Dezeen School Shows: a mosque located in the Royal Docklands that uses the Thames' tidal movements to harvest energy and a project that aims to revive St Dunstan in the East are included in Dezeen's latest school show by students at University of Westminster. More about University of Westminster spotlights 10 architecture, environmental design and technology projects
Dezeen Showroom: Italian furniture brand Poltrona Frau has unveiled the Solaria high armchair, a chair with a distinctly high back created by designers Ludovica + Roberto Palomba. More about Solaria high armchair by Ludovica + Roberto Palomba for Poltrona Frau
Skinny grey bricks cover the angular exterior of this house in Belgium, which local studio DéDal Architectes designed to "rupture" its more traditional surroundings. More about DéDal Architectes creates angular brick home in Belgium
Production designer Jennifer Morden created a mid-century house to reflect the personality of the flamboyant and misogynistic antagonist in comedy-thriller film Fresh. More about Jennifer Morden creates "aspirational" mid-century house with sinister dungeon for Fresh
The late designer Virgil Abloh had to work hard to convince Italian design brand Alessi he could make the switch from fashion to industrial design, according to company director Alberto Alessi. More about Virgil Abloh "wanted to do real industrial design" says Alberto Alessi
Dezeen Showroom: Gabbertas Studio has created a line of lounge chairs for furniture brand Allermuir, which are designed to blend seamlessly into commercial, hotel and home settings. More about Plum chair by Gabbertas Studio for Allermuir
Architects and architecture critics are attempting to stop a government proposal to reintroduce imperial measurements to the UK by calling on people to respond to its consultation More about Architects brand UK government plan to reintroduce imperial measurements "stupid"
Designer Lara Bohinc has created a collection of curvy furniture that intends to celebrate the female form, which was on display as part of Milan design week. More about Lara Bohinc designs voluptuous seating collection to be "playful and a little bit sexy"
Danish architecture studio Henning Larsen has built a wooden pavilion for furniture brand Fritz Hansen's 150th anniversary that forms part of the 3 Days of Design festival in Copenhagen. More about Henning Larsen constructs translucent pavilion to mark Fritz Hansen's 150th anniversary
Promotion: drawing on the aesthetic of the film Blade Runner, architect Tristan Auer has designed a neon-lit bathroom concept for Axor to suit an imagined male client. More about Tristan Auer designs Blade Runner-inspired bathroom for Axor
Design duo Studio Swine has displayed 22 hardwood furniture pieces on a "mountain" made from the packing crates they were delivered in for the Forest Tales exhibition at Milan design week. More about Studio Swine uses packing crates to construct Milan installation that will "leave no trace"
Dezeen Showroom: a kitchen designed for outside entertaining and a tapware range informed by traditional farm pumps are among the furniture designs on Dezeen Showroom that were showcased during Milan design week. More about Seven furniture, kitchen and lighting designs showcased at Milan design week
American studio Marlon Blackwell Architects has completed a series of asymmetrical, angular buildings for an Arkansas school backed by the founders of retail giant Walmart. More about Marlon Blackwell's Thaden School buildings are rooted in Arkansas vernacular architecture
Naturehumaine has completed six new apartments in a historic Montreal neighbourhood, renovating an existing volume and adding a similar building to an adjacent, vacant lot. More about Naturehumaine places sculptural outdoor stairs on Montreal apartment addition
Dezeen School Shows: a project that aims to tackle Barcelona's rising sea levels using laser-cut artificial reefs and another that intends to reconnect fragmented communities through modular creative workshops are featured in Dezeen's latest school show by Norwich University of the Arts. More about Norwich University of the Arts presents 14 architecture projects
Dezeen Showroom: Spanish brand Azteca has launched Onyx Lux, a tile that recreates the look of precious stone and offers unusual pale shades of blue and green. More about Onyx Lux tiles by Azteca
Dezeen Showroom: designer Álvaro Catalán de Ocón has created a collection of rugs for Spanish brand Gan, which aims to expose and tackle the global issue of river pollution. More about Plastic Rivers rugs by Álvaro Catalán de Ocón for Gan
Promotion: Sarah Andelman, co-founder of Parisian concept store Colette, has discussed the unexpected approaches needed to succeed in the future retail landscape in a talk hosted by Dezeen and brand retail experts Liganova during Milan design week. More about Attitude of "permanent renewal" drives retail success says Colette co-founder Sarah Andelman in Liganova talk
Cork cladding creates a "camouflaged" upper storey at this home near Lisbon, Portugal, designed by local studio Inês Brandão Arquitectura. More about Inês Brandão Arquitectura completes Cork House in Portugal
Italian design brand Alessi has marked its centenary year with a Milan design week show where special-edition products are presented in settings that include a staircase covered in toilet rolls and a curling pitch. More about Alessi celebrates 100 years with playful showcase of rare and unseen products