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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The total number of businesses operating in the UK design industry has grown dramatically over the past eight years, according to research collated by London's Design Museum. More about Number of UK Design businesses has increased by 70 per cent since 2010
A series of machines made of curtain rails and weights showcase this kinetic menswear collection shaped like tents and kites by British fashion designer Craig Green. More about Craig Green designs "wearable habitats" for Moncler Genius
Nendo's Oki Sato has designed a series of cast glass chairs for Venetian brand WonderGlass, which feature a U-shaped base formed by the effects of gravity on molten glass. More about Nendo lets gravity shape its Melt furniture collection for WonderGlass
Design studio Going East has overhauled Constantin Brodzki's distinctive concrete office block in Brussels to create the second location for Belgian co-working office company Fosbury & Sons. More about Modernist building in Brussels transformed into Fosbury & Sons co-working space
Gloucestershire-based Eastabrook Architects has completed an extension to a 19th century stone cottage in Upper Swell, a village in the Cotswolds, UK. More about Eastabrook Architects adds corrugated metal extension to Cotswolds cottage
Linear volumes featuring board-marked concrete, masonry and wood make up this angular house, designed by Mexican firm Di Frenna Arquitectos. More about Mayan legend informs Di Frenna Arquitectos' Casa Nicté-Ha in rural Mexico
A blackened-wood sauna is among the tiny wooden volumes that wrap around the open-plan living area of this apartment in Seattle, which was renovated by US studio Plum Design and designer Corey Kingston. More about Wooden boxes house bathroom facilities at Pioneer Square Loft in Seattle
A limited colour and material palette help the Cube Education and Self-Study Centre, designed by Kaan Architecten, to blend with existing buildings on the Tilburg University campus in The Netherlands. More about Kaan Architecten completes Cube study centre at Tilburg University