Chicago – the birthplace of the skyscraper – is hosting its second architecture biennial this month. Here's a look at five of the tallest towers either approved or underway in the city. More about Five skyscrapers set to transform Chicago's skyline
A washing machine that folds away clean clothes, a voice-responsive mobile fridge and a smart sake cooler that recommends meal pairings for your chosen bottle are among the concepts showcased by Panasonic at consumer electronics fair IFA in Berlin. More about Panasonic presents a washing machine that folds your clothes and a fridge that comes when called
Artist William LaChance has created a giant mural across a series of basketball courts in a St Louis suburb. More about William LaChance spruces up St Louis basketball courts with "tapestry of colour"
Set designer Es Devlin has been awarded the most coveted prize at this year's British Land Celebration of Design Awards, which also see Paul Priestman, Margaret Calvert and Julian Melchiorri recognised for their work. More about Es Devlin awarded London Design Medal
To build this seaside house in Peru, Lima-based architect Marina Vella sourced stone from a nearby mountain. More about Mountain rubble forms curving wall inside coastal Peru house by Marina Vella
Architecture firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill has created a biometric technology facility for the US Federal Bureau of Investigation that features open, light-filled workspaces and views of the hilly terrain. More about Bands of glass wrap FBI technology building in West Virginia by SOM
Kyriakos Tsolakis Architects has won planning permission for an astronomical research centre on top of a Cyprus mountain, which will provide NASA with information about celestial phenomena. More about Star Wars-inspired observatory will be built atop a mountain in Cyprus
An angular pair of towers located directly outside London's Victoria station has been named the UK's worst new building from the last year. More about "Crass" London development wins Carbuncle Cup 2017 for worst UK building
Dezeen promotion: Italian brand Fantoni has collaborated with design studio Metrica to create a range of office tables made from solid oak and beech, which aim to bring a softer look to work environments. More about Fantoni launches solid wood tables designed to bring a home-like feel to the office
Belgian photographer Julien Lanoo took these images of the National Theatre of Ghana built in Accra in the early 90s, which features smooth, white volumes elevated above the surrounding streetscape. More about Ghana's "UFO-like" National Theatre photographed by Julien Lanoo
Benjamin Hubert has collaborated with British furniture brand Allermuir to create a collection made entirely from recycled materials, which will launch during this year's London Design Festival. More about Benjamin Hubert uses recycled aluminium, wood and nylon to create Axyl furniture
American architect Richard Meier has finished work on his first project in Israel, a residential tower covered in a "veil" of white louvres that ensure the building is in keeping with its Bauhaus-era neighbours in Tel Aviv's White City. More about Richard Meier completes Bauhaus-inspired tower in Tel Aviv