A series of gabled, brickwork volumes arranged around a grassy courtyard form this house in Guayaquil, Ecuador, designed by Chilean firm Felipe Assadi Arquitectos. More about Jagged brick roof tops Casa El Cortijo in Ecuador by Felipe Assadi
Industrial designer Tom Chung and Campos Studio discovered a brick fireplace while updating this Vancouver residence, renovated so its owners can enjoy into their old age. More about Campos Studio and Tom Chung overhaul Yew House in Vancouver for retired couple
Pool Leber Architekten and Bleckmann Krys Architekten have combined 14th and 16th century structures, with modern concrete and brick volumes to create the Kult museum. More about Kult cultural hub occupies a terrace of brick buildings in Vreden
ÉCAL graduate Marina Daguet has designed a cleaner, modern alternative to the traditional prayer candles found in churches. More about Celeste light by Marina Daguet offers electric alternative to prayer candles
Our new Pinterest board is dedicated to vertical farms and gardens, including studio Precht's modular housing block with spaces for agriculture and a vertical forest tower designed by Stefano Boeri. Follow Dezeen on Pinterest ›
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This calming pilates studio in Kensington, London, by Studio Wolter Navarro is divided by a central timber wall inspired by Mexican celosías. More about Core Kensington pilates studio blends Mexican and Norwegian design
Canadian twins Byron and Dexter Peart, who co-founded leather brand WANT Les Essentiels, have turned away from fashion to redesign a resort in Belize. More about WANT Les Essentiels co-founders revamp Matachica resort as "redefined Belizean beach experience"
Santiago-based studio Aguilo + Pedraza Arquitectos has elevated this glass, concrete and wooden house above its Chilean landscape setting to offer views of oak trees, a lake and five volcanoes. More about Stilted Apus House by Aguilo + Pedraza peeks through Chilean forest
Sitting on a steep cliff overlooking the Mastrafjord in Norway, Vacation House by Espen Surnevik has sliding doors that enable it to become a single continuous space. More about Espen Surnevik designs vacation home on steep cliff overlooking fjord
Architecture studio Azab has added under-floor storage and bright yellow walls to make this formerly characterless attic apartment in Bilbao, Spain, suitable for a young family of four. More about Azab adds space-saving details to domed attic apartment in Bilbao
This week on Dezeen, Brexit causes uncertainty for designers ahead of Milan design week and sextech startups give vibrators a minimalist makeover. More about This week, designers prepare for Brexit and sex toys go minimal
Lettering scribbled by the young son of graphic designer Frith Kerr provides the logo for north London restaurant Jolene. More about London restaurant Jolene uses logo drawn by a six-year-old child
A former surfboard factory in Cornwall has been transformed into an all-white shop and cafe by local couple Emily and Mark Anderson. More about Surfers turn run-down Cornwall factory into Open surf shop and cafe
Portuguese studio Digitalab has won the rising star award at Stockholm Furniture Fair, with an innovative method of turning cork into thread. More about Digitalab turns cork into thread for sustainable furniture and lighting
Japanese brand Muji and Finnish autonomous-driving company Sensible 4 launched the self-driving Gacha bus last week in Helsinki, which is fit for all weather conditions. More about Muji's driverless Gacha bus takes to the roads in Helsinki
Visitors can now scale British designer Thomas Heatherwick's giant honeycomb-like sculpture at New York's Hudson Yards, which has opened along with the other public spaces at the vast West Side development. More about Heatherwick's Vessel at Hudson Yards opens to the public
Barcelona-based Nomo Studio has arranged a collection of bright white cubes to create Villa Catwalk on the island the the Mediterranean island of Menorca. More about Nomo Studio creates pixelated villa in Menorca
Elon Musk's car brand Tesla has unveiled its latest and "safest" all-electric Model Y crossover SUV, which is expected to go on the market in Autumn 2020. More about Tesla reveals latest Model Y electric SUV
Whether or not you agree with Brexit, architects need to embrace this rare opportunity to rebuild contemporary British society, says Owen Hopkins. More about "Brexit is an opportunity for architects to take back control"
Designers need to change the model of leadership to create a more diverse and critical industry, says designer Nelly Ben Hayoun, who has directed the documentary I Am (Not) A Monster. More about "Design has to be about modifying power structures" says Nelly Ben Hayoun