The powerful imagery of afrofuturism suggests what could be possible if the ambitions of black architects and designers are realised, says Ekow Eshun. More about "There is a desire among black people to make the world over"
American studio Fiedler Marciano Architecture took cues from vernacular architecture in New England while designing a pair of small, sculptural buildings for an artists' nature retreat. More about Fiedler Marciano creates artist studios in a forest clearing in Connecticut
Researchers at MIT Media Lab have developed a wearable gadget that transcribes and responds to conversations users have with themselves in their heads. More about MIT's AlterEgo device "silently converses" with the voices in your head
To celebrate what would have been the 100th birthday of Danish architect Jørn Utzon, we've collaborated with the Utzon Center in Denmark to highlight 10 of his most important projects, including the one everyone knows. More about 10 key projects by Sydney Opera House architect Jørn Utzon
The Ace Hotel chain is opening its first Japanese outpost in Kyoto this winter, in a former telephone exchange building overhauled by Kengo Kuma. More about Kengo Kuma designs Japan's first Ace Hotel
We've selected five of the best architecture and design roles available via Dezeen Jobs this week, including positions with architecture firm Herzog & de Meuron and furniture brand Hem. More about Top five architecture and design jobs this week include Herzog & de Meuron and Hem
More than 50 leading academics working in the field of robotics have called for a boycott of a South Korean university, over concerns about its partnership with a defence company to develop autonomous arms. More about AI experts condemn development of "killer robots" in South Korea
Sculptural chairs and tables that combine chubby and slender forms feature in Ini Archibong's first furniture collection for London-based brand Sé. More about Ini Archibong's debut collection for Sé explores delicacy and strength
This holiday home on the south coast of Iceland features a sheltered central courtyard lined by a pair of timber volumes and a terrace with a panoramic view of a nearby lake. More about Timber and concrete summer house faces scenic Icelandic landscape
Architecture studio Belotto Scopel Tanaka has used sliding wooden doors, white marble and grey furnishings to transform this apartment in Curitiba, Brazil, into a family getaway. More about Dark wood contrasts pale marble at renovated Brazilian apartment
Toronto firm Williamson Williamson has completed a multigenerational home in the town of Ancaster, designed to allow ageing parents to live with their adult children. More about Williamson Williamson designs Canadian home to adapt as its residents age
Maruni will launch two "comfortable" wooden chairs by designers Naoto Fukasawa and Jasper Morrison at this year's Salone del Mobile furniture fair, taking place in Milan later this month. More about Maruni unveils latest collaborations with Naoto Fukasawa and Jasper Morrison
The interior of this restaurant in London's Pimlico features a palette of materials and colours chosen by local studio Sella Concept to evoke the warm sunshine and relaxed lifestyle of the Mediterranean. More about Sella Concept combines Mediterranean hues and textures for London tapas restaurant Omar's Place
Simon Legald used oak and plastic when creating this chair for Normann Copenhagen, which seeks to combine mid-century and contemporary Danish design in its form. More about Simon Legald's Herit chair for Normann Copenhagen is "draped in nostalgia"
Our new Pinterest board features a range of eye-catching penthouses, including a residence at the top of 432 Park Avenue and two Belgian apartments converted into a live-work space. Follow Dezeen on Pinterest ›
More about Take a tour of penthouses around the world via our new Pinterest board
This headquarters for a textile manufacturer in Caesarea, Israel, comprises a group of stacked discs, which are staggered to create balconies overlooking the surrounding landscape. More about Overlapping discs contain offices for Israeli underwear manufacturer
American designer Kelly Wearstler has used clashing patterns, colours and textures to decorate a hotel in San Francisco, alongside notable furniture pieces from various European design movements. More about Kelly Wearstler furnishes San Francisco Proper hotel with vintage European design
Two volumes are stacked at irregular angles to form this Canadian forest retreat, which Montreal-based architecture firm Atelier Boom-Town designed for siblings. More about Black Quebec chalet by Atelier Boom-Town overlooks forest and lake
A group of graduates from the Icelandic Academy of Arts have traced the global journey of a single banana to showcase the complexity of the food exportation process. More about Banana passport explores issues surrounding food exportation
Plants, trees and a pond introduce greenery into this cafe in the Vietnamese capital of Hanoi, designed by local studio Le House as a relaxing place to escape from the city's busy streets. More about Le House fills An'garden Cafe with plants to create an oasis in bustling Hanoi