Emulsion has transformed a triplex apartment in London's iconic Barbican Estate with a new mezzanine floor and a colour palette inspired by Le Corbusier. More about Emulsion transforms apartment in London's brutalist Barbican Estate
This conceptual cabin in upstate New York was designed as a space of refuge and contemplation for a man who lost his brother, and is sheltered by a large slatted wall that covers the front of the home. More about WOJR designs forest cabin for a grieving man
BMW has transformed its 5 Series Sedan into a futuristic concept vehicle that can drive and park itself, understand gestures and even receive drone deliveries on the road. More about BMW concept car could receive drone deliveries on the move
A colourful pavilion designed by Spanish architect duo Selgascano has been shipped from a Copenhagen art museum to Africa's largest slum, where it now serves as a school for 600 orphaned children. More about Selgascano-designed pavilion transformed into school for Kenya's Kibera slum
One end of this larch-clad retirement residence in the English countryside by Ström Architects cantilevers over a wall to protect a parking spot for a vintage Aston Martin. More about Ström Architects completes contemporary bungalow that eschews "staid" retirement home model
Californian start-up Mayfield Robotics has revealed its first domestic robot, which responds to its user with facial expressions, head movements and sounds. More about Kuri is an "insanely cute" home robot with its own facial expressions
In a leaked email, Patrik Schumacher claims that an open letter sent out by Zaha Hadid Architects in the aftermath of his controversial World Architecture Festival speech should never have been issued. More about Leaked Schumacher email reveals friction within Zaha Hadid Architects
Lego has announced a kit for building and programming robots, designed to encourage a younger generation to learn how to code, at this year's CES tech conference. More about Lego unveils Boost kit to help children learn coding
Cycling brand SpeedX has revealed its latest smart bicycle, which comes equipped with an inbuilt computer and a vibration control system that helps riders deal with bumps in the road. More about SpeedX's Unicorn bicycle has a frame that softens vibrations and an inbuilt computer
Bowl-shaped vessels would collect rainwater on the roofs of buildings located in hot and dry climates in a proposal by Iranian practice BMDesign Studios. More about Concave roofs collect rainwater for arid areas in proposal by BMDesign Studios
A concrete frame angles out from a window at the top of this irregularly shaped housing block in South Korea, which was designed by architect Moon Hoon to resemble an owl. More about Moon Hoon creates housing with owl-like features in South Korea
The Thomas Heatherwick-designed double-decker buses will no longer be produced for London, because they cost too much. More about London mayor stops orders for Thomas Heatherwick's Routemaster bus
Greenery overflows from concrete planters set into the sandstone walls of this hotel, designed by Vo Trong Nghia's firm for historic Vietnamese town Hoi An. More about Vo Trong Nghia completes Vietnam hotel featuring walls of hanging plants
A major Frank Lloyd Wright retrospective and a display of avant-garde womenswear by Comme des Garçons are among the 10 best upcoming architecture and design exhibitions for 2017, picked by reporter Eleanor Gibson. More about Dezeen's top 10 architecture and design exhibitions coming up in 2017
An art museum in a hollowed-out grain silo, South Korea's answer to the High Line and a high-rise inspired by Chinese landscape paintings are among the best buildings set to complete in 2017, selected by Dezeen editor Amy Frearson. More about Dezeen's 10 buildings to look forward to in 2017
British architect David Adjaye is to become Sir David Adjaye after receiving a knighthood for services to architecture in the New Year's Honours 2017. More about David Adjaye receives knighthood in New Year Honours 2017
Artist Anish Kapoor has got his hands on the "world's pinkest pink", which he is legally forbidden from using. More about Anish Kapoor flaunts use of "world's pinkest pink" despite personal ban from its creator
A bridge suspended more than half a kilometre above a Chinese river has opened to the public – becoming the highest of its kind in the world. More about World’s highest bridge opens to traffic in southwest China
White accordion partitions, thin marble counters and furniture made from coloured mirrors feature in this petite apartment overlooking the rooftops of Paris. More about Ubalt Architectes creates compositions with custom furniture in minimalist Paris flat
With 2016 coming to an end, Will Wiles doses out his New Year's resolutions for architecture and design in 2017, which include resisting the hygge trend and finally taking responsibility for the climate. More about New Year's resolutions for architecture and design in 2017