Milan 2016: car brand MINI has developed a concept for shared urban living and is "seriously exploring" how it can apply its brand values to help solve the housing shortage (+ slideshow). More about MINI presents shared living spaces as a solution to the affordable housing crisis in cities
MVRDV has revealed its plans to redevelop a former US Army barracks in Mannheim, Germany, into a "village" of affordable housing. More about MVRDV to transform old US Army barracks in Germany into affordable housing
Milan 2016: furniture brands are slow to embrace technology and could go out of business as a result, according to American architect and designer Greg Lynn (+ interview). More about Design brands must integrate tech into their furniture or disappear, says Greg Lynn
Herzog & de Meuron has released further imagery of its curving, stone-clad National Library of Israel, which is now under construction and scheduled to complete in 2020 (+ slideshow). More about Herzog & de Meuron releases new images of National Library of Israel
Milan 2016: visitors are posting images of innovative products using our #milanogram2016 tag, including a sink that automatically lowers from a kitchen surface (pictured). Click through to see more of today's highlights. More about Dezeen's #milanogram2016 highlights: day four
Milan 2016: Italian furniture brand Sawaya & Moroni has unveiled a table designed by architect Zaha Hadid, who died unexpectedly last month. More about Zaha Hadid's Mew table is her last piece of furniture design for Sawaya & Moroni
Milan 2016: Italian architect Matteo Thun joins a growing list of designers launching their own brands, with this customisable furniture and lighting collection focused on handmade products (+ slideshow). More about Matteo Thun becomes latest designer to launch own brand at Milan design week
Swiss studio Dost has transformed a 1960s restaurant into a heart treatment centre in Zurich, featuring cork-lined cubicles and waiting rooms (+ slideshow). More about Dost converts 1960s restaurant into heart clinic with cork cubicles
Milan 2016: London-based designer Michael Anastassiades has debuted his first range of furniture for US company Herman Miller, in an installation themed around a 1915 painting. More about Michael Anastassiades unveils first furniture range for Herman Miller
Indonesian architect Andra Matin chose multi-hued bricks, handmade tiles and bespoke terrazzo for this hotel in Bali, which is intended as a showcase for local design and craftsmanship (+ slideshow). More about Katamama hotel showcases Bali's local crafts, materials and textile designs
Architect Annabelle Selldorf has completed a New York store for Steinway & Sons, featuring wooden design elements that reference the company's handcrafted pianos (+ slideshow). More about Annabelle Selldorf designs New York showroom for piano maker Steinway & Sons
Nordic firm AART has won a competition to extend the Viking Age Museum building in Oslo, with plans to add a new curving wing to the cruciform plan (+ slideshow). More about AART to add looping extension to Oslo Viking museum
Philanthropist and entrepreneur Yana Peel has been named as the new CEO of the Serpentine Galleries in London, following the departure of long-standing director Julia Peyton-Jones. More about Yana Peel to succeed Julia Peyton-Jones at the Serpentine Galleries
Swedish furniture giant IKEA is set to release a lightweight bicycle tailored for city environments, designed with a rust-free belt to replace the traditional bike chain. More about IKEA to launch low-maintenance Sladda bicycle for urban riders
Milan 2016: British designer Sebastian Wrong's new lighting brand has launched with a collection that includes a task light by Pierre Charpin and a range of lamps with interchangeable patterned shades (+ slideshow). More about Hay and Sebastian Wrong debut Wrong London lighting collection
EU referendum: uncertainty over whether the UK will vote to leave the European Union is affecting creative business as customers postpone decisions, according to designer Tom Dixon. More about "Brexit" vote could damage London's design status, says Tom Dixon
Milan 2016: crystal brand Swarovski has launched its debut homeware range with products by designers including Raw Edges, Aldo Bakker, and the late Zaha Hadid (+ slideshow). More about Swarovski's first homeware collection includes centrepiece by Zaha Hadid
Milan 2016: French design duo Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec have created a customisable self-assembly sofa for Danish design brand Hay's 2016 range (+ movie). More about Bouroullec brothers design flat-pack Can sofa for Hay's 2016 collection
A library that spans a river and a 1970s building wrapped in terracotta panels are among the seven winning projects in the 2016 Library Building Awards from the American Institute of Architects (+ slideshow). More about AIA announces seven winners of library design awards
Milan 2016: designers swarmed on Milan's iconic Bar Basso last night for Dezeen's party with Lee Broom, and visitors posted their images of Nendo's popular 50 Manga Chairs installation. Click through to see more popular images from our #milanogram2016 tag on Instagram. More about Dezeen's #milanogram2016 highlights: day three