Students in a design-build program at the Southern California Institute of Architecture have completed a house in a crime-ridden area of Los Angeles, with features included to help occupants feel "safe and secure" (+ slideshow). More about SCI-Arc students build affordable home in low-income Los Angeles neighbourhood
Graduate shows 2016: Taiwanese designer Shawn Yang has created a giant version of a Spirograph toy that makes three-dimensional patterns on homeware (+ slideshow). More about Shawn Yang uses giant Spirograph to make home accessories
Our second roundup of houses from different US states focuses on Massachusetts, where some of the best homes we've featured include a sculptural weekend retreat (pictured) and a translucent plastic building with giant shutters on wheels (+ slideshow). More about Five of the best houses in Massachusetts on Dezeen
A gold pyramid and a suspended rock face feature in British artist Anish Kapoor's abstract set design for the English National Opera's production of Tristan and Isolde (+ slideshow). More about Anish Kapoor creates elemental set design for English National Opera
EU referendum: Leading UK architects and designers will vote overwhelmingly to remain in tomorrow's EU referendum, according to a straw poll conducted by Dezeen, with figures including David Chipperfield and Ron Arad explaining how they will vote and why. More about "We love EU" declare UK architects and designers ahead of referendum
Iranian studio Next Office has completed a house in Tehran that splits in the middle to create two curvy wings (+ slideshow). More about Next Office builds curvy Tehran house that splits in the middle
Architect and designer Eero Saarinen was involved in the development of "new weapons and devices" for the US government, according to newly obtained documents. More about Documents emerge revealing Eero Saarinen designed weapons for the CIA
A Globe-inspired theatre in northern France has been vandalised a week before its opening, an act the architect believes was "politically motivated desecration" by members of the far right. More about Architect blames far-right parties for attack on Shakespearean theatre in France
London Festival of Architecture 2016: students from the University of Brighton have created installations for London's East Street Market, including a stall of interactive games and a cocktail-making machine (+ slideshow). More about University of Brighton students create folding stalls for south London market
Design Miami/Basel 2016: Amsterdam-based design studio Formafantasma has produced a range of objects that draw references from Rome's ancient ruins and museums. More about Formafantasma creates Delta collection based on Roman artefacts and architecture
Johnsen Schmaling Architects has created a family dwelling in rural Montana that consists of interlocking volumes clad in charred wood and is topped with a glass-enclosed viewing room. More about Glass observatory rises from roof of Montana mountain home by Johnsen Schmaling