Stepping stones lead into house extension over an English lake by Hamish & Lyons

Architecture studio Hamish & Lyons has completed Stepping Stone House, an extension to a manor house in Berkshire, England, that is raised on stilts above a lake. Read more

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Afropicks by Simon Skinner challenges perception of Swedish design

Swedish product designer Simon Skinner has created a collection of afro hair combs that explore the effect of migration on Swedish identity.  Read more

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Tel Aviv maternity ward becomes pared-back Vera hotel

Brickwork walls, engraved tins ceilings and custom furniture feature in this boutique hotel in Tel Aviv. Read more

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Cedar and glass wrap Dolores Heights Residence in San Francisco by John Maniscalco

This multi-level dwelling by Californian firm John Maniscalco Architecture rises high above a San Francisco street, enabling the homeowners to enjoy ample natural light and expansive views. Read more

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Yellow stairs connect living spaces in Three-Generation House by BETA

Dutch architecture studio BETA has designed a house in Amsterdam for a multi-generational family with a central yellow staircase connecting their separate accommodation. Read more

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Bethan Gray creates pearlescent furniture from discarded seashells and waste feathers

British designer Bethan Gray has teamed up with natural surface specialist Nature Squared to create a collection of iridescent furniture clad in leftover materials from the seafood and farming industries. Read more

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Five designs for a sustainable death

To celebrate Earth Day, we're looking at ways you can be sustainable beyond the grave. We've picked out five eco-friendly designs for the deceased, including an egg-shaped burial pod and a cremation urn made of sewage water.
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