Schools and libraries are among the latest public buildings in France to be designed with natural materials, following a French law informed by the sustainability aspirations of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. More about Eight public buildings in France made from bio-based materials
Malaysian prime minister Anwar Ibrahim has stated that Malaysia does not need more skyscrapers and that it should prioritise initiatives that "serve its people" instead. More about Skyscrapers no longer priority in Malaysia says prime minister
South Africa is set to host a new design week this October that will be split between Cape Town and Johannesburg to provide a platform for the cities' local design scenes. More about Design Week South Africa launches to showcase "a new wave" of local talent
Design studio HATO has developed a brand identity for the Barbican and Golden Lane Neighbourhood Forum that takes cues from the area's distinctive brutalist architecture. More about HATO creates brutalist-informed brand identity for Barbican community forum
A simple steel framework incorporates both desks and storage in the self-designed all-white studio of architecture firm Ministry of Design in Singapore. More about Ministry of Design's Workshop is a collaborative space for post-Covid working
A university building in Toronto by Handel Architects has received formal recognition as a Passive House project, making it "the largest Passive House building in Canada". More about Handel Architects completes "the largest Passive House building in Canada"
Architecture studio The Ranch Mine has completed Shadow Box, a holiday home in northwest Montana with angled forms clad in black metal, offering a "striking contrast" against the landscape. More about Mountains and valleys inform design of Montana house by The Ranch Mine
Dezeen School Shows: a fashion collection promoting diversity in menswear which utilises embroidery and print techniques is included in Dezeen's latest school show by students at Arts University Bournemouth. More about Five design and architecture projects by students at Arts University Bournemouth
A jagged form clad in perforated aluminium marks the Baroque Museum of Catalonia entrance in Manresa, Spain, which has been updated by local architect David Closes. More about David Closes adds jagged metal entrance to museum in Catalonia
After the Olympic flag was passed to Los Angeles at last night's Paris 2024 closing ceremony, we conclude our Olympic Impact series with a look ahead to the venues set to host the next games in 2028. More about The venues set to host the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles
Shiny silver curtains and a lacquered burgundy stage feature inside the flagship store for Danish womenswear label Rotate, which opened in Copenhagen during fashion week. More about Rotate opens first physical store with interior by Thibaut Allgayer
Designer Kacper Motyka has developed Chairie, an adaptable piece of furniture that was informed by the work of designer Verner Panton and features a three-cylinder design that aims to enhance sexual experiences. More about Kacper Motyka designs cylindrical sex-centred furniture for "elevating intimate experiences"
Dezeen Events Guide has announced the final call to feature in its digital guide to London Design Festival 2024, which takes place from 14 to 22 September. More about Last chance to feature in Dezeen's guide to London Design Festival 2024
Dezeen Showroom: a chair made from fibreglass characterised by its graphic silhouette is among eight new products featured on Dezeen Showroom. More about Samba dining chair by Aguirre among eight new products on Dezeen Showroom
French designers Marie Cornil and Alexandre Willaume have filled an apartment in Le Corbusier's iconic Cité Radieuse housing block in Marseille with custom furniture, including a leather-and-metal armchair informed by the architect's work. More about Marie & Alexandre takes over Appartement N°50 at Le Corbusier's Cité Radieuse
New York-based Lissoni Architecture has completed a hotel in Manhattan's NoMad neighbourhood, featuring minimalist interiors that blend Scandinavian and Japanese influences. More about Lissoni Architecture designs moody minimalist interiors for Hotel AKA NoMad
Australian studio Gardiner Architects has completed an off-grid farmhouse on a rural site in Victoria that has been regenerated with native vegetation and trees. More about Gardiner Architects creates Heather's Off-Grid House on Australian farm
From a curving couch in a Parisian apartment to an extra-wide settee in São Paulo, our latest lookbook collects eight living rooms where oversized sofas take centre stage. More about Eight living rooms dominated by giant sofas
Interior studio Atelier Tao+C has completed a light-filled bookshop with a timber roof at a ski resort in northern China for local retailer Naïve. More about Atelier Tao+C creates "luminous" bookshop in Chinese ski resort
Vertical fins of live-edge wood, which was sourced from fallen street trees, divide spaces at this Japanese restaurant in Los Angeles by local studio ORA. More about ORA utilises LA's fallen street trees inside Uchi West Hollywood restaurant