The Fashion Institute of Technology in New York has brought together work across various disciplines for an exhibition on accessible and inclusive design, including a colourful rolling closet that neatly displays donated clothing. More about Adapt/Evolve in New York showcases "empathy" in designing for accessibility
Designer Colin Knight has presented an exhibition of conceptual furniture called Hero's Wreck at Superhouse Gallery in New York with materials and symbols relating to world war two, including a piece based on the Eames glider chair prototype. More about Colin Knight exhibition explores "troubling connections" between mid-century design and world war two
New York-based Islyn Studio looked to European sleeper trains and Japanese capsule hotels when designing the compact rooms of Now Now, a Manhattan hotel. More about Islyn Studio designs hotel as "sanctuary for solo travellers" in New York
Global architecture firm SOM has completed the restoration of the art deco Waldorf Astoria hotel in Midtown Manhattan in an attempt to "bridge the gap between the past and future". More about SOM carries out "complete transformation" of New York's iconic Waldorf Astoria hotel
BIG, Gensler, and KPF are among the architecture studios involved in ongoing bids for three casino licenses set to be awarded later this year for developments around New York, with multiple including skyscrapers. More about Projects designed by BIG and KPF among eight vying for New York casino licenses
Chairs made with spools of denim and furniture with stylish mixes of wood and metal were on show at the second iteration of Belgian design fair Collectible in New York. Here, US editor Ben Dreith selects 10 standout objects, exhibitions, and collections. More about Dezeen's 10 favourite projects at Collectible design fair in New York
Designer Yinka Ilori has created a facade installation and pop-up shop at the flagship of American department store Bloomingdale's in New York City, informed by multiple meanings of flowers. More about Yinka Ilori covers New York Bloomingdale's in "modular" flowers for pop-up
New York studio Rockwell Group has unveiled interiors for a steakhouse inside a newly renovated office building on Park Avenue, featuring sumptuous red walls and strong geometry. More about Rockwell Group designs art deco-influenced Manhattan restaurant
Architecture studio Henning Larsen and the University of Pennsylvania have installed a modular pavilion on Governors Island in New York that radiates cool air for an AC alternative in public spaces. More about KlimaKover pavilion demonstrates "low-energy cooling" for outdoor heat relief
New York architecture studio Thomas Phifer and Partners has created a red concrete pavilion for infrastructure Battery Park City Authority's recently completed Wagner Park in Lower Manhattan, which was designed by infrastructure firm AECOM for increased flood resilience. More about Thomas Phifer places arched pavilion in AECOM's flood-resilient Manhattan park
US studio Spaced Agency has created a headquarters for non-profit Welcome to Chinatown in New York City, divided by one long curtain and mobile wooden "carts" to make the space flexible for a variety of events. More about Spaced Agency references "iconographies of Chinatown" for New York social hub
A glossy wood ceiling and a large circular light preside over this cafe that UK interior designer Deidra Hodgson has completed inside the Chrysler Building in New York. More about Chrysler Building cafe by Deidra Hodgson riffs on art deco location
This Brooklyn nightclub designed by New York-based Studio MBM features two distinct areas: a 1970s-influenced lounge and a futuristic dance floor. More about Studio MBM deploys "dynamic contrasts" at nightclub in Williamsburg skyscraper
Architectural models of various scales are displayed throughout the Midtown Manhattan studio of global firm Kohn Pedersen Fox, which was recently renovated by its in-house team. More about KPF refreshes and opens up interiors of its New York City offices
Architecture studios Frida Escobedo Studio and Handel Architects have created a brick tower in Harlem, USA, that contains apartments atop a multi-level arts centre. More about Frida Escobedo Studio and Handel Architects complete brick tower in Harlem
French studio Ciguë has outfitted a historic Manhattan store with green-toned clay, walnut millwork and a charcoal wood filtration system for the flagship store of matcha brand 12 Matcha. More about Ciguë creates "velvety and mysterious" interior for 12 Matcha in New York
Local designer Massimiliano Malagò has created an acrylic chair covered in illustrations and writings that explore the experience of "labour, love and leisure" in New York City. More about Massimiliano Malagò creates chair as "essay in the form of an object"
Fashion brand Telfar has opened its first brick-and-mortar store, located in Lower Manhattan and featuring a public-access television studio. More about Telfar "conceptual yet egalitarian" New York flagship includes a TV studio
Mexico City taqueria meets New York City diner at this compact eatery in Lower Manhattan, designed by local studio Polonsky & Friends. More about Polonsky & Friends designs narrow taco restaurant in New York's Soho
Following the dismantling of the Nakagin Capsule Tower in Japan, MoMA has displayed a fully restored capsule for a New York exhibition, complete with ephemera such as original drawings and documents of tenants' lives. More about MoMA displays "faithful restoration" of original Nakagin capsule