As demolition work begins on the lobby of Philip Johnson's AT&T Building, now known as 550 Madison, Municipal Art Society of New York chair Christy MacLear emphasises the building's architectural significance and warns of the limitations of the city's current preservation process. More about "550 Madison is worthy of the greatest respect and most careful preservation"
British architecture firm Foster + Partners has unveiled a new headquarters for golfing association PGA Tour in northeast Florida, featuring an expansive overhanging roof. More about Foster + Partners designs headquarters for golf's PGA Tour in Florida
A melting ice globe, a fountain and steam clouds feature in this series of kitchen islands that New York studio Snarkitecture has crafted using quartz surface material Caesarstone. More about Snarkitecture sculpts kitchen islands based on glaciers, rivers and geysers
A tower with undulating, tree-covered canopies by Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto forms part of this competition-winning €275 million masterplan for a new neighbourhood in Nice, France. More about Sou Fujimoto designs tower with wavy canopies and verdant balconies for new development in Nice
Architecture firm BIG has updated its plans for the revitalisation of the Smithsonian Institution campus in the US capital, after the initial designs sparked opposition. More about BIG revises Smithsonian campus masterplan in Washington DC
California studio Eric Rosen Architects has carved away parts of a sloped site to make way for a multi-level home topped with a grass-covered roof. More about Grassy landscape cascades over angular Los Angeles house by Eric Rosen
Beijing studio WEI Architects used traditional materials and construction techniques to convert a derelict house in Fujian province into a guesthouse featuring curving tiled roofs and reclaimed windows. More about Wavy tiled roof of Springingstream guesthouse is based on the outline of surrounding mountains
American designer and artist Wendell Castle, famous for his elaborate woodwork pieces, has died aged 85 after a battle with leukaemia. More about Wendell Castle "father of the art furniture movement" dies aged 85
For any January job-hunters, we've selected some of the best new architecture and design roles available via Dezeen Jobs, including positions with Heatherwick Studio, 3XN and Swarovski. More about Top five architecture and design jobs this week include 3XN and Heatherwick Studio
ÉCAL graduate Emilien Jaury looked to the rotating motion used in traditional glassblowing methods when designing this collection of cocktail tools. More about Emilien Jaury bases minimal cocktail set on traditional glassblowing techniques
Recessed windows lined in oak interrupt the homogenous brick facades of this house in Warsaw, which local architecture studio MFRMGR designed to make the most of an awkward site. More about Oak-lined windows contrast pale brick facades at MFRMGR's house in Warsaw