Dezeen Showroom: a tubular backrest that wraps around the sitter characterises this lounge chair, which Swiss designer David Girelli has created for Portuguese heritage manufacturer Wewood. More about Loop lounge chair by David Girelli for Wewood
Dezeen Showroom: Los Angeles studio Phase Design has created Capper, a lounge chair with a rounded backrest that is available via contemporary design gallery Twentieth. More about Capper lounge chair by Phase Design via Twentieth
Architecture studio Abin Design Studio has combined a clubhouse with a small stand for spectators alongside a football pitch in the city of Bansberia, India. More about Abin Design Studio creates football clubhouse overlooking Indian lake
Studio Mortazavi has designed a 3D-printed school made from concrete and locally-sourced construction materials in Fianarantsoa, Madagascar. More about Studio Mortazavi to build "world's first 3D-printed school" in Madagascar
Interior designer Anouska Hempel and collaborators Olafur Eliasson and Sebastian Behmann will be joined by Sri Lankan designer and structural engineer Cecil Balmond and South African architect Sumayya Vally to judge Dezeen Awards 2021. More about Anouska Hempel to judge Dezeen Awards alongside Olafur Eliasson and Sebastian Behmann
The UK government's consultation on desegregated toilets is a direct attack on trans rights, says the United Voices of the World – Section of Architectural Workers union. More about "Architects need to stand in vocal opposition to the government's segregated toilet proposals"
Kohn Pedersen Fox has unveiled its design for a trio of skyscrapers linked by vertical planters, which is set to be built at 70 Gracechurch Street in the City of London. More about KPF designs trio of interconnected skyscrapers for London
Italian designer Tobia Zambotti has used discarded single-use masks as the stuffing for a sofa to call attention to the amount of plastic waste being generated as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. More about Tobia Zambotti stuffs Couch-19 with more than 10,000 used face masks
A curving facade of black steel and glass fronts this factory for electric car brand Polestar in Chengdu, China designed by Snøhetta. More about Snøhetta wraps Polestar car factory in Chengdu in wavy black facade
Studio Viktor Sørless and Estudio Juiñi have designed the Xinatli museum to tower over an area of jungle in Mexico that is being reforested after years of illegal logging. More about Studio Viktor Sørless and Estudio Juiñi design museum for Mexican jungle
In this week's comments update, readers are debating whether architect Bjarke Ingels ranks alongside 20th-century greats such as Frank Lloyd Wright and sharing their views on other top stories. More about "Nobody can be the Frank Lloyd Wright of the 21st century" says commenter
Following the publication of our coronavirus student survey, Bath School of Design head Kerry Curtis reflects on a rollercoaster year that forced students and staff to adapt to remote learning. More about "Students laughed, cried, got angry and booked taxis, trains and flights home"
Dezeen Showroom: the world's rugged and arid landscapes inspired the flooring in the Sierra Collection, from Australian brand Tsar Carpets. More about Sierra Collection by Tsar Carpets
Dezeen Showroom: Spanish brand Marset has launched the Ginger lamppost, a three-metre-high floor light designed by Joan Gaspar to softly illuminate outdoor spaces. More about Ginger lamppost by Joan Gaspar for Marset
French designers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec have created the slender Le Belvédère pavilion above the River Vilaine in Rennes, France, which is lit up by globular lights at night. More about Bouroullec brothers create folly as "point of contemplation" above Rennes river
One in four design students says their wellbeing has suffered while studying from home during the pandemic, although half of them see advantages in remote learning, according to a survey conducted by Dezeen and Bath School of Design. More about Resourceful students "firing pots in barbecues and doing fashion shoots in bedrooms" during lockdown
Dezeen and Bath School of Design surveyed design students about the impact the pandemic is having on their studies and wellbeing. The responses, published here in full, provide a unique insight into student life amid Covid-19. More about Coronavirus student survey reveals "tough generation" of design students
Stefan Diez discussed how the circular economy inspired his Costume modular sofa for Magis in this live talk produced by Dezeen in collaboration with the Italian furniture brand. More about Stefan Diez discusses modular Costume sofa for Magis in live talk
Argentinian designer Andrés Reisinger has sold ten pieces of virtual furniture in an NFT online auction, with the most expensive non-existent item fetching almost $70,000. More about Andrés Reisinger sells collection of "impossible" virtual furniture for 0,000 at auction
Foster + Partners is designing the Southern Dunes hotel in Saudi Arabia as part of The Red Sea Project tourist development on the western coast of the country. More about Foster + Partners' hotel to be built amongst Saudi Arabian sand dunes