An exhibition at Hamburg's MK&G museum examines the global water crisis and what architects and designers can do to help. Here, curator Jane Withers selects five highlights from the show and explains the stories behind them. More about Jane Withers picks five projects that don't "take water for granted" from MK&G exhibition
Mexican architecture studio Módica Ledezma has chosen earth-toned materials to construct the single-pitched buildings that make up this rural complex of stables in Mexico. More about Módica Ledezma employs strict geometry at Mexican equestrian centre
Dezeen School Shows: an education centre geared toward the creation of contemporary art is featured in this school show by Florence Institute of Design International. More about Ten interior design projects by Florence Institute of Design International
Architecture studio KWK Promes has converted a slaughterhouse in the Czech Republic into Plato Contemporary Art Gallery, with exhibition spaces lined with rotating concrete walls. More about KWK Promes transforms slaughterhouse into art gallery with rotating walls
In this lookbook, we've collected eight guest rooms from China to Spain that provide visiting friends and family a space to call their own. More about Eight creative guest rooms that accommodate visitors in style
Studio Gameiro has designed the interior of the Arriba apartment in the coastal town of Caparica, Portugal, using local stone and drawing on wooden fishing huts for inspiration. More about Studio Gameiro draws on hues of Caparica cliffs for Arriba apartment
Brooklyn practice Almost Studio has completed an apartment renovation inside a former chocolate factory, retaining an open layout while adding level changes to demarcate functional spaces. More about Almost Studio designs Loft for a Chocolatier in Brooklyn
London practice Tuckey Design Studio has revamped a house in a converted chapel in Devon, England, revealing and restoring the building's original features. More about Tuckey Design Studio restores original character of Old Chapel in Devon
Biodegradable stools and a dining table that discretely turns into a desk are among Dezeen editor-at-large Amy Frearson's picks of the most progressive furniture launches at this year's Milan design week. More about Ten launches from Milan that explore the future of furniture design
This month's Dezeen In Depth newsletter delves into the debate surrounding the future of plastics and features an exclusive interview with interior designer Kelly Wearstler. More about Dezeen In Depth explores the prospect of a plastic-free future
This week on Dezeen, conservation group Docomomo responded to news that actor Chris Pratt had demolished a modernist house in LA designed by architect Craig Ellwood. More about This week a modernist home was demolished by actor Chris Pratt
Architecture studio Concrete has designed a hotel block for Dutch chain CitizenM in Downtown Austin, which is the brand's first Texas location and features artwork created in partnership with locals. More about CitizenM aims for "differentiation through massing" at Downtown Austin location
Danish furniture brand Fritz Hansen has debuted pieces from its first Skagerak Outdoor furniture collection as a permanent "installation" at Piaule hotel in Upstate New York. More about Fritz Hansen outfits cabin hotel Piaule with outdoor furniture
Dutch studio OMA has designed Loewe's Crafted World exhibition, currently on show in Shanghai, which aims to celebrate the brand's craftsmanship. More about "Research became the exhibition" at OMA-designed Crafted World for Loewe
Promotion: the Rimowa Design Prize has announced seven finalists for its second annual award, with a winner set to be crowned at a ceremony during Berlin Design Week later this month. More about Seven finalists announced for Rimowa Design Prize
London studio Mae Architects has created Harriet Hardy House in Southwark, a block of 119 social homes complete with a community centre and cafe. More about Mae Architects completes "21st-century almshouse" in Southwark
Six interweaving "petals" encase the facade of Dior's store in Geneva, Switzerland, which has been designed by Pritzker Architecture Prize-winner Christian de Portzamparc. More about Christian de Portzamparc wraps Dior flagship store with "resin shells" in Geneva
A wooden structure will be left exposed throughout this children's daycare centre at the Technical University of Munich, on which Berlin-based studio Kéré Architecture has started construction in Germany. More about Work begins on timber daycare centre by Kéré Architecture in Munich
There are just five days left to put forward names to the Designers of the Year awards for Dezeen Awards 2024, which reward designers and architects whose work has made a notable impact over the past 12 months. More about Last chance to nominate your Designers of the Year for Dezeen Awards 2024
Mono-material metal furniture was one of the most prominent trends at Milan design week, where designers created striking pieces from aluminium and stainless steel. Here, we round up eight of the best. More about Steely mono-material metal furniture takes centre stage at Milan design week