Rammed earth walls and a glass outhouse feature in this rural Ecuadorian house by architectural studio Al Borde that is meant to challenge standards of comfort. More about Al Borde integrates nature into Casa Jardin in northern Ecuador
Dezeen promotion: the fourth edition of Design China Beijing takes place this week and will showcase international brands alongside local talent under the theme of "nature, nurture and sustainable beauty". More about Design China Beijing 2021 show to explore sustainability in the post-pandemic world
The latest edition of our Dezeen Weekly newsletter features TYPE's conversion of the dilapidated Redhill Barn in Devon, England.
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French designer Audrey Large took cues from digital forms to design a collection of 3D-printed sculptures that explore the relationship between both our virtual and physical worlds. More about Audrey Large designs 3D-printed sculptures informed by digital graphics
Dezeen promotion: a community garden that transforms produce waste from a street market into fertiliser is among a series of installations created by eight artists and architects for a mixed-use urban area in the Eastern District of Hong Kong. More about Hong Kong Arts Centre enlivens North Point neighbourhood with public art
Architect Martin Neruda has completed a single-storey house in the Czech town of Lanškroun featuring translucent polycarbonate walls that conceal living spaces arranged around a secluded garden. More about Martin Neruda incorporates "secret garden" at the heart of House in Lanškroun
Paris is "jealous" of London's cycle lanes and is copying London's green initiatives, according to London mayor Sadiq Khan. More about "Paris is green with envy" at London's sustainable policies says Sadiq Khan
Architecture studio MVRDV has completed the Ilot Queyries housing development in Bordeaux, France, which folds around a large red courtyard. More about MVRDV slots red-walled courtyard into irregularly shaped French housing
Dezeen teamed up with Andreu World for a live talk with British industrial designer Benjamin Hubert, who features in a new book by the Spanish furniture brand about how designers work.
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Seventeen designers have presented their own versions of fashion house Dior's Medallion chair, including chairs in glass and polyurethane as well as a seat designed to also be appreciated by people with visual impairments. More about Atang Tshikare, India Mahdavi and Nendo reinterpret Dior's Medallion chair
A house designed by famed modernist Richard Neutra is both site and muse for an exhibition by Los Angeles gallery Marta that sees artists, architects and designers create works that respond directly to the architecture. More about Neutra's VDL II House hosts Built In group exhibition in Los Angeles
Fashion house Balenciaga has collaborated with video game Fortnite to release a collection of in-game clothes and limited edition physical garments. More about "Authentic Balenciaga looks" released in video game Fortnite
Dezeen promotion: French creator Philippe Starck has teamed up with Italian brand Lualdi to create Welcome, a "door collection" that turns a hotel-room door into a smart device. More about Philippe Starck and Lualdi create intelligent door system for hotels
Dezeen Showroom: Patricia Urquiola has created a dining chair called Dudet for Italian furniture brand Cassina that is recyclable and takes cues from 1970s design. More about Dudet armchair by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina
One of the largest timber-framed roofs in the world spans 90 metres over the arena of the Ariake Gymnastics Centre in Tokyo, designed by Japanese practice Nikken Sekkei for the delayed 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games. More about Nikken Sekkei's Ariake Gymnastics Centre celebrates timber construction
Thinking of using plastic in your project? Our latest Dezeen guide includes more than 11 types of plastic commonly used in architecture, design and interiors, with links to hundreds of projects for inspiration. More about The Dezeen guide to plastic in architecture, design and interiors
Interior designer Charlotte Macaux Perelman has created five colourful houses at Milan design week for fashion brand Hermès to exhibit a range of furniture, textiles and objects. More about Hermès displays furniture in five boldly patterned houses
Design Academy Eindhoven graduate Ilja Schamle has replaced batteries with living plants in this self-built server system to explore how technology could enter into a symbiotic relationship with nature. More about Ilja Schamle powers server with tomato plants in self-sustaining ecosystem
The Chicago Architecture Biennial has returned to Chicago for its fourth edition with installations by Atelier Bow-Wow and Manuel Herz Architects. Here are 10 must-see projects. More about Ten installations to see at the Chicago Architecture Biennial
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing the L'Arc de Triomphe Wrapped installation and debating other top stories. More about Commenter "can't wait for the Eiffel Tower to get the same treatment" as the Arc de Triomphe