The Small Lots, Big Impacts competition in Los Angeles, which asked architects to develop starter house concepts for vacant lots across the city, has revealed its winners. More about Starter home concepts seek to alleviate Los Angeles housing crisis
LA-based furniture design studio Willett has worked with interior design and development studio Ome Dezin to reimagine a 1960s residence in the hills of Laurel Canyon. More about Willett and Ome Dezin renovate mid-century CM G1 House in LA
The Soho House group has opened a location for The Ned members club in Washington DC, in a space overlooking the White House and with interiors that nod to past presidents. More about Ned's Club Washington DC draws upon White House design eras
Local design studio Mammoth has converted a former Chinese restaurant in Brooklyn into a farm-to-table restaurant informed by the paintings of North American painter Andrew Wyeth. More about Mammoth infuses Brooklyn restaurant with "bucolic essence of Upstate New York"
The City of Chicago has released a proclamation declaring an official design week for the city, acknowledging Chicago's role as an international "design epicenter". More about Second week of June officially named "Chicago Design Week"
New York design studio Earth to People has swapped synthetic glue for tree sap to bind its debut furniture collection, which features monolithic chairs hand-crafted from centuries-old cedar. More about Earth to People binds timber furniture with tree sap
American architecture studio CetraRuddy and developer Silverstein Properties have released redesigns of a casino and mixed-use complex located on Manhattan's West Side. More about CetraRuddy updates New York casino skyscraper design with "harmonious waves"
American architecture studio Populous has been named the primary architect of a plan to redevelop a portion of Oklahoma City into an entertainment district, with NBA player Russell Westbrook serving as creative director. More about Populous and Russell Westbrook behind design of Oklahoma City redevelopment
From reissues of classic chairs by architect Antoni Gaudí to an MSCHF lamp made with a Mercedes seatbelt and a reimagined folding chair, here are 14 of the best designs we saw during the yearly NYCxDesign showcase. More about Fourteen of the best furniture designs from NYCxDesign
Following NYCxDesign, we've selected some materials and forms that featured heavily in the exhibitions throughout the week, including lights shrouded in linen and furniture covered in tiny bulbs. More about Delicate fabric lights and fantastic ceramics among furniture trends from NYCxDesign
During NYCxDesign, furniture brand Blu Dot partnered with design collective Dudd Haus to curate an exhibition of quirky objects informed by the 20th anniversary of its Strut table. More about Emerging designers riff on Blu Dot's Strut table for its 20th birthday
Chairs and sofas with contemporary lines covered in rich floral brocades and silks were found throughout shows at this year's NYCxDesign, pointing to a trend informed by maximalism. More about Six seats with contemporary frames and decadent floral fabrics at NYCxDesign
Self-stirring cocktails, a giant cube of olives and a tomato-filled sink are among our picks of food and beverage installations found at NYCxDesign. More about Eight food and drink installations from NYCxDesign parties
American studio S9 Architecture has completed a building for The Cleveland Foundation that features warm cedar cladding, large windows and a post-and-beam structural system made of mass timber. More about S9 Architecture goes heavy on timber for Ohio non-profit headquarters
Architecture studio Heatherwick Studio has updated its Longchamp store in Downtown Manhattan, recolouring the sculptural steel staircase and adding "three-dimensional carpets". More about Heatherwick Studio gives New York Longchamp store Energy Green makeover
New York-based designer Kouros Maghsoudi has unveiled a chair with sculptural arms meant to demonstrate the "in-your-face" nature of American design, at an exhibition co-hosted by Dezeen during NYCxDesign. More about Kouros Maghsoudi's Hug Chair is a "pedestal for sexiness"
The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation has partnered with Victory Cruise Line on a series of onboard lectures about the American architect's life, as well as visits to projects such as Unity Temple in Chicago. More about Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation announces themed cruise on the Great Lakes
New York-based designer Henry Julier's collection of Danish paper cord-topped furniture with Swiss furniture company USM was among the stand-out exhibitions at the inaugural Shelter fair during NYCxDesign. More about Henry Julier creates woven tops for USM collection at Shelter fair
Lighting manufacturer Gantri partnered with vintage furniture dealer Rarify on a modular 3D-printed light system using elements from Swiss furniture studio USM, showcased with local designer Studio Guapo for NYCxDesign. More about Rarify collaborates with Gantri on "infinitely expandable" 3D-printed light
Design studio LoveFrom has completed a rebrand for William Stout Architectural Books in San Francisco, including a custom typeface, logo and a suite of whimsical illustrations for decorating bookmarks and other paraphernalia. More about Jony Ive's LoveFrom updates visual identity for iconic architectural bookshop