Ecuadorian architect Felipe Escudero has designed a house for himself in Quito that includes a black kitchen and a space to make rap music. More about Felipe Escudero designs himself a Quito residence with space to make rap music
Earthy colours and soft materials feature in this veterinary facility by New York firm Islyn Studio, which is intended to ease the "stress and trauma often associated with vet's offices". More about Islyn Studio creates soothing atmosphere in Brooklyn’s Bond Vet clinic
Puppetry and a live action ocean made from cling film are combined with 2D animation in the music video for British band Coldplay's single Daddy. More about Aardman blends puppetry with animation for Coldplay music video
New York architect Erica Tishman has died after being hit by a piece of falling debris in Midtown Manhattan yesterday. More about Architect killed by falling debris from building in New York
A grand gateway and a hillside belvedere are among a series of structures that Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter has built in eastern France, to direct tourists towards a historic quarry. More about Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter creates Corten steel structures along Chemin des Carrières trail
Dezeen has spoken to a huge number of architects, designers and activists this year. For our review of 2019, deputy editor Augusta Pownall picks 10 quotes that sum up what's been going on in the architecture and design community. More about Dezeen's top 10 architecture and design quotes of 2019
The Royal Institute of British Architects has published the Sustainable Outcomes Guide to help its members and the wider architecture industry avert the climate disaster. More about RIBA launches sustainability guide to "deliver real and lasting reductions in carbon emissions"
Designers disagreed about whether we can live without plastic at the inaugural Dezeen Day conference, with architect Arthur Mamou-Mani saying "we still need" the material and designer Nienke Hoogvliet arguing that "we shouldn't produce any more". More about Watch the video of the discussion about post-plastic materials at Dezeen Day
ÉCAL graduate Anna Piasek has created modular takeaway food packaging that can be divided like a bento box and composted after use. More about Anna Piasek makes bento-style boxes for takeaway food from moulded cellulose
The faceted, limestone-clad facades of this town hall in Bodø, Norway, have been designed to capture the dramatic changes in light and shadow that are characteristic within the Arctic Circle. More about ALL designs faceted facade to create a play of light across Bodø City Hall
In our latest competition, we're offering our readers the chance to stay at the Ameron Frankfurt Neckarvillen Boutique hotel, which occupies a series of historic buildings at the heart of the German city's centre. More about Competition: win a three-night stay at the Ameron Frankfurt Neckarvillen Boutique hotel