A residential building typology that challenges Dubai's standalone towers and a community hub that connects a neighbourhood via sport are included in Dezeen's latest school show by students at The American University in Dubai. More about The American University in Dubai spotlights 14 student architecture projects
A series of portal openings improve connections between rooms and bring extra light into this 1970s residence in Melbourne renovated by Australian practice Studio Four. More about Studio Four opens up "dark and compartmentalised" 1970s residence in Melbourne
The latest lookbook in our series exploring kitchen layouts highlights L-shaped kitchens with two work surfaces that meet at 90 degrees. More about Ten L-shaped kitchens with plenty of countertop space
Cool-toned industrial materials such as aluminium and concrete are paired with marble surfaces and translucent pastel shelving in this eyewear store in Melbourne, Australia. More about Studio Edwards conceals "jewel-like" eyewear store behind perforated aluminium facade
Chinese studio FOG Architecture has added curved walls, mirrored surfaces and faux stone to the interiors of aromatherapy brand ToSummer's flagship store in Beijing. More about FOG Architecture creates "modern cave" for ToSummer's Beijing store
An LGBT+ community centre that caters to Seattle's queer population and a peace centre in Homs, Syria, are included in Dezeen's latest school show by students at the School of Visual Arts. More about Ten interior design students from the School of Visual Arts present their final year projects
Dezeen promotion: working from home during the pandemic has changed people's expectations of their workplaces, according to research from office design leader Steelcase. More about Covid-19 to cause four "macro shifts" for the future of the workplace, finds Steelcase
Reeded glass partitions, stucco walls and red walnut joinery feature in this renovation of a compact apartment in Tokyo by local studio I IN. More about I IN overhauls 80s Tokyo apartment to change perception of renovations in Japan
Granite, oak and rattan are among the materials found in a California winery's hospitality building that has been refurbished by Danish designer David Thulstrup. More about David Thulstrup revamps Donum Home at Sonoma County winery
Translucent rotating walls pivot to transform the interior of this bookshop in Beijing by Chinese architecture firm LUO Studio. More about LUO Studio uses rotating walls to create flexible Beijing bookshop
A rainforest-style atrium with a cedar tree lies within a two-storey unit designed by Leckie Studio, located inside the new Vancouver House tower. More about Leckie Studio designs penthouse inside BIG's Vancouver skyscraper
An aquarium designed to protect marine biodiversity and a healing centre using horticultural techniques to help treat mental illness are included in our latest school show by architecture students at the Academy of Art University. More about Ten architecture projects from students at the Academy of Art University
Dezeen Promotion: developer Hang Lung Properties has unveiled the 23–39 Blue Pool Road development designed by architecture studio, Kohn Pedersen Fox, to "offer a unique lifestyle that combines urban buzz with residential comfort". More about KPF designs Blue Pool Road semi-detached residence on Hong Kong Island
Google has opened its first physical retail space in New York's Chelsea, designed by architecture studio Reddymade to include cork furniture and recycled materials. More about Google opens first physical retail space in NYC by Reddymade
Design and architecture agency Studiopepe references Milan's offices and metro stations in its revamp of the fourth floor of the city's renowned luxury department store La Rinascente. More about Studiopepe draws on Milanese stations for La Rinascente womenswear department
Architecture firm Limdim House Studio has renovated the Brown Box apartment in Vietnam adding curving walls, tiered cornices and terrazzo surfaces that aim to create a "calm" and "gentle" space. More about Limdim House Studio calms Vietnam apartment with curved walls and arched niches
HomeForest, an app that uses smart devices to bring the restorative effects of nature into the home, has been named as the winner of the inaugural Davidson Prize. More about Davidson Prize winner HomeForest uses smart tech to recreate "forest bathing" in your home
Brick-like tiles with a volcanic ash glaze created by Formafantasma and textured concrete walls feature in this coffee shop in Shibuya, Tokyo, by Japanese studio Keiji Ashizawa Design. More about Keiji Ashizawa builds Blue Bottle Coffee's Tokyo outpost around volcanic-ash counter
Featuring linoleum floors, Formica walls and a deep red basement, this London eyewear store by Child Studio takes inspiration from peep shows and other "peculiar Soho specialities". More about Child Studio's store for eyewear brand Cubitts is inspired by Soho sex venues
Enlarged windows and felt-covered walls are among the elements in a 1960s office building refurbished by Texas firm Clayton Korte, which occupies part of the structure. More about Clayton Korte overhauls mid-century office building in Austin