The faceted volume of this concrete mixed-use block in Tokyo is punctured by a series of holes that form windows, balconies and open-air stairwells (+ slideshow). More about Tomoyuki Kurokawa Architects completes Tokyo building covered in holes
Exclusive interview: the cover of David Bowie's Blackstar album, released just days before his death, was designed to reflect the musician's mortality according to his long-time graphic design collaborator Jonathan Barnbrook. More about David Bowie was "facing his own mortality" with Blackstar album says cover designer
From billowing pink bus stops to a bombastic market hall and a smog-eating tower, a barrage of new projects are helping turn Rotterdam into "the city of the future". Dezeen rounds up 17 of the city's most interesting recent additions. More about 17 of the architecture projects helping to transform Rotterdam
Work has completed on the UK's "first amphibious house" by Baca Architects, which rises in its dock-like foundations to avoid flood water (+ slideshow). More about Baca Architects completes buoyant house on the River Thames
Business news: British designer Jasper Conran has resigned from his position as head of the family business, less than two years after taking over Conran Holdings from his father Terence. More about Jasper Conran steps down as Conran Holdings chairman
A turquoise staircase runs diagonally across the facade of this cube-shaped home in rural Quebec, designed by Montreal studio Architecturama (+ slideshow). More about Turquoise staircase creates diagonal stripes across Quebec home by Architecturama
Interior designer Kelly Hoppen and celebrity magician Dynamo have teamed up to launch a collection of 3D-effect wall coverings, designed to create optical illusions of more space in the home. More about Dynamo and Kelly Hoppen collaborate to create illusions with trompe l'oeil wallpaper
Maison&Objet 2016: misshapen glass bubbles appear to be sprouting from this chandelier by Brazilian design duo Humberto and Fernando Campana, which will be shown at Paris trade fair Maison&Objet this week. More about Campana brothers to present mushroom-like Fungo chandelier for Lasvit at Maison&Objet
A record-breaking total of 106 skyscrapers over 200 metres tall were completed in 2015, and even more are predicted for 2016, according to new industry research. More about Record number of skyscrapers completed in 2015
Four house-shaped blocks enclose a courtyard in the centre of this hilltop holiday home on the Danish coast by Lenschow & Pihlmann (+ slideshow). More about Danish summer house by Lenschow & Pihlmann is fragmented into house-shaped blocks
Landmark buildings and experimental construction are transforming the Netherlands' second city into a world-class destination for architectural innovation, outstripping other European centres and turning Amsterdam into "the city of the past". More about Rotterdam is "the city of the future" say architects
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"