A beta version of a virtual-reality programme that gives designers the option to draw and manipulate 3D objects has launched. More about Gravity Sketch VR software for creative professionals launches beta-testing platform
US firm Montalba Architects looked to California's modernist heritage to design this boutique set up by celebrity twins Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. More about Californian modernism informs Olsen twins' fashion store in Los Angeles
A wave-like roof covers this vast transport hub in Utrecht designed by Dutch firm Benthem Crouwel Architects for the largest railway station in the Netherlands. More about Undulating roof covers Benthem Crouwel's rail and bus station in Utrecht
Dutch firm OMA has been granted permission to build its first major UK project – a cultural centre in Manchester named Factory. More about OMA gets green light for £110 million arts centre in Manchester
Dezeen promotion: an alternative world map thought to be the most accurate 2D projection ever made has taken the top prize at the Japan Institute of Design Promotion's Good Design Awards. More about Accurate world map scoops grand prize at Good Design Awards 2016
The V&A museum in London has named British politician Tristram Hunt as its new director, following the resignation of Martin Roth. More about V&A appoints politician Tristram Hunt as new director
Our job of the day from Dezeen Jobs is for an assistant furniture designer for Paul Smith in London, who previously applied his trademark stripes to some of Hans J Wegner's mid-century chairs (pictured). More ›
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Cedar shingles, slate and oak were all used to build this rural music centre in Cumbria, England, designed by Newcastle-based studio MawsonKerr for a charity offering musical therapy. More about MawsonKerr uses oak, cedar and slate for rural music centre in Cumbria
Large tunnels carve through Tadao Ando's concrete and glass theatre in Shanghai, which has been documented in these new images by architecture photographer Yueqi Jazzy Li. More about Tadao Ando's Shanghai Poly Grand Theatre captured in new photographs
The colours and atmosphere of buildings by legendary Mexican architect Luis Barragán are captured in these realistic model photographs by American artist James Casebere, set to go on show in New York. More about Luis Barragán's "emotional architecture" recreated in model photographs
Black zinc cladding and a sinuous staircase feature in the renovation and expansion of an urban masonry building by New York studio Young Projects. More about Young Projects extends brick townhouse in Brooklyn with metal-clad addition
These responsive garments by Yves Béhar's studio Fuseproject feature "electric muscles" that assist elderly wearers to walk, stand up and climb stairs. More about Yves Béhar's Aura Power Clothing helps the elderly with mobility
Dezeen promotion: Architect@Work has unveiled its programme for this year's London event, which features a talk on floating architecture with Gensler, Carl Turner Architects and Studio Octopi. More about Architect@Work to explore amphibious cities for 2017 event in London
A scooter that doubles as a trolley bag, an intuitive robot companion and a garden room dedicated to conversation are among the six projects commissioned by London's Design Museum to tackle the challenges of ageing populations. More about Design Museum showcases six projects that aim to make life better for older people
This week's Dezeen Mail features a colourful Le Corbusier-inspired apartment inside London's iconic Barbican Estate and photorealistic renders of a concept cabin for a grieving man. Subscribe to Dezeen Mail ›
More about Colourful Barbican flat and cabin for a grieving man feature in this week's Dezeen Mail
This scooter with an trolley-like storage compartment was designed by London studio PriestmanGoode to make it easier for people with limited mobility to get around. More about PriestmanGoode's Scooter For Life encourages older people to stay active for longer
Herzog & de Meuron has been granted planning permission to completely overhaul Chelsea FC's London stadium, encasing it behind 264 sculptural brick pillars. More about Herzog & de Meuron secures permission to revamp Chelsea FC football stadium
Studio Fuksas has completed a convention centre and hotel complex in Rome, featuring an auditorium in a translucent fibreglass "cloud", suspended within a huge glass box. More about Studio Fuksas suspends cloud-like auditorium inside Rome convention centre
Today we launch a new collaboration with Swedish flooring company Bolon. In the first movie in our Bolon at Heart series, Annica and Marie Eklund explain how they transformed their grandfather's rug company into a glamorous design brand. More about Bolon at Heart: Annica and Marie Eklund transform Swedish flooring company into global design brand
Architecture for London has created a pair of contrasting extensions for adjoining houses in east London, using pale brick for one and dark slate for the other. More about Architecture for London builds one house extension in slate and another in brick