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Architecture Interiors Design Technology News Jobs       Climbing wall and swing promote play at Hibinosekkei's Tokyo childcare centre Japanese architecture studio Hibinosekkei incorporated structures intended to encourage play into the interior design of this Tokyo support centre for children with developmental difficulties. More ›     China claims to have developed long-range laser gun that can burn flesh Researchers from China's Academy of Sciences claim to have developed a stealth laser weapon capable of burning targets nearly a kilometre away. More ›     Take a tour of the best Tel Aviv apartments via our new Pinterest board Our new Pinterest board showcases the best apartments in Tel Aviv, including a cliff-top residence with perforated canopies and an airy home punctuated by delicate black frames. Follow Dezeen on Pinterest ›     Aurora Aquitectos turns Portuguese family home into brightly-hued hostel Portuguese practice Aurora Aquitectos has transformed an old family home near Lisbon into a hostel, with colourful accents throughout based on the tropical patina of sunshine and vacations. More ›     Cascading boxes with green roofs form coastal Washington home by Prentiss Balance Wickline American firm Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects has created a dwelling in the Pacific Northwest that consists of timber-clad volumes that step down a rocky hillside. More ›     Edward Ogosta brightens Californian bungalow with Rear Window House extension Edward Ogosta Architecture has renovated a 1940s house in California with light-filled white interiors and a master bedroom extension overlooking the garden. 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