Design studio RB Systems is following the trend for super-slender towers in New York with a speculative proposal for a 400-metre skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan, which would be supported by spiralling steel cables rather than columns. More about RB Systems envisions super-slender cylindrical skyscraper for New York
Chicago-based "visionary curator" Yesomi Umolu has been announced as the artistic director for city's third architecture biennial, taking place next year. More about Yesomi Umolu named artistic director for Chicago Architecture Biennial 2019
Orthogonal concrete planes filled in with glass form this three-storey residence in a hilly area outside Guatemala's capital, by local firm Paz Arquitectura. More about Board-marked concrete house by Paz Arquitectura sits against a hill in Guatemala
In this week's comments update, readers voice their thoughts about the influence of Zaha Hadid on the afrofuturist architecture in new Marvel movie Black Panther. More about "An iconic film deserves iconic architecture"
Dezeen promotion: the first ever edition of the Collectible fair is taking place in Brussels this week, showcasing 21st-century design from a range of international galleries. More about Inaugural Collectible design fair set to take place in Brussels
A large white canopy helps shade this building clad in hot-rolled steel, which was created by university students in a Colorado design-build programme that is known for its work in rugged settings. More about Architecture students build community hall in Utah desert using repurposed materials
OMA has added another building to its Fondazione Prada complex in Milan, a white concrete tower that will showcase a collection of contemporary art. More about OMA adds white concrete gallery tower to Fondazione Prada art centre in Milan
Renault has devised a concept for an autonomous, electric vehicle that would provide city dwellers with an alternative to public transport. More about Renault unveils driverless Uber-style transport system
Leading architecture and design conferences have promised to improve gender balance but admit they are struggling to secure enough female speakers, according to a survey conducted for our Move the Needle initiative. More about Design conferences tackle gender equality following protests and bad headlines
British inventor Trevor Baylis, who developed the first radio powered by a crank, has died following a long illness. More about Wind-up radio inventor Trevor Baylis dies aged 80
Foster + Partners has revealed that it pays women 10.5 per cent less per hour than men, based on the median of its staff's salaries. More about Foster + Partners reveals gender pay gap in staff salaries
A pair of skyscrapers with concave, honeycomb-patterned facades bracket planted plazas at Büro Ole Scheeren's Duo development in Singapore. More about Honeycomb-patterned towers by Büro Ole Scheeren frame gardens in Singapore