A modular shelving system made up of wooden ladders furnish the interior of this maternity clothing store in Barcelona designed by Spanish architect Román Izquierdo Bouldstridge (+ slideshow). More about Clothes hang from wooden ladders in Mit Mat Mama store by Román Izquierdo Bouldstridge
A proposal for two bicycle and pedestrian bridges could connect Chicago's industrial Goose Island to surrounding neighbourhoods and transit points. More about Port Urbanism proposes two bike and pedestrian bridges for Chicago's Goose Island
UK prime minister David Cameron has revealed plans to bulldoze or overhaul 100 so-called "sink estates", blaming their design for fostering crime and poverty. More about David Cameron pledges to demolish UK's "brutal" council estates
London studio Flanagan Lawrence has won a competition to refurbish an outdoor theatre in Szczecin, Poland, with plans to add an arched roof made from inflatable panels (+ slideshow). More about Flanagan Lawrence to update Polish summer theatre with new inflatable roof
Tesla founder Elon Musk has claimed his electric car company is just two years away from launching the fully autonomous vehicles he announced last month. More about Tesla cars will be completely driverless in two years says Elon Musk
Scottish design agency Suisse is raising funds to develop its RD-Shelter prototype, which could be rapidly deployed to house people displaced by war or natural disasters. More about Suisse seeks funding for folding emergency shelter prototype
McDonald's is rolling out simplified new packaging, designed by branding agency Boxer to function as a "mobile billboard" for the fast-food giant (+ slideshow). More about McDonald's launches "striking and in-your-face" packaging designed by Boxer
Dezeen promotion: Berlin furniture company EAJY has launched its first product on crowdfunding website Indiegogo – a wooden chair with legs inspired by structural steel beams (+ slideshow). More about EAJY's Beams Chair is influenced by San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge
Architecture firm Gensler has completed its Shanghai Tower, which is now China's tallest building and the second-tallest building in the world. More about World's second-tallest building completed in Shanghai
Following the death of legendary musician David Bowie, illustrators and graphic designers are posting their images interpreting his iconic style and flamboyant fashion. More about Illustrated tributes to David Bowie carry the news of musician's death
Renzo Piano Building Workshop has unveiled images detailing its design for a 25-storey residential tower in New York's Soho. More about Renzo Piano reveals designs for Soho Tower in New York
Scottish architect Gareth Hoskins, who was responsible for the redesign of Edinburgh's National Museum Scotland, has died following a short illness. More about Scottish architect Gareth Hoskins dies aged 48
Our newly improved recruitment site Dezeen Jobs has launched a cheeky campaign encouraging companies to expand their teams and fill empty desk space. More about Dezeen Jobs launches "Get some staff" campaign for lonely offices
Gently undulating walls and a wavy roof enclose this family home in northern Belgium by Office O Architects, which projects two broad windows over a secluded garden to the rear (+ slideshow). More about Office O Architects uses "flowing lines" and projecting windows to create Villa MQ
This triangular structure by BTE Architecture provides an elevated viewing platform on the edge of Scotland's Loch Lomond (+ slideshow). More about Wedge-shaped viewpoint by BTE Architecture overlooks Loch Lomond
Design student Luiz Zanotello has created a machine that uses digital methods to map the location of the mythical Sandy Island (+ movie). More about Luiz Zanotello's New Velocity machine plots the position of a phantom island
Boxy marble-clad bays project from this family home by Ariasrecalde Taller de Arquitectura, which completes a terrace in Granada, Spain (+ slideshow). More about Strips of grey marble clad Granada residence by Ariasrecalde Taller de Arquitectura