Local studio Heliotrope Architects has designed an upscale Italian eatery in downtown Seattle with clean lines, various tones of wood and a secret room tucked behind a one-way mirror. More about Heliotrope Architects creates secret room inside Seattle’s Cortina restaurant
The resignation of Joichi Ito for accepting donations from sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is the latest in a wave of departures, protests and torn-up sponsorship deals dubbed "toxic philanthropy". His departure follows similar storms at the Design Museum, the Serpentine Galleries and the Whitney Museum. More about "Toxic philanthropy" rows hit architecture and design institutions
Dezeen promotion: SilentLab will be showcasing its range of self-contained private workspaces at this year's London Design Fair. More about SilentLab unveils collection of standalone MicroOffices to shield workers from "excessive noise"
BPN Architects has built a partially sunken house "purely from concrete" in the village of Moreton Paddox, Warwickshire, UK. More about BPN Architects designs Ghost House to have "ethereal presence"
To celebrate the Egg McMuffin being available all day in McDonald's restaurants in France, TBWA has created 15 satisfying animations of the deconstructed breakfast item coming together. More about TBWA creates "soothing and hypnotising" animations of McDonald's Egg McMuffins
As London Design Festival approaches, Dezeen's Jennifer Hahn picks the 12 highlights to see and do during the week-long event, from a circular bamboo nest by architect Kengo Kuma to grow-it-yourself couture. More about Twelve exhibitions, events and installations to take in at London Design Festival 2019
Italian designer Simone Bonanni explains how he went from doodling in the margins of his notebooks to designing pieces for Moooi, in our latest Design Dreams video for the Dutch brand. More about Design "turns art into something practical" says Simone Bonanni
White Red Architects has completed a study room for the members-only area of central London's The British Library, with interiors informed by the building's aesthetic. More about White Red Architects completes members-only study room in The British Library
Photographer Sebastian Weiss has captured Beijing's white and silver architectural highlights by studios including Zaha Hadid Architects and OMA set against blue skies, for his latest photo series. More about Sebastian Weiss captures Beijing landmarks against scenic skies for Chinese Blue series
Creative leaders of London's cultural institutions have collaborated with 10 designers to create an object of personal relevance to them from American red oak wood for London Design Festival. More about Designers create personal wooden furniture for leaders of London's creative institutions
Dezeen promotion: Italian ceramic tile manufacturer Ariostea has released a collection of tiles that mimic the iridescent quality of precious onyx stones. More about Ariostea designs tile collection inspired by iridescent onyx stones
A stack of low, glazed forms house the Eurartisanat Chambre de Métiers et de l'Artisanat des Hauts-de-Franc in Lille, France, designed by Dutch architecture firm Kaan Architecten and Pranlas-Descours Architect and Associates. More about Kaan Architecten and Pranlas-Descours Architect and Associates design stacked glass Eurartisanat headquarters in Lille
Tel Aviv designer Maayan Zusman has renovated a two-bedroom apartment in the city, with a range of custom details for its tall inhabitants. More about Maayan Zusman retrofits Tel Aviv apartment for tall sporty couple
Built over the Louisiana Purchase restaurant, The Louisiana apartment complex in San Diego is constructed around a series of open courtyards and expansive timber-clad decks. More about Jeff Svitak arranges San Diego apartment block around open courtyards and decks
Giorgio Busnelli is to step down as chairman of B&B Italia and leave the business, ending his family's link to the luxury furniture brand his father founded over 60 years ago. More about End of an era as Giorgio Busnelli leaves B&B Italia
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Acoustic panels and other architectural elements can be made in complex 3D forms using a robotic needle felting process developed by researchers at the Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning in the US. More about 3D printing meets felt in new additive manufacturing technique
Ector Hoogstad Architecten has completed a three-storey bicycle park to store 12,656 bikes below Utrecht Central Station in the Netherlands. More about World's largest bicycle park built below Utrecht train station
Volkswagen has scrapped its chrome-effect logo for a flat "digital-first" visual identity to mark the "start of a new era", which has been kickstarted with a line of fully electric cars. More about Volkswagen rebrands with "flat" logo to mark start of electric era
British graphic designer Peter Saville has created a bright orange trophy based on the shape of sex hormones, for this year's Pornhub Awards. More about Peter Saville designs Pornhub Awards to celebrate sexuality without being a cliche