Parisian studio FREAKS freearchitects has covered a series of elaborately decorated galleries inside the Palais du Louvre with shiny plastic for an exhibition that brings together historic and contemporary design (+ slideshow). More about FREAKS freearchitects masks ornate decor inside the Palais du Louvre for design exhibition
These two metal-clad towers featuring stepped forms and angular balconies were designed to prove that, after years of skyscraper restrictions in Paris, height is no longer taboo (+ slideshow). More about Paris' tallest housing block in over 40 years is clad with gold and silver metal
The chunky quartzite walls of this library on the outskirts of Paris are faceted to accommodate the span of a century-old walnut tree at the centre of the site (+ slideshow). More about Paris library by Agence Pascale Guédot angles around an old walnut tree
A team led by Japanese studio Sou Fujimoto Architects has unveiled images of its competition-winning proposal for a Paris university building filled with trees and plants. More about Sou Fujimoto envisions trees and balconies for Université Paris-Saclay building
Members of a private club pay to exchange elaborately wrapped presents in ceremonies held inside this dimly lit, wood-lined room in Paris (+ slideshow). More about Fumihiko Sano creates ritualistic spaces for a members-only gift wrapping service
Japanese firm Kengo Kuma & Associates has won a competition to design the Gare Saint-Denis Pleyel, one of three key stations that will be built to serve a new stretch of the Paris Metro. More about Kengo Kuma wins bid to design station for new Paris Metro line
French designer Christophe Pillet has created the first store for a new fragrance brand on Paris' prestigious Rue Saint-Honoré, with a royal blue and marble interior and modular fittings (+ slideshow). More about Suspended tables display bespoke fragrances at experimental perfume shop Ex Nihilo
British sculptor Antony Gormley has filled a Parisian gallery with an impenetrable structure made from grids of steel, and an army of figures made from stacked metal cubes (+ slideshow). More about Antony Gormley occupies French gallery with monumental metal sculptures
Paris department store Bon Marché Rive Gauche will host an exhibition of furniture by Danish designer Finn Juhl to celebrate the 75th anniversary of his Pelican Chair and two new product launches. More about Bon Marché to host Finn Juhl furniture exhibition
News: French architect Jean Nouvel has applied for a court order to disassociate himself from the Paris concert hall, which he says is "non-compliant" with his original design. More about Jean Nouvel takes legal action to distance himself from "unfinished" Philharmonie de Paris
News: MVRDV has been granted planning approval to overhaul a 1970s complex in Paris, which includes adding a new facade of colourful stacked boxes to an existing shopping centre. More about MVRDV wins approval for Vandamme Nord shopping centre facelift in Paris
Strips of golden aluminium cover this performing arts school and library designed by Ateliers O-S Architectes to stretch across a hillside in a Parisian suburb (+ slideshow). More about Ateliers O-S adds golden metal walls to cultural centre beside a French cemetery
Within the intricately moulded interiors of this Parisian office block, architect Estelle Vincent has inserted a trio of boxy timber meeting spaces – one of which is can be exited down a pale blue slide (+ slideshow). More about Wooden meeting rooms by Estelle Vincent include seating, lockers and a slide
Maison&Objet 2015: Japanese studio Nendo has surrounded a lounge area with a cascade of 2,000 chocolate-coloured pipes for an installation at this year's Maison&Objet trade fair (+ slideshow). More about Nendo creates chocolatey waves for Maison&Objet installation
Wooden louvres and green rooftops make up the exterior of this market hall outside Paris by Ameller, Dubois & Associés, while inside is a dramatic ceiling that combines angles and curves (+ slideshow). More about Wooden louvres and grassy rooftops added to Marly-le-Roi market hall
News: architecture firm Snøhetta has been named winner in a competition to design the new Paris headquarters for French newspaper Le Monde. More about Snøhetta commissioned for Le Monde headquarters in Paris
Austrian designer Robert Stadler references eroding columns of architectural ruins and contemporary construction processes in furniture pieces for an exhibition at Paris' Carpenters Workshop Gallery opening this weekend (+ slideshow). More about Robert Stadler combines construction materials in sculptures for Paris exhibition
News: French architect Jean Nouvel has issued a statement saying he will not attend the opening of his Philharmonie de Paris this evening, claiming it is "not finished" and defending his firm against allegations regarding cost overruns. More about Jean Nouvel boycotts opening of his Paris concert hall
News: an appeals court has blocked the SANAA-designed renovation of iconic former department store La Samaritaine in Paris, which includes a wavy glass facade that critics have compared to a shower curtain. More about French court revokes planning permission for SANAA's La Samaritaine revival
French studio CUT Architectures has revamped a 1960s community centre in a Paris suburb, adding perforated golden cladding that references the original yellow-painted facades (+ slideshow). More about CUT Architectures adds golden walls to 1960s community centre