A "rampant cast of character-objects" that includes furniture, lighting and sculpture are displayed at artist and designer Misha Kahn's first solo show in Los Angeles. More about Misha Kahn presents "endearingly absurd" Just Around the Bend exhibition in LA
UNStudio has unveiled plans to create the "smartest neighbourhood in the world" in the Netherlands, where residents produce their own resources and control the use of their data. More about UNStudio develops smart neighbourhood where residents own their data
In this week's comments update, readers are confused by Ferm Living's decision to market its minimalist toy kitchen as "gender neutral." More about "Leave kids out of your weird, politically correct agenda"
Japanese architect Arata Isozaki has been named 2019 laureate of the Pritzker Prize, architecture's most prestigious award. More about Arata Isozaki to receive Pritzker Prize 2019
Stacked boxes wrapped in terracotta and glass make up this house near San Francisco, which US studio EYRC Architects has designed to serve as a "tranquil retreat from urban life" for an entrepreneur. More about EYRC Architects' Spring Road house steps down wooded California hilltop
Dieter Rams admits playing a crucial part in the global problem of overproduction in a new documentary film. In an exclusive interview, director Gary Hustwit says the German designer regrets not promoting his ideas about sustainable design to the masses. More about Dieter Rams "regrets contributing to culture of overconsumption" says documentary director
IKEA has devised the "ultimate guide to bedroom satisfaction" with its own playful version of the Kåma Sutra, which proposes bedroom layouts including Lotus Flower and Doggy Style. More about IKEA Kåma Sutra manual offers more satisfaction in the bedroom
Barcelona studio TAAB6 has renovated a 1930s townhouse in the city's Horta district, Casa JJA, to create a family home that merges contemporary and traditional features. More about TAAB6 uncovers and restores original features in Barcelona townhouse renovation
Doric columns, arches and vaulted ceilings are among the architectural details that Matthew Simmonds has carved from stone in these intricate sculptures. More about Matthew Simmonds explores historic architecture in stone sculptures
Indian firm Morphogenesis has become one of the world's first architecture practices to report a gender pay gap in favour of its women employees. More about Morphogenesis celebrates "gender-positive" pay gap
The second edition of the Madrid Design Festival saw designers create exhibitions across the Spanish capital. Our favourites include a showcase from mid-century furniture brand Darro and a series of sculptures inside a baroque mansion. More about Five of the best exhibitions from Madrid Design Festival 2019
Architecture firm Ortner & Ortner Baukunst has created a new facility for the Ernst Busch Academy of Dramatic Arts in Berlin, by renovating a 1950s workshop building and adding a fly tower made from fibreglass and wood. More about Berlin workshop transformed into theatre school by Ortner & Ortner Baukunst
French sports retailer Decathlon has abandoned plans to sell a hijab for female runners in France, following a surge of complaints. More about Decathlon's athletic hijab for Muslim women won't go on sale in France
Distinctive yellow Belgian bricks of the 1930s and 1960s are reinterpreted in this store designed by architect Bernard Dubois for skincare brand Aesop. More about Bernard Dubois channels childhood memories into Aesop interior in Brussels
Pritzker Prize-winning architect and Eero Saarinen protégé Kevin Roche has passed away aged 96, leaving behind a "formidable body of work" including New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art and The Ford Foundation headquarters. More about Pritzker Prize-winning architect Kevin Roche dies aged 96
Sharks suspended in formaldehyde, graphics of oversized pills and flooring patterned with butterflies await high-rolling guests staying in this hotel suite, which British artist Damien Hirst has designed for the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. More about Damien Hirst creates 0,000-per-night hotel suite in Las Vegas
New York gallery Friedman Benda is hosting the first solo exhibition of work by Lebanese designer Najla El Zein, which includes sculptural furniture influenced by pregnancy and seduction. More about Najla El Zein's "sensual" furniture goes on show in New York
Van Staeyen Interieur Architecten has used built-in furniture and bright colours to create both fun and functionality in a house renovation in Antwerp. More about Block colours and hidden storage feature in Van Staeyen's Antwerp townhouse renovation
US firm Caleb Johnson Studio has raised this cedar-clad coastal dwelling in Maine on wooden stilts so that the "landscape is allowed to flow under the house". More about Caleb Johnson elevates In the Dunes home above beachfront site in Maine
Dezeen promotion: the Whass office chair, created by Item Designworks for Spanish brand Actiu, is designed for flexible use. More about Actiu launches "super stackable" office chair by Item Designworks