The Olympic Games should be reformed to enable more democratic input from the communities they affect the most, argues Parisian journalist Jade Lindgaard in this Olympic Impact interview. More about Seine cleanup a "missed opportunity" says author of book on the negative impacts of Paris Olympics
Architecture studio Khan Bonshek's founders have remodelled their own terraced house in east London around a central brick wall, carrying out the majority of the work themselves. More about Khan Bonshek arranges east London home around brick "spine wall"
A new vision for artificially intelligent devices has emerged from US start-up Friend, which is launching a necklace wearable that promises constant companionship. More about Wearable Friend device aims to fight loneliness with AI companionship
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing a patisserie in Thailand with a design that references French cathedrals and pastries. More about "So much concrete to sell a few croissants" says commenter
Architecture studio Alison Brooks Architects has completed the One Ashley Road residential development in London, with a pair of angular terracotta towers framing a square. More about Alison Brooks Architects creates "carved and animated" Tottenham Hale residential towers
Promotion: energy storage brand Anker Solix has introduced its X1 power unit that the company says reflects demand for home battery storage that "looks elegant in modern houses". More about Anker Solix launches slim all-in-one home energy storage unit
British studio RSHP has unveiled its design for The Zhongyuan International Convention Centre, which will have an almost two-kilometre-long elevated floor plane and include 16 exhibition halls. More about RSHP designs 1.7-kilometre-long convention centre in China
The design team at the Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity has renovated an industrial building in California to host the organisation's headquarters and a 40,000-object archive. More about Eames Institute renovates 1990s industrial building to house headquarters
The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features RIBA's shortlist for this year's Stirling Prize. Subscribe to Dezeen Agenda now. More about Dezeen Agenda features this year's Stirling Prize shortlist
New York studio Pei Architects has unveiled a skyscraper in Toronto, Canada, wrapped in precast concrete balconies and above a travertine podium. More about Skyscraper by Pei Architects follows "Toronto's rich tradition of concrete"
Dezeen School Shows: a textiles project which incorporates Bangladeshi weaving techniques is included in Dezeen's latest school show by students at University of the Arts London. More about University of the Arts London spotlights nine student design projects
Few recent buildings have caused as much of a sensation as the MSG Sphere Las Vegas. Now that the initial hype has died down, Matt Shaw reflects on its significance. More about "The Sphere is the final form of the 20th-century American city"
Promotion: car brand Bentley has unveiled the most powerful road car it has ever produced, updated with several new design elements. More about Bentley's new Continental GT powered by "an engineering masterpiece"
Architecture studio OYO has renovated a derelict house in Belgium, lining its interiors with wood and bringing it "into more harmony with the nature of the dunes" that surround it. More about OYO transforms derelict Dune House in Belgium with warm wood interiors
Saudi Arabia has unveiled the stadiums that will host games at the World Cup in 10 years time, including a venue built on The Line at Neom and a stadium informed by the bark of a tree. More about Saudi Arabia reveals all 15 stadiums for the 2034 World Cup
A home in Suffolk with an origami-like roof and a timber house built on a stone cellar in Estonia were two of the most popular houses featured on Dezeen in July. More about Dezeen's top five houses of July 2024
Although the Paris 2024 Olympic Games have taken an exemplary approach to construction, reusing venues is not enough to make the games truly sustainable, argues Carbon Market Watch's Benja Faecks as part of our Olympic Impact series. More about Paris 2024 Olympics sustainability efforts "not enough" says carbon expert
Saudi Arabia has unveiled plans for a stadium 350 metres above the ground on top of The Line mega city, which is being built as part of Neom. More about Saudi Arabia unveils 2034 World Cup stadium on The Line at Neom
Outdoor brand Arc'teryx and Google spinoff Skip have developed a pair of hiking trousers with a built-in exoskeleton that provides a 40 per cent power boost when walking uphill. More about "World's first powered pants" by Arc'teryx and Skip give hikers a boost as they walk
The Royal Commission for Riyadh City and the Ministry of Sport have unveiled a stadium designed by architecture studio Populous in Riyadh, which will host the 2034 World Cup final. More about Populous designing 92,000-seat stadium for Saudi World Cup