Stacked Objects by Emiel Remmelts
The shelves in this furniture by design graduate Emiel Remmelts only stay up thanks to concrete blocks, bricks, a glass vase and magazine file boxes propping up one end. More
Microsoft to sell MakerBot 3D printers in American stores
News: computer and electronics retailer Microsoft has become the first US retailer to sell MakerBot's desktop 3D printers on the shop floor for customers to take home on the same day. More
Kid University by Paredes Pedrosa
This kindergarten in Gandia, eastern Spain, has a cloud-shaped courtyard that encloses six mulberry trees (+ slideshow). More
Buckminster Fuller's Dymaxion world map redesigned
News: a map that illustrates global forest densities using wood textures has won a competition to reinvent the tessellated world map designed 70 years ago by American architect and visionary designer R. Buckminster Fuller (+ slideshow). More
Mirror #180 by Halb/Halb
Product news: Berlin studio Halb/Halb has created a creased circular mirror that allows two people to see their reflection at the same time. More
IKEA launches augmented reality catalogue
News: Swedish furniture retailer IKEA has added an augmented reality function to its 2014 catalogue, allowing customers to see what products will look like in their homes. More
Abseiling architectural photography by Carlos Ayesta
Architectural photographer Carlos Ayesta captured these unusual views of Paris by abseiling down the sides of skyscrapers with his camera slung over his shoulder (+ slideshow). More
Bulb Fiction pendant lamp by KiBiSi
Product news: Copenhagen design firm KiBiSi designed this low-energy pendant lamp by scaling up the shape of a classic light bulb. More
The UPS Store becomes first major US retailer to offer 3D printing service
News: printing and packaging retailer The UPS Store has launched an in-store 3D printing service in six shops across the USA. More
Nimbus photography series by Berndnaut Smilde
A Dutch artist has captured a fluffy white cloud in a beaux-arts style room in San Francisco for the latest in his series of photographs of indoor clouds (+ slideshow + interview). More
UK Government set to ban Google Glass for drivers
News: the UK government wants to ban drivers from using Google's augmented reality eyewear ahead of the 2014 release, amid safety concerns. More
China suspends construction of world's tallest building
News: construction of China's 838 metre-high Sky City tower has stalled just days after it began amid safety fears and a lack of necessary government approval. More
Dog Salon by Horibe Associates
Japanese firm Horibe Associates has completed this combined home and dog-grooming salon in Japan's Ōita prefecture (+ slideshow). More
Researchers develop 3D-printed drones capable of self-assembly
News: a research team in Zürich has created a flock of helicopter robots that can detect each others' positions and join together to create a larger flying machine. More
NASA certifies first 3D printer for use in space
News: a 3D printer approved by NASA will be flown to the International Space Station next year so astronauts can print components, tools and equipment on-demand in space. More
Aedas to design twisting skyscraper for Shanghai
News: architecture firm Aedas has won a competition to design a twisting 33-storey skyscraper for Shanghai, China (+ slideshow). More
Titanic by Luka Or for Monkey Business
Product news: this pencil cup and stationery holder that appears to be sinking into the desk has been designed by Luka Or for Israel design brand Monkey Business. More
Chelsea Town House by Moxon Architects
London-based Moxon Architects has completed a contemporary glazed extension to this Grade II listed town house in south-west London. More
Dyson launches vacuum cleaner the size of an A4 sheet of paper
News: British industrial design firm Dyson has launched a tiny vacuum cleaner for British homes, which are the smallest in western Europe and often lack space to store a full-size cleaner. More
1/5 scale paper chair by Taiji Fujimori
Product news: Japanese designer Taiji Fujimori has designed a miniature paper chair, armchair and sofa, one-fifth the size of standard furniture pieces (+ slideshow). More