Dutch designer Dave Hakkens has updated his series of Precious Plastic machines, which anyone can build and use to make products by recycling the material (+ movie). More about Dave Hakkens updates open-source Precious Plastic recycling machines
Milan 2016: in response to the "overwhelming presence of technology" in today's society, Design Academy Eindhoven students have created an exhibition in Milan featuring objects and installations that are all designed to be touched. More about Design Academy Eindhoven's Milan exhibition includes a petting zoo and a vagina mirror
Opinion: megabrands like Nike and PepsiCo have stolen the spotlight at this year's Milan design week and are upstaging the traditional design brands, says Dezeen editor-in-chief Marcus Fairs. More about "This year Milan stopped being a furniture fair and became something more interesting"
Milan 2016: Japanese studio Nendo has created a half black, half white installation to display marble furniture for design brand Marsotto Edizioni (+ slideshow). More about Nendo designs symmetrical space for Marsotto Edizioni's Light and Shadow exhibition
All the latest from Milan design week, the shortlist for a new Tokyo 2020 Olympics logo and a wooden tower proposed for London (pictured) feature in Dezeen Mail issue 301.
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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