Mexican architect Delfino Lozano has turned a family home in Guadalajara into four apartments detailed with blue-painted beams and arched doorways. More about Arched terracotta volume tops Delfino Lozano's Guadalajara apartment complex
Dyson has created 44 engineering and science activities for children to try out while at home during the coronavirus pandemic, from making a balloon-powered car to building a bridge from spaghetti. More about Dyson devises 44 engineering challenges for children during lockdown
Daily coronavirus briefing: today's architecture and design coronavirus briefing includes an Iranian shrine being used to make masks, Foster + Partners' design for a face shield and a ventilator prototype by Tesla. More about Daily coronavirus architecture and design briefing: 7 April
As part of Virtual Design Festival, we're calling on readers everywhere to send us short video clips with their messages to the world. More about Send us a video message from lockdown for Virtual Design Festival and we'll publish the best ones
A survey conducted by the Royal Institute of British Architects has found that 45 per cent of architects have lost income due to the coronavirus pandemic, while almost quarter are struggling mentally. More about Coronavirus "disaster" sees 45 per cent of architects lose income in UK
Concrete, plaster and tiled surfaces offer a "quiet" backdrop to the pieces on display in this pared-back rug showroom in Sydney, Australia, designed by Studio Goss. More about Studio Goss uses concrete and plaster for Armadillo & Co showroom in Sydney
Fashion designer Roksanda Ilinčic describes how she learned about dressmaking by slicing up her mother's designer outfits, in the latest episode of Dezeen's Face to Face podcast. More about "I think of my clothes as shelter" says Roksanda Ilinčić in Dezeen's latest podcast
Japanese studio Nendo has designed a collection of handbags from single sheets of laser-cut leather that the buyer can assemble at home. More about Nendo creates Mai bag from single sheet of laser-cut leather
Dezeen promotion: UK manufacturer Forbo Flooring has launched a waterproof, hard-wearing flocked flooring range suitable for ski resorts. More about Forbo Flooring designs waterproof Flotex flooring for ski resort interiors
Architecture studio Chybik + Kristof has revealed its design for a pavilion on the site of the greenhouse in Brno where Gregor Mendel discovered genetics. More about Chybik + Kristof designs greenhouse-style pavilion for Czech abbey
Lindsey Adelman, Apparatus and Rich Brilliant Willing are among 40 design studios and makers in New York City that have put their work in an online charity auction, where all proceeds will support the city's battle during the coronavirus crisis. More about New York studios auction off designs to support city's battle with coronavirus
Architecture studio Foster + Partners has created a laser-cut face shield to protect health workers from coronavirus, which can be disassembled and sanitised so that it can be reused. More about Foster + Partners designs reusable open-source face shield
Instagram users have shared the tiny clay versions of their ideal homes they created to keep busy while in isolation. More about Ten miniature clay homes created in self-isolation
Rhode Island School of Design alumni have designed face shields to meet the growing demand for medical supplies during the coronavirus pandemic. More about RISD graduates design face shields to protect against coronavirus
The Design Museum, Dutch Design Week, Design Indaba, Ventura Projects and The World Around are among cultural partners who will be contributing to Virtual Design Festival, which launches on 15 April. More about Virtual Design Festival partners with Ron Arad, Li Edelkoort, Dutch Design Week, Serpentine Galleries and more on digital cultural programme
Due to the coronavirus shutdown, many of us are now working from home. Dezeen editor-at-large Amy Frearson picks out 10 office furniture pieces and desk accessories designs to help you set up a home office, no matter how little space you have. More about Ten essentials to help you set up your home office
Samsung and Dezeen have teamed up to launch a global contest seeking innovative designs for the home that can be made by repurposing cardboard packaging. More about Samsung and Dezeen launch ,000 Out of the Box Competition
Architects and critics have hit out at threats to close London's parks amid the coronavirus pandemic, with one describing it as "collective punishment". More about Architects lead backlash over park closures and "heavy-handed" policing in London's open spaces
Daily coronavirus briefing: today's architecture and design coronavirus briefing includes Apple making face shields, 100 architecture films, and the Hygiene Hand. More about Daily coronavirus architecture and design briefing: 6 April
Van Staeyen Interieur Architecten has converted a dark and dusty attic in Antwerp into a living space that features arched portals, curvy furniture and yellow decor accents. More about Van Staeyen Interieur Architecten refreshes Antwerp attic with pops of yellow