Mexico City-based Lopez Gonzalez Studio has carved a terrace into a gabled rooftop on a black house in Xalapa, Veracruz. More about Lopez Gonzalez hides roof terrace atop black House in Xalapa
The two wings of this house on the shores of Michigan's Lake Superior intersect at an irregular angle, offering a variety of views of the surrounding forest and waterfront. More about Snow Kreilich completes holiday home overlooking Michigan's Lake Superior
Architecture studio BIG has designed a six-storey neuroscience centre in Aarhus, Denmark, with an undulating form derived from the human brain. More about BIG designs Danish neuroscience centre to "mimic" the human brain
Dezeen Showroom: Mater has released a new version of its Bowl table by Indian designer Ayush Kasliwal, which is made from coffee waste mixed with recycled plastic. More about Bowl table by Ayush Kasliwal for Mater
Dezeen Showroom: to coincide with Global Recycling Day, furniture brand LifestyleGarden has launched Nassau, a collection of outdoor seating and tables made of plastic sourced from ethical recycling company Plastic Bank. More about Nassau outdoor furniture collection by LifestyleGarden
London studio Nimtim Architects has redefined the interior of a 1920s house in Southwark using multifunctional partitions that are built from plywood joinery and feature a repeating arch motif. More about Nimtim Architects updates London house with plywood partitions and arch motifs
A design with dramatic arches and a spherical atrium by Australian studio Angelo Candalepas and Associates is the winning proposal for the new National Gallery of Victoria Contemporary in Melbourne. More about Angelo Candalepas and Associates set to design Australia's largest art and design gallery
German architecture studio Opposite Office has proposed repurposing the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline between Russia and Germany into a site of international cooperation with its own capsule hotel named Nord Stream 3. More about Opposite Office proposes turning Nord Stream gas pipeline into "UN for ordinary people"
Dezeen Showroom: Italian textile brand Dedar has launched Erbaluce, a fabric collection that translates contemporary patterns via traditional Jacquard weaving techniques. More about Erbaluce fabric collection by Dedar
Designers and brands must go beyond recycling and focus on making bigger, systems-level changes to help the world move to a circular economy and ultimately reach its net-zero goals, says Ellen MacArthur. More about "The circular economy is needed to get to net-zero emissions"
British startup Nadgerz Inc has created a sex toy that allows the testicles to be used for penetrative sex. More about Balldo sex toy turns testicles into a dildo
Roz Barr Architects has designed a co-working members' club for London's new design district, featuring a bright red salon, stairs you can sit on, and a workspace that doubles as a dinner table. More about Roz Barr designs co-working club Bureau in Greenwich Design District