Invitation bench by Blu Dot
Dezeen Showroom: furniture brand Blu Dot has used bands of paper cord to encircle this simple wooden bench, designed to resemble a gift box wrapped in ribbons. More about Invitation bench by Blu Dot
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Schmidt Hammer Lassen unveils design for world's tallest timber building
Danish studio Schmidt Hammer Lassen has revealed its design for a 100-metre-tall housing block in Switzerland, which will be the world's tallest timber building when it completes. More about Schmidt Hammer Lassen unveils design for world's tallest timber building
"The red flags raised by the MSG Sphere relate to democratic failure not to aesthetics"
More important than the aesthetic shortcomings of London's planned spherical venue is the failure of democracy that is allowing it to be built, writes Anna Minton. More about "The red flags raised by the MSG Sphere relate to democratic failure not to aesthetics"
Competition: win an NJP Mini table lamp by Louis Poulsen
For our latest competition, we've teamed up with lighting retailer David Village Lighting to offer readers the chance to win a NJP Mini LED Table Lamp by Danish brand Louis Poulsen. More about Competition: win an NJP Mini table lamp by Louis Poulsen
Ten architecture and design roles in the US including vacancies at The Met and OMA
Dezeen Jobs is currently advertising over 40 vacancies across the US at well-established practices including The Met, OMA, Studio Gang and Foster + Partners. More about Ten architecture and design roles in the US including vacancies at The Met and OMA
Air Protein creates fake steak from CO2 that replicates taste and texture of meat
California-based startup Air Protein has developed a meat alternative called Air Meat, which is made using microbes that turn recycled carbon dioxide into protein. More about Air Protein creates fake steak from CO2 that replicates taste and texture of meat
NBBJ designs net-zero school for neurodiverse children in California
US-based architecture studio NBBJ has released designs for a net-zero school in Encino, California, that will cater to neurodiverse students. More about NBBJ designs net-zero school for neurodiverse children in California
Seven super-skinny skyscrapers changing New York City's skyline
Following the world's skinniest skyscraper opening in New York, we round up seven super-skinny skyscrapers that have changed the city's skyline. More about Seven super-skinny skyscrapers changing New York City's skyline
Experts to discuss conscious consumption at Axor's digital panel event
Promotion: Philippe Starck will be among a panel of experts discussing the concept of conscious luxury at the second edition of Axor Futures, a digital platform for talks and events organised by the German bathroom and kitchen manufacturer Axor. More about Experts to discuss conscious consumption at Axor's digital panel event
Tropez Daybed by Hommés Studio
Dezeen Showroom: Portuguese furniture brand Hommés Studio has created a sunbed named Tropez Daybed, which is informed by the vibrancy of the French coastal town Saint-Tropez. More about Tropez Daybed by Hommés Studio
Oscar Niemeyer's final building opens in French vineyard
A pavilion designed by the late Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer has opened at the Château La Coste vineyard in southern France. More about Oscar Niemeyer's final building opens in French vineyard
AL_A set to design Belgrade Philharmonic Concert Hall as "architectural panorama"
British architecture studio AL_A is designing a concert hall in Belgrade, Serbia, covered in a draped canopy that aims to mirror the movement of music. More about AL_A set to design Belgrade Philharmonic Concert Hall as "architectural panorama"
"I'm embarrassed for my profession" says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are debating the hours architecture students work and discussing other top stories. More about "I'm embarrassed for my profession" says commenter
"It's not enough anymore to simply do less harm" says Dezeen Awards sustainability judge Katie Treggiden
Architects and designers should aim to have a positive impact on the environment, rather than just trying to minimise the damage they cause, according to Katie Treggiden, who returns as Dezeen Awards sustainability head judge for the second year running. More about "It's not enough anymore to simply do less harm" says Dezeen Awards sustainability judge Katie Treggiden
London mayor will not halt M&S demolition as "grounds did not exist" to intervene
London mayor Sadiq Khan will not intervene to stop the controversial demolition of the Marks and Spencer store on Oxford Street after a "thorough assessment" of its carbon footprint. More about London mayor will not halt M&S demolition as "grounds did not exist" to intervene
Five planning and urbanism courses on Dezeen Courses
Dezeen Courses: interested in studying urban design and planning? Check out five planning and urbanism courses in the UK, Luxembourg, Australia and online. More about Five planning and urbanism courses on Dezeen Courses
Space Perspective reveals design for "world's first" space lounge
Space tourism company Space Perspective has revealed the interior design for its lounge-style travel capsule, which will be hauled into the stratosphere by a giant balloon. More about Space Perspective reveals design for "world's first" space lounge
Laurent Troost creates Tropical Shed as archaeologist's office in Brazil
Laurent Troost Architectures has completed an office in Brazil for an archaeological consultancy, adding a garden courtyard and trellises for vines. More about Laurent Troost creates Tropical Shed as archaeologist's office in Brazil
A Norman Foster-curated car exhibition features in today's Dezeen Agenda newsletter
The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features the Motion: Autos, Art, Architecture exhibition at Guggenheim Bilbao, which was curated by Norman Foster. Subscribe to Dezeen Agenda now! More about A Norman Foster-curated car exhibition features in today's Dezeen Agenda newsletter
Barozzi Veiga designs home for Miami artist residency Oolite Arts
Spanish firm Barozzi Veiga has revealed plans for a new home for Oolite Arts in Miami, the studio's first ground-up project in the United States. More about Barozzi Veiga designs home for Miami artist residency Oolite Arts