Walmart's textureless surfaces are intended to look as cheap as possible. But surely, mulls Aaron Betsky, even a little tactility could improve the stores and other similar spaces without breaking the bank. More about "Could architecture and design do anything to alleviate 'walmartism'?"
A garden within a water tank is raised up on colourful geometric columns to form this pavilion, built by Studio Weave alongside the new US embassy in Nine Elms, London. More about Colourful water-tank pavilion built by Studio Weave beside River Thames
Bartlett School of Architecture student Sam Coulton has designed a concept for a sustainable alternative to cremation to help Londoners confront death. More about Sam Coulton designs environmentally friendly cemetery that would slowly dye London blue
Graphic designer Neville Brody explains what he will be looking for as a judge on the Dezeen x Samsung Ambient Mode design competition in this movie Dezeen produced in collaboration with the electronics brand. More about Dezeen and Samsung competition challenges designers "to think differently" says Neville Brody
Milan-based studio Metrica has created a collection of Italian-made furniture for Australian design brand, SP01 that it said "captures the spirit of the Australian lifestyle". More about SP01's latest furniture range marries Italian craftsmanship with "Australian spirit"
A modernist hotel that featured in 1960s James Bond film You Only live Twice is being rebuilt to be more earthquake-proof, reopening in Tokyo next year. More about Tokyo's new Hotel Okura will recreate iconic rooms from the original
This summer's blockbuster movie Skyscraper centres around a fictional megatall tower that is intended to be as realistic as possible, according to architect Adrian Smith, who was consulted during its development. More about Skyscraper movie director wanted "a tower based on real possibilities" says Adrian Smith
The impressive monuments, ambitious masterplans and unrealised visions of architects across socialist former Yugoslavia are the subject of an exhibition at New York's Museum of Modern Art. More about MoMA's Toward a Concrete Utopia exhibition presents the architecture of Yugoslavia
Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture has unveiled plans for a glass office tower in Downtown Toronto, the latest in a string of skyscrapers proposed for the city. More about Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill reveals skyscraper for 160 Front Street in Toronto
A blimp depicting Donald Trump as a baby, an interview with Stella McCartney, and a pair of skyscrapers designed by Ole Scheeren feature in the latest edition of our newsletter Dezeen Weekly. Subscribe to Dezeen Weekly ›
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The design studio behind the Fitbit has revealed its latest wearable product – a device that aims to prevent rape by increasing users' awareness around consent. More about Buzz wearable by New Deal Design aims to stop sexual assault
Dezeen promotion: Nexsys is a range of minimal shower surfaces by bathroom brand Kaldewei, which come complete with integrated drainage channels. More about Kaldewei launches shower surfaces that sit level with your floor
Texas firm Miró Rivera Architects has built a partially off-grid house with a jagged roofline, as a prototype for a sustainable community in the countryside. More about Miró Rivera Architects designs Hill Country House as sustainable prototype in rural Texas
Dutch duo Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren revisited 25 of their iconic designs in their latest couture show, to commemorate a quarter century together at the Viktor & Rolf fashion house. More about Viktor & Rolf mark 25th anniversary with all-white Immaculate couture collection
Foster + Partners has unveiled plans to turn a 1970s building in Madrid, Spain, into offices, which will feature a diamond-patterned exterior and a rooftop terrace. More about Foster + Partners unveils plans for Madrid office with diamond-shaped facade
French architect Christian de Portzamparc has been awarded the 2018 Praemium Imperiale award for architecture by the Japan Art Association. More about Christian de Portzamparc wins 2018 Praemium Imperiale for architecture
Lots of architecture and design studios are looking for communication and marketing support via Dezeen Jobs this week, we've selected four of the best opportunities including with RIBA and Weiss Manfredi. More about Four marketing and communication jobs in the design industry
Royal College of Art graduate Devan Skuban has designed a conceptual Brexit-themed museum that would look into how Britain's departure from the European Union will impact immigrants. More about Devan Skuban envisions Brexit museum for east London
Dezeen promotion: the next Istanbul Design Biennial will see six of the city's important cultural institutions transformed into experimental teaching spaces. More about Istanbul Design Biennial 2018 will feature six pop-up "schools"
Six colourful sculptures that swallow, modify and regurgitate sounds have been installed at the High Museum of Art Atlanta, as part of an installation by Japanese artist Yuri Suzuki. More about Yuri Suzuki installs six colourful sound-modifying sculptures in Atlanta