In this week's comments update, readers are concerned about BIG's recently opened Marsk Watchtower in Denmark and discussing other top stories. More about Commenter says BIG's Marsk Watchtower in Denmark is "asking for trouble"
A skylit kindergarten and a nursing home with a lush internal courtyard are among the varied interior design projects in our latest school show, curated by Florence Institute of Design International. More about Ten interior design projects by Florence Institute of Design International students
Dezeen promotion: the educational foundation set up by architect Norman Foster has released an online masterclass series focused on topics related to contemporary cities, with lectures given by experts including architects Sou Fujimoto, Francis Kéré and Deborah Berke. More about Norman Foster Foundation presents free On Cities masterclasses
Dezeen Showroom: American designer Levi Christiansen journeyed into his childhood dreams to create the tables, seating and shelving in the Shapes from Home collection, which explores otherworldly imagery through woodwork. More about Shapes from Home furniture collection by Levi Christiansen
Contrasting finishes of concrete, brick, wood and aluminium fins form this country vacation home in Ballantrae in Whitchurch-Stouffville, Canada by Drew Mandel Architects. More about Drew Mandel designs country home overlooking a woodland site in Canada
The longlist for the Dezeen Awards 2021 interiors categories has been unveiled, with 300 projects selected across 12 categories. More about Dezeen Awards 2021 interiors longlist announced
The latest IPCC climate report offers a "nugget of hope" but architects and designers must "make changes to the way they design" to help avert catastrophic climate change, according to Architects Climate Action Network and other UK climate pressure groups. More about IPCC climate report a "call to arms" say architects and designers
Bjarke Ingels' studio BIG is collaborating with construction technology company ICON and NASA to create Mars Dune Alpha, a 3D-printed structure designed to simulate living on Mars. More about BIG and ICON to 3D-print structure exploring "new Martian vernacular" for NASA
Last week, we ran a webinar on how to use architectural visualisation tool Twinmotion for those interested in entering our Redesign the World competition. The workshop is now available to watch in full here if you missed it the first time around. More about Watch our Redesign the World workshop on how to use Twinmotion
From fluffy chairs with sheepskin upholstery to seats with colourful, sculptural backrests, here are ten striking lounge chairs from Dezeen Showroom that will stand out in any room. More about Ten statement lounge chairs from Dezeen Showroom
Italian architect Vincenzo De Cotiis has designed Burberry's London flagship store with mirrored lighting grids and chequerboard tiles that allude to the brand's signature check pattern. More about Vincenzo De Cotiis pays homage to Burberry check in brand's London flagship
Members club Soho House has opened a location in Austin, Texas, with interiors influenced by regional styles and pieces sourced from local craftspeople. More about Soho House Austin blends Texas modernism with Spanish influences
Google will add a colourful "new set of capabilities" to its digital interfaces, allowing users to further personalise visuals on their phone and tablet screens. More about Google's Material You design language enables more personal interfaces
New York studio Ennead Architects has completed the world's largest museum dedicated to astronomy in Shanghai, China. More about Ennead Architects designs Shanghai Astronomy Museum to "echo the essence of the Universe"
The longlists for Dezeen Awards 2021 are being announced this week, starting today with 305 projects that are in the running for awards in the 12 different architecture project categories. More about Dezeen Awards 2021 architecture longlist revealed
Dezeen Showroom: workspace furniture brand Spacestor has created Verandas, a customisable meeting room pod that can fit any space and be reused when the configuration no longer suits. More about Verandas meeting room pod by Spacestor
Falper's cabinet collection, which imagines the bathroom as an extension of the living space, is among 14 new products featured on Dezeen Showroom this week. More about Butler bathroom cabinet by Andrea Federici for Falper among new products on Dezeen Showroom
A curved wooden panel runs throughout this dental practice by Paris-based architecture studio JCPCDR Architecture. More about JCPCDR Architecture uses oak wood throughout Paris Dental Studios
Rio de Janeiro-based firm Bernardes Arquitetura has completed a home topped by a dramatic curved roof that is meant to resemble a bird's wing. More about Bernardes Arquitetura tops Rio de Janeiro villa with wing-shaped roof
Ten students from the University of East London present designs for a community workshop that aims to battle social exclusion in Dezeen's latest school show. More about University of East London students present Shed Life community workshop