Numerous Japanese brands chose to hold exhibitions during Milan design week for the first time this year as furniture fair Salone del Mobile returned to full capacity following the coronavirus pandemic. More about Japanese brands make Milan debuts as focus on the European market grows
European architects and designers are struggling to source wood for their projects as Russia's invasion of Ukraine has brought imports from the region to a standstill, threatening stocks and driving up prices across the continent. More about "Timber prices going up daily" in Europe due to Ukraine war
Danish textile brand Kvadrat has transformed the bold graphics of Belgian artist Alain Biltereyst into a collection of curtains and rugs, which created a colourful scenography during Milan design week. More about Kvadrat presents graphic Quotes textiles by Alain Biltereyst in Milan
The latest edition of Dezeen Debate features a plant-covered hotel in Paris by Philippe Starck. Subscribe to Dezeen Debate now! More about Dezeen Debate features a plant-covered hotel by Philippe Starck
California studio Nwankpa Design has transformed a room in a family house into a colourful, private space for a mother to work, breastfeed and exercise. More about Nwankpa Design creates compact, colourful sanctuary for working mom in LA
Dezeen School Shows: a mosque located in the Royal Docklands that uses the Thames' tidal movements to harvest energy and a project that aims to revive St Dunstan in the East are included in Dezeen's latest school show by students at University of Westminster. More about University of Westminster spotlights 10 architecture, environmental design and technology projects
Skinny grey bricks cover the angular exterior of this house in Belgium, which local studio DéDal Architectes designed to "rupture" its more traditional surroundings. More about DéDal Architectes creates angular brick home in Belgium
Production designer Jennifer Morden created a mid-century house to reflect the personality of the flamboyant and misogynistic antagonist in comedy-thriller film Fresh. More about Jennifer Morden creates "aspirational" mid-century house with sinister dungeon for Fresh
The late designer Virgil Abloh had to work hard to convince Italian design brand Alessi he could make the switch from fashion to industrial design, according to company director Alberto Alessi. More about Virgil Abloh "wanted to do real industrial design" says Alberto Alessi
Architects and architecture critics are attempting to stop a government proposal to reintroduce imperial measurements to the UK by calling on people to respond to its consultation More about Architects brand UK government plan to reintroduce imperial measurements "stupid"
Designer Lara Bohinc has created a collection of curvy furniture that intends to celebrate the female form, which was on display as part of Milan design week. More about Lara Bohinc designs voluptuous seating collection to be "playful and a little bit sexy"
Danish architecture studio Henning Larsen has built a wooden pavilion for furniture brand Fritz Hansen's 150th anniversary that forms part of the 3 Days of Design festival in Copenhagen. More about Henning Larsen constructs translucent pavilion to mark Fritz Hansen's 150th anniversary
Promotion: drawing on the aesthetic of the film Blade Runner, architect Tristan Auer has designed a neon-lit bathroom concept for Axor to suit an imagined male client. More about Tristan Auer designs Blade Runner-inspired bathroom for Axor
Design duo Studio Swine has displayed 22 hardwood furniture pieces on a "mountain" made from the packing crates they were delivered in for the Forest Tales exhibition at Milan design week. More about Studio Swine uses packing crates to construct Milan installation that will "leave no trace"
Dezeen Showroom: a kitchen designed for outside entertaining and a tapware range informed by traditional farm pumps are among the furniture designs on Dezeen Showroom that were showcased during Milan design week. More about Seven furniture, kitchen and lighting designs showcased at Milan design week
American studio Marlon Blackwell Architects has completed a series of asymmetrical, angular buildings for an Arkansas school backed by the founders of retail giant Walmart. More about Marlon Blackwell's Thaden School buildings are rooted in Arkansas vernacular architecture
Naturehumaine has completed six new apartments in a historic Montreal neighbourhood, renovating an existing volume and adding a similar building to an adjacent, vacant lot. More about Naturehumaine places sculptural outdoor stairs on Montreal apartment addition
Dezeen School Shows: a project that aims to tackle Barcelona's rising sea levels using laser-cut artificial reefs and another that intends to reconnect fragmented communities through modular creative workshops are featured in Dezeen's latest school show by Norwich University of the Arts. More about Norwich University of the Arts presents 14 architecture projects
Promotion: Sarah Andelman, co-founder of Parisian concept store Colette, has discussed the unexpected approaches needed to succeed in the future retail landscape in a talk hosted by Dezeen and brand retail experts Liganova during Milan design week. More about Attitude of "permanent renewal" drives retail success says Colette co-founder Sarah Andelman in Liganova talk
Cork cladding creates a "camouflaged" upper storey at this home near Lisbon, Portugal, designed by local studio Inês Brandão Arquitectura. More about Inês Brandão Arquitectura completes Cork House in Portugal