Larry Bell's glass cubes mimic California light and fog
American artist Larry Bell has created a series of huge boxes using translucent and coloured glass, which are designed to evoke the morning fog that rolls in from the coast of California. More about Larry Bell's glass cubes mimic California light and fog
Tropical decor features inside renovated house in South Carolina
Design studio Basic Projects and architect Heather Wilson have revamped a South Carolina house, pairing white walls and concrete floors with colourful vintage decor. More about Tropical decor features inside renovated house in South Carolina
Angular white roof covers MJMA's glazed aquatic centre in Vancouver
Canadian firm MJMA has completed a swimming centre for the University of British Columbia, which is surrounded by fritted glass and topped with a dramatic white roof. More about Angular white roof covers MJMA's glazed aquatic centre in Vancouver
Rainbow windows pattern Ellsworth Kelly's minimal Austin pavilion
A pavilion with colourful geometric windows by late American artist Ellsworth Kelly has been built at the University of Texas in Austin. More about Rainbow windows pattern Ellsworth Kelly's minimal Austin pavilion
Dog nook and fireman's pole feature in laneway house by Studio North
Canadian firm Studio North has built a two-storey residence in Calgary with design features including a built-in dog bed, a lofted niche and a pole for scaling. More about Dog nook and fireman's pole feature in laneway house by Studio North
Vintage objects populate restaurant in Charleston by Basic Projects
US design studio Basic Projects has gutted a restaurant in South Carolina and transformed the dark interior into an eclectic, light-filled dining space. More about Vintage objects populate restaurant in Charleston by Basic Projects
Slack's Vancouver offices occupy warehouse repurposed by Leckie Studio
Vancouver-based Leckie Studio has revamped an industrial building in the city for Slack, taking design cues from the original features and the Pacific coast climate. More about Slack's Vancouver offices occupy warehouse repurposed by Leckie Studio
Charles Cunniffe spruces up treehouse in Aspen with local assistance
A dilapidated treehouse in Aspen has been rebuilt using vertical wooden slats and translucent panels by local firm Charles Cunniffe Architects, with plenty of help from the community. More about Charles Cunniffe spruces up treehouse in Aspen with local assistance
Plant-filled spheres open at Amazon headquarters in Seattle
Retail company Amazon has completed a set of glass orbs filled with "cloud forest" gardens for its headquarters in Seattle, providing work areas for employees and green space for the public. More about Plant-filled spheres open at Amazon headquarters in Seattle
I-Kanda places angular cabin atop granite rock in New England
American studio I-Kanda Architects has created a prefabricated cabin in the woods of New Hampshire, to provide a family getaway surrounded by evergreens. More about I-Kanda places angular cabin atop granite rock in New England
Stark Architecture overhauls Whistler home with black cladding and monochrome interiors
Steel frames stand out against the white interior of this extended house in Whistler, where Canadian firm Stark Architecture has also updated the existing residence and clad the whole building in black. More about Stark Architecture overhauls Whistler home with black cladding and monochrome interiors
Diamond Schmitt swaps concrete for glass at brutalist arts centre in Ottawa
Canadian firm Diamond Schmitt Architects has overhauled and expanded Ottawa's brutalist National Arts Centre, cladding it in glass to create a light-filled interior. More about Diamond Schmitt swaps concrete for glass at brutalist arts centre in Ottawa
Knoll opens LA store based on Moroccan castle by Johnston Marklee
US furniture brand Knoll has opened a store in Los Angeles designed by local architecture firm Johnston Marklee, with white archways modelled on its former president's home in Morocco. More about Knoll opens LA store based on Moroccan castle by Johnston Marklee
Frank Gehry updates The Grand mixed-use development for Downtown LA
Architect Frank Gehry has again revised plans for the towering complex opposite his Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, which will finally begin construction this autumn. More about Frank Gehry updates The Grand mixed-use development for Downtown LA
Sole resident prevents demolition of Paul Rudolph's brutalist housing in Upstate New York
Demolition of a housing project, designed by late American architect Paul Rudolph in the 1970s, has been blocked in its final stage because a resident has refused to move off the premises. More about Sole resident prevents demolition of Paul Rudolph's brutalist housing in Upstate New York
Foster + Partners designs headquarters for golf's PGA Tour in Florida
British architecture firm Foster + Partners has unveiled a new headquarters for golfing association PGA Tour in northeast Florida, featuring an expansive overhanging roof. More about Foster + Partners designs headquarters for golf's PGA Tour in Florida
White Arrow renovates Queens rowhouse with navy millwork and modernist furniture
New York design studio White Arrow has accented the interiors of a rowhouse in Queens with dark blue cabinetry and mid-century furnishings, during an overhaul of the property that spilt it in two. More about White Arrow renovates Queens rowhouse with navy millwork and modernist furniture
L'Abri renovates Montreal home with slatted timber floors and walls
Canadian build-design studio L'Abri has outfitted a home in Montreal with thin slats of wood that create floorboards on the upper level and form a partition in the foyer. More about L'Abri renovates Montreal home with slatted timber floors and walls
Competition: win a book about tiny "nomadic" homes all over the world
Dezeen is giving two readers the chance to win a copy of Nomadic Homes, a book featuring a selection of moveable compact dwellings around the globe. More about Competition: win a book about tiny "nomadic" homes all over the world
Naturehumaine updates mid-century Prairie House with minimalist interiors
Montreal architecture studio Naturehumaine has transformed a local 1950s residence with a new grey exterior and pared-down interior, and a layout reduced to one bedroom to add space elsewhere. More about Naturehumaine updates mid-century Prairie House with minimalist interiors
