Dezeen promotion: from sustainable materials to the rise of terrazzo, Spanish sintered stone manufacturer Neolith has released a breakdown of the trends that are set to dominate surface design in the year ahead. More about Neolith unveils top surface design trends to look out for in 2020
Architecture studio Red Deer and designer Jan Hendzel Studio have developed a series of valet stands for the renovated Birch hotel in Hertfordshire, England, featuring hand-crafted details that make each one unique. More about Red Deer and Jan Hendzel Studio combine ceramics, beaten copper and recycled plastic for hotel valet stands
We've selected five of the top architecture and design roles on Dezeen Jobs this week including positions at designer Yinka Ilori's studio and skincare brand Aesop. More about Roles at Yinka Ilori Studio and Aesop now advertising on Dezeen Jobs
Tomoaki Uno Architects has limited the material palette of this windowless Japanese house to cedar and cypress to offer its sick owner a pared-back and therapeutic home. More about Tomoaki Uno Architects creates peaceful home to be "healing architecture"
Los Angeles studio Commune has used plaster walls, wood built-ins and terracotta tile floors to create a rustic feel inside this bakery in Santa Monica. More about Commune designs gluten-free BreadBlok bakery in California with creamy interiors
This arched wooden chair by Norwegian designer Stine Aas is intended to evoke the details of classical architecture when a number are stacked on top of one another or arranged side by side. More about Stine Aas designs stackable wooden chair Cleo "reminiscent of classical architecture"
PUP Architects has refurbished Surrey Docks Farm in London, reinstating a three-storey tower clad in black timber and topped by a golden pig weathervane. More about PUP Architects extends Surrey Docks Farm with a sawtooth orangery and black tower
A plywood-lined staircase, red-steel beams and exposed-brick surfaces appear throughout this maisonette in west London, which has been overhauled by Francesco Pierazzi Architects. More about Francesco Pierazzi Architects delicately clashes materials inside London maisonette
This week, we've updated our living room Pinterest board with images from new projects, including a holiday home featuring a mix of designs from all over Africa and a spacious open-plan kitchen and living room in the Hamptons decorated in honey tones. More about Get cosy with our living room Pinterest board
Sportswear brand Adidas has once again teamed up with environmental initiative Parley for the Oceans to release an updated version of its Terrex hiking boot, which is made using recycled ocean plastic. More about Adidas uses Parley ocean plastic for Terrex Free Hiker shoe
A curving metal streamer, mirrored room screen and bulbous fibre chandelier are among the objects in an exhibition hosted by travelling gallery Masa in Mexico City. More about Masa exhibition in Mexico City castle "celebrates contradiction"
An extensive overhaul of Montreal's Olympic Stadium building by local firm Provencher Roy has opened up the facade of the swooped tower to create offices "bathed in natural light". More about Provencher Roy creates bright and airy offices in Montreal Olympic Stadium tower
A cluster of irregularly stacked boxes forms a house for a village official in Talangpor, India, designed by Gujarat-based practice Neogenesis+Studi0261. More about Irregularly stacked boxes hide central courtyard of village house in India
With new restaurants opening in London all the time, Dezeen editor-at-large Amy Frearson picks out eight where the interior design is just as interesting as what's on the menu. More about Eight new London restaurants where design is as important as food
This week on Dezeen, trend forecaster Li Edelkoort argued that the disruption and economic standstill caused by the coronavirus outbreak could ultimately lead to a positive outcome for the planet and its people. More about This week, Li Edelkoort predicted a better future in the wake of coronavirus
Uneven slats and giant staples feature in the Rafael outdoor furniture collection, created by Italian designer Paola Navone for Italian brand Ethimo. More about Paola Navone's Rafael outdoor collection is inspired by organic shapes and exotic destinations
Aaron Betsky has resigned as president of Frank Lloyd Wright's School of Architecture at Taliesin and will become the director of Virginia Tech's School of Architecture + Design. More about Aaron Betsky named director of Virginia Tech School of Architecture and Design
Dezeen promotion: a wabi-sabi-inspired hotel in a remote Chinese village and a luxury yacht that sails the seas of Indonesia are among the projects to be celebrated in the 2020 edition of the AHEAD Asia awards. More about AHEAD Asia reveals region's best hotels for 2020
A skinny chimney-style tower houses the bathroom and shower of a residential renovation in Amarante, Portugal, designed by architecture studio Fala Atelier. More about Fala Atelier adds colourful shower tower to small granite house
Multidisciplinary studio Seymourpowell has designed a concept for a "private shared" ride-hailing service, which features retractable partitions and air-purifying technology. More about Seymourpowell designs Quarter Car private ride-sharing concept