Stalk-like arches and canopies emulating mushrooms shelter this children's library, designed by architecture practice Kong Xiangwei Studio as a "fantastical village landmark" in rural China. More about Kong Xiangwei Studio creates mushroom-shaped library in Chinese village
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
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
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"
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
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
The terraced, pixelated King Toronto Residences urban development, designed by Danish architecture studio BIG, is under construction in Toronto, Canada, with move-ins planned for next year. More about Mountainous residential development by BIG rises in Toronto
Swedish furniture retailer IKEA has launched a shop on London's Oxford Street, located in a Grade II-listed building renovated by UK architecture studio BDP. More about IKEA Oxford Street designed for Londoners "living in super small spaces"
Nigerian startup AllSpace has been recognised by both the Swarovski Foundation's Creatives for Our Future programme and The World Around's Young Climate Prize for its prototypes for modular shelters. More about AllSpace creates modular refugee shelters from recycled materials
Architecture practice Studio Gang has created an academic building at Spelman College in Atlanta encased in red metal screens that references the geology of the state of Georgia. More about Studio Gang encases Atlanta academic building in metal screens
Today marks 100 years since the opening of the Paris exposition that introduced art deco to the world. Drawing on our recent Art Deco Centenary series, this handy A to Z guide provides an overview of the lost-but-loved style. More about Dezeen's A to Z of art deco
Czech glassworks Moser has developed a series of hand-blown crystal vases featuring crisp lines and an atmospheric colour palette that evokes the design of brutalist buildings from the mid-20th century. More about Moser's Magnus vases "channel the essence of brutalism"
Cardboard tubes are among the materials that Japanese architect Shigeru Ban used to construct the Blue Ocean Dome pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, which contains exhibits by designer Kenya Hara. More about Shigeru Ban uses cardboard and bamboo for Blue Ocean Dome pavilion
An inability to imagine the world differently is preventing us from understanding what a terrible situation humanity is in, writes Rachel Donald. More about "We are collectively suffering through a crisis of imagination"
Lore Group creative director Jacu Strauss has collaborated with Vinterior to create four themed suites at the Sea Containers hotel in London. More about "Adaptable and timeless" art deco design informs suite at Sea Containers hotel
New York-based Selldorf Architects has unveiled the renovation and expansion of a historic Upper East Side mansion that houses The Frick Collection of art. More about Selldorf Architects completes The Frick Collection renovation in New York
Design studio Nina+Co and London practice ROAR Architects have wrapped a 1970s house in Tottenham in cork, turning a "passive facade into a community touchpoint". More about Nina+Co and ROAR Architects swaddle London house with cork cladding
Chinese artist Ai Weiwei has designed a large-scale installation with camouflage netting for the launch of the Art X Freedom public art program on Roosevelt Island in New York City. More about Ai Weiwei designs large-scale camouflage installation for New York