Painterly illustrations document the life and works of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama in this children's book by illustrator Ellen Weinstein and MoMA curator Sarah Suzuki. More about Yayoi Kusama's life and career illustrated for new children's book
Skylights helps to bring daylight into all three levels of this Porto townhouse, which has been refurbished and extended by local studio Pablo Pita Architects. More about Casa Boavista is a renovated Porto townhouse featuring three skylights
This year's Burning Man festival is in full swing in the Nevada desert, where revellers are sharing photos of the architectural and sculptural projects they have built on the dusty site. More about Instagram users reveal temporary structures at Burning Man 2017
A pure white shed-like structure sandwiched between two brick buildings is one of several installations that have popped up along a main thoroughfare in Columbus, Indiana. More about Snarkitecture and Formafantasma create street installations for Exhibit Columbus
Dezeen promotion: architects, designers and students are invited to submit projects to this year's Tile of Spain Awards, whose previous winners include a courtyard covered in pale yellow bricks. More about Call for entries to the Tile of Spain Awards 2017
North Carolina is the next US state we're featuring in our ongoing series of American residential architecture roundups. Our top five houses in the region include a renovated mid-century residence and a stacked-volume home overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains. More about Five of the best houses in North Carolina on Dezeen
The six-strong shortlist for the UK's worst building and drone footage of Lego's BIG-designed visitor centre in Billund, Denmark, are among the stories in this week's edition of our Dezeen Mail newsletter. Subscribe to Dezeen Mail ›
More about Latest Dezeen Mail features the Carbuncle Cup shortlist and BIG's Lego House
The voice assistant from Google's Home smart speaker has been unleashed in third-party devices, with the launch of a new product from Panasonic that promises better sound quality. More about Google Assistant comes to third-party smart speakers
A spiral staircase made from cast concrete leads up to a turfed roof overlooking a pool and polo field at this stables near Buenos Aires, which was designed by local firm Estudio Ramos for a professional polo player. More about Polo stables by Estudio Ramos features grassy roof for horses to graze
London designer Lee Broom has created all-black versions of his most iconic furniture and lighting pieces in celebration of his studio's 10th anniversary. More about Lee Broom reflects on his 10-year career with all-black collection
Zaha Hadid Architects has designed a masterplan for Tallinn's port, boasting a new cruise ship terminal as well as office and housing districts intended to spark regeneration around the waterfront of the Estonian capital. More about Zaha Hadid Architects wins Tallinn port contest
Now that the Heatherwick-designed Garden Bridge has been officially scrapped, its time to think again about what London really needs, says Owen Hatherley. More about "The Garden Bridge's cancellation provides an opportunity that mustn't be wasted"
Dezeen promotion: the final five designs in Dezeen and Samsung's QLED TV stand design competition include a stand that doubles as a plant pot and another that can be used as a clothes rack. More about Finalists of Dezeen and Samsung's €30,000 TV stand design competition revealed
With the demolition of Robin Hood Gardens now underway and the tragedy of the Grenfell Tower fire still fresh, writer and curator Owen Hopkins has called for politicians to stop using Britain's post-war architecture as a scapegoat for today's problems. More about Post-war architecture shouldn't take the blame for political failures, says Owen Hopkins
German carmaker BMW has unveiled a concept zero-emissions MINI car – a version of which will go on the roads in 2019. More about BMW offers a glimpse into the future of its electric MINI cars
Bamboo plants grow up the front of this slender house in Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City, which Vo Trong Nghia Architects has covered in huge, grooved concrete planters. More about Vo Trong Nghia fronts slim house in Ho Chi Minh City with huge bamboo-filled planters
White blocks containing guest accommodation appear to float on expansive reflecting pools at this minimalist Mexican hotel by Taller Aragonés. More about Shallow pools mirror sugar-cube suites at Hotel Mar Adentro by Taller Aragonés
London practice Baca Architects has designed a cocoa pod-shaped treehouse for an eco hotel located on a secluded Panama island, which is accessible only by boat. More about Baca Architects bases treehouse hotel for Panama eco resort on a cocoa pod
Business is booming for American architecture firms, who say staff salaries are going up as workloads increase and the country's economy makes progress, following a report released by the AIA. More about US architects see salaries rise as economy strengthens
Wearable tech company Fitbit has launched a new device named Ionic, which aims to bridge the gap between fitness trackers and the smartwatches currently on the market. More about Fitbit launches Ionic device to rival Apple Watch