American firms Studio J Jih and Figure have overhauled a historic house in Boston, which now revolves around a sculptural "hairpin" staircase influenced by the twists and turns of mountain roads. More about Figure and Studio J Jih perform "stair gymnastics" inside Boston rowhouse
In Hong Kong's fast-paced Central District, local practice MR Studio has modelled this fitness studio on a futuristic Martian dwelling to offer members an escape from their busy lives. More about Gym Town in Hong Kong was "inspired by Elon Musk's vision of colonising Mars"
This South Bronx cafe that serves a chocolate-focused menu is designed by New York City-based Studio Tre to reflect the brand's Caribbean roots. More about Studio Tre models Bronx chocolate cafe on Puerto Rican general stores
Our latest lookbook explores homes where built-in benches or banquettes offer an inviting place to sit around the dining table, while also helping to save space. More about Ten dining rooms where built-in seating provides extra space around the table
Tickets for the Dezeen Awards 2023 party to celebrate this year's winners are now on sale. Book now to secure your place at our reduced early-bird rate! More about Dezeen Awards 2023 party tickets on sale!
Polish design studio Projekt Praga has overhauled the taproom of a centuries-old brewery outside Kraków to accommodate a new bar and restaurant, inserting bold contemporary elements into the historic brick-vaulted space. More about Projekt Praga creates bar with self-service beer fountain for 16th-century Tenczynek Brewery
A hotel overlooking a Japanese castle and a neurodiversity-friendly office building are among the winners of Shaw Contract's 2023 Design Awards, revealed in this video produced for the brand by Dezeen. More about Shaw Contract reveals the winners of its 2023 Design Awards
Interior designer Akram Fahmi has revamped the Etch restaurant in Hove, East Sussex, creating black and white interiors to reflect its minimalist menu. More about Akram Fahmi gives Etch restaurant monochrome revamp to reflect two-ingredient dishes
The Hoxton hotel has opened its first German outpost in Berlin's Charlottenburg, with interiors designed to blend the contrasting architectural styles that rub shoulders in the affluent neighbourhood. More about The Hoxton Charlottenburg draws on Berlin's brutalist and art nouveau architecture
Design and fabrication firm Madera has unveiled its latest showroom in Los Angeles, which was designed to showcase wood flooring and millwork products and has been captured in this exclusive video produced by Dezeen. More about Madera displays contemporary flooring and millwork products in Los Angeles showroom
French interior designer Dorothée Meilichzon has created the interior for boutique hotel Cowley Manor Experimental, adding chequerboard details and hidden keyholes to the rooms of the former country house. More about Dorothée Meilichzon nods to Alice in Wonderland for Cotswolds hotel interior
Architecture practice Prior Barraclough has expanded a modest workers' cottage in Melbourne to include an extension panelled entirely in Australian hardwood. More about Australian hardwood lines Melbourne cottage extension by Prior Barraclough
Promotion: metal-chain manufacturer Kriskadecor is challenging the perception of aluminium as a cold material with a series of projects where it is used to brighten an interior. More about Kriskadecor uses aluminium to create "warm and inviting" interiors
Branch Studio Architects has created a dusty-pink student welfare centre at an all-boys school in Melbourne to provide a space for discussing mental health. More about Branch Studio Architects designs student welfare space for Melbourne college
US studio Anacapa Architecture has transformed an early 1900s, stucco-clad building that was formerly closed off to the public into a welcoming hotel filled with compact rooms and handcrafted decor. More about Anacapa Architecture converts historic building into Drift Santa Barbara hotel
Local studio Architecture for London has designed an interior for stationery store Present & Correct in London, which features gridded joinery and draws on "wunderkammer" cabinets of curiosities. More about Architecture for London creates demountable wood interior for Present & Correct store
Light-filled spaces, neutral-toned furniture and a sculptural spiral staircase bring a hospitality feeling to this life sciences building in Chicago, designed by architecture studio Gensler and developer Sterling Bay. More about Gensler and Sterling Bay design Chicago laboratory to resemble a hotel
A cannabis dispensary, a hotel gym and an office in a converted 1930s military warehouse feature in this lookbook, proving that chequered floors aren't just for kitchens. More about Eight interiors where chequerboard flooring adds a sense of nostalgia
Showers enclosed in dichroic glass and wrapped in speckled terrazzo are featured in our latest lookbook, which showcases eight unique showers that bring a touch of colour to the bathroom. More about Eight bold showers that add a pop of colour to the bathroom
This week on Dezeen, we announced the architecture, interiors, design and sustainability shortlists along with the designers of the year for the 2023 Dezeen Awards. More about This week we unveiled the Dezeen Awards 2023 shortlists