This week on Dezeen, we unveiled the design for the YOO GYE skyscraper in Guayaquil, Ecuador, by Philippe Starck's architecture and interiors studio YOO Inspired by Starck. More about This week we revealed Philippe Starck's Ecuadorian skyscraper
California studio Kadre Architects has used bold graphics and vibrant colours to transform a dilapidated motel into The Alvarado, which offers beds for families experiencing homelessness. More about Kadre Architects converts rundown Los Angeles motel into homeless shelter
Dezeen School Shows: a plant-filled co-working space and a sculpture representing the financial struggles faced by transgender people are included in Dezeen's latest school show by the University of Plymouth. More about University of Plymouth presents 10 architecture, interior and product design projects
International auction house Sotheby's has announced its acquisition of the Whitney Museum of American Art's Marcel Breuer-designed building on Madison Avenue in Manhattan. More about Sothebys to move in and "review" brutalist Breuer Building in New York
Promotion: global robotics technology brand Ecovacs is launching a new robot cleaning device that is designed to vacuum and mop the home at once. More about Ecovacs's self-cleaning mop and vacuum robot is "the Tesla of robot cleaners"
Architecture studio Vastushilpa Consultants has created a museum and memorial in India to honour the victims of the 2001 Gujarat earthquake and celebrate the resilience of the local Kutch community. More about Smritivan Earthquake Memorial Museum steps up slope below Indian fort
Placing the Global South at the centre of this year's Venice Architecture Biennale created a spirit of openness and sincerity, write Ewa Effiom, Krish Nathaniel and Aoi Phillips in this review of the event. More about "The usual champagne-socialist pomposity of Venice has been drowned out by a newfound openness"
Argentinian artist Tomás Saraceno has changed the HVAC and electrical system of the Serpentine gallery in London, in an effort to make an exhibition for all the nearby species. More about Tomás Saraceno adapts Serpentine gallery to welcome all species
Dezeen Showroom: Australian designer Ross Gardam has listed a selection of lighting designs on Dezeen Showroom, including a table lamp with a Brutalism-informed composition made from glass. More about Ross Gardam features an array of lighting designs on Dezeen Showroom
Architect Lina Ghotmeh discusses her design for this year's Serpentine Pavilion in London, in this exclusive video produced by Dezeen for the gallery. More about Lina Ghotmeh designs Serpentine Pavilion as a space for "people to get together"
The late entry deadline for Dezeen Awards 2023, in partnership with Bentley Motors, is midnight London time on 8 June. More about Dezeen Awards 2023 late entry closes on 8 June
An exhibition has opened at the Danish Architecture Center in Copenhagen filled with models that explore the history and future of the city's buildings and landscapes. More about Copenhagen in Common exhibition shows the city's best and worst architecture
For our latest competition, we've teamed up with Italian brand Bolzan to offer readers the chance to win its Spinapesce blanket. More about Competition: win a blanket from Italian brand Bolzan
New York-based artist Sarah Sze has created a large-scale art installation in a vaulted space above Peckham Rye station that had been boarded up for the last 50 years. More about Sarah Sze designs artwork for hidden Victorian waiting room at London train station
Software developer Epic Games and visualisation firm Neoscape have created an interactive model that shows how architect Moshe Safdie's Habitat 67 housing complex in Montreal would have appeared if it had been fully realised. More about Epic Games creates virtual model that realises Moshe Safdie's full vision for Habitat 67
The latest edition of our Dezeen Debate newsletter features Bugatti's designs for a skyscraper in Dubai that will feature two garage-to-penthouse car lifts. Subscribe to Dezeen Debate now. More about Dezeen Debate features Bugatti's "clumsy" design for its first residential skyscraper
Local firm HW Studio Arquitectos has completed an all-white stucco home in Morelia, Mexico, whose hermetic design serves as a haven for the residents. More about HW Studio creates austere white home in Mexico to evoke "sense of security"
A giant wind chime, touch-sensing bio-textiles and windows for Ukraine are among the most intriguing installations from the London Design Biennale, which opens at Somerset House today. More about Ten standout pavilions from the 2023 London Design Biennale
Promotion: launched at this year's Milan design week, Italian lighting brand iGuzzini's linear Libera lighting system is made up of modular components that can be used to create complex compositions. More about iGuzzini's Libera lighting system allows users to create graphical lighting compositions
A sweeping roof inspired by the mountain skyline of the Alps defines a hillside extension to the Olympic Spa Hotel by Network of Architecture. More about NOA designs Alpine hotel extension as a play on the mountain skyline