Here is a look back at this week’s standout design stories.

CNC Mill Gives The Pencil A New Function

• Making The Pencil More Useful

Innovative Residential Design

• House In Oporto By Álvaro Leite Siza
• T-House By Atelier Boronski

Furniture That Saves Materials And Taxes

• Taxing Art By Beta Tank
• Neorustica By Jahara Studio

Innovative New Public And Commercial Spaces

• Barbican Foodhall And Lounge By SHH
• Centre For Paper Restoration By LOLA
• Hsiangshan Visitor Center / Norihiko Dan
• Pedestrian Crossing By Atelier 9.81
• Foster + Partners: Designs Zayed National Museum In Abu Dhabi Revealed

Friday Eye Candy

• Photography By Satoshi Minakawa
• Video: Diecast Rush Hour Is The Art Of Our Childhood Dreams