For our latest lookbook, we've put together a roundup of contemporary takes on the classic conversation pit, installed into projects ranging from houses to retail spaces to create places for gathering. More about Seven conversation pits that bring people and rooms together
A traditional Lebanese bread influenced design elements at this bakery in London by local firm MA Studio, where it's the primary item on the menu. More about Lebanese street food informs interior of Common Breads bakery by MA Studio
Canadian studio Atelier Échelle has overhauled an orthodontic clinic in Montreal to create a "warm and inviting residential atmosphere" with medical equipment positioned among light wood features. More about Atelier Échelle reimagines Montreal dental clinic with residential vibe
The founders of Australian studio Zuzana & Nicholas have used a "robust palette" of stone, concrete and steel to transform a former workers' cottage in Brisbane into their own studio and house. More about Zuzana & Nicholas transforms Brisbane cottage into own home and studio
As autumn draws near in the northern hemisphere, our latest lookbook showcases different ways to add cosy shades of red and orange to living rooms. More about Eight living rooms decorated with autumnal hints of red and orange
This week on Dezeen, we were the first to showcase Apple's new events venue, built into a hillside at the technology company's Apple Park campus. More about This week we exclusively revealed the subterranean Apple Park Observatory
Madrid architecture studio Ecosistema Urbano has created a modular tower with inflatable awnings and stacks of native plants to mitigate the effects of climate change in urban areas. More about Ecosistema Urbano creates modular plant tower to "mitigate urban climate change"
Local studio Trahan Architects has finished an interior renovation of the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, completing a series of renovations launched after Hurricane Katrina that it claims will extend the stadium's life by 25 years. More about Trahan Architects restores Superdome to be "microcosm" of New Orleans
Dezeen Showroom: as we head into autumn in the northern hemisphere, we've rounded up a selection of furnishings listed on Dezeen Showroom that have deeply pigmented, rich appearances owing to their jewel-like colours. More about Eight products enriched by pigmented jewel tones
Norwegian studios Vatn Architecture and Groma have extended a home called Dråpa in Oslo, adding a curved form with a large terrace looking towards the city and its archipelago. More about Vatn Architecture and Groma add curved extension to 1930s home in Norway
US studio Steven Holl Architects has completed Meander, a housing project in Helsinki, Finland, with a snaking form that frames gardens and maximises outward views. More about Steven Holl winds Meander housing around gardens in Helsinki
Beverage company Diageo has produced what it believes is the world's lightest standard-sized glass spirits bottle for its Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ultra whisky, launching next week at the London Design Festival. More about Johnnie Walker sheds 300 grams to make "world's lightest" glass whisky bottle
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing the renovation of a 19th-century provostry in Prague. More about "It looks immaculate"
London studio Wright and Wright has refurbished the London headquarters of the British Academy, creating double-height spaces on the lower floor that aim to reflect the grandeur of the rooms above. More about Wright and Wright unveils transformation of British Academy headquarters in London
Promotion: American furniture collective MillerKnoll has launched its first "major destination outside of the United States" in London's Clerkenwell. More about MillerKnoll opens flagship space in London's Clerkenwell
Eyewear brand Cubitts has collaborated with nine artists to create unusual spectacles including a model with different-sized lenses by David Shrigley, which will be exhibited during London Design Festival. More about David Shrigley and Faye Toogood create quirky glasses for Cubitts auction
Architecture studios Snøhetta and Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture have completed a renovation and expansion of the Joslyn Art Museum in Omaha with the addition of a "weightless" pavilion. More about Snøhetta adds "weightless" pavilion to Nebraska's largest art museum
The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features images of Apple's new events venue in California. Subscribe to Dezeen Agenda now. More about Dezeen Agenda features subterranean Apple Park Observatory
UK studio Foster + Partners has renovated the modernist Transamerica Pyramid skyscraper in San Francisco, USA, restoring elements from the original design and linking it to a redesigned adjacent park. More about Foster + Partners "restores the logic" of Transamerica Pyramid in San Francisco
Dezeen School Shows: a winery in California, USA, which uses sustainable systems, is included in Dezeen's latest school show by students at Texas A&M University. More about Texas A&M University presents ten architecture student projects