The European Parliament has voted for a ban on single-use plastic, on items for which alternatives already exist, in a bid to mitigate ocean pollution – a move that has been largely praised by architects, designers and brands. More about European parliament votes to ban single-use plastic items and designers say "bring it on!"
Architecture firm Grimshaw's station that will connect Los Angeles International Airport to the city's light rail network is shown in these new renderings. More about Grimshaw's Airport Metro Connector will link LAX directly to public transport
After decades "erased from the architectural map", Peru is making a comeback thanks to international recognition of impressive new buildings in the country, according to this year's Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize winners Sandra Barclay and Jean Pierre Crousse. More about Peru offers architects "tremendous freedom" say Barclay and Crousse
Thomas Heatherwick's studio has completed a shopping centre at London's King's Cross, formed of two converted 19th-century coal warehouses that reach out and touch one another. More about Heatherwick Studio joins roofs of two warehouses at Coal Drops Yard shopping centre
Royal College of Art student Joy Bonfield-Colombara has funded her way through art school by creating a hand-carved effigy of Lil Wayne in solid 18 carat gold with diamond tears, for the American rapper. More about Joy BC pays off university fees with hand-carved pendant of Lil Wayne
The world's first 3D-printed bridge, a humanoid walrus and a Dezeen panel discussion on the anthropocene are among our top 10 Instagram highlights from Dutch Design Week 2018. More about 10 Instagram highlights from Dutch Design Week 2018
Self-driving cars should swerve to protect young people over the elderly and humans over animals, according to the Moral Machine survey of more than two million people, conducted by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. More about MIT surveys two million people to set out ethical framework for driverless cars
Studio David Thulstrup combines pale pink panels, glass bricks and birch veneer in this minimalist store in Copenhagen for fashion designer Mark Kenly Domino Tan. More about Studio David Thulstrup designs minimalist boutique for Mark Kenly Domino Tan
Swedish-based craftsman Love Hultén has designed and built a NES topped with a glass dome as a tribute to the hugely popular 1980s video games console. More about Love Hultén creates shrine to Nintendo Entertainment System
Hawkins\Brown has built 21 modular workspaces on the structure of Here East, the former broadcast centre at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London. More about Hawkins\Brown installs WikiHouse workplaces on former Olympic Broadcast Centre