Yves Béhar's Fuseproject studio has designed an "emotionally intelligent robotic companion", which is intended to help the ageing population connect with technology and continue learning in later life. More about ElliQ robot by Yves Béhar helps older adults stay connected to the world
The house Kenzo Tange designed for himself, a U-shaped residence by Toyo Ito and Atelier Bow-Wow's house-cum-studio are all on show as part of an exhibition about Japan's post-war houses at the MAXXI museum in Rome. More about Japanese houses by Kenzo Tange, Toyo Ito and Atelier Bow-Wow showcased in MAXXI exhibition
The MAD-designed George Lucas Museum of Narrative Art will be built in Los Angeles, not San Francisco, it has been announced. More about MAD's George Lucas Museum will be built in Los Angeles
Volkswagen has revealed a futuristic-looking, driverless version of its iconic VW Microbus – the vehicle most often associated with the 1960s hippie movement. More about Volkswagen unveils self-driving electric version of its 1960s VW Microbus
Nook Architects has converted a Barcelona block into a bed and breakfast, featuring vibrant blue tiles and cobalt-hued paintwork. More about Patterned tiles define rooms in Barcelona bed and breakfast by Nook Architects
This long-drop composting toilet by Invisible Studio provides facilities for the practice's self-built woodland workshop, and was built using offcuts from that project. More about Invisible Studio designs composting toilet for its own woodland workshop
Our job of the day from Dezeen Jobs is for a 3D artist at London-based renderings studio Hayes Davidson, which previously produced a vision of what London's skyline could look like in 2020 (pictured). More ›
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British designer Tom Dixon has taken the trend for design-led accessories to the next level – by launching a range of products that even includes washing-up liquid. More about Tom Dixon extends accessories range to include washing-up liquid
A Philip Johnson-designed chapel in Dallas, Texas, has been defaced with graffiti. More about Philip Johnson's Interfaith Peace Chapel vandalised in Dallas
American firm Bates Masi + Architects took cues from a historic lifeguard station while designing this cedar-clad dwelling on Long Island, New York. More about Hamptons home by Bates Masi features cantilevering upper floor
This new stadium designed for the Oakland Raiders could facilitate the American football team's proposed move to Las Vegas. More about Las Vegas hopes to entice Oakland Raiders with .9 billion stadium
Entertainment powerhouse HBO uses this office space in Seattle, designed by California firm Rapt Studio, to develop and test its digital and interactive products. More about Rapt Studio designs office space to allow HBO to "reimagine entertainment"
Readers are decrying the decision to scrap Álvaro Siza's design for a new entrance and visitor centre at historic Granada palace the Alhambra in this week's comments update. More about "Granada is denied a modernist masterpiece"
Two prototype models of a gaming laptop with three screens have been stolen from the CES tech show in Las Vegas. More about Pioneering three-screened laptops by Razer stolen from CES
Dezeen has teamed up with publisher Prestel to give away five copies of a book about London's brutalist architecture, featuring nine pull-out 3D models. More about Competition: win a book filled with pull-out models of London's brutalist buildings
These photographs offer a look inside Oscar Niemeyer's recently reopened Hotel Nacional in Rio de Janeiro, which features interiors by Brazilian firm Debora Aguiar Arquitectos and US practice Studio VOA. More about Oscar Niemeyer's revamped Hotel Nacional features interiors by Debora Aguiar and Studio VOA
Spanish architect Marc Mogas created this prefabricated cottage in Spain's Pyrenees mountains as a cost-effective summer retreat. More about Marc Mogas slots prefab summer home into wooded slope in the Pyrenees
Mexican designer Gerardo Osio worked with six Japanese craft workshops to create this range of mobile homeware, designed to give nomads a "sense of belonging". More about Gerardo Osio designs range of mobile objects to suit a nomadic lifestyle
Brexit will have "no impact" on the ability of UK architects and designers to pitch for public-sector commissions in Europe, according to the Royal Institute of British Architects. More about UK architects will still be able to pitch for public work in Europe after Brexit, RIBA says
One wall of this petite extension to a Lisbon apartment by RCJV Arquitectos is made entirely from glass – providing its owners with views of the courtyard gardens below. More about Lisbon flat extension features huge window facing the garden