Amin Taha's architecture studio Groupwork has collaborated with structural engineer Webb Yates to design a conceptual 30-storey office block with a stone exoskeleton structure. More about Groupwork designs 30-storey stone skyscraper
Swiss company Micro has released a retro-style electric car, motorcycle and scooter as part of its vision for near-future micro-transport in cities. More about Micro unveils electric bubble car and three-wheeled e-scooter
Wood salvaged from old miso barrels has been used to clad a house built by Tato Architects in Japan for the owner of a nearby brewery specialising in soy sauces. More about Tato Architects uses old barrels to clad exterior of home and shop
Sushi wrapped in shopping bags and beer frothing with styrofoam bubbles are among the unappetising images in Sweet Sneak Studio's Microplastic Photo Series that explore the impacts of plastic pollution. More about Sweet Sneak Studio's photo series puts focus on microplastics in the food chain
London design studio Special Projects has created a series of paper envelopes that seal away smartphones and minimise screen time for the day, while still allowing access to basic functionality. More about Envelope paper sleeves turn smartphones into analog devices
Dezeen's new Face to Face podcast series kicks off with an interview with artist, designer and director Es Devlin, who discusses her seaside upbringing, her maverick student years and her meteoric career. More about "Every time someone wanted me to write an essay, all I wanted to do was paint a picture" says Es Devlin in Dezeen's new podcast
Stockholm design studio TAF has created a sofa for Swedish retailer Svenkst Tenn with a curvaceous form to recreate the comfort and elegance of lying in a roll top bath. More about Famna sofa by TAF supports the sitter in comfortable embrace
Agricultural barns were an inspiration for this holiday home in Pullenvale, Australia, designed by Paul Uhlmann Architects and featuring glazed gable-ends. More about Paul Uhlmann Architects builds barn-like rural retreat in Australian bush
South African practice Antonio Zaninovic Architecture Studio has overhauled a 1960s house in Cape Town with designer Tara Bean, adding outdoor areas to make the most of its ocean views. More about Antonio Zaninovic and Tara Bean renovate clifftop Icaria House in Cape Town
A colourful cashmere sofa, bronze chandeliers and stained-glass sculptures are among the mix of plush and sculptural objects American designer Misha Kahn is displaying at New York gallery Friedman Benda. More about Misha Kahn aims for "optimistic design show" at Friedman Benda New York
Aerial photographer Tom Hegen has captured large greenhouses throughout the Netherlands from the air to draw attention to questions over how we will feed the world's growing population. More about Tom Hegen photographs the Netherlands' glowing greenhouses
Canadian studio DesignAgency incorporated "soft and graceful flourishes" into NeueHouse's latest co-working location that occupies a full floor in a 1890s structure in Downtown Los Angeles. More about NeueHouse opens Los Angeles co-working space inside landmarked Bradbury Building
Space Popular is exploring how virtual reality and mass production are set to disrupt architecture. Founders Lara Lesmes and Fredrik Hellberg talk Dezeen through six of their experiments. More about Space Popular presents six projects that challenge the physical and virtual future of architecture
Six designers from China have created a series of conceptual products that aim to improve public health in the wake of outbreaks like the coronavirus, from an ultraviolet sterilising lamp to a DIY upper body capsule. More about Chinese designers devise products for protection against coronavirus
The coronavirus epidemic will lead to "a global recession of a magnitude that has not been experienced before" but will eventually allow humanity to reset its values, according to trend forecaster Li Edelkoort. More about Coronavirus offers "a blank page for a new beginning" says Li Edelkoort
Nut-coloured walls and bronze mirrors feature in the two-tone Buddy Buddy cafe in Brussels, which serves up speciality coffee and nut butters that are made on site. More about HOP Architects completes two-tone nut-butter cafe in Brussels
Thinking about making your next career move? Here are five promising architecture and design job opportunities, including positions at Soho House and India Mahdavi. More about This week's top architecture and design jobs include Soho House and India Mahdavi
British designer Tom Dixon is releasing a series of furniture made from cork that has been charred to give it a rich, deep brown colour reminiscent of rosewood. More about Tom Dixon designs furniture collection from "dream material" cork
Dezeen promotion: architects and designers working across the Middle East and Africa are invited to submit their entries to the 2020 edition of the AHEAD awards. More about Call for entries to AHEAD MEA awards 2020
Apollo Architects & Associates has designed the austere metal-clad exterior of this compact home to disguise a central planted courtyard covered by exposed wooden rafters. More about Blank metal facade of Tokyo home hides tree-planted courtyard