Beijing-based BLUE Architecture Studio has completed a nature-infused, riverside hotel that resembles a "small floating village from a distance". More about BLUE creates BAN Villa hotel in the Chinese countryside
Architecture studio Adjaye Associates has designed a supertall skyscraper in New York, which has a series of cantilevers to give it a dramatic form. More about Adjaye Associates proposes inverted supertall skyscraper for New York
Dezeen promotion: as part of Valencia's designation as World Design Capital 2022, the team is launching a map to document the creative spaces throughout Spain's third-largest city. More about Valencia to launch Design Map as part of the World Design Capital 2022
Eco-design studio Biobased Creations has built a showhome almost entirely from biomaterials including wood, mycelium, seaweed, straw and vegetable fibres as well as earth and sewage. More about House built from 100 different plant-based materials unveiled at Dutch Design Week
Dezeen Showroom: Spanish brand Vives has introduced a new feature called ABIC (Anti-Bacterial Ceramics), which gives its tiles permanent hygienic protection. More about ABIC (Anti-Bacterial Ceramics) by Vives
Dezeen Showroom: Italian designer Lapo Ciatti has created the Loomi armchair for Opinion Ciatti as an "independent and functional microcosm". More about Loomi armchair by Lapo Ciatti for Opinion Ciatti
Cork-clad concrete canopies cover large outdoor gathering spaces at a primary school on the outskirts of Leiria, Portugal, designed by local practice Contaminar Arquitetos. More about Contaminar Arquitetos designs concrete and cork school in Portugal
The McGrath Road housing project by Peter Barber Architects in east London has won this year's RIBA Neave Brown Award for Housing 2021. More about Peter Barber Architects' "intelligent, dynamic and original" McGrath Road named UK's best affordable housing scheme
Dezeen teamed up with architecture and design firm Lemay to host a live talk exploring Canadian design. More about Watch a live talk on Canadian design with Leslie Jen, David Fortin and Andrew King
Projects by Marjan Van Aubel Studio, The New Raw and 10 other studios have been chosen by Dezeen readers as winners of the Dezeen Awards 2021 public vote in the design categories. More about Dezeen Awards 2021 design public vote winners include Asif Khan's Dubai Expo gateways
Online retailer Amazon has debuted Astro, a robot with smart technology that can monitor a user's home, check in on family members and deliver household items. More about Amazon launches household robot Astro for home monitoring
Interested in studying product design? Check out six undergraduate and postgraduate product design courses in the UK, the Netherlands and Italy listed on Dezeen Courses. More about Six product design degree courses on Dezeen Courses
Finnish practice Verstas Architects has created a circular timber pavilion at Helsinki's South Harbour, forging a connection between the city and the nearby island of Vallisaari. More about Verstas Architects evokes island landscapes with Helsinki Biennial Pavilion
A glass walkway connects both halves of this holiday home overlooking Quebec's Brome Lake, which Atelier Pierre Thibault designed to offer a variety of outdoor spaces that connect the house to its natural surroundings. More about Two angular wings form Quebec chalet by Atelier Pierre Thibault
In this week's comments update, readers are debating Prince Charles' plans to build a sustainable new town in Faversham, Kent and discussing other top stories. More about Prince Charles' plans for a sustainable new town "could use some infrastructure" says commenter
Ecuadorian firm Natura Futura Arquitectura has created a gym within a slender, multi-storey building that features an open facade covered with tall, wooden screens. More about Giant shutters front Bardales fitness centre in Ecuador by Natura Futura
Dezeen Showroom: Patricia Perez has designed Altura, a step stool for Case Furniture that doubles up as a side table and plant stand. More about Altura step stool by Patricia Perez for Case Furniture
Danish studio Norm Architects has designed a flagship bookstore for distributor New Mags that features stone plinths and pivoting wooden walls. More about Norm Architects designs New Mags bookstore in Copenhagen to reference old libraries
The Bartlett School of Architecture has advertised for a new director to replace Bob Shiel and announced it will appoint an external agency to investigate allegations of sexual and racial discrimination raised by former students. More about Bartlett seeks director "committed to equality" as Bob Sheil prepares to step down
French studio Malka Architecture has revealed plans to renovate the interior of the French embassy in Vienna and top it with a collection of nature-informed art nouveau-style "light cannons". More about Malka Architecture to top French embassy in Vienna with art nouveau-style alcoves