American artist Doug Aitken explores the nature of freedom in a world dominated by technology in his Return to the Real exhibition, which is on show at London's Victoria Miro gallery. More about Doug Aitken creates "a portrait of the present" with luminous sculptures
To celebrate being shortlisted for the Pinterest UK Awards 2019 in its travel tips category, we're whisking you away to boards featuring places to stay around the world. Visit alluring hotels in the US, harmonious holiday homes and Greek houses that look like a little glimpse of heaven by following Dezeen on Pinterest › More about Pack your bags and join us on tour with this week's travel-inspired Pinterest boards
SoHo Architektur has designed a concrete house in Bavaria, Germany, with an unfinished facade and a cantilevered upper storey. More about Raw concrete house in Bavaria cantilevers over outdoor terrace
Colourful, geometric textiles that Gunta Stölzl and Anni Albers created during their time at the Bauhaus school have been turned into fabric by New York company Designtex. More about Textiles by artists Anni Albers and Gunta Stölzl revived for Bauhaus' 100th anniversary
A former button and ribbon factory in New York's Tribeca neighbourhood has been turned into a boutique hotel featuring an eclectic mix of modern furniture and industrial details. More about Tribeca button factory becomes Walker Hotel with "eclectic modernist" design and sub-cellar bar
The Church of the Penitent Thief in Bologna, Italy, is housed in a gabled white volume cleaved in two by a glazed crack and was built with the help of inmates of La Dozza prison. More about Prison inmates help build cracked-open Church of the Penitent Thief in Italy
You may need a strong stomach to use these designs from animal leftovers, but you can't deny they have guts. From cow intestines to pig bladders, here are eight design projects exploring odd organic matter. More about Eight designs from animal blood, skin and intestines
This week on Dezeen, we reported from Dutch Design Week where a series of talks, installations and exhibitions tackled the role of architecture and design in both causing and fighting the climate crisis. More about This week, the environment took centre stage at Dutch Design Week
Colombo and Serboli Architecture has used richly-hued paintwork to bring life to the previously charred interior of this apartment in Barcelona. More about Colour blocking brightens fire-damaged Klinker Apartment in Barcelona
Italian architect Stefano Boeri has unveiled plans to create a forested smart city near Cancun, Mexico, that is designed to be a "pioneer" of more eco-efficient developments. More about Stefano Boeri unveils Smart Forest City covered in 7.5 million plants for Mexico
Major development spurred on by the 2020 Tokyo Olympics has greatly reduced opportunities for smaller architecture studios in the city, according to Atelier Bow-Wow. More about "We are totally kicked out" from working in Tokyo, says Atelier Bow-Wow
In this movie, jury members of the Samsung Mobile Design Competition discuss how the finalists in the accessory category offered a wide range of interpretations of what a mobile device can be. More about Samsung Mobile Design Competition finalists present their accessory designs to the jury
Canadian designer Willo Perron created a a "mash up" of architectural iconography for the set design of Rihanna's Savage x Fenty show at New York Fashion Week. More about Rihanna's lingerie show set design is an architectural "mash up"
New York design studio Workstead has displayed a series of light fixtures influenced by forms used by modernist architect Philip Johnson inside his Glass House in Connecticut. More about Workstead launches new lighting collection at Philip Johnson's Glass House
Deep openings for windows and doors have been "carved out" of the pale brick base of this home in the conservation area of Hampstead, designed by London studio Stanton Williams. More about Stanton Williams wraps home in Hampstead in a "textured protective shell"
Architect Jean Nouvel is counter-suing the Philharmonie de Paris over the €170.6 million fine he was slapped with when the concert hall opened late and over-budget. More about Jean Nouvel sues over "totally disproportionate" Philharmonie de Paris late fee
Atelier NL has made a series of wooden benches from trees uprooted in a huge storm that hit Eindhoven earlier this year, to sit alongside objects made from wood at their studio. More about Atelier NL creates benches from storm-felled trees for Dutch Design Week
In this movie, jury members discuss how the finalists in the wallpaper category of the Samsung Mobile Design Competition incorporated elements of nature and colour into their responsive designs. More about Samsung Mobile Design Competition finalists present their wallpaper designs to the jury
Japanese auto brand Suzuki has debuted a pair of retro-styled concept cars at Tokyo Motor Show 2019, including a driverless "mobile room" and a hybrid electric coupe with cameras in place of wing mirrors. More about Suzuki channels retrofuturism in Waku Spo and Hanare concept vehicles
French designer Dorian Renard has applied traditional glassblowing techniques to a series of plastic furniture and sculptural pieces, in a bid to present the maligned material in a new light. More about Dorian Renard blows plastic like glass for a collection that reconsiders the material's value