A large, plywood box filled with mushrooms and other low plants sits in the middle of the Olderbrother clothing store in California, designed by the brand's founders. More about Mushroom planter forms focal point at Olderbrother store in Venice Beach
A neglected barn made from plaster-coated river pebbles on the outskirts of Verona has been transformed into a new country home by Milan-based Studio Wok. More about Studio Wok inserts home into stone barn in the Italian countryside
This chair raised on blocks aims to tackle the "stupidity of the unawareness of the upcoming disaster" of climate change for countries where water levels could threaten everyday life. More about The Urge To Sit Dry is a chair by Boris Maas that rises with the sea level
Dutch architect René van Zuuk has completed an apartment building in the town of Hilversum featuring a cross-shaped plan that expands as it rises to accommodate more living units on the upper storeys. More about Belvedere Tower is a top-heavy cross-shaped Dutch apartment block
Our new Pinterest board is dedicated to cosy havens around the world, including a black angular holiday home for two brothers and a conceptual cabin designed to withstand extreme weather conditions. Follow Dezeen on Pinterest ›
More about Escape to snow covered winter retreats via our new Pinterest board