An arched opening in the brick wall of this building in central London leads to a community centre lined internally with glazing that looks out onto garden hidden from the street. More about Office Sian adds brick and limestone building to London community garden
Brooklyn-based Office of Architecture has completely gutted and expanded a local row house for an architect, jewellery designer and their two children. More about Office of Architecture includes rooftop bedroom suite in Brooklyn row house overhaul
Dezeen editor-in-chief Marcus Fairs spoke to Arihiro Miyake about how he realised his dream to become a designer in the first of a new series of talks with Dutch design brand Moooi. More about Watch our talk with designer Arihiro Miyake at Moooi's showroom in London
New York studio DFA has envisioned a prefabricated timber tower for New York's Central Park that would both filter a contaminated reservoir and provide views over the city. More about DFA proposes tallest timber observation tower to clean Central Park reservoir
Dezeen promotion: designers can now download pattern files for over 500 colourful acoustic panels and sound-absorbing tiles using an online design tool, created by Swedish brand Baux in collaboration with design studio Form Us With Love. More about Baux and Form Us With Love create pattern library of downloadable acoustic panel and tile designs
A massive mound of plastic in the Pacific Ocean becomes a country with its own passport, flag and "Debris" currency, in this design proposal intended to raise awareness about ocean pollution. More about Petition launched to recognise Great Pacific Garbage Patch as a country
In this exclusive movie Dezeen produced for Samsung, the brand explains how it is using its new Yves Behar-designed television to display art for an exhibition during London Design Festival. More about Samsung will use The Frame television to showcase art during London Design Festival
Tennessee studio Archimania paired modern wooden elements with "gritty concrete and textured brick" at this higher-education facility, which is housed within a former industrial building that sat abandoned for years. More about Archimania transforms part of historic Memphis warehouse into teacher training centre
Sarah Douglas has replaced Tony Chambers at the helm of British design magazine Wallpaper*, making her the first female editor in the publication's 21-year history. More about Sarah Douglas appointed editor of Wallpaper* magazine
The Frankfurt Motor Show 2017 kicked off in Germany yesterday. Here's a look at five of the most impressive car designs on show, including a car-share for the future and a vehicle envisioned as an extra living room. More about Five of the most innovative self-driving and electric car designs revealed at Frankfurt Motor Show
Robotic anti-terror barriers that automatically move into position when a threat is detected could be a reality within five years, according to the deputy mayor of Paris. More about Robot barriers could protect pedestrians from terrorists, says Paris deputy mayor
The new British passport could be designed by a European company, according to government insiders. More about Britain's first post-Brexit passport could be designed by a French or German company
Dezeen promotion: white marble, concrete and charcoal are among the designs Wilsonart has added to its collection of greyscale laminate surfaces for kitchens and bathrooms. More about Wilsonart expands Quartz collection of greyscale solid-surface materials
British designer Tom Dixon has created a range of laboratory-style glassware, designed to make the process of preparing hot drinks look like alchemy. More about Tom Dixon unveils double-skin glassware inspired by laboratory equipment
Dutch studio Barcode Architects has completed a house in the country's Brabant region featuring some windows that angle inwards, and another that appears to have been extruded from the concrete walls. More about Villa X is a Dutch house with windows that protrude inwards and outwards
Apple has unveiled the iPhone 8, designed to be compatible with augmented reality technology and can be charged wirelessly. More about Apple reveals iPhone 8 with wireless charging and augmented reality capabilities
Apple CEO Tim Cook has officially opened the auditorium and events venue at the company's Foster + Partners-designed campus, where today's Apple Event took place. More about Apple Park's Steve Jobs Theater opens to host 2017 keynote
Apple has unveiled the third edition of its smartwatch, which features built-in cellular service so it can be used completely independently from the iPhone. More about Apple Watch Series 3 includes built-in cellular service for receiving calls remotely
Apple has confirmed rumours that it is releasing the iPhone X, which the tech company claims is "the biggest leap forward since the original iPhone". More about Apple announces iPhone X with Face ID technology
The Welsh government has abandoned plans to build a ring-shaped walkway at Flint Castle, which was described by critics as a symbol of oppression. More about Wales scraps plans for Iron Ring sculpture at Flint Castle after public outcry