Dezeen Mail #114

"They will soon smell like a couple
of dinosaurs, too"

Readers are astonished by these public toilets shaped like headless dinosaurs by Studio Pacific. Read the story and comments »

"Getting back to nature without... getting back to nature"

While this series of concrete and glass pavilions is very seductive, readers suspect the location would be just as stunning without them. Either way it's our most popular story this issue. Read the story and comments »

"Dogs need handrails?"

This house by 07Beach has a staircase specially designed for dogs but readers aren't sure their pets could be convinced to use it. Read the story and comments »

"Sublime detailing"

Readers are drooling over this house by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos but worry that not enough attention is given to the occupants. Read the story and comments »

New summer collection at Dezeen Watch Store

We've added three watches to our new summer collection at Dezeen Watch Store including the VOID V03 designed by David Ericsson of Hong Kong watch brand VOID. More »

"Dangerous and dirty"

Not everyone wants a combined staircase and kitchen worktop but Grapes wonders if we should all just "live a little." Read the story and comments »

London design month continues at
Dezeen Super Store

London design month is in full swing at Dezeen Super Store as we showcase a range of products by some of the best designers and brands the city has to offer. Come down to 38 Monmouth St, Seven Dials, Covent Garden, WC2H 9EP and see for yourself. More details »

"Sad how we haven't learnt the value
of books"

Is this garden of decaying books by Rodney LaTourelle and 100 Landschaftsarchitektur "pure poetry" or just sacrilege? Read the story and comments »

"So over-designed"

Readers like the idea of stars charred into their burgers but think the rest of this barbecue by Mermeladaestudio is more handsome than practical. Read the story and comments »

"An unsettling sci-fi pastiche"

This police station by Poznań Projekt and mode:lina architekci puts readers in mind of sci-fi movies. Read the story and comments »

"Stuff I absolutely don't need,
but must have now"

Kacper Hamilton's luxury carbon-fibre axe is stirring desire in plenty of our readers and Steffi says it's "the most beautiful and minimal axe I've ever seen." Read the story and comments »

East London designers sought
for new collection

Following our recent showcase of design talent in east London, the team behind new housing development VIVO have commissioned Dezeen to acquire ten pieces of original design by creatives surrounding Stepney Green. Find out more »

New Pinterest board: stairs

We know our readers love staircases, so our latest Pinterest board includes all of the best ones we've featured on Dezeen. We now have over 25,000 followers on Pinterest – join them here. More »