Dezeen promotion: kitchen and bathroom manufacturer Grohe has launched a pared-back shower system that can remember users' water flow preferences and easily alter spray power. More about Grohe's Euphoria SmartControl system aims to make showering "intuitive"
British designer Samuel Wilkinson has revealed the first two designs from new his lighting brand Beem, featuring curved, straight and spiralling lines. More about Beem's inaugural lighting collection features two graphic LED pendants
Mecanoo's 141,000-square-metre National Kaohsiung Centre for the Arts, described as the "world's largest performing arts centre under one roof", is now open in Taiwan. More about Mecanoo completes world's largest performing arts centre in Taiwan
Black never goes out of style, but a trend for dark furniture and homeware was particularly evident at this year's Design Week Mexico. More about "Curious, dark" black furniture dominates Design Week Mexico 2018
Architectural photographer Cristobal Palma has created a film showing Peruvian firm Barclay & Crousse's concrete university building in Piura, which was awarded the Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize 2018. More about Barclay & Crousse's award-winning Edificio E captured in movie by Cristobal Palma
A painting sent through a shredder at the moment of its auction sale has been officially confirmed as a work by street artist Banksy in its destroyed state. More about Banksy's shredded painting authenticated as original artwork
Toronto firm StudioAC has overhauled part of a church in the city, creating a contemporary two-bedroom home with a curved balustrade clad in pale wood. More about StudioAC converts Toronto church into minimal Pape Loft
New York-based artist Tom Sachs has released an updated version of his Nike Mars Yard trainers, which look like the lunar overshoes worn by astronauts. More about Tom Sachs updates Nike Mars Yard trainer to resemble shoes worn by astronauts
In this week's comments update, readers are pleased to hear first hand what it is like to live in BIG's affordable housing development in Copenhagen. More about "Wonderful stuff"
Global architecture firm Perkins+Will has created a waterfront building for a research organisation in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, that is designed to remain fully functional during floods. More about Water Institute headquarters by Perkins+Will sits on Mississippi River
Iridescent blue bricks and an art-deco-style cornice form the exterior of Damien Hirst's new headquarters in London's Soho, designed by architecture studio Stiff + Trevillion. More about Iridescent turquoise bricks front Damien Hirst's new studio by Stiff + Trevillion
Dezeen promotion: the new collection from Italian home furniture brand Lago contains 400 pieces, including beds, sofas, chairs and mirrors. More about Lago's new collection contains 400 pieces of furniture for day and night
Architects Mike Tonkin and Anna Liu have created a prototype stent that adapts to a patient's throat for use after tracheal transplant surgery. More about Tonkin Liu shrinks architectural shell lace structure to create prototype windpipe stent
David Chipperfield Architects has revealed designs for a residential development in Munich, Germany, that recalls the local 19th century architecture. More about David Chipperfield Architects reveals images of "city palace" apartments in Munich
Raúl Sánchez Architects has refurbished the Sardenya Apartment in Barcelona, creating an open-plan space with different functions defined by black and white tones. More about Raúl Sánchez Architects uses black and white to define spaces in Barcelona apartment
Australian interior designer Greg Natale has released a series of luxury objects for the home that celebrate pattern and form through precious materials. More about Greg Natale launches collection of marble, shell and brass decorative accessories
Blockchain, 3D printing and other digital technologies are key to making shared housing models take off, according to research by IKEA's innovation lab Space10. More about Digital technology essential to success of co-living, says Space10
Mexico City's Mónica Calderón Studio has called on architects, designers and artists to use resin for a collection of furniture and homeware, which includes stout plant pots, and tables and stools in colourful gradients. More about Cala resin collection features folded plant pots and stripy tables
Carpenters Workshop Gallery has set up its fourth permanent location, taking over part of an arts venue inside a former church on the US West Coast. More about Carpenters Workshop Gallery opens in converted San Francisco church
An architect's tool of choice for visualising designs is not important, says Aaron Betsky, as long as the effects of time and use on the finished creations are considered during the process. More about "It makes no difference whether you draw with Rhino or a Pelikan"