French interior designer Pierre Yovanovitch has created the set for Theatre Basel's production of Verdi's Rigoletto in Switzerland, which features a curvilinear staircase that crosses the full width of the stage. More about Pierre Yovanovitch creates set with moving elements for Verdi's Rigoletto at Basel Opera
Urlo Studio has designed a rotated, triangular mixed-use complex clad in red concrete panels and terracotta tiles that is meant to reference the architectural heritage of its site in Quito, Ecuador. More about Urlo Studio completes stacked pigmented-concrete complex in Quito
Dezeen Showroom: designer Peter Bysted and Danish lighting company Icono have released a sturdy outdoor light that aims to reduce light pollution. More about Stump bollard by Peter Bysted for Icono
Minimal, white finishes emphasise the geometric form of this home in Melegnano, Italy, designed by local practice Form_A to reference the neighbouring historic buildings. More about Casa SM by Form_A reinterprets its historical Italian surroundings
Architects Sarah Wigglesworth's and Piers Taylor's self-designed renovations feature in this roundup of British houses that have recently been retrofitted and insulated to improve their energy efficiency. More about Five UK house renovations designed to improve energy efficiency
With 3D-printed footwear all over the catwalks at Paris Fashion Week, we look at five of the most interesting from couture house Dior's smart derby shoe to Danish fashion brand Rains' chunky slip-on platform. More about Five standout 3D-printed shoes unveiled at Paris Fashion Week
Dezeen Showroom: designed by Danish duo Busk + Hertzog for design brand Frost, the Wishbone hall stand is intended to be a sculptural object that recalls the branches of a tree. More about Wishbone hall stand by Busk + Hertzog for Frost
Chinese studio FOG Architecture has turned a courtyard house in Beijing into a flagship store for fragrance brand ToSummer with exposed wooden roof trusses and columns. More about FOG Architecture transforms Beijing courtyard house into fragrance store
Dezeen Courses: in the latest roundup of programmes listed on Dezeen Courses, we've selected five degrees that train students to be innovative creators by combining creative design and scientific theory. More about Five degrees that combine design and scientific research on Dezeen Courses
French interior designer Marion Mailaender has completed a seafood bar in Paris named Citrons et Huîtres, which features oyster-shaped door handles and a stainless steel counter informed by fishmongers. More about Citrons et Huîtres oyster bar creates impression of "diving into an aquarium"