US studio Hollwich Kushner has transformed an old paint factory into the Pennovation Center, which contains labs, co-working areas and social spaces for entrepreneurs and researchers. More about Hollwich Kushner creates University of Pennsylvania incubator space with spiky glass facade
The design community and foreign policymakers need to attend each other's events and communicate, if we are to find solutions to global urbanisation issues, says US Department of State advisor Ian Klaus. More about "Designers and diplomats must work more closely together"
Lattices of dark blockwork wrap around a verdant courtyard and narrow swimming pool at this hotel in Mexico City, overhauled by local firm JSa. More about JSa lines Hotel Carlota courtyard with black concrete blocks
Lighting brand FontanaArte has been sold to a private finance company, continuing the consolidation of the Italian furniture industry. More about Design brand FontanaArte sold to Italian Creation Group
David Bowie's extensive collection of pieces by the Memphis group is set to be auctioned in London. More about David Bowie's personal collection of Memphis furniture goes up for auction
Was advertising agency BETC right to remove the extensive graffiti during its overhaul of a derelict flour and grain warehouse? Find out what readers thought in this week's comments update. More about "Who wants to look out through painted windows?"
This grenade-shaped scent diffuser has been designed to alert internet users of data leaks from their smartphones, tablets and computers. More about Smell of Data fragrance alerts internet users to leaks of their private data
Traditional elements like a bell tower are reinterpreted as pointed protrusions in this sculptural church in Monterrey, designed by architecture studio Moneo Brock. More about Crystalline church by Moneo Brock stands against mountains in Monterrey
Furniture brands are looking for new ways to infiltrate each area of the home and are creating products that cover all the bases. From beautiful stationery to hotel shampoos, we've rounded up five of the most successful examples. More about Five design brands dominating the accessories market
One-minute movie: a Japanese man fascinated by joinery techniques set up a Twitter account filled with hypnotic gifs illustrating how timber joints slot together. More about Tetris-like gifs animate traditional Japanese joinery techniques
Dezeen promotion: the Crea collection by Spanish lighting brand Vibia is made up of pendant, ceiling and wall lights that can be customised by designers to suit different spaces. More about Vibia's customisable Crea lighting collection is made for designers
Architecture studio Gort Scott has unveiled plans to replace an out-of-use office block in London's Walthamstow with 45 "pocket" apartments. More about Gort Scott to replace disused London office block with micro apartments
Barber and Osgerby's creative consultancy Map has collaborated with a London startup to create a minimal new smart doorbell called Ding. More about Ding doorbell brings minimal approach to smart-home design
Timber joints slot together in these Tetris-like gifs – the work of a young Japanese man so obsessed by joinery techniques he set up a Twitter account dedicated to the cause. More about Hypnotic gifs animate traditional Japanese joinery techniques