"Architects still don't understand how people live"
The UK's housing crisis became the hot topic this week, as readers reacted to Phineas Harper's first Opinion column for Dezeen. More about "Architects still don't understand how people live"
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London's Natural History Museum set for major extension by Niall McLaughlin Architects
The Natural History Museum in London has won planning permission for a major upgrade of its entrance areas, designed by Niall McLaughlin Architects and landscape firm Kim Wilkie. More about London's Natural History Museum set for major extension by Niall McLaughlin Architects
A+I uses "yin-yang" palette for Squarespace headquarters in New York
Black and white surfaces, indoor trees and a rooftop workspace all feature at the new head office for website building service Squarespace in New York. More about A+I uses "yin-yang" palette for Squarespace headquarters in New York
City work visas could help UK design firms recruit "brightest and best from around the world"
Brexit: London and other UK cities need to take "radical action" and introduce their own work permits so design firms can thrive after Brexit, according to former government policy adviser Rohan Silva. More about City work visas could help UK design firms recruit "brightest and best from around the world"
Blee Halligan Architects updates north London house with lantern-like extension
Blee Halligan Architects has renovated and extended a house on Highbury Hill in north London, using black gridded glazing and pale brickwork to frame views into the back garden. More about Blee Halligan Architects updates north London house with lantern-like extension
The Lily light "paved the way for things to come in 3D printing" says Janne Kyttanen
Most Loved: in our next exclusive movie, Janne Kyttanen explains how the the delicate flower-shaped lamp he designed in 2002 demonstrated how 3D printing could be used to create desirable objects for the home. More about The Lily light "paved the way for things to come in 3D printing" says Janne Kyttanen
Christian Halleröd designs minimal interior for Axel Arigato London flagship store
Shoes are displayed upon plinths made from giant pieces of terrazzo inside Swedish footwear brand Axel Arigato's minimal boutique in Soho. More about Christian Halleröd designs minimal interior for Axel Arigato London flagship store
Züst Gübeli Gambetti adds staircase-shaped building to ETH Zurich university campus
Swiss studio Züst Gübeli Gambetti has completed a long, narrow building that steps up a grassy hillside, to provide extra teaching space at an ETH Zurich university campus. More about Züst Gübeli Gambetti adds staircase-shaped building to ETH Zurich university campus
Increase Decrease backpack is based on China's overstuffed cargo bikes
Dutch designer Casper Notenboom has created a collection of bags that references the way that people in China transport large stacks of goods on their bikes. More about Increase Decrease backpack is based on China's overstuffed cargo bikes
Studio Mumbai presents MPavilion 2016 built using seven kilometres of bamboo
Studio Mumbai founder Bijoy Jain has unveiled his completed MPavilion in Melbourne – a square structure built from bamboo and wood, but not the cow dung originally planned. More about Studio Mumbai presents MPavilion 2016 built using seven kilometres of bamboo
Peter Zellner to launch Free School of Architecture in California
US architect Peter Zellner has announced plans to open a post-graduate architecture school in Los Angeles that won't charge tuition fees. More about Peter Zellner to launch Free School of Architecture in California
O'Neill Rose creates elongated wooden home in the Berkshires
A long cypress-clad volume that projects from a hillside in rural Massachusetts forms this home, designed by US studio O'Neill Rose Architects for a nature-loving couple. More about O'Neill Rose creates elongated wooden home in the Berkshires
Mischer'Traxler builds pendulum in a castle to slowly sculpt a single tabletop
A pendulum swinging back and forth for a week crafted the colourful recession in this table, designed by Austrian studio Mischer'Traxler as part of a residency at Schloss Hollenegg. More about Mischer'Traxler builds pendulum in a castle to slowly sculpt a single tabletop
Programme unveiled for Istanbul Design Biennial 2016 under the theme "Are We Human?"
Dezeen promotion: the programme for this year's Istanbul Design Biennial has been announced, featuring over 70 projects that explore the relationship between design and the human species over the last 200,000 years. More about Programme unveiled for Istanbul Design Biennial 2016 under the theme "Are We Human?"
Carquero Arquitectura restores ancient Matrera Castle with contemporary elements
A+Awards: Spanish firm Carquero Arquitectura received a 2016 Architizer A+Award for this restoration of a crumbling hilltop castle near Cádiz. More about Carquero Arquitectura restores ancient Matrera Castle with contemporary elements
Zaha Hadid's final furniture collection for David Gill is based on mid-century design
Zaha Hadid's final furniture collection for London's David Gill Gallery is made of walnut and leather, a reference to vintage furniture from the 50s and 60s. More about Zaha Hadid's final furniture collection for David Gill is based on mid-century design
Renault replaces doors with a sliding roof for Trezor concept car
French car manufacturer Renault has unveiled its latest concept electric car, which features a roof that "opens like the lid of a jewellery box". More about Renault replaces doors with a sliding roof for Trezor concept car
Aga Khan Award for Architecture 2016 winners announced
Iran's largest pedestrian bridge, a pink rubberised park by BIG and Zaha Hadid's first building in Lebanon are among the six winners of this year's $1 million Aga Khan Award for Architecture. More about Aga Khan Award for Architecture 2016 winners announced
Benjamin Hubert designs mix-and-match Pair Chair for Fritz Hansen
London Design Festival 2016: Benjamin Hubert has designed a modular chair for Fritz Hansen that has over 8,000 possible unique combinations (+ slideshow). More about Benjamin Hubert designs mix-and-match Pair Chair for Fritz Hansen
Álvaro Siza Vieira uses white concrete for Nadir Afonso Foundation in northern Portugal
Architect Álvaro Siza Vieira has built a linear, white concrete art museum that runs parallel to the Tâmega river in Chaves, Portugal (+ slideshow). More about Álvaro Siza Vieira uses white concrete for Nadir Afonso Foundation in northern Portugal