Australian studio Second Edition has completed the Love Shack, a flexible extension to a family home in Sydney made almost entirely from salvaged and repurposed materials.

"Civilization has gone about as far as it can go, chair-wise"

By severing the link between chairs and sitting down, design art provides a glimpse into humanity's future, writes Julie Lasky.

West Bund Grand Theatre celebrates Shanghai's industrial past

Architecture studio Schmidt Hammer Lassen has completed West Bund Grand Theatre in Shanghai, which pays homage to the movement of the Huangpu River and the site's industrial past.

Two Victorian greenhouses in London's Kew Gardens are set to be renovated by Hugh Broughton Architects and heated by electricity and a heat pump system.

Nastia Mirzoyan designs "approachable" interior for Kyiv sex shop

Ukrainian designer Nastia Mirzoyan has completed an educational space and sex shop in Kyiv called Njoy that replaces the stereotypical eroticised aesthetic with a more inclusive and playful atmosphere.

Eames House and studio reopens following Los Angeles fires

The Eames House in Los Angeles has reopened following "a meticulous process of restoration" due to smoke damage from the city's extensive wildfires earlier this year, coinciding with the announcement of a foundation to preserve the legacy of Charles and Ray Eames.

Milú Brunell creates Soli garden light to be powered by soil

American designer Milú Brunell has designed Soli, a prototype for a soil-powered lamp that can be planted into the ground.

Cordero Pardee juxtaposes "old and new material cultures" for Vermont barn conversion

American architecture studio Cordero Pardee has used biomaterials to adapt a wood-framed barn into a studio and library on a mountainside in rural Vermont.

Refuge facility for domestic abuse victims among projects from Arts University Bournemouth

Dezeen School Shows: a refuge and support facility for women and children that are victims of domestic abuse is among the design and architecture projects from students at Arts University Bournemouth.

Autex Acoustics designs "acoustic forest" for LA Design Festival

Acoustic solutions brand Autex Acoustics showcased Bring the Outside In, an immersive forest-like installation that featured the brand's signature acoustic material, during LA Design Festival in downtown Los Angeles.

Second Edition uses reclaimed materials for Sydney home extension