This week on Dezeen, Balenciaga launched its own version of IKEA's iconic blue tote bag, and Snøhetta completed its transformation of New York's Times Square.
Snøhetta has almost doubled the amount of space for pedestrians at New York's Times Square ? the busiest location in the United States. It officially reopened on Wednesday.
Balenciaga sells £1,705 version of IKEA's blue tote bag worth 40p
The same day, luxury fashion brand Balenciaga sparked a huge debate with the launch of its Arena tote, which bears a striking resemblance to IKEA's iconic Frakta bag, but retails at £1,705 rather than 40p.
IKEA also made the headlines this week by revealing it will employee refugees at production centres in Jordan this summer as part of a long-term plan to create employment for 200,000 disadvantaged people around the world. Drone footage captures Apple Park as it prepares to welcome employees
In the US, the soon-to-open Apple Park was revealed to be largely complete, amid rumours that the company is buying up all the trees available in California.
The tech giant also this week joined the list of companies approved to test driverless vehicles on California's roads.
Tate Harmer reveals plans for £8.5 million hotel at the Eden Project
In UK news, residents of the Rogers Stirk Harbour-designed Neo Bankside apartments started legal proceedings against the neighbouring Tate Modern, following an ongoing feud about its 360-degree viewing platform.
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