Dezeen School Shows: a tram system with carriages and waiting areas designed to ensure women's safety is among the projects by students at the Florence Institute of Design International that demonstrate the power of graphic design. More about Tram system prioritising women's safety among projects from Florence Design Institute International
Mexican architect Ignacio Urquiza and interior designer Ana Paula de Alba have perched a complex of four houses atop an elevated rocky outcrop in Valle de Bravo, Mexico. More about Nature defines quartet of houses on Mexican hilltop
French studio Chatillon Architectes has transformed a 1950s post office in Brittany into flats, adding an extension with a glass-brick facade. More about Chatillon Architectes turns Brest Post Office into flats with glass-brick facade
From textured lilac to postbox red, the 10 colourful houses in our latest roundup are united by facades designed to stand out from the crowd. More about Ten colourful houses vying for attention
Le Corbusier's Maison La Roche provides a rich historical backdrop for the first international show from Brazilian design exhibition Aberto, on display at the World Heritage-listed home in Paris. More about Aberto exhibition at Maison La Roche celebrates Le Corbusier's enduring ties to Brazil
A minimalist concrete structure encircles a space for spiritual ceremonies in the South Baja California desert, designed by Rubén Valdez Practice. More about Rubén Valdez Practice creates concrete spiritual enclosure in Mexico
Charred-cedar shingles cover the chimney-shaped form of this micro tearoom in Japan, designed by local studio 2m26 in collaboration with French practice Onomiau. More about Shingle-covered tea room for one sits in Kyoto mountains
This lookbook collects seven minimalist bedroom interiors where designers have embraced wooden details to introduce natural warmth and texture. More about Seven minimalist bedrooms where wood adds visual interest
This week on Dezeen, we revealed a 3D-printed tower in a small mountain village in Switzerland that was modelled on a cake. More about This week the world's tallest 3D-printed building opened in Switzerland
Dezeen Showroom: multifunctional kitchen storage and rammed earth-textured tiles are among the products by Italian makers and companies on Dezeen Showroom. More about Eight products that bring an Italian flair to homes
Chairs and sofas with contemporary lines covered in rich floral brocades and silks were found throughout shows at this year's NYCxDesign, pointing to a trend informed by maximalism. More about Six seats with contemporary frames and decadent floral fabrics at NYCxDesign
Self-stirring cocktails, a giant cube of olives and a tomato-filled sink are among our picks of food and beverage installations found at NYCxDesign. More about Eight food and drink installations from NYCxDesign parties
Dezeen School Shows: a stool that doubles as a chair for children and a puzzle for adults is among the conceptual product designs by students at Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts. More about A playful stool-cum-puzzle among designs from Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts students
Promotion: the kitchen of a New Zealand holiday home features appliances by Fisher & Paykel, which were integrated into its design for effortless modern living. More about Patterson Associates designs New Zealand home with Fisher & Paykel appliances to ensure maximum design efficiency
A waterfront stage shaped like a lotus leaf forms the heart of Luhu Ring of Starlight, an amphitheatre by Chinese architecture firm AIR-CoLAB Studio and engineer HDEC in Sichuan Province, China. More about AIR-CoLAB Studio creates ring-shaped amphitheatre by lake in China
Swedish designer Gustaf Westman has updated automotive brand Mercedes-Benz's CLA model, creating an all-pink concept car that has "all the features that you need for a day in nature". More about Gustaf Westman designs pink Mercedes-Benz CLA with integrated tent and picnic table
Architecture studio MAST is designing a floating residential neighbourhood in a disused dock in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, that will be fully accessible by boat. More about MAST designs "largest floating housing development in Europe" to revitalise Rotterdam dock
Architect Fran Silvestre and designers Richard Hutten, Joe Doucet and Phoebe English, alongside design executive Dawn Lim have joined this year's judging panel for Dezeen Awards 2025. More about Fran Silvestre, Richard Hutten and Joe Doucet revealed as Dezeen Awards 2025 judges
Danish designer Sara Martinsen used only native plants to build her "plant pavilion", which she has turned into a guest bedroom at her summerhouse near Copenhagen. More about Sara Martinsen creates plant-based guesthouse using only native Danish species
Dezeen Competitions: we've rounded up five architecture and design competitions with upcoming submission deadlines within the next two months. More about Wind turbine design contest among latest competitions on Dezeen