“Astana is a metropolis of obsolescence”
Tour Montparnasse set to receive “green makeover” by Nouvelle AOM
Mushroom mycelium used to create suede-like furniture by Sebastian Cox and Ninela Ivanova
Swedish punk band Pissjar designs typeface made from their own urine
BIG, MVRDV, James Corner and more to tackle Bay Area climate change
“The more we build in areas that endanger us, the more we erect defensive systems”
Francois Perrin installs cooling Air Houses in Chicago conservatory
Christopher Jenner updates traditional silverware with contemporary shapes
RCA tutor attacks gender bias in architectural education with female-focused reading list
House-shaped opening cuts through Belgian school of architecture by Aires Mateus
Polaroid Originals pays homage to “one of the most iconic cameras ever created”
AAU Anastas stacks robotically cut stone blocks into tower at V&A
Work starts on Schmidt Hammer Lassen-designed innovation centre adapted to Shanghai’s extreme weather
Caruso St John, Hélène Binet and Thomas Demand collaborate on architectural models, photographs and installation
Recycled baths, TV screens and plastics all feature in Ready Made Go 3 collection
Bak Gordon converts traditional Lisbon house into apartments with private courtyard
“One of those 10-20 buildings per decade that are truly remarkable”
Toronto’s EDIT announces participants for inaugural event
Off-grid boathouse by Andersson-Wise sits on Lake Austin
19 designers reinterpret one of Kvadrat’s most popular fabrics
Anish Kapoor’s neighbours “shafted” by approval of studio extension
Dezeen readers get 50 per cent off tickets to designjunction during London Design Festival
Top five architecture and design jobs this week include positions at Heatherwick Studio and SOM
