To make the most of space in this micro apartment in Moscow, Studio Bazi added a raised wooden volume that contains the sleeping quarters, but also creates disguised storage space. More about Studio Bazi's tiny self-designed home features a wooden "sleeping box"
As it's New Year's Eve, we've found 10 of the best bar interiors from Dezeen's Pinterest boards, including a Shanghai punch bar with bamboo-lined booths and a Tokyo venue covered in colourful electrical cables. More about 10 of the best bar interiors from Dezeen's Pinterest boards
This transparent speaker has built-in sensors that detect when parts need to be replaced, repaired or updated, and notifies users via their smartphones. More about Sustainable see-through speaker by People People alerts user when parts need replacing
An art museum in a hollowed-out grain silo, South Korea's answer to the High Line and a high-rise inspired by Chinese landscape paintings are among the best buildings set to complete in 2017, selected by Dezeen editor Amy Frearson. More about Dezeen's 10 buildings to look forward to in 2017
British architect David Adjaye is to become Sir David Adjaye after receiving a knighthood for services to architecture in the New Year's Honours 2017. More about David Adjaye receives knighthood in New Year Honours 2017
Porto architecture studio Fala Atelier has overhauled a fragmented 19th-century Lisbon flat, creating a long narrow living area framed by a subtly curved wall. More about Fala Atelier uses new curving wall to reorganise Lisbon flat
A disused iron factory in Copenhagen's Nørrebro neighbourhood provides the new home for the Brus Brewery, which features a bar, shop and restaurant, all dominated by oak. More about Old Copenhagen iron factory transformed into independent brewery by To Øl
Cement-fibre panels that appear to have the same texture as an elephant's skin clad the exterior of this home that architect Sean Guess built for himself in Austin, Texas. More about Self-built Austin home by Sean Guess is clad in hide-like cement panels
A scheme to convert roadways in Phoenix into car-free and plant-filled corridors shaded by woven canopies has won first place in a design competition. More about Blank Studio proposes fibre canopies for sun-drenched Arizona streets
The residents of this seaside home in Australia can easily cook inside or out, thanks to a kitchen and dining space that opens onto a sculptural barbecue courtyard. More about Wolveridge Architects builds Courtyard Cottage on Australia's scenic Mornington Peninsula
Artist Anish Kapoor has got his hands on the "world's pinkest pink", which he is legally forbidden from using. More about Anish Kapoor flaunts use of "world's pinkest pink" despite personal ban from its creator
A bridge suspended more than half a kilometre above a Chinese river has opened to the public – becoming the highest of its kind in the world. More about World’s highest bridge opens to traffic in southwest China
Amazon has filed a patent for huge flying warehouses that could house its fleet of delivery drones. More about Amazon files patent for flying warehouses filled with drones
A patterned wall of black metal wraps the upper level of this two-storey apartment in Tel Aviv, designed by Pitsou Kedem Architects. More about Pitsou Kedem designs dark brass lattice wall for Tel Aviv apartment
Theatrically sized jewellery is the hallmark of Birmingham designer Zoe Robertson, whose exhibition flockOmania opens at The Cass in January. More about Zoe Robertson's oversized flockOmania creations meld jewellery with performance
Belgian architect Hans Verstuyft has transformed the top two floors of an Antwerp office building into a penthouse with minimal interiors, a courtyard garden and a rooftop pool. More about Hans Verstuyft converts 1960s Antwerp office into minimal penthouse
Canadian studio Post Architecture has added a protruding window box to a century-old brick house as part of a major renovation of the urban residence. More about Historic Toronto home gets contemporary update by Post Architecture
White accordion partitions, thin marble counters and furniture made from coloured mirrors feature in this petite apartment overlooking the rooftops of Paris. More about Ubalt Architectes creates compositions with custom furniture in minimalist Paris flat
As we head into the New Year, this week's Dezeen Mail presents a roundup of the top stories in architecture, design and interiors from the past 12 months. Subscribe to Dezeen Mail ›
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With 2016 coming to an end, Will Wiles doses out his New Year's resolutions for architecture and design in 2017, which include resisting the hygge trend and finally taking responsibility for the climate. More about New Year's resolutions for architecture and design in 2017