This wood-panelled extension by a pair of Swedish architecture studios echoes the design of the 19th-century villa that it adjoins (+ slideshow). More about Kod Arkitekter and General Architecture add wood-panelled extension to Swedish villa
Architect David Chipperfield has extended his range of tableware for Italian brand Alessi, adding vases, a serving plate and an updated range of colours. More about David Chipperfield adds to Tonale ceramics range for Alessi
Japanese firm Nikken Sekkei has been chosen to transform a 24-kilometre-long stretch of disused Singapore railway into a High Line-esque park that extends across the entire island (+ slideshow). More about Singapore's answer to the High Line could stretch across the entire island
Dallas studio Wernerfield has completed a lakefront dwelling that features concrete and glass volumes, and a treehouse clad in pre-rusted steel (+ movie). More about Wernerfield uses concrete and weathering steel to create low-maintenance weekend home in Texas
New York firm Folio has won this year's City of Dreams Pavilion competition with its proposal to create an installation made of used wire hangers acquired from local dry cleaners (+ slideshow). More about Installation made of recycled coat hangers planned for New York's Governors Island
Architect Rafael Viñoly has completed a ring-shaped road bridge that stretches across a lagoon on Uruguay's southern coast (+ slideshow). More about Rafael Viñoly completes circular bridge spanning a Uruguayan lagoon
German designer Werner Aisslinger has built a cabin covered in colourful Kvadrat textiles for the Danish brand's stand at this year's imm Cologne furniture fair (+ slideshow). More about Werner Aisslinger creates upholstered hut for Kvadrat's Garden of Wonders display stand
Conflict areas like the West Bank offer opportunities for architects to combine their design ambitions with a desire to make a difference in the world, according to Ron Arad (+ interview). More about "Architects have a duty to do good things" says Ron Arad
Comments update: Zaha Hadid Architects director Patrik Schumacher was the fiercest critic of the decision to name Alejandro Aravena as the 2016 Pritzker laureate in Dezeen's comments section. More about "The Pritzker Prize has mutated into a prize for humanitarian work"
New photographs show the undulating form of AZPML's recently completed £750-million renovation of Birmingham New Street Station (+ slideshow). More about AZPML's Birmingham New Street Station renovation revealed in new images
Selldorf Architects has been selected to design a major mixed-use project in Washington DC on the site of the Elizabeth Taylor Medical Center, an HIV treatment centre named after the late actress. More about Selldorf Architects to redevelop Washington DC HIV clinic named after Liz Taylor
Northmodern 2016: Dutch designer David Derksen has designed a set of table trays and candle holders which, when grouped together, are reminiscent of a city skyline (+ slideshow). More about David Derksen creates an "abstract cityscape" with Table Architecture products
The US Department of Transportation has unveiled a plan to eradicate accidents on American roads by increasing the number of self-driving vehicles. More about US reveals billion plan to roll out self-driving cars within a decade
Rem Koolhaas' firm has revealed plans to overhaul continental Europe's largest department store, with the addition of a glass rooftop extension and a series of sculptural new staircases (+ slideshow). More about OMA unveils major renovation plans for Berlin's KaDeWe department store
Glasgow watch brand Instrmnt has opened its first shop, furnishing the space with pieces by brands including Vitsœ, Hay and Folk (+ slideshow). More about Minimalist watch brand Instrmnt opens first store in Glasgow city centre
Business news: UK creatives such as architect Zaha Hadid and designer Thomas Heatherwick are not given the recognition they deserve as business pioneers, according to the founder of a new website to help creative startups. More about Lack of recognition for entrepreneurial designers is "a huge lost opportunity"
Wooden hatches fold open to reveal a new loft room inside this former Victorian schoolhouse, recently renovated by London studio McLaren Excell as a holiday home. More about McLaren Excell creates "floating" loft room inside renovated schoolhouse home
Spanish studio MUT Design has created a collection of tiles for manufacturer Peronda based on the shapes of chocolate bars. More about MUT Design's Onza tiles resemble slabs of chocolate
A thick loop of concrete forms the walls, flooring and roof of this pool house, completed by Indian firm 42mm Architecture in the garden of a New Delhi residence (+ slideshow). More about Indian pool house by 42mm Architecture boasts a concrete frame and a transparent middle
Untitled Motorcycles San Francisco has stripped back a Ducati Scrambler motorcycle to highlight its trellis-like frame and reveal bare metal parts (+ slideshow). More about UMC-SF and Marin customise Ducati Scrambler to create a "provocative" motorcycle