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Andrew Burges' Sydney house pairs pale brickwork with blackened wood

Brick House by Andrew Burges Architects

Pale brickwork lines the living areas of this Sydney house by local studio Andrew Burges Architects, while the bedrooms are located in blackened wood volumes on top. More ›

 
 

Jisue Park's "napping equipment" makes sleeping on the go more comfortable

Kingston University graduate Jisue Park has designed clothes and accessories that make napping more comfortable for commuters, after observing people awkwardly falling asleep on public transport. More ›

 
 

Shipping container architecture is stored up on one of our Pinterest boards

As architects continue to incorporate shipping containers into their projects, we've updated our Pinterest board to reflect the ongoing trend. Highlights include floating student housing in Copenhagen by BIG and an Indonesian hillside house topped by a tiled container. Follow Dezeen on Pinterest ›

 
 

Studio AC renovates Toronto home to mimic owner's former New York apartment

Richview Residence by Studio AC

Toronto firm Studio AC has transformed a cramped local residence into a light-filled, spacious interior with natural stone and pale wood throughout. More ›

 
 

Vão Arquitetura organises São Paulo boutique around indoor garden

An opening in the roof sheds light on this concrete-lined boutique in São Paulo, which Brazilian studio Vão Arquitetura has designed around a lush indoor garden. More ›

 
 

The study takes centre stage in bookshelf-lined apartment in Shanghai

The Library Home, Shanghai, by Atelier TAO+C

Atelier TAO+C has renovated a top-floor apartment in one of the earliest high-rise residential buildings in Shanghai, adding bookshelves all around its perimeter. More ›

 
 

Native & Co designs clay Wu teapots to suit specific brews

Wu tea set by Native & Co

London design studio Native & Co has used five different clays to design a set of tableware that's matched to specific oolong teas. More ›