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French interior designer Pierre Yovanovitch has created the set for Theatre Basel’s production of Verdi’s Rigoletto in Switzerland, which features a curvilinear staircase that crosses the full width of the stage. Read more

“… Beware of looking for goals: look for a way of life. Decide how you want to live and then see what you can do to make a living WITHIN that way of life.” – Hunter S. Thompson Read the full quote here.

Cat Flyer for kindness. Good reminder. Download it. Spread it. (via Chris)

Left–Right, Back–Forth, Up–Down. What’s the fourth dimension?

Urlo Studio designed a rotated, triangular mixed-use complex clad in red concrete panels and terracotta tiles that is meant to reference the architectural heritage of its site in Quito, Ecuador. Read more

Dezeen Showroom: designer Peter Bysted and Danish lighting company Icono have released a sturdy outdoor light that aims to reduce light pollution. Read more

Minimal, white finishes emphasise the geometric form of this home in Melegnano, Italy, designed by local practice Form_A to reference the neighbouring historic buildings. Read more

Architects Sarah Wigglesworth‘s and Piers Taylor‘s self-designed renovations feature in this roundup of British houses that have recently been retrofitted and insulated to improve their energy efficiency. Read more

With 3D-printed footwear all over the catwalks at Paris Fashion Week, we look at five of the most interesting from couture house Dior‘s smart derby shoe to Danish fashion brand Rains’ chunky slip-on platform. Read more

Dezeen Showroom: designed by Danish duo Busk + Hertzog for design brand Frost, the Wishbone hall stand is intended to be a sculptural object that recalls the branches of a tree. Read more