Sir David Chipperfield has accused politicians of lacking courage and vision at a time when "ideas and principles are under siege" and said architecture has become "contaminated by cynicism". More about Royal Gold Medal winner Paulo Mendes da Rocha represents optimism in a time of pessimism, says Chipperfield
Philippe Starck has threatened to take action against a fellow French designer he accuses of spreading "false information" by passing off a 20-year-old concept for a smartphone as a new project. More about Philippe Starck hits out at reissue of jelly-phone concept
Following the release of ocean-plastic shoes, Adidas has again teamed up with Parley for the Oceans to create a collection of swimwear that is also made from upcycled fishing nets and debris. More about Adidas and Parley for the Oceans unveil swimwear made from ocean plastic
From a copper clock that uses perfume to tell time to spotted terrazzo tables and steam-bent wooden homeware, here are 12 standout products by up-and-coming designers showcased at IMM Cologne. More about 12 of the best products by up-and-coming designers from IMM Cologne 2017
Dezeen looks behind the scenes at Bolon's factory in Sweden to see how the brand's woven-vinyl flooring is produced in the next instalment of our exclusive Bolon at Heart video series. More about Technology means there's no limit to designs Bolon's factory can produce, says creative director Marie Eklund
Dezeen promotion: Geoluxe looked to metamorphic processes when creating its new marble-like material for kitchen surfaces. More about Geoluxe bases Pyrolithic Stone on lava-forming processes
Santiago Calatrava has unveiled a £1 billion development on the edge of London's River Thames, which will host a new tube station, performance venue and winter gardens topped by a crown-like arrangement of towers. More about Calatrava reveals £1 billion scheme for London's Greenwich Peninsula
A new masters programme titled the University of the Underground is promising a fee-free design education to students who want to "positively challenge institutions and power structures". More about New University of the Underground design course aims to build "a network of creative soldiers"
Layers of coarse clay line the walls of this London apartment, which has been overhauled by architect Simon Astridge to include a bathing area with tatami matting and smoked-oak panelling. More about Smoked oak and rustic clay line walls of Japanese-styled apartment by Simon Astridge in London
Our job of the day from Dezeen Jobs is for a visual and graphic designer at Petite Friture in Paris, whose products include playful pendants shaped like sausages (pictured) and lighting based on laundry. More ›
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Architecture firm UNStudio applied a curving design reminiscent of its built projects to this set of cutlery for Italian brand Alessi. More about UNStudio designs twisting cutlery set for Alessi
Athens-based Tense Architecture Network has completed a curvy concrete house on the Greek island of Crete, featuring a massive circular puncture that provides it occupants with a shaded roof terrace. More about Huge circular hole pierces concrete house in Crete by Tense Architecture Network
The stacked-blocked form of Herzog & de Meuron's residential tower in Tribeca, New York, is shown in these images by photographers Hufton + Crow. More about Herzog & de Meuron's Jenga-like 56 Leonard skyscraper photographed by Hufton + Crow
Canadian designer Mélissa Ohnona has fully overhauled her own house, preserving imperfections to maintain charm and keep the interior from "feeling intimidating". More about Mélissa Ohnona preserves nicks and scratches during revamp of century-old Montreal home
Destroying architecture education was the "greatest evil" performed by Brazil's military dictatorship, according to Brazilian architect Paulo Mendes da Rocha, who has just been awarded the Royal Gold Medal. More about Brazil's dictatorship caused lasting damage to architecture education, says Paulo Mendes da Rocha
Japanese architect Kengo Kuma has designed a pavilion for hosting traditional tea ceremonies on the deck of a Vancouver tower, coinciding with an exhibition of his work across the street. More about Kengo Kuma installs teahouse on Vancouver roof terrace
Uber has announced a partnership with Daimler to operate driverless taxis, weeks after its own self-driving fleet was ordered off the streets of San Francisco. More about Uber edges towards driverless taxis with Daimler partnership
Mies van der Rohe's unrealised design for an amber-glass office tower in the City of London has been revealed in detail for the first time, ahead of an exhibition at the Royal Institute of British Architects next month. More about Mies van der Rohe's London tower design revealed in detail for first time
Leonardo Di Caprio – a designer that shares his name with the Hollywood actor – has created a limited-edition drinks cabinet based on traditional Brazilian jewellery. More about Designer Leonardo Di Caprio unveils jagged drinks cabinet
Four of Zaha Hadid's abstract paintings have been used to create animated virtual reality environments for an exhibition of her early work at the Serpentine Sackler Gallery. More about Zaha Hadid's abstract paintings translated into immersive virtual reality experiences at Serpentine Gallery