Mexico City architecture studios Módica Ledezma and JJRR Arquitectura have teamed up to construct a stacked seaside residence called Iyari, giving it inverted concrete roofs in Nayarit, Mexico. More about Módica Ledezma and JJRR Arquitectura create tiered concrete house on Mexican cliffside
Artist Marina Abramović has collaborated with Mexican design studio La Metropolitana on the Elephant in the Room collection, which was presented in an exhibition and performance during Mexico City art week. More about Marina Abramović designs chair collection to "transcend utility"
Architecture studio Snøhetta has created a cloud-like form that reflects the purpose of the La Nube children's centre in El Paso, USA, while emphasising the transnational constituency of the Texas border city. More about Snøhetta creates cloud-like children's museum in El Paso
Dezeen Showroom: created by designer Alejandra Gandía-Blasco Lloret for Gan, Nomad rugs are designed to create a sense of home and comfort in the outdoors. More about Nomad rugs by Alejandra Gandía-Blasco Lloret for Gan
Two hundred skilled artisans from across the country collaborated to create the interiors of this Indian house in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, designed by Bengaluru studio Multitude of Sins. More about Multitude of Sins designs intricate Chennai home to reflect "richness of Indian craftsmanship"
US president Donald Trump has signed an order to abandon paper straws for single-use plastic. In light of his critique, we've rounded up 10 other examples of plastic alternatives that probably won't "break" or "explode". More about Ten plastic alternatives designed to trump paper straws
A diamond-patterned band of red bricks wraps around Plashet Road, a Passivhaus social housing project in east London by British studio Levitt Bernstein. More about Levitt Bernstein places London social housing on diamond-patterned plinth
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing plans for a 100-metre-tall structure comprised of cascading pool terraces in Dubai. More about "April 1st already?" asks commenter
Dezeen Showroom: Norwegian furniture brand Varier has updated the colour offering for its distinctive 1980s Ekstrem chair, created by Terje Ekstrøm to cater to a variety of sitting positions. More about Ekstrem chair by Terje Ekstrøm for Varier
Spanish studio Bofill Taller de Arquitectura has released renders of the 190-metre-tall Papuli Tower in Tirana, Albania, which has the appearance of four elongated silos. More about Bofill Taller de Arquitectura unveils La Fábrica-informed skyscraper in Tirana
The Philadelphia Museum of Art has launched a retrospective exhibition of designer Naoto Fukasawa, exploring his design ethos alongside his creative process and presenting product designs with models. More about Ten highlights from Naoto Fukasawa: Things in Themselves exhibition
Italian designer Marco Campardo has revolutionised the production process behind his Jello furniture series together with Paris's Galerie Kreo, creating pieces that are nearly twice the size. More about Jello furniture receives ultra-glossy "almost edible" update to rival its gelatinous namesake