Tetrahedral concrete forms used to prevent coastal erosion provided the design cues for this soap, which would look at home in any brutalist bathroom. More about Brutalist soap imitates concrete coastal barriers so it won't slip out of your hands
Chinese scientists have developed a wallpaper that can detect fires and set off an alarm if one occurs. More about Researchers create "fire-alarm wallpaper"
The late Will Alsop wasn't always right, nor was his work always great – but his wild imagination and generous spirit were much needed in British architecture, says Sam Jacob. More about "Will Alsop had the balls to think differently"
Large openings in the corrugated-metal facades of this boxy building in Shizuoka, Japan, frame views of the neighbourhood from a shop on the ground floor and residence above. More about Suzuki Architects combines a home and shop at Gré Square House
Design firm Crosby Studios has created a playful series of purple furniture and home accessories, which is launching as part of the NYCxDesign festival this month. More about Crosby Studios' all-purple furniture collection includes recurring hand shapes
Architect Steven Holl has completed a concrete and glass art school at the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston, where students can relax in an outdoor sculpture park and a ramped roof garden. More about Steven Holl's Glassell School of Art in Houston features a sloped rooftop garden
New York designers Bec Brittain and John Hogan have worked together to update her Aries lighting series with sculptural glass pieces, on show during this month's NYCxDesign festival. More about Bec Brittain and John Hogan collaborate on limited-edition lighting
Dezeen promotion: hotels on the shortlist for this year's AHEAD Americas awards include a retro retreat in Napa Valley, an eco-friendly luxury hotel in Brooklyn and boutique escape on Mexico's west coast. More about AHEAD awards announces shortlist of best new hotels in the Americas
Brooklyn design brand Good Thing has launched a collection of furniture and lighting designed for those who live and work in the same place, including a stackable table for snacking and a dimmable light to create different moods. More about Good Thing launches furniture for working from home
In this week's comments updated readers discussed whether American rapper and designer Kanye West's plan to move into architecture would be a catalyst for change in the industry, or just a marketing ploy. More about "What's next? Bjarke Ingels will launch a rap album?"
Instagram is rolling out a service allowing designers to sell their products direct to their followers, according to the platform's head of design Ian Spalter. More about Designers will soon be able to sell their products via Instagram, says its head of design
Architecture firm In Situ Studio used concrete blocks and warm-toned wood to form the exterior walls of this family residence, which occupies a sloped site dotted with trees. More about In Situ Studio creates low-lying Trull Residence for wooded site in North Carolina
The fate of 17 of the UK's postmodern buildings has been secured by preservation body Historic England, in a bid to "stem losses of this important style of architecture". More about 17 postmodern buildings join UK's listed building register
London-based studio Ab Rogers Design has designed a range of furniture for student accommodation company Scape. More about Ab Rogers Design creates bespoke furniture for students
Dezeen promotion: a 9,000-year-old axe imprints the dark concrete panels that clad this storage and research centre for the Tyrolean State Museum in Austria, designed by architecture studio Franz&Sue. More about Prehistoric axe imprints monolithic walls of Austrian archive by Franz&Sue
MINI has created a special-edition car to celebrate the marriage of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, featuring a bespoke graphic print and 3D-printed details. More about MINI commemorates royal wedding with one-off car design
Black and white living spaces feature in this 1930s Sydney home designed by Australian studio Arent & Pyke, to let the owner's extensive art collection take centre stage. More about Arent & Pyke updates home for a gallerist with monochromatic rooms
Foster + Partners is masterplanning the new state capital of Andhra Pradesh in India, which will centre on a governmental building with a needle-like roof. More about Foster + Partners to masterplan new sustainable city in India
Pink, purple and yellow walls divide up the Casa TEC 205 residence in Monterrey, which architecture studio Moneo Brock designed as an "homage" to the work of the country's legendary architect Luis Barragán. More about Colourful Barragán-esque house by Moneo Brock wraps four trees in Mexico
An intricately decorated Persian box provided a starting point for the latest range of designs from New York studio Apparatus. More about Apparatus draws on Persian influences for Act III homeware and lighting collection