MVRDV's staggered staircase-like tower in Poland and Apple's new voice-controlled Homepod speaker feature in the latest edition of Dezeen Mail – our weekly newsletter. Subscribe to Dezeen Mail ›
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Having already designed trainers made from ocean plastic, fashion designer Stella McCartney has revealed that she will collaborate with Parley for the Oceans on a long-term project named Ocean Legends. More about Stella McCartney to use ocean plastic for upcoming fashion line
Dezeen promotion: design company Luminaire is set to host an exhibition of work by designer Antonio Citterio during this year's NeoCon in Chicago. More about Luminaire explores Antonio Citterio's creative process in NeoCon exhibition
Michelle Obama has warned Apple that it will miss out on a major market if it doesn't hire more women, during a speech at the company's Worldwide Developers Conference. More about Make room for more women at the table, Michelle Obama tells Apple
Two hundred architecture students from a Lausanne university designed and built this events pavilion in Zurich, using lengths of timber to create a towering staircase, undulating seating and projection screens. More about Swiss architecture students design and build wooden events pavilion beneath Zurich overpass
A variety of contemporary homes in Atlanta are opening their doors to visitors this weekend, and we've selected the most interesting ones to take look inside. More about Five houses to snoop around during Atlanta Design Festival 2017
Prolific Japanese design studio Nendo has now moved into urban design, unveiling its massive CoFuFun plaza near Kyoto. More about Nendo looks to ancient Japanese tombs for first landscape architecture project
Zaha Hadid Architects has completed the first section of a new high-speed train station on the outskirts of southern Italian city Naples, which is set to open this weekend. More about Zaha Hadid Architects completes first phase of high-speed rail station in Naples
With the UK's general election taking place today, Rob Ryan, Hannah Warren and Rebecca Strickson are among the many illustrators using Instagram to persuade their fellow citizens to exercise their right to vote. We've rounded up 10 of the best. More about UK illustrators create visual messages urging people to go out and vote
Danish practice Norm Architects used a palette of dark and warm materials combined with minimal tube lighting to create an "intimate and cosy atmosphere" at this wine bar and restaurant in Copenhagen. More about Norm Architects completes warm and tactile interior for Copenhagen restaurant
Following Beirut Design Week, Dezeen deputy editor Rima Sabina Aouf has selected six stand-out contemporary designers from the country often thought of as the cultural heart of the Middle East. More about Six of the best designers working in Lebanon today
Our job of the day from Dezeen Jobs is for an exhibition designer to join the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, which is currently exhibiting the work of Japanese designer and Comme des Garçons founder Rei Kawakubo. More ›
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Ming Gu Design has grafted a glazed meditation area onto this historic home in Nanjing, China, which projects out to overhang a central courtyard. More about Glazed meditation room overlooks traditional courtyard from Nanjing home
Continuing our celebration of Frank Lloyd Wright's 150th birthday this week, we're delving into the history of Fallingwater, the admired holiday home that the architect built on a waterfall, which was named the "best all-time work of American architecture". More about Frank Lloyd Wright integrated architecture into nature at Fallingwater
Architecture studio Hollwich Kushner has remodelled New York's art-deco buildings, including the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building, to show what the iconic landmarks might look like if built today. More about Hollwich Kushner reimagines New York's art-deco landmarks
IKEA has announced it will work alongside fashion designer Virgil Abloh to produce a collection aimed at millennials moving into their first homes, which could also include his take on the brand's iconic blue Frakta bag. More about IKEA to collaborate with Virgil Abloh for millennial-focused furniture collection
The majority of UK architects plan to vote for the Labour Party in tomorrow's general election, according to research from industry magazine The Architects' Journal. More about Architects favour Labour Party in UK general election
Legendary New York hotelier Ian Schrager has unveiled Public, a hotel concept designed by Herzog & de Meuron to counter the threat of Airbnb. More about "The hotel industry is in denial about Airbnb" says Ian Schrager as Public hotel opens in New York
IKEA is set to produce a collection of space-saving furniture that draws on the logistics of space travel to find innovative solutions for shrinking living spaces. More about IKEA looks to space travel for new micro-living furniture collection
US media company Architizer's online database for architectural products has received new financial backing from industry names including Bjarke Ingels and J Mayer H. More about Architizer's product database gains investment from Bjarke Ingels, J Mayer H and more