Pencil production in New Jersey and the fabrication of massive turbines for wind power in North Dakota feature in this roundup of American industrial facilities photographed by Christopher Payne. More about Twelve scenes from America's "hidden" industrial world
Dezeen Courses: we've selected six courses available across the UK, exploring disciplines across architecture and design. More about Six UK-based architecture and design courses featured on Dezeen Courses
Promotion: an exhibition highlighting the life work of American sculptor JB Blunk is taking place at The Fondation d’entreprise Martell in Cognac, France, presenting the artist's first retrospective exhibition in Europe. More about JB Blunk retrospective exhibition opens at The Fondation d’entreprise Martell
Technology brand Apple has opened its first store in Kuala Lumpur in an underground shop topped with a dome, designed by UK studio Foster + Partners. More about Foster + Partners tops subterranean Apple Store with square dome
A circular pavilion formed of wood and reed, created by students with guidance from Pakistani architect Yasmeen Lari and design studio Material Cultures, is on display in Barking for London Festival of Architecture. More about Rising from the Water pavilion draws on architecture by Yasmeen Lari
Lifelike robots could be a step closer to reality with a new development from the University of Tokyo, where scientists have made a prototype with living skin capable of a "natural smile". More about Scientists use living skin to create robot that smiles
Dezeen Showroom: from aluminium stools to rugs with colourful motifs, we've selected seven accessories and items of furniture created by brands and designers based in the USA. More about Seven furnishings that contribute to America's furniture-making heritage
A post-tensioned stone frame by engineering firm Webb Yates is among the exhibits in the architecture rooms of this year's Royal Academy of Arts summer exhibition, curated by London studio Assemble. More about Webb Yates creates structural stone frame for Royal Academy summer exhibition
Design studio Halleroed has combined rustic, earthy tones with bold colours and glossy finishes for online retailer Boygar's first store in Tbilisi, Georgia. More about Halleroed contrasts colour and texture inside Boygar's Tbilisi store
Promotion: design school Istituto Europeo di Design is running a master's course in retail design at its Florence campus, aiming to equip students with the skills to create brand-recognisable shop interiors. More about IED launches master's degree in future store design at its Florence campus
Polish design studio Nicer Design has created the Numbird collection of digit-shaped nesting boxes for small birds in urban areas. More about Nicer Design creates bird-box house numbers to encourage urban birdlife
Arkansas architecture studio Marlon Blackwell Architects has unveiled designs for an air traffic control tower for Columbus Municipal Airport in Indiana. More about Marlon Blackwell Architects unveils "sentinel" design for air traffic control tower in Columbus
Cabinets of curiosity and miniature tools based on Shaker furniture were among the works on view at New York design gallery Colony for its second Designer's Residency, showcasing four up-and-coming talents. More about Designers showcase work "meant to be lived with" at Colony in New York
The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features the UK's youngest listed building. Subscribe to Dezeen Agenda now. More about Dezeen Agenda features the UK's youngest listed building
Brazilian studio Estúdio Campana has created a park near São Paulo that includes pavilions made with live plants on land once farmed by the founders' grandfather. More about Estúdio Campana adds living plant pavilions to São Paulo park
Dezeen School Shows: a lighting collection made from glass and aluminium that explores memory is included in Dezeen's latest school show by students at Vilnius Academy of Arts. More about Thirteen student design projects from students at Vilnius Academy of Arts
Portuguese architect Álvaro Siza has added an angular white-concrete extension to the Monastery of Leça do Balio in Porto to provide "a new landmark" for the site. More about Álvaro Siza adds angular concrete extension to renovated monastery in Porto
Adjaye Associates New York CEO Pascale Sablan has spoken about the impact of sexual misconduct allegations levelled against founder David Adjaye on the studio in an interview outlining its recent restructuring. More about Misconduct allegations "big surprise" says Adjaye Associates New York CEO
London studio SPPARC has overhauled a Grade II-listed Georgian townhouse in Fitzrovia to create a homely four-story office featuring a honeycomb-shaped roof. More about SPPARC transforms London townhouse into office with "honeycomb" roof
This week sees the start of Glastonbury festival. As summer begins, we have rounded up 10 unique pavilions installed at outdoor music festivals. More about Ten outdoor music festival installations and pavilions