ZHA's Tallinn port plans | Samsung reveals finalists | Cocoa pod-inspired hotel

Latest architecture and design news from Dezeen.

Architecture Interiors Design News Jobs Watch Store       Polo stables by Estudio Ramos features grassy roof for horses to graze A spiral staircase made from cast concrete leads up to a turfed roof overlooking a pool and polo field at this stables near Buenos Aires, which was designed by local firm Estudio Ramos for a professional polo player. More ›     Lee Broom reflects on his 10-year career with all-black collection London designer Lee Broom has created all-black versions of his most iconic furniture and lighting pieces in celebration of his studio's 10th anniversary. More ›     Zaha Hadid Architects wins Tallinn port contest Zaha Hadid Architects has designed a masterplan for Tallinn's port, boasting a new cruise ship terminal as well as office and housing districts intended to spark regeneration around the waterfront of the Estonian capital.  More ›     "The Garden Bridge's cancellation provides an opportunity that mustn't be wasted" Now that the Heatherwick-designed Garden Bridge has been officially scrapped, its time to think again about London really needs, says Owen Hatherley. More ›     Finalists of Dezeen and Samsung's €30,000 TV stand design competition revealed The final five designs in Dezeen and Samsung's QLED TV stand design competition include a stand that doubles as a plant pot and another that can be used as a clothes rack. More ›     Post-war architecture shouldn't take the blame for political failures, says Owen Hopkins With the demolition of Robin Hood Gardens now underway and the tragedy of the Grenfell Tower fire still fresh, writer and curator Owen Hopkins has called for politicians to stop using Britain's post-war architecture as a scapegoat for today's problems. More ›     BMW offers a glimpse into the future of its electric MINI cars German carmaker BMW has unveiled a concept zero-emissions MINI car – a version of which will go on the roads in 2019. More ›     Vo Trong Nghia fronts slim house in Ho Chi Minh City with huge bamboo-filled planters Bamboo plants grow up the front of this slender house in Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City, which Vo Trong Nghia Architects has covered in huge, grooved concrete planters. More ›     Shallow pools mirror sugar-cube suites at Hotel Mar Adentro by Taller Aragonés White blocks containing guest accommodation appear to float on expansive reflecting pools at this minimalist Mexican hotel by Taller Aragonés. More ›     Baca Architects bases treehouse hotel for Panama eco resort on a cocoa pod London practice Baca Architects has designed a cocoa pod-shaped treehouse for an eco hotel located on a secluded Panama island, which is accessible only by boat. More ›     US architects see salaries rise as economy strengthens Business is booming for American architecture firms, who say staff salaries are going up as workloads increase and the country's economy makes progress, following a report released by the AIA. More ›     Fitbit launches Ionic device to rival Apple Watch Wearable tech company Fitbit has launched a new device named Ionic, which aims to bridge the gap between fitness trackers and the smartwatches currently on the market. More ›     Bohlin Cywinski Jackson creates remote holiday retreat in Ontario forest Nestled into a wooded hillside, this residence by US firm Bohlin Cywinski Jackson and Canadian studio Bohlin Grauman Miller Architects has large glass walls offering picturesque views. More ›     Minsuk Cho designs bridge-linked gallery and clubhouse for Hong Kong's Mount Pavilia Dezeen promotion: entrepreneur Adrian Cheng worked with architect Minsuk Cho of South Korean studio Mass Studies to design a clubhouse, gallery and eateries for a housing development set within landscaped grounds on Hong Kong's Clearwater Bay. More ›       Follow us     Forward this newsletter to a friend You have received this because you are subscribed to Dezeen Daily. Unsubscribe     Contact us | Submit a story | Advertise