Dezeen Daily

Latest architecture and design news from Dezeen.

Architecture Interiors Design News Jobs Watch Store       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 ›     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.     Students design arching bamboo events pavilion in Hong Kong Bent bamboo poles and translucent fabric make up this curving events pavilion in Hong Kong, designed by architecture students  from The Chinese University of Hong Kong.  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 ›     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 ›     Viñoly, Meier and KPF design luxury towers for Manhattan waterfront American firms Rafael Viñoly Architects, Richard Meier & Partners, and Kohn Pedersen Fox  have conceived a trio of high-end residential buildings that will overlook New York's Hudson River. More ›     Benjamin Hubert designs self-gripping strap for Apple Watch Benjamin Hubert has created an injection-moulded Apple Watch strap, which negates the need for buckles with its self-gripping fastening. More ›     Diagonal columns create irregular windows for sports hall by Schemaa A+Awards: angular polycarbonate windows create tessellating shapes across the facade of this gymnasium  in France's Champagné region, a winner at this year's Architizer A+Awards. More ›     Sancal bases quilted Obi sofa on Japanese kimonos Dezeen promotion: Japanese kimono dresses informed the design of this bed-like sofa by Spanish brand Sancal, which features quilted fabric covers ideal for afternoon napping. More ›     Best architecture photograph of 2016 revealed A shot of a brick reservoir in London's Finsbury Park has been selected as the best architecture photograph of the year at the Arcaid Images Architectural Photography Awards 2016. More ›     Chanel, COS and Dior revealed as fashion names that Dezeen readers care most about The inaugural Dezeen Hot List has revealed that that biggest names in fashion – as far as Dezeen readers are concerned – are Chanel, COS and Dior. More ›     Call for entries to YAC's Castle Resort competition Dezeen promotion: Young Architects Competitions is inviting architects and designers to come up with ideas for transforming the ruins of a medieval castle in Italy into a holiday destination. More ›     Norm Architects creates minimalist workspace for Kinfolk magazine in Copenhagen Danish studio Norm Architects has taken influences from both Scandinavian and Japanese design to create this pared-back gallery and workspace for Kinfolk magazine in central Copenhagen. More ›       Follow us You've signed up to receive all Dezeen's architecture and design stories in one daily email. Preferences | Unsubscribe     Contact us | Submit a story | Advertise