A thick thatched roof topped with purple iris flowers shelters this timber sheep pen in Kyoto, Japan, which has been designed by local architecture practice 2m26. More about Purple flowers crown thatched sheep pen in Japan by 2m26
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing a curved concrete church in Albania completed by architecture practice Arkpro Studio. More about "An interesting little church" says commenter
Local practice Fffaaarrr has designed a coffee shop-cum-tennis club, complete with full-size tennis court, in the centre of the Indonesian capital. More about Fffaaarrr completes "experiment in typology" with tennis court coffee shop in Jakarta
Japanese creative studio Konel has developed a sleepwear concept that uses embedded sound and lighting to promote sleep based on the wearer's biometric data. More about Konel's nap-inducing robe incorporates music and lighting to lull wearer to sleep
Promotion: optimised flooring is the key to improving the sound, look and feel of our interior spaces as they become increasingly multifunctional, says soft flooring specialist Modulyss. More about Multifunctional spaces require optimum flooring to cater to "ever-blurring boundaries between work and leisure" says Modulyss
Dezeen Showroom: design brand Aire Collection worked with Portuguese studio Dooq on a sculptural side table composed of various geometric cuts of marble. More about Playing Games side table by Dooq for Aire Collection
American studios Lehrer Architects and AyD have used thick concrete slabs to create an open-air "vertical mausoleum" covered with trees within a renowned Los Angeles cemetery. More about Lehrer Architects and AyD create tree-covered mausoleum for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features an interview with Philippe Starck at Milan design week. Subscribe to Dezeen Agenda now. More about Dezeen Agenda features an interview with French designer Philippe Starck
Photos of construction at the Obama Presidential Center Museum Building in Chicago have shown an exterior wrapped in granite panels, as well as the interior of the partially completed uppermost floors. More about Photos reveal construction progress on granite-wrapped Obama Presidential Center museum
Dezeen Showroom: Australian studio Heliograf has launched a new, wired iteration of its Light Soy lamp, designed with a focus on versatility. More about Light Soy Flex by Heliograf
Dezeen Showroom: Italian brand Casalgrande Padana has branched out from designing tiles to create a range of tables with durable and antibacterial porcelain stoneware tops. More about Convivialis tables by Casalgrande Padana
A sheltered external walkway connects two wings of this pavilion-like house in New South Wales, Australia, designed by local studio DFJ Architects to facilitate family gatherings. More about DFJ Architects links wings of Mango Lane house with external walkway
Dutch studios MVRDV and Zecc Architecten have revealed plans to overhaul a vacant church in the Netherlands by adding a swimming pool with an adjustable floor that allows visitors to "walk on water". More about MVRDV unveils design for Holy Water swimming pool in former Dutch church
Design industry leaders fear slashed income and job losses amid volatile conditions caused by ongoing uncertainty about US import tariffs imposed by president Donald Trump. Dezeen editorial director Max Fraser reports from Milan design week. More about Tariffs could have "brutal" impact on design industry
A number of smaller group shows popped up during this year's Milan design week, showcasing a combination of emerging and established designers' work in intimate venues. More about Emerging designers don't want to be a "herd" say group show organisers at Milan
A jacket with built-in electric fans designed by Japanese fashion brand Anrealage keeps staff cool at the Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation pavilion at the Osaka Expo. More about Anrealage adds cooling fans to uniforms for Osaka Expo's NTT Pavilion
Sweeping rib-like strips of aluminium cloak the facade of SAP Garden, a sports stadium in Munich's Olympic Park recently completed by Danish studio 3XN. More about Aluminium ribs wrap sports arena by 3XN in Munich's Olympic Park
This video highlights the design stories behind the latest ASUS products, which were exhibited at Dezeen and technology brand ASUS's Design You Can Feel showcase at Milan design week. More about ASUS showcases the "design thinking" behind its latest laptops in Milan
Contemporary art and furniture filled the ornate interiors of a 19th-century palazzo in the third edition of L'Appartamento by Artemest, which was on show for Milan design week. More about Artemest invites six interior designers to transform Milan's Palazzo Donizetti
Designer Nelly Ben Hayoun-Stépanian transformed part of London's West End into a multi-sensory playground with the public installation Piccadilly Un:Plugged. More about Nelly Ben Hayoun-Stépanian creates "cosmic playground" with inflatable cats