Natasha Levy
Old Ceramic Society of Coimbra celebrates its 18th-century structure
Simple plaster surfaces sit alongside aged wooden ceiling beams within this ceramics studio in Coimbra, Portugal, which has been overhauled by Luisa Bebiano Arquitectos and Atelier do Corvo. More about Old Ceramic Society of Coimbra celebrates its 18th-century structure
Space Encounters uses planted partitions to divide office in Utrecht
Tropical plants sprouting up from partition walls provide privacy to workers inside this office in Utrecht, which has been overhauled by architecture studio Space Encounters. More about Space Encounters uses planted partitions to divide office in Utrecht
Sivak & Partners create cosy corners inside Odesa's Daily cafe
Deep red walls and dark furnishings are some of the features that interior design studio Sivak & Partners used to create a cosy atmosphere inside this cafe in Ukraine. More about Sivak & Partners create cosy corners inside Odesa's Daily cafe
IF_DO creates geometric extension to east London flat
Triangular skylights meet terrazzo floors in this quirky extension that architecture studio IF_DO has added to the Montague Court flat in east London, which occupies a former synagogue. More about IF_DO creates geometric extension to east London flat
Eight Italian hotels to wind down in
As a busy Milan design week draws to a close, Dezeen has selected eight Italian hotels that event-goers can head to for a moment of calm, including a minimalist retreat with views of the Dolomite mountains and a 15th-century holiday apartment with original fresco walls. More about Eight Italian hotels to wind down in
MDDM Studio completes House on the Great Wall in China
Beijing-based MDDM Studio has extended a house near the Great Wall of China by transforming a nearby storage unit into minimalist living quarters. More about MDDM Studio completes House on the Great Wall in China
Note Design Studio applies warm tones throughout Stockholm's Grow Hotel
Note Design Studio has combined deep orange marble fixtures with peachy-hued furnishings inside this Stockholm hotel to foster a comforting atmosphere for tired travellers on business trips. More about Note Design Studio applies warm tones throughout Stockholm's Grow Hotel
Adam Kane Architects completes minimalist bridal boutique in Melbourne
White plaster walls, concrete floors, and grey marble fixtures helped Australian practice Adam Kane Architects avoid an "overly feminine" aesthetic inside the Mariana Hardwick bridal boutique in Melbourne. More about Adam Kane Architects completes minimalist bridal boutique in Melbourne
ID:SR converts railway arches into offices for Monmouth Coffee
Interior design studio ID: SR has transformed seven railway arches in south London into offices for Monmouth Coffee, completing workspaces in simple materials that draw focus to the industrial setting. More about ID:SR converts railway arches into offices for Monmouth Coffee
Milan travel guide for architects and designers
This month the entire design community flocks to Milan for the biggest event in the industry calendar. Whether you're visiting for the design week, or planning a separate trip, here's a travel guide to the city's best hotels, restaurants, cafes and shops. More about Milan travel guide for architects and designers
Lado Lomitashvili creates cultural hub in Tbilisi with They Said Books shop
Young Georgian designer Lado Lomitashvili has completed a bookstore-cum-cafe in Tbilisi, which he hopes will "raise the quality of taste" in the city. More about Lado Lomitashvili creates cultural hub in Tbilisi with They Said Books shop
Atelier Tao + C uses wooden structure to divide U-shape Room in Shanghai
A plywood volume that contains sleep, study and bathing spaces adds structure to this unusually-shaped Shanghai apartment, which architecture studio Atelier Tao+C has recently overhauled. More about Atelier Tao + C uses wooden structure to divide U-shape Room in Shanghai
Paola Navone rolls out "imperfect" aesthetic in McDonald's stores across France
Italian designer Paola Navone has rolled out a new visual identity for seven McDonald's stores in France, adding clashing prints and pops of colour to their interiors. More about Paola Navone rolls out "imperfect" aesthetic in McDonald's stores across France
Jaime Hayon designs Fritz Hansen's first store in China and its largest anywhere in the world
Fritz Hansen has opened a showroom designed by Jaime Hayon in Xi'an as part of its ambition to become "the biggest Danish brand in China". More about Jaime Hayon designs Fritz Hansen's first store in China and its largest anywhere in the world
Nook Architects completes shared workspace The Room in Barcelona
Nook Architects has used rosy-pink walls and wooden joinery to foster a warm and inviting atmosphere inside this small-scale co-working space in Barcelona. More about Nook Architects completes shared workspace The Room in Barcelona
AK-A creates two-tone interiors for Lollo's Atene restaurant in Athens
Glossy green paint coats the bottom half of this bright white restaurant in Athens, which design studio AK-A has finished with deep red accents. More about AK-A creates two-tone interiors for Lollo's Atene restaurant in Athens
Berghain designers Studio Karhard creates club-feel inside The Urban Dentist
Light-up walls, mirrored partitions, and colourful stone surfaces help channel a "cool bar" aesthetic inside this dental office in Berlin, which has been completed by Studio Karhard – the designers of renowned nightclub Berghain. More about Berghain designers Studio Karhard creates club-feel inside The Urban Dentist
Cityscapes inform interiors of Shanghai fashion store Assemble by Réel
Skate ramp-style fitting rooms and church-like archways feature inside this menswear store in Shanghai, which Kokaistudios has designed to reflect the "eclecticism" of city life. More about Cityscapes inform interiors of Shanghai fashion store Assemble by Réel
Nendo inserts stepped concrete platforms into Kuwait coffee shop
Stepped concrete seating and brass fixtures add interest to the otherwise pared-back interiors of % Arabica coffee shop in Kuwait, which has been designed by Nendo. More about Nendo inserts stepped concrete platforms into Kuwait coffee shop
Hedi Slimane carries out interior revamp of global Celine stores
Hedi Slimane has developed a new visual identity for the stores of fashion label Celine, redesigning its New York, Paris, Tokyo and LA locations with steel, marble, and mirrored interiors. More about Hedi Slimane carries out interior revamp of global Celine stores