The Vatican City will make its debut at the Venice Architecture Biennale this year, by building a series of chapels by architects including Norman Foster, Eduardo Souto de Moura and Teronobu Fujimori. More about Vatican City's first Venice Biennale pavilion to feature chapels by Foster, Souto de Moura and more
Dezeen promotion: woven textiles provides a tactile backrest for this chair that Milan-based designer Monica Armani has designed for Italian brand Varaschin. More about Monica Armani creates outdoor chair with woven backrest for Varaschin
New York studio T W Ryan Architecture has renovated a black house in the Long Island beach town of Montauk, using pale finishes inside to contrast the dark exterior of the gabled forms. More about T W Ryan renovates and extends black Surf House in Montauk
Dezeen has teamed up with Instagram to help launch its new @design account – and we’re looking for five founding contributors to be featured on the account during Milan design week. More about Dezeen and Instagram seek founding contributors for new @design account
A social housing complex designed by Portuguese architect Álvaro Siza in the 1970s is captured in this new photography series by Zeynep Yılmaztürk. More about New photos explore Álvaro Siza's 1970s social-housing project SAAL Bouça
Enter Dezeen Awards by 11 April to save 25 per cent on the entry fees! The early-entry period ends in two weeks so enter now to take advantage of the reduced rate. More about Two weeks left to enter Dezeen Awards at the reduced early-entry rate
This CGI animation, created by art studio Prudence Cuming Associates, takes viewers on a journey across the heavily textured surface of Damien Hirst's Veil of Faith painting. More about CGI recreation of Damien Hirst painting takes viewers "inside" the artwork
The best hotels offer guests unique local experiences, says jury members for the AHEAD Asia hospitality awards, in this movie produced by Dezeen. More about A great hotel experience is "much more than just design" say AHEAD Asia awards judges
BMW has unveiled a one-off, all-electric version of the classic MINI car, to promote its switch to zero-emissions production vehicles next year. More about BMW electrifies the classic MINI
Engineering firm Arup and architecture studio CLS Architetti have revealed plans to 3D print a one-bedroom house at this year's Milan design week. More about Arup and CLS Architetti to build "Europe's first 3D-printed house" at Milan design week
Chicago firm Vladimir Radutny Architects has transformed a dilapidated building in the city, using a hardwood veneer staircase to connect a pair of previously separate residences. More about Vladimir Radutny turns two Chicago apartments into home with walnut interiors
New York branding and graphics firm Chermayeff & Geismar & Haviv has pared back the "complicated" flaming ball logo of the US Open Tennis Championships to just three yellow stripes and lower-case text. More about US Open's flaming tennis ball logo receives minimal update
Milan's annual furniture fair, the Salone del Mobile, has published a manifesto calling for the city and the design industry to promote innovation and sustainability at this year's event. More about Salone del Mobile launches manifesto calling on Milan to "up its game"
Dezeen promotion: Young Architects Competitions is inviting designers to submit proposals for a contest that would see a military fortress in Sardinia transformed into a museum dedicated to the military history. More about Call for entries to YAC's Military Museum competition
Our latest Dezeen x MINI Living video reveals how a 2.3-metre-wide house in south London, designed by Alma-nac, has a staggered floor plan and sloped roof dotted with windows to make most of natural light. More about Slim House has large sloped roof to increase natural light
American studio Renée del Gaudio Architecture has created a nature retreat for a remote site with spectacular views, composed of two buildings clad in cedar and topped with gabled roofs. More about Renée del Gaudio creates pair of rustic cabins for rocky perch in Colorado
The "hellish and beautiful" architecture of Wes Anderson's new film Isle of Dogs takes its cues from the work of Japanese architect Kenzo Tange, says production designer Paul Harrod. More about Wes Anderson's Isle of Dogs film sets influenced by metabolist architecture
Richard Seifert's celebrated Centre Point tower in London has been restored and converted into apartments by architecture firm Conran and Partners. More about Conran and Partners unveils residential conversion of Richard Seifert's Centre Point
Furniture brands need to be ready to sell designs immediately after revealing them if they want stay afloat in today's market, according to Sebastian Wrong, design director of Established & Sons. More about Slow furniture production "not affordable anymore" says Sebastian Wrong
Established & Sons' first furniture collection since the return of brand co-founder Sebastian Wrong features a sofa that can be flat-packed and a bouncing light. More about Established & Sons unveils first furniture collection since return of Sebastian Wrong