made of recycled polypropylene by Konstantin Grcic. More
Lahofer Winery by Chybik + Kristof features undulating roof with amphitheatre
Architecture studio Chybik + Kristof has topped the Lahofer Winery in the Czech Republic with a walkable roof with an open-air theatre. More
Danielle Elsener develops "zero-waste" design system to reform fashion industry
Royal College of Art graduate Danielle Elsener has created a toolkit to help fashion designers reduce waste and save "an insane amount of money" through more efficient pattern cutting. More
Accelerate sixth form students explore dichotomies in 2020 show
Students of Accelerate, a UK design mentorship scheme run by Open City and the Bartlett, explore the theme of dichotomies in their graduate show. More
Longhouse by Partners Hill spans 110 metres across Australian bushland
Architecture practice Partners Hill has designed this lengthy shed-style home in the Australian town of Daylesford, Victoria to incorporate living, cooking and agricultural facilities. More
Stealth is an identification gadget that grants access to devices via the roof of your mouth
A team of design graduates have developed a wearable device that is hidden in the mouth as a "surveillance-proof" authentication method that could replace fingerprints and facial recognition. More
Grid by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec for Established & Sons
Dezeen Showroom: Established & Sons has extended its Grid collection of modular room dividers with variations designed by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec. More
A6A constructs charred-wood off-grid cabin in Ustaritz
Bordeaux studio A6A has created Heva, a black Douglas fir-clad cabin designed for off-grid living, in Ustaritz, south-west France. More
Arquipélago Arquitetos builds low-slung Brazilian house with rammed earth
São Paulo studio Arquipélago Arquitetos has built a house with walls made of rammed earth in the countryside of Brazil. More
Last chance to enter Timber Trade Federation's Conversations about Climate Change competition
Dezeen promotion: there are just three weeks left to enter the Timber Trade Federation's Conversations about Climate Change design competition. More
Zaha Hadid Architects shares proposal for Shanghai's "greenest building"
Zaha Hadid Architects has shared its design for the CECEP Shanghai Campus in China, which will utilise renewable energy technologies and recycled materials. More
Szczepaniak Astridge designs Malaysia headquarters for PPE maker Supermax
Latex glove manufacturer Supermax has commissioned new headquarters in Malaysia designed by London architecture studio Szczepaniak Astridge as demand for their product surges due to coronavirus. More
Erika Cross models convertible Step table on industrial tools
The Step table by Michigan designer Erika Cross features an interchangeable top and base that can be stacked on top of each other at different heights, thanks to their ridged mating surfaces. More
CTA uses perforated bricks to enclose Wall House in Vietnam
Hole-punctured bricks bring air and sunlight into this multi-generational family home in the city of Bien Hoa, Vietnam designed by Ho Chi Minh City-based CTA. More
Dezeen Awards 2020 longlists will be announced next week
Thanks again to everyone who entered Dezeen Awards 2020. As longlisting, the first stage of the judging process, comes to an end, here's what will happen next.