A timber cabin in arctic Norway and an off-grid dwelling in rural Greece are among some of the architect-designed vacation homes listed in new book Holiday Architecture, and all available to rent this year. More about Eight architect-designed holiday homes available to rent in Europe
Huge elevated boxes creates private tearooms inside this cafe in a Shanghai warehouse, designed by locally based studio Linehouse. More about Linehouse adds elevated tearooms in a warehouse for Tingtai Teahouse in Shanghai
Bang Bang Tattoo, known for its celebrity clients and high price points, has tapped designer Jesse McGowan to create the interiors for its new shop. More about Stark monochrome palette defines Bang Bang Tattoo's second New York City parlour
A kids' play area is included in this co-working space in Santa Monica designed by Spanish firm Zooco Estudio, so its members can bring their children to work. More about Big and Tiny is a co-working space with childcare in California
Traditional African crafts and the typically restrained Scandinavian colour palette informed the interiors of this members' club in west London, which has been created by Cavendish Studios and Russell Sage Studio. More about The Conduit members club subtly mixes Scandinavian and African aesthetics
Orange-hued marble and pebble-dashed stone provide the setting for displays of leather handbags, clutches and purses in this boutique in Miami, which was designed by American studio Aranda\Lasch. More about Milanese palazzos inform Valextra's Miami store by Aranda\Lasch
Architecture firm K-Studio has designed a neo-modernist interior for this boutique hotel in its hometown of Athens, using local artworks and furnishings. More about K-studio's Perianth Hotel infuses neo-modernism into Athens
A monochromatic palette and limited selection of materials create a minimal interior for the LePur yoghurt cafe in Beijing, while mirrors exaggerate light in the space. More about Lukstudio creates monochrome interior for LePur yoghurt cafe in Beijing
Granite boulders skewered on metal poles are used to display jewellery in this Melbourne showroom designed by Richard Stampton Architects. More about Granite boulders feature in jewellery showroom by Richard Stampton Architects
A series of trompe l'oeil mirrors designed by New York City firm Bower Studios make shoe brand Gray Matters' showroom in Brooklyn look much bigger than it actually is. More about Bower Studios' arched mirror alludes to doorway in Gray Matters shoe showroom
A glass-enclosed kitchen at the entrance to this Tel Aviv restaurant by Vered Kadouri and Craft & Bloom turns the food preparation into an art performance. More about Simple vegan cuisine inspires serene Tel Aviv restaurant interior
Brazilian architect Leandro Garcia has renovated an apartment in Brazil for a journalist, making room for entertaining despite the limited space. More about Leandro Garcia renovates compact flat in Curitiba for hosting guests
Creative consultancy Masquespacio has completed a tropical sushi restaurant in Valencia, Spain, that mixes Japanese and Brazilian-inspired design elements. More about Kaikaya sushi restaurant in Valencia fuses Japanese and Brazilian design
Studio Joanna Laajisto has used red and cream floor tiles, ash wood carpentry and marble table tops to create a relaxed interior for an organic bakery, coffee shop and wine bar in Helsinki. More about Studio Joanna Laajisto designs The Way bar in Helsinki to reflect its organic menu
A swinging chaise and a hidden salon are among features in this tech company headquarters, housed inside a century-old bank in Portland, Oregon. More about ZGF Architects transforms historic Portland bank building into Expensify office
Athens-based design studio Fluo has redesigned the top floor of a 1970s hotel building to create a light-filled bar and breakfast room with warm tones and blush pink colours. More about Fluo creates rooftop bar and breakfast room at Evripidis hotel in Athens
American interior designer Ken Fulk is behind the pastel palette at this new restaurant and bar in the Miami Design District. More about Ken Fulk chooses candy colours for Swan restaurant in Miami
Gold doorways, amphitheatre-style display shelves and velvet furnishings appear in fashion label Bally's showroom in Milan, which Italian studio Storagemilano has designed to hint at the building's dramatic past. More about Theatrical history informs Storagemilano's overhaul of Bally showroom in Milan
A large, plywood box filled with mushrooms and other low plants sits in the middle of the Olderbrother clothing store in California, designed by the brand's founders. More about Mushroom planter forms focal point at Olderbrother store in Venice Beach
Japanese studio Puddle has designed a coffee shop inside a ferry terminal building in Hong Kong's Kowloon area, with white, concrete and light wood surfaces to match the existing structure. More about Puddle completes concrete coffee shop at Hong Kong's Star Ferry terminal