Google has opened a building serving its North American operations in New York City that is housed in a 1930s rail terminal restored and adapted by architecture studios CookFox Architects and Gensler. More about Google opens New York headquarters built on renovated 1930s train terminal
US studio Inaba Williams Architects has created two mirrored houses with courtyards in Santa Monica, California that are clad in white stucco and have net-zero energy use, according to the studio. More about Inaba Williams creates mirrored stucco-clad residences in California
Dezeen School Shows: in this roundup, we spotlight nine student projects featured in Dezeen's School Shows, which present meticulously detailed architectural models. More about Nine student projects that are represented by intricate 3D models
A team led by artist Caroline Ghosn has unveiled the design of this year's Burning Man temple, a structure combining elements of church architecture and Lebanese weaving techniques. More about Burning Man 2024 temple design balances the "domestic and majestic"
Dezeen Showroom: acoustic design brand Autex Acoustics has created a collection of noise-reducing wall coverings that are applied to walls the same way as traditional wallpaper. More about Composition acoustic wall coverings by Autex
Architecture studio EFFEKT has created a charging station for electric vehicles in Sønderborg, Denmark, which is designed as a park with gardens and seating areas. More about EFFEKT designs EV charging station where drivers can also "recharge mentally"
UK practice Heatherwick Studio is set to turn the 177-metre-high BT Tower in central London into a hotel, following its sale to American hotelier MCR Hotels. More about Heatherwick Studio set to turn "extraordinary" BT Tower into hotel
Dezeen Showroom: US furniture brand KFI Studios has released an upholstered seating collection that aims to offer a comfortable and cohesive space for both collaboration and relaxation. More about Dotti seating by KFI Studios
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing Danish architecture studio BIG's recently completed skyscraper in Texas. More about "Interesting, but aesthetically it's already dated" says commenter
Swedish bathroom brand Harvest Moon has launched its first product, a waterless toilet that allows "even the most squeamish" to turn their waste into soil and fertiliser. More about Harvest Moon aims to make compost toilets "a part of everyday life"
UK architecture firm Studio Egret West has shared its plans to create housing within two concrete 1960s buildings in London, which were formerly the headquarters of food company Heinz. More about Studio Egret West to transform former Heinz HQ into London housing
Dutch design firm Studio ThusThat has developed a series of furniture and homeware that was cut from a single sheet of aluminium "crust" – an offcut of the smelting process. More about Furniture made from scrap aluminium carries "traces of giant factory saws"
Harnessing soft whites and gently curving plaster forms, interior designer Johanna Amatoury has brought a holiday-house feel to this apartment in the peaceful Paris suburb of Neuilly-sur-Seine. More about Paris duplex by Johanna Amatoury references architecture of Greek islands