Loop House | Brooklyn sake bar | Loofah bricks

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View online     Tomohiro Hata's Loop House faces inwards onto a central courtyard Tomohiro Hata Architect and Associates built Loop House around a planted central courtyard in pursuit of peace and quiet for a dense urban site in Hyogo, Japan. Read more ›   Bricks made from loofah and charcoal could promote biodiversity in cities Plants and insects can thrive on the surface of these Green Charcoal bio-bricks, engineered as an alternative to concrete by researchers at the Indian School of Design and Innovation in Mumbai. Read more ›   Relax in salons, spas and beachfront properties this weekend on our Pinterest boards This week on our Pinterest account, we're showcasing the best spaces to unwind in, including salons, spas and beachfront properties. Follow Dezeen on Pinterest › Read more ›   Hesselbrand transforms stables into additional rooms at Tuscany's Villa Lena A former horse stables on the grounds of Tuscan art retreat Villa Lena has been renovated by architecture studio Hesselbrand to accommodate a series of rustic guest suites. Read more ›   Ryan Leidner adds minimal extension to San Francisco saloon building Californian architect Ryan Leidner has slotted a garden in between a renovated 19th-century residence in San Francisco's Mission district and its minimal extension to the rear. Read more ›   Carpenter + Mason fuses Japanese and industrial elements for Brooklyn Kura sake bar A colourful geometric wall provides a strong contrast to this otherwise stark sake bar and brewery in Brooklyn's Industry City, designed by local studio Carpenter + Mason. Read more ›   Architecture | Interiors | Design | Technology | Jobs           You have received this because you are subscribed to Dezeen Daily. Unsubscribe | Forward to a friend Dezeen Limited, 8 Orsman Road, London N1 5QJ, UK Contact us | Submit a story | Advertise