Artist Rolf Sachs has collaborated with Leica to cover the camera brand's M-System model in the same material used on ping-pong bats. More about Rolf Sachs covers Leica camera in ping-pong rubber
This pavilion created for the Lisbon Architecture Triennale mishmashes the architectural styles of three studios to question authorship. More about Architects question authorship with Lisbon Triennale pavilion
Finnish practice Alt Arkkitehdit has covered a family home in northern Finland in weathering steel panels and greying spruce planks that help it to blend into its woodland setting. More about Alt Arkkitehdit clads woodland house in Finland with sheets of rusty Corten steel
Three different shapes rendered in three distinct materials come together in the Elements table, launching at Biennale Interieur this week. More about Wood, marble and steel combine in Elements table by Made in Ratio
Dezeen promotion: this year's World Architecture Festival will address a range of housing issues, including displaced communities, modern lifestyles and global urbanisation. More about World Architecture Festival 2016 unveils seminar programme for first Berlin event
Brexit: the UK government's education policy has come under attack from two different design bodies, with claims students are being "actively discouraged" from studying design. More about Brexit and education policy combine to create "talent crisis" in UK design
Ron Arad Architects has unveiled images of an office complex underway in Tel Aviv, which is expected to become the tallest building in Israel. More about Ron Arad's Tel Aviv tower set to become Israel's tallest building
Form Us With Love has contributed displays to the new IKEA museum in Älmhult, including a giant marble run and a rainbow-hued retrospective of the company's most famous products. More about Interactive exhibitions designed for IKEA Museum in Sweden
A huge canopy extends from one side of this auditorium in the Spanish province of Córdoba and folds over a riverside terrace, encouraging visitors to loiter around before and after performances. More about Dramatic folded canopy shelters riverside terrace of MX_SI Architects' auditorium in Spain
US studio Hollwich Kushner has transformed an old paint factory into the Pennovation Center, which contains labs, co-working areas and social spaces for entrepreneurs and researchers. More about Hollwich Kushner creates University of Pennsylvania incubator space with spiky glass facade
The design community and foreign policymakers need to attend each other's events and communicate, if we are to find solutions to global urbanisation issues, says US Department of State advisor Ian Klaus. More about "Designers and diplomats must work more closely together"
Lattices of dark blockwork wrap around a verdant courtyard and narrow swimming pool at this hotel in Mexico City, overhauled by local firm JSa. More about JSa lines Hotel Carlota courtyard with black concrete blocks
Lighting brand FontanaArte has been sold to a private finance company, continuing the consolidation of the Italian furniture industry. More about Design brand FontanaArte sold to Italian Creation Group
David Bowie's extensive collection of pieces by the Memphis group is set to be auctioned in London. More about David Bowie's personal collection of Memphis furniture goes up for auction
Was advertising agency BETC right to remove the extensive graffiti during its overhaul of a derelict flour and grain warehouse? Find out what readers thought in this week's comments update. More about "Who wants to look out through painted windows?"
This grenade-shaped scent diffuser has been designed to alert internet users of data leaks from their smartphones, tablets and computers. More about Smell of Data fragrance alerts internet users to leaks of their private data
Traditional elements like a bell tower are reinterpreted as pointed protrusions in this sculptural church in Monterrey, designed by architecture studio Moneo Brock. More about Crystalline church by Moneo Brock stands against mountains in Monterrey
Furniture brands are looking for new ways to infiltrate each area of the home and are creating products that cover all the bases. From beautiful stationery to hotel shampoos, we've rounded up five of the most successful examples. More about Five design brands dominating the accessories market
One-minute movie: a Japanese man fascinated by joinery techniques set up a Twitter account filled with hypnotic gifs illustrating how timber joints slot together. More about Tetris-like gifs animate traditional Japanese joinery techniques
Dezeen promotion: the Crea collection by Spanish lighting brand Vibia is made up of pendant, ceiling and wall lights that can be customised by designers to suit different spaces. More about Vibia's customisable Crea lighting collection is made for designers