The vast LocHal library and events space, designed by Amsterdam-based studio Civic Architects, occupies a former glass and steel locomotive shed in Tilburg, the Netherlands. More about Civic Architects creates public library in vast locomotive shed
Laurie Pressman began her career merchandising for US department stores, but is now vice president at the Pantone Color Institute. She reveals how she got there for the Dezeen Jobs careers guide. More about Careers guide: Laurie Pressman describes her path to becoming vice president at Pantone Color Institute
A nursing professor and explorer have designed a portable life-support system that they claim allows divers to eat, sleep and decompress underwater. More about Ocean Space Habitat is the world's first portable underwater tent
The Swedish Centre for Architecture and Design in Stockholm has a new exhibition space within one of its lofty galleries, featuring wire mesh surfaces, a huge round window and a ramp winding round its exterior. More about Dehlin Brattgård Arkitekter creates "robust machine for experimental exhibitions" at ArkDes
Architecture firms Gensler, HDR and Luis Vidal have revealed a proposal for a new terminal at Pittsburgh International Airport, featuring an undulating rooftop and curved windows. More about Gensler, HDR and Luis Vidal propose wave-shaped terminal for Pittsburgh Airport
In this week's comments update, readers are questioning the thinking behind Gus Wüstemann's concrete-heavy housing block. More about "Extreme architecture for other architects"
A proposed office complex by Foster + Partners on Brooklyn's waterfront has reportedly bitten the dust, and is to be replaced with industrial warehouses. More about Foster + Partners' Red Hoek Point office development cancelled
Danish brand Ferm Living has created a minimalist play kitchen for children, which is designed to fit into small spaces. More about Ferm Living releases "gender-neutral" Toro play kitchen for small spaces
Studio Lotus has designed the Mehrangarh Fort visitor centre in Jodhpur, India, using a system of interconnected and adaptable decks. More about Studio Lotus unveils design for visitor centre at 15th-century Mehrangarh Fort
A down-tempo, electronica song by a Montreal singer informed the design of an all-white installation created by students in a studio led by Canadian architect Jean Verville. More about Quebec City architecture students create B15 installation based on electropop music
Dezeen promotion: Ventura Projects has announced the return of its Future and Centrale exhibitions to Milan design week, where it will display the latest works from emerging and established studios and brands including Lavazza, Gufram, Lensvelt and Modular. More about Ventura Future and Ventura Centrale return to this year's Milan design week
Orma Architettura has built three matching wooden viewpoints in the mountains of the Mediterranean island Corsica, for people to observe the native red deer. More about Trio of deer observatories by Orma Architettura nestle within Corsican mountains
Studio Fuksas has unveiled plans for a stepped office and commercial building covered in plant-filled terraces, on the waterfront in Monaco. More about Studio Fuksas reveals plans for "vertical park" on Monaco waterfront
Interior design studio Modsy has created renders of rooms based on the production design of five Best Picture Oscar-winning movies. More about Modsy reimagines Oscar-winning film sets with a "modern twist"
House of Chickens, designed by architecture studio SO?, is a modular coop for 800 chickens on an artist's farm in Turkey. More about SO? builds modular House of Chickens on a farm in Turkey
Researchers at University of Maryland have invented a smart material capable of warming up a person when they're cold and cooling them down when they're hot. More about Scientists create temperature-regulating fabric
Pink neon signs appear alongside teal blue surfaces and monochromatic tile floors inside Grind, an all-day restaurant in southeast London designed by Biasol. More about Biasol creates contemporary dining spaces for Grind restaurant and bar
Lebanese-American designer Nabil Issa has launched his debut line of furniture, which includes a throne-like golden chair made from brass. More about Nabil Issa debuts "minimalistic yet bold" furniture collection
OMA New York, led by Shohei Shigematsu, has revealed plans to reconfigure and update the Manhattan galleries of auction house Sotheby's. More about OMA designs renovation of Sotheby's New York galleries
Italian brand Molteni&C has outfitted a penthouse in Rafael Viñoly's 432 Park Avenue, adding built-in wooden window seats to frame the views of Central Park. More about Molteni&C furnishes penthouse at Viñoly's 432 Park Avenue