US researchers working with SHoP Architects have created a potential alternative to steel and concrete as a structural floor material: recyclable panels made entirely from bioplastic and wood flour. More about Wood waste and bioplastic floor panel boasts the strength of steel
Canada's Futurestudio has designed the interiors for wellness space Othership's first location in New York City, employing a deep, earthy palette and atmospheric lighting to heighten the experience for guests. More about Futurestudio designs New York bathhouse to be both transportive and grounding
Dezeen School Shows: an adaptive reuse of a shopping centre to become a hub for agricultural research is included in Dezeen's latest school show by students at Texas A&M University. More about Ten architecture student projects by students at Texas A&M University
Architecture studio Bureau des Mésarchitecture has completed an apartment block in Leiria, Portugal, wrapped in concrete and gold aluminium shutters. More about Gold aluminium shutters create "defensive" facade for Portuguese housing block
Our latest lookbook explores how futons and daybeds can offer a tempting spot for relaxation in different residential interior settings. More about Eight interiors that show the versatility of futons and daybeds
At London Fashion Week, Hellmann's and fashion brand Chopova Lowena launched a handbag for mayonnaise lovers, designed to take the "polarising" condiment "beyond the fridge". More about Chopova Lowena kits out handbag with dedicated mayonnaise holder and spoon
Pink walls, carpet and upholstery define this intimate restaurant and cocktail bar in Richmond, Virginia, designed by locally based Studio Tarea. More about Studio Tarea creates "90s fever dream" inside pink Richmond eatery
Dezeen School Shows: a proposal for fire-resistant housing in response to climate change in Texas, USA, is featured in Dezeen's latest school show by students at Texas A&M University. More about Texas A&M University spotlights ten architecture student projects
London studio Knight Architects has completed the Küstrin-Kietz Rail Crossing bridge, which is framed by white steel arches and a tensile lattice of carbon-fibre reinforced plastic. More about Knight Architects reinstates historic Germany-Poland border crossing with "simple and elegant" bridge
Our latest lookbook showcases the myriad of ways shower curtains can create visual impact in bathrooms, from bold pops of colour and pattern to elegant, long drapes that add a sense of serenity. More about Seven bathrooms elevated by stylish shower curtains
This months Dezeen In Depth newsletter reports on the architecture's gender pay gap and features an interview with architectural photographer Hélène Binet. Subscribe to Dezeen in Depth today! More about Dezeen In Depth explores the gender pay gap at UK architecture practices
This week on Dezeen, Danish architecture studio BIG revealed designs for the expansion of a former supermarket to create a museum in Denmark. More about This week on Dezeen BIG unveiled plans for a paper-informed museum
Architecture studio Brooks + Scarpa has completed an all-electric, affordable housing complex in Santa Monica called 1819 Pico, which departs from the area's typical "defensive apartment buildings" with their solid walls and fences. More about Brooks + Scarpa envisions California housing block as "carved-out cube"
Shelburne Museum in Vermont, USA, has unveiled a design by architecture studios Annum Architects, Reed Hilderbrand and Two Row Architect for its Native American Art Center after cancelling a scheme by Adjaye Associates last year. More about Shelburne Museum unveils replacement for dropped Adjaye Associates scheme
Dezeen School Shows: a biodegradable packaging design for tampon products is featured in this Dezeen school show by Design Institute of Australia. More about Nine award-winning student design projects from Design Institute of Australia
Dezeen Showroom: a material made from repurposed clear CD cases and colourful waste plastic is among recently-released tiles and surfaces featured on Dezeen Showroom. More about Eight tiles and surfaces that enhance walls and floors
Architecture studio Pensaer referred to its clients' love for gardening when designing this cottage extension in Herne Hill, London, which is finished with a palette of wood and reclaimed materials. More about Pensaer revamps Allotment Cottage in London with timber-framed extension
Chairs informed by Nigerian mythology and modernist-style floor lamps were among the objects displayed at an exhibition organised by social enterprise POOR Collective to raise the profile of young designers at this year's London Design Festival. More about POOR Collective exhibition showcases work by emerging London designers
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing a residential skyscraper in Downtown Manhattan created by Rafael Viñoly Architects using an "unconventional approach". More about "Nothing out of the ordinary here" says commenter
Architecture studio Chybik + Kristof has unveiled plans for a timber and rammed-earth preschool that will feature an outdoor classroom sheltered by fabric canopies in Mulbekh, India. More about Chybik + Kristof reveals plans for "culturally sensitive" preschool in northern India