Speys pairs raw concrete with wood and brass at Beijing boutique Anchoret
A chunky concrete frame surrounds the glass shopfront of this boutique in Beijing's Chaoyang district, designed by local studio Speys (+ slideshow). More about Speys pairs raw concrete with wood and brass at Beijing boutique Anchoret
Fala Atelier adds green, grey and black marble inside Porto estate agents
Portuguese studio Fala Atelier has transformed an old clothing store in Porto into an estate agents, featuring partitions and furniture made from different types of marble (+ slideshow). More about Fala Atelier adds green, grey and black marble inside Porto estate agents
JM Architecture lines L-shaped villa on northern Italian coast with ceramic tiles by Mosa
Dezeen promotion: Italian studio JM Architecture has completed a three-bedroom villa in the northern Italian town of Jesolo, using tiles by Dutch manufacturer Mosa to cover floors and walls (+ slideshow). More about JM Architecture lines L-shaped villa on northern Italian coast with ceramic tiles by Mosa
What Design Can Do's São Paulo conference will focus on urban issues
Dezeen promotion: international design conference What Design Can Do is launching its first ever event in São Paulo from 7 to 8 December 2015, with a series of talks based on issues facing urban environments. More about What Design Can Do's São Paulo conference will focus on urban issues
Cairos Architecture uses mezzanine level to create more room inside Paris apartment
Cairos Architecture has converted the attic of an old Parisian apartment into children's bedrooms, making the property more suitable for use as a family home (+ slideshow). More about Cairos Architecture uses mezzanine level to create more room inside Paris apartment
ArDe architecture and design event to take place in June 2016 at London's Somerset House
Dezeen promotion: a new event aiming to unite the disciplines of architecture, art, design, development, property, technology and finance will take place at Somerset House in London from 5 to 12 June 2016. More about ArDe architecture and design event to take place in June 2016 at London's Somerset House
Aranda\Lasch creates pleated concrete facade for Tom Ford flagship Miami store
US firm Aranda\Lasch has completed a store for fashion designer Tom Ford in the Miami Design District, featuring an angular facade that references bold Art Deco motifs (+ slideshow). More about Aranda\Lasch creates pleated concrete facade for Tom Ford flagship Miami store
Wataru Kumano converts disused Japanese factory into sweet shop
Japanese designer Wataru Kumano has transformed an old confectionary warehouse into a sweet shop that prepares and serves only one type of sugary treat (+ slideshow). More about Wataru Kumano converts disused Japanese factory into sweet shop
Note Design Studio rejects white in renovated Stockholm apartment
A brown cashmere coat, a pair of sand-coloured shoes and a piazza in Rome influenced Note Design Studio's renovation of this 1930s loft apartment in Sweden. More about Note Design Studio rejects white in renovated Stockholm apartment
Visser & Meijwaard designs zip-up coffins that you would "want to be seen dead in"
Dutch Design Week 2015: Arnhem studio Visser & Meijwaard has designed a range of colourful zip-up coffins to help make death less depressing. More about Visser & Meijwaard designs zip-up coffins that you would "want to be seen dead in"
Four O Nine transforms greenhouse into plant-lined coffee shop
Shanghai office Four O Nine has converted a glass building in Beijing into a cafe, adding walls of plants to purify polluted air. More about Four O Nine transforms greenhouse into plant-lined coffee shop
ARRO Studio creates Clarks Originals headquarters within historic warehouse
Paris-based ARRO Studio has transformed a 19th-century warehouse into the design studio for British shoe brand Clarks, adding factory-shaped volumes that house meeting rooms and offices (+ slideshow). More about ARRO Studio creates Clarks Originals headquarters within historic warehouse
JUNG Architectures adds zinc-clad extension to former leper hospital
Paris-based JUNG Architectures has converted a former French leper colony into a gallery, adding an zinc-clad extension that can be used for wine tasting (+ slideshow). More about JUNG Architectures adds zinc-clad extension to former leper hospital
Arching wooden footbridge by DANS Architects connects Slovenian village to mountains
DANS Architects used timber planks and shingles to create this footbridge and cycle path, which connects a Slovenian village to nearby lakes and mountains (+ slideshow). More about Arching wooden footbridge by DANS Architects connects Slovenian village to mountains
Call for entries to Lighthouse Sea Hotel competition 2016
Dezeen promotion: entries are open for architects and designers to submit proposals for the renovation of an abandoned lighthouse in Sicily. More about Call for entries to Lighthouse Sea Hotel competition 2016
Loft Szczecin fills Berlin summer apartment with Polish materials and furniture
Polish studio Loft Szczecin has renovated a summer apartment in the suburbs of Berlin, pairing original brick walls and ceilings with mid-century furniture (+ slideshow). More about Loft Szczecin fills Berlin summer apartment with Polish materials and furniture
Lukstudio repeats gift-box motif throughout Shanghai macaron shop
The decorative gift boxes used to package macarons at this Shanghai patisserie provided the inspiration for the translucent semi-circular details that spread across its walls and ceiling (+ slideshow). More about Lukstudio repeats gift-box motif throughout Shanghai macaron shop
Studio C102 designs underground 1Rebel gym to look like a nightclub
Studio C102 wants to make going to the gym feel like a night out, so fitted out this London basement with neon lighting, black walls and a pop-up bar (+ slideshow). More about Studio C102 designs underground 1Rebel gym to look like a nightclub
Competition: five limited-edition timepieces by VOID Watches to be won
Competition: Dezeen has teamed up with Swedish brand VOID Watches to offer five readers the chance to win a limited-edition timepiece (+ slideshow). More about Competition: five limited-edition timepieces by VOID Watches to be won
What Design Can Do conference in São Paulo will focus on nature in design
Dezeen promotion: What Design Can Do, a conference that aims to promote the role of design as a tool for social change, is launching its first event in São Paulo with a nature-themed series of talks. More about What Design Can Do conference in São Paulo will focus on nature in design
