In this week's comments update, readers are debating BIG's plan to build three islands off the shore of Penang Island and sharing their views on other top stories. More about "Architecture needs to take on a new life for our world to evolve" says commenter
OMA New York has unveiled its design for a glass addition to top the historic Tiffany & Co store on Fifth Avenue in New York City. More about OMA designs glass volume to top Tiffany & Co's New York flagship store
Beer company BrewDog has gone carbon negative by switching to wind power for its breweries and bars, with plans to plant a forest's worth of trees. More about BrewDog goes carbon negative with wind-powered breweries
Layer has designed a seat for social distancing in cinemas called Sequel that is knitted from antibacterial copper threads coloured in the "mid-century pastels" featured in Wes Anderson films. More about Layer designs Wes Anderson-informed cinema seat for life post-coronavirus
An "urban living room" and rooftop gardens will animate the Shenzhen Children's Hospital and Science and Education Building, which B+H Architects is developing in China. More about Cascade of sky gardens to crown Shenzhen children's hospital by B+H Architects
Beirut-born type designer Nadine Chahine has commissioned a typeface from contributors including Erik Spiekermann and Mamoun Sakkal to raise funds for victims of the devastating explosion in Beirut. More about Global designers collaborate on Li Beirut typeface to support victims of blast
Italian manufacturer Ducati is launching three pedal-assisted electric bicycles, which can be driven off-road and folded down in a few steps for easy transport and storage. More about Ducati unveils foldable electric bicycles that take cues from its motorbikes
Architecture firm Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel has launched ACPVLab, a research and development unit that will focus on using generative design to develop bespoke interiors. More about Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel sets up in-house lab dedicated to generative design
Pentagram has redesigned Rolls-Royce's visual identity, updating the iconic Spirit of Ecstasy emblem to become the luxury car brand's main logo. More about Rolls-Royce unveils "confident but quiet" rebrand by Pentagram
Gartnerfuglen Arkitekter has built a wooden cabin in Telemark, Norway, which has an accessible stepped roof that doubles as a viewpoint and winter ski jump. More about Cabin Thunder Top in Norway doubles as a viewpoint and ski jump
New York studio Architensions has designed structures modeled on clouds, treehouses, tunnels and igloos for an indoor playground for children in Brooklyn. More about Architensions creates colourful Children's Playspace with plywood climbing frame and tunnel
First lady Melania Trump has been criticised on social media for her pared-back redesign of the Rose Garden at the White House, with users comparing her to French queen Marie Antoinette. More about Melania Trump criticised for "upsetting" White House Rose Garden renovation on social media
Salon Alper Derinbogaz has revealed the design for Ecotone, a set of partially open-air offices for Yıldız Technical University in Istanbul. More about Salon Alper Derinbogaz designs "pandemic resistant" offices for university in Istanbul
Architecture firm Studio Saxe has completed this house in Costa Rica and covered it with dark charred wood to blend it with its natural surroundings. More about Charred teak wood clads Costa Rica house with views of the Pacific Ocean
British architect Norman Foster has revealed plans for a demountable glass and steel building to house the UK parliament while the historic Houses of Parliament is renovated. More about Norman Foster unveils "uniquely British" reusable temporary parliament
The faceted North Greenwich Sculptural Screen by Neiheiser Argyros is designed to conceal the exhaust vents and fire escape of a London Underground station. More about Perforated metal pavilion by Neiheiser Argyros disguises London Underground vents
In this video, Dezeen x Samsung Out of the Box Competition finalist André Cardoso explains how he came up with the idea to transform a box for Samsung's The Serif television into a rocking horse. More about André Cardoso transforms Samsung Eco-Package cardboard box into rocking horse
Linen, bamboo and sandy-beige tones appear throughout Strandhotel Zoomers in the Netherlands, which has been designed by creative studio The Other Season. More about The Other Season applies natural palette to boutique hotel by Dutch seaside
Dezeen Events Guide has relaunched and is offering free listings to selected digital and real-world events taking place in September, including London Design Festival participants. More about Dezeen Events Guide launches London guide and offers free listings to September events
Central Saint Martins graduate Amelia Kociolkowska has designed a spandex pouch called Carrie, which offers those working in the police or armed forces a discreet and hygienic way to store their sanitary products while in the field. More about Carrie is a "wearable pocket" for soldiers and police officers to store period products