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Australian architect Jos Tan has completed Melville, a compact home in Melbourne with a simple, pale brick form that mimics the appearance of the neighbouring buildings. Read more

Our latest roundup looks at houses that respond to the tight constraints of infill sites with designs that either complement or contrast with the neighbouring buildings. Read more

This week on Dezeen, Grimshaw founder Nicholas Grimshaw passed away at the age of 85 and we reported from events in Copenhagen, Singapore, Helsinki, Oslo, London and Lake Como. Read more

Designer Colin Knight has presented an exhibition of conceptual furniture called Hero’s Wreck at Superhouse Gallery in New York with materials and symbols relating to world war two, including a piece based on the Eames glider chair prototype. Read more

British ceramicist Emma Louise Payne has opened the doors to her new London atelier, where she has invited seven designers and makers to each take over a different room for London Design Festival. Read more

Industrial design studio Pearson Lloyd and furnituremaker Cozmo have created Hug, a modular sofa conceived to mimic the feeling of a warm embrace, unveiled during London Design Festival. Read more

London designers, including Attua Aparicio, James Shaw and Studio Furthermore, have worked with local teenagers to develop a public bench for Camden council as part of a project by social enterprise Store that was unveiled at the London Design Festival. Read more

Looking for fresh ways to make your text stand out? Whether you’re designing social media graphics, presentations, or marketing materials, the right typography can make all the difference. While custom font design requires professional help, these clever online tools let you experiment with hundreds of stylish typefaces in seconds. From elegant scripts to edgy display …

Metal mesh screens for climbing plants form a leafy arbour that shades the interiors of this home in Melbourne, designed by Australian practice Studio Bright. Read more

Promotion: feedback from Michelin-starred chefs informed the upgraded version of Gozney’s Dome outdoor oven, offering 90 per cent more cooking space and the option to cook with wood, gas or charcoal so that home cooks can go « beyond pizza ». Read more