Contrasting shades of coral orange and baby blue create a vibrant identity for this coffee bar and nail salon in central London, designed by architecture studio Tigg Coll. More about Tigg Coll pairs orange with blue in Cona coffee bar and nail salon
Technology company Donut Lab has created a range of doughnut-shaped motors that fit directly inside a vehicle's wheels and enhance performance by removing the need for traditional powertrain systems. More about Donut Lab's circular motors fit inside tyres for "out of this world" performance
Hospitality group CH Projects and design studio Post Company have teamed up to refurbish and expand a 1940s hotel in San Diego, USA, described as a "city within a city". More about Relocated Mexican chapel and full diner feature in San Diego's Lafayette Hotel
Local architect Jan Lefevere has converted a former dental practice in Belgium into a family home, creating a contemporary backdrop for the re-instatement of its 1960s fixtures and fittings. More about Jan Lefevere turns 1960s dental practice in Belgium into family home
From minimalistic silhouettes to sculptural curves, staircases offer creative ways to play with function and form. Our latest lookbook highlights eight staircases that take residential interiors to new levels. More about Eight statement-making staircases that elevate living spaces
Ukrainian designer Anastasiia Tempynska referenced the curves of the human body and the geometry of brutalist architecture when creating the interior for this erotic clothing store in Kyiv, Ukraine. More about Anastasiia Tempynska brings "austere brutalism" to Kyiv eroticwear showroom
Brazilian design practice Estúdio BRA has reconfigured an apartment in the Oscar Niemeyer-designed Copan building in São Paulo, to make the most of its iconic facade. More about Estúdio BRA renovates Copan Apartment in famed Niemeyer building
Chinese studio 3andwich Design has completed the Blue Insight Cave Space, a coastal viewing platform and events space in Fujian Province, China, that features cave-like interiors concealed beneath a large green roof. More about 3andwich Design tops cave-like coastal viewpoint with green roof
Our latest lookbook gathers stylish kitchens where open shelves and cabinets proudly display kitchenware, proving storage does not need to be hidden behind doors. More about Eight kitchens where open shelving turns storage into display
The latest US edition of Dezeen Agenda features all the news from America, including several New York skyscrapers, plans for an Ai Weiwei installation and Studio Gang's recently completed Atlanta project. Subscribe today! More about The latest US edition of Dezeen Agenda features Obama, Ai WeiWei and Disney
This week on Dezeen we listed key examples of the influential art deco style, which is celebrating its centenary this week, ranging from the Chrysler Airflow car to ziggurats. More about This week we marked art deco's centenary
Architecture studio ODA has converted a derelict parking structure into a multi-use structure called OLA Palermo, adding green space on top as an extension of a nearby park. More about ODA converts parking garage into park-covered building in Buenos Aires
Promotion: architects from Desai Chia, CCY, Olson Kundig and Marlon Blackwell came together to discuss the latest trends and innovations in wood at a panel discussion held by Delta Millworks. More about US architects discuss the latest wood trends at Delta Millworks anniversary
Australian practice Studio Bright has extended St Mary's Coptic Church in northwest Melbourne with a building wrapped in corrugated concrete and arches edged in gold. More about Studio Bright adds fluted-concrete chapel to church in Australia
Milan-based Dimore Studio drew on Italian design from the 1960s and 70s when creating the interior of luxury train La Dolce Vita Orient Express, the latest launch from the world's most famous train line. More about Dimore Studio's La Dolce Vita Orient Express is "an homage to the golden age of travel"
Crank windows, plastic composite body panels and no radio feature in the first vehicle from automaker Slate, which aims to make a desirable truck in the US that's as cheap as possible. More about Slate strips out tech for "radically customisable and affordable" electric truck only available in grey
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing a pavilion sheltered with a canopy of leaf-like sails in China by local practice GN Architects. More about Commenter calls kinetic pavilion "a breath of fresh air"
Architecture studio Nikken Sekkei has collaborated with Nendo founder Oki Sato to create a demountable Japan Pavilion made from steel and cross-laminated timber for Expo 2025 Osaka. More about Nikken Sekkei designs energy-generating Japan Pavilion for Expo 2025 Osaka
Industrial design studio PriestmanGoode has designed the first cabin interior for newly launched airline Riyadh Air, featuring a twisting, tensile pattern and built-in lighting intended to evoke the architecture of the Saudi capital. More about Saudi skyline informs PriestmanGoode's cabin design for Riyadh Air
Construction on the Hariri Pontarini Architects-designed SkyTower, set to be Canada's tallest supertall skyscraper, is underway in Toronto, with cladding already going up on the base of the structure as the tower reaches towards its planned 351-metre height. More about Photos show construction of Canada's tallest skyscraper