Brooklyn homeware brand In Common With has released its first collection of lamps, which includes in-house designs along with products made in collaboration with Ohio artist Ariana Heinzman. More about In Common With launches lamps with handmade clay shades
Elon Musk is insisting that the escape pod he hand delivered to the cave rescue team in Thailand is fully functional, after being criticised by the head of the mission. More about Elon Musk rubbishes claims his tiny submarine was "not practical" for Thai cave rescue
Architecture studio MAPA has designed this simple prefabricated wooden chapel for a vineyard in Maldonado, Uruguay, puncturing a black box through one of its slanted walls to provide a shrine for the patron saint of winemakers. More about MAPA assembles "simple and austere" Sacromonte Chapel in Uruguay over one day
In this week's comments update, plans for a pair of skyscrapers caused a debate on the merits of the stacked-box aesthetic. More about "Jenga on the mind?"
Architecture apprenticeships will be made available to UK students for the first time this year, thanks to an initiative from the RIBA and a group of architecture practices led by Foster + Partners. More about Foster + Partners works with RIBA to launch UK's first architecture apprenticeships
The 56-storey London skyscraper designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill will feature public viewing galleries at its topmost levels. More about SOM-designed Diamond tower gets approved for London
An atrium ringed with wooden slats and topped with netting is the focal point of this slender Montreal dwelling, which has been overhauled by Canadian studio Robitaille Curtis. More about Robitaille Curtis stretches trapeze net across void at Atrium Townhome in Montreal
In an exclusive interview, Stella McCartney sets out her environmental mission, and explains how it influenced her to design her latest store – with a little help from her dad. More about "Designers aren't taking responsibility" says Stella McCartney
The late Will Alsop's studio All Design, has designed a shopping centre in Nairobi, Kenya, will feature a monorail with "jellybean" carriages and a "piano staircase". More about Will Alsop's only African project to be fun-filled shopping centre in Nairobi
Architecture studio OOPEAA plans to introduce waterborne swimming pools to coastal and riverside cities around the world, with the first set to be built in Oulu, Finland. More about OOPEAA's floating sea pools offer new swimming facilities to waterside cities
Digital design store and gallery Adorno has launched a collection of products created by emerging designers based in Beirut, Lebanon. More about Adorno's emerging Lebanese designers collection shows country's "no-rule" culture
This oval-shaped church in the Portuguese town of Vila Nova de Famalicão is surrounded by rings referencing the crown of thorns placed on Jesus' head. More about Hugo Correia creates elliptical concrete church in Portugal
This boutique hotel by Chilean firm Mobil Arquitectos perches atop a grassy hill, with a glazed dining and lounge area offering ocean views, and a subterranean spa. More about Mobil Arquitectos designs Tierra Chiloe hotel for exposed Chilean island site
Architect Jeanne Gang has closed the gender pay gap at her firm Studio Gang, and called for others to follow suit and "fix pay inequity now". More about Jeanne Gang closes gender pay gap at her architecture firm
Graduate fashion designer July Londono has created a collection of garments that double as home accessories like tablecloths, chair covers and bathroom towels. More about July Londono's Homewear serves as both clothing and home decor
A Falcon X rocket tube converted by Elon Musk into a "kid-size submarine" is on its way to Thailand, to help rescue the last of the boys trapped in an underwater cave. More about Elon Musk sends SpaceX technology to aid Thai cave rescue
London mayor Sadiq Khan has approved the flight of a six-metre-high blimp, which depicts Donald Trump as a cartoon baby, over the Houses of Parliament during the American president's visit to the UK this week. More about London mayor approves flight of Trump Baby blimp over London
Governments are using culture purely as a promotional tool rather than recognising its social value – and this is contributing to the rise of popularism, according to artist Olafur Eliasson. More about Culture "is now used just to promote" says Olafur Eliasson
Take a tour of Olafur Eliasson's first building, a castle-like office in a fjord in Denmark, in this 360-degree video filmed by Dezeen. More about Explore Olafur Eliasson's Fjordenhus in 360-degree video
In the latest Dezeen competition, we have teamed up with bag brand QWSTION to offer two readers the chance to win either a Small Pack or a Small Tote. More about Competition: win a bag from QWSTION's latest release