News: the topping-out ceremony for the Gensler-designed Shanghai Tower, the world's second-tallest building, takes place in Shanghai tomorrow (Saturday). More about World's second-tallest building tops out in Shanghai
News: UK architecture watchdog the Architects Registration Board has been described as "crackers" and "pathetic" after the body gave Dezeen 14 days to amend an article describing John Pawson as an architect (+ interview). More about "Pathetic" architecture watchdog gives Dezeen ultimatum over Pawson story
Spanish architects Taller Básico de Arquitectura hoisted this pair of concrete laboratories in northern Spain onto red metal stilts (+ slideshow). More about Biokilab Laboratories by Taller Básico de Arquitectura
Opinion: Sam Jacob argues against the resurrection of Crystal Palace in London and urges us to "resist the pull of loss and nostalgia". More about "We are surrounded by zombie architecture"
Our August World Design Guide update features Brazilian Design Week in São Paulo (pictured) and CU (Creatives Unfold) in Bangkok, plus we've added five new events. More about World Design Guide update: August 2013
Faceted aluminium panels rise from the ground to form this pipe-shaped pavilion at the FRAC Centre in Orléans, France by architects Jakob + MacFarlane (+ slideshow). More about The Turbulences by Jakob + MacFarlane at the FRAC Centre
The latest issue of Dezeen Mail leads with John Pawson's minimalist remodelling of a German church and features the latest news, jobs, competitions and readers comments from Dezeen.
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News: the UK government wants to ban drivers from using Google's augmented reality eyewear ahead of the 2014 release, amid safety concerns. More about UK Government set to ban Google Glass for drivers
German designer Philipp Beisheim has designed a stool and side table that you inflate with a hand pump like a rubber dinghy (+ movie). More about Inflatable furniture by Philipp Beisheim
These hyper-realistic computer renderings show a forthcoming concrete and glass house in Christchurch, England, designed by London-based Henry Goss Architects (+ slideshow). More about Staithe End by Henry Goss Architects
Footwear designer Liz Ciokajlo used natural fibres from coconut husks and flax to create this shoe collection (+ slideshow). More about Natural Selection by Liz Ciokajlo
British architect John Pawson's minimalist remodelling of a church in Augsburg, Germany, includes slices of onyx over the windows to diffuse light more softly through the space. More about St Moritz Church by John Pawson
News: construction of China's 838 metre-high Sky City tower has stalled just days after it began amid safety fears and a lack of necessary government approval. More about China suspends construction of world's tallest building
News: new office technologies and a move towards collaborative, open-plan offices are leading to declining performance among workers, according to a new workplace design study by architects Gensler. More about Bad workplace design means most employees are "struggling to work effectively"
News: Zaha Hadid's extension to the Serpentine Gallery in London is to open on 28 September. More about Zaha Hadid's Serpentine Sackler Gallery to open in September
News: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has revealed his architectural taste by inviting a Hong Kong firm to design a new airport for Pyongyang. More about Kim Jong-un selects architect for Pyongyang airport upgrade
Dezeen promotion: the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association (ASCER) is calling for architecture and interior projects that use Spanish ceramics to enter this year's Tile of Spain Awards. More about Tile of Spain Awards 2013 call for entries
Matthew Nurse, director of Nike Sport Research Lab, takes Dezeen behind the scenes at the laboratory where Nike tests new technologies and introduces us to Hal, a sportswear-testing robot that perspires as he runs. More about "Hal is very sophisticated. He's a copper sweaty mannequin"
Glass walls slide back to open up this house extension by British firm Duncan Foster Architects to the surrounding English woodland (+ slideshow). More about Highacres by Duncan Foster Architects
Product news: this stackable tea set by architect VW+BS is made of unglazed clay that's meant to soften the taste of whatever you drink from it. More about Silt tea set by VW+BS