Comments
"Let sex toys be sex toys, shame free"
In this week's comments update, readers are accusing the Consumer Electronics Show organisers of sexism. More about "Let sex toys be sex toys, shame free"
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Architecture
Urban Power to extend Danish coast with tech hub on nine artificial islands
Urban Power has unveiled its plans for nine artificial islands, named Holmene, which will be a sustainable tech hub off the coast of Hvidovre, Copenhagen. More about Urban Power to extend Danish coast with tech hub on nine artificial islands
Architecture
Glazed tasting room by Waechter Architecture overlooks Furioso Vineyards in Oregon
American studio Waechter Architecture has renovated and expanded a winery facility, adding charred cedar cladding to an existing building and creating a tasting room with glass walls. More about Glazed tasting room by Waechter Architecture overlooks Furioso Vineyards in Oregon
Interiors
Studio Gameiro keeps time-worn details in overhaul of 19th-century Lisbon apartment
Aged frescos and exposed timber ceilings offset new floors and fixtures inside this Lisbon apartment, which has been overhauled by Studio Gameiro. More about Studio Gameiro keeps time-worn details in overhaul of 19th-century Lisbon apartment
Promotion
Dulux announces Dream colour palette in forecast for 2019
Dezeen promotion: paint brand Dulux has included a "soothing" palette of soft, pastel colours called Dream in its trends forecast for 2019. More about Dulux announces Dream colour palette in forecast for 2019
Architecture
Haworth Tompkins creates public foyer for Bristol Old Vic Theatre
Haworth Tompkins has renovated Bristol's Grade I-listed Old Vic theatre – the oldest continuously working theatre in the English speaking world – to create "a public room for the city". More about Haworth Tompkins creates public foyer for Bristol Old Vic Theatre
News
Catholic Church would give brutalist ruin of St Peter's Seminary away for nothing
The Roman Catholic Church has said it is in a "catch-22 situation" over the A-listed St Peter's Seminary in Scotland, as it can't sell, demolish or give away the brutalist ruin designed by Gillespie, Kidd and Coia. More about Catholic Church would give brutalist ruin of St Peter's Seminary away for nothing
Technology
195-gigapixel photo of Shanghai allows viewers to zoom in on street-level detail
Faces and licence plates are among the details that can be clearly seen in an ultra-high-resolution bird's-eye photograph of Shanghai, created by Chinese company Bigpixel Technology. More about 195-gigapixel photo of Shanghai allows viewers to zoom in on street-level detail
Architecture
Metropolitan Workshop covers tower of modular homes with glazed ceramic tiles
Metropolitan Workshop's tower of small modular homes in London is covered in a "chameleon-style" facade of glazed terracotta that changes colour in the different light conditions. More about Metropolitan Workshop covers tower of modular homes with glazed ceramic tiles
Interiors
Ater Architects creates friendly interior for a children's clinic in Kyiv
Bright colours and simple geometric forms feature in this children's outpatient clinic in Kyiv by local practice Ater Architects. More about Ater Architects creates friendly interior for a children's clinic in Kyiv
Technology
Hoobox launches first wheelchair controlled by facial expressions
Brazilian start-up Hoobox Robotics has collaborated with Intel to produce an adapter kit that allows almost any electric wheelchair to be controlled by the user's facial expressions. More about Hoobox launches first wheelchair controlled by facial expressions
News
New York's "beloved" Chrysler Building is for sale
The art-deco Chrysler Building in New York City, one of the world's most recognisable skyscrapers, has gone up for sale for an undisclosed price. More about New York's "beloved" Chrysler Building is for sale
News
Venturi Scott Brown's postmodern Sainsbury Wing wins AIA 25 Year Award
The American Institute of Architects has bestowed its 25 Year Award upon Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown's Sainsbury Wing at the National Gallery in London. More about Venturi Scott Brown's postmodern Sainsbury Wing wins AIA 25 Year Award
News
Frank Gehry granted restraining order against harasser
A judge has awarded Frank Gehry a restraining order against a man who sent the architect death threats by email and repeatedly asked for employment. More about Frank Gehry granted restraining order against harasser
Design
The Guardian newspaper switches from plastic to compostable wrapping
UK national newspaper The Guardian has scrapped its polythene packaging in favour of a compostable wrapping made from potato starch, in a bid to reduce its plastic waste. More about The Guardian newspaper switches from plastic to compostable wrapping
Interiors
Commune incorporates resort-style amenities into Hollywood apartment complex El Centro
Cacti gardens, a yoga studio and a saltwater swimming pool with sunbathing platforms are among the features at a large housing complex in Los Angeles, designed by US firms Commune and VTBS Architects. More about Commune incorporates resort-style amenities into Hollywood apartment complex El Centro
Dezeen x MINI Living
Social Balconies connects existing balconies to encourage social interaction
The next instalment of our Dezeen x MINI Living series features a concept for a modular balcony system designed to encourage good relations between neighbours. More about Social Balconies connects existing balconies to encourage social interaction
This week's top architecture and design jobs include Nike and Bompas + Parr
The top positions in architecture, interiors and design on Dezeen Jobs this week include opportunities at Nike in Oregon and Bompas + Parr in London. More about This week's top architecture and design jobs include Nike and Bompas + Parr
Architecture
Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill reveals design for China's tallest skyscraper
Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill has unveiled its design for the Shenzhen-Hong Kong International Center, a 700-metre tall glass tower in Shenzhen, China. More about Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill reveals design for China's tallest skyscraper
Architecture
Henning Larsen completes The Wave housing with rollercoaster-like roofs in Denmark
Henning Larsen has completed The Wave, a residential project on the Vejle Fjord in Denmark, according to the original vision of the practice's late founder. More about Henning Larsen completes The Wave housing with rollercoaster-like roofs in Denmark