Dutch practice Mecanoo is putting the finishing touches to an arts centre in the Taiwanese port city of Kaohsiung, which plays host to a selection of opera houses, concert halls and an open-air theatre set into its bulging roof. More about Mecanoo's performing arts centre nears completion in Taiwan
Dezeen spoke to Google's head of hardware design Ivy Ross, trend forecaster Li Edelkoort and The Future Laboratory co-founder Martin Raymond about how technology and lifestyle design can become more integrated. More about Watch Dezeen's talk with Google and Li Edelkoort on technology and lifestyle design
A new bedroom wing and an opened-up entertaining area are among the modifications that US studio Joel Sanders Architect has made to a 1950s house in New England. More about Joel Sanders updates mid-century-modern home on verdant site in Connecticut
New York designer Gabriel Scott has created a version of his Myriad light based on the signature drink served at Bar Basso, the hub for late-night frivolity during Milan design week. More about Gabriel Scott installs cocktail-inspired lights at Milan's legendary Bar Basso
"Deficiencies" introduced during renovation works at Grenfell Tower contributed to fire deaths, according to a leaked report by fire safety experts. More about Renovation works at Grenfell Tower added "fuel" to fire, reveals leaked report
Sou Fujimoto, Nicolas Laisné and Dimitri Roussel have won the competition to build a new mixed-use development in Paris with their design called Vertical Village. More about "Vertical village" by Sou Fujimoto, Nicolas Laisné and Dimitri Roussel to be built in Paris
British designer Tom Dixon has opened a new flagship store, showroom and offices inside a Victorian coal yard in London's King's Cross. More about Tom Dixon unveils new King's Cross studio and showroom in former coal yard
Homeware brand Hay and electronics specialist Sonos have combined their expertise to create a collection of limited-edition speakers, which they say "deserve to be treated like furniture". More about Hay and Sonos join forces on range of colourful speakers
Chinese authorities have announced that the 55-kilometre bridge between Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland and Macau is on track to open, despite concerns that parts of the structure have been washed away by the sea. More about Hong Kong bridge prepares to open amid fears over structural integrity
Not heading to Milan design week this year? Fear not, Dezeen's latest competition offers all readers missing out the chance to win a Fuorisalone-themed board game. More about Competition: win a Milan design week board game
Japanese designer Kodai Iwamoto uses glass-blowing techniques to remodel plastic pipes into vases, which he is showing at Milan design week. More about Kodai Iwamoto transforms plastic pipes into flower vases
Béres Architects made the original stone walls the stand-out feature when renovating this apartment inside a 400-year-old building in the medieval old town of Kőszeg in Hungary. More about Béres Architects reveals old stone walls in Hungarian guesthouse renovation
While music acts like Beyoncé entertain throngs at this year's Coachella festival, visitors are also treated to large-scale sculptures and installations across the California desert site. Here are some of our favourites from the event this month. More about Installations and artworks headlining Coachella 2018
Iroquois longhouses influenced the creation of a country home by Canadian firm Scott Posno Design, which consists of a slender bar wrapped in cedar and glass. More about Ontario holiday home by Scott Posno takes cues from Indigenous architecture
Sixties-style graphics, mirrored hallways and hysterical laughter are intended to confuse those navigating their way through this labyrinthine installation, which designer Rafael de Cárdenas has built inside car brand Cadillac's Lower Manhattan gallery. More about Bold patterns, mirrors and secret doors trick visitors to maze installation in New York
The contemporary extension that Kaplan Thompson Architects has added to a traditional home in Maine is linked to the original structure by a bright yellow volume. More about Kaplan Thompson Architects completes angular extension to rural Maine residence
Over 1,600 wooden beams are stacked on top of another to form this intricate pavilion, designed by Italian architect Peter Pichler. More about Peter Pichler builds pyramidal pavilion using 1,600 wooden beams
Our pick of the best architecture and design opportunities on Dezeen Jobs this week include positions with Swiss university ÉCAL and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. More about Top five architecture and design jobs this week include ÉCAL and Metropolitan Museum of Art
Researchers at ETH Zurich university have pioneered a method of robotic construction, which is being used to create a computer-designed modular house in the city. More about ETH Zurich robots use new digital construction technique to build timber structures
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