Vancouver's "lush" Stanley Park provided the cues for a painterly green and gold mural in this New York apartment, which local studio Stadt Architecture has renovated for a Canadian couple. More about Gold paint drips down green mural at Chelsea Pied-à-Terre by Stadt Architecture
Australian practice Breathe Architecture has transformed the former headquarters of Paramount Pictures in Sydney into a boutique hotel with warm and tactile interiors. More about Breathe Architecture converts film studio head offices into Paramount House Hotel
A horizontal shower replaces the bathtub in this futuristic six-square-metre home spa, designed for small-space living by German studio Sieger Design. More about Sieger Design creates tiny home spa that fits inside micro apartments
Walmart's textureless surfaces are intended to look as cheap as possible. But surely, mulls Aaron Betsky, even a little tactility could improve the stores and other similar spaces without breaking the bank. More about "Could architecture and design do anything to alleviate 'walmartism'?"
Royal College of Art graduate Devan Skuban has designed a conceptual Brexit-themed museum that would look into how Britain's departure from the European Union will impact immigrants. More about Devan Skuban envisions Brexit museum for east London
An atrium ringed with wooden slats and topped with netting is the focal point of this slender Montreal dwelling, which has been overhauled by Canadian studio Robitaille Curtis. More about Robitaille Curtis stretches trapeze net across void at Atrium Townhome in Montreal
In an exclusive interview, Stella McCartney sets out her environmental mission, and explains how it influenced her to design her latest store – with a little help from her dad. More about "Designers aren't taking responsibility" says Stella McCartney
The forms and colours of a David Hockney painting are referenced in this Berlin poke restaurant, designed by Ester Bruzkus Architekten to feel "as relaxed as a day at a California pool". More about Berlin restaurant LA Poke takes its cues from Hockney painting A Bigger Splash
New York designer Anna Karlin has given a print shop in the city, which was ruined in a fire, a new life as her studio and gallery, decorated with rough plasterwork, Shaker-style furniture and bulbous lamps. More about Anna Karlin turns fire-damaged print shop into her "imperfect" New York studio and gallery
Aurora Arquitectos and Furo have transformed an old family home near Lisbon into a hostel, with colourful accents throughout based on the tropical patina of sunshine and vacations. More about Portuguese family home turned into brightly-hued hostel
Open living spaces, adaptable furniture and an indoor garden helped Nitton Architects create a homely apartment inside a tightly-packed residential block in north-east Singapore. More about Nitton Architects knock through walls to create "mini house" inside Singapore flat
Dark woodwork, navy-blue upholstered wall panels and plaid concrete flooring feature at this restaurant in Atlanta, which design studio Workstead completed for lifestyle magazine Garden & Gun to capture an "elegant mix of old and new". More about Workstead completes moody Atlanta restaurant for lifestyle magazine Garden & Gun
Faded frescos offer a backdrop to contemporary furnishings in Brolettouno Apartment, a holiday home in northern Italy that has been refurbished by local studio Archiplan. More about Archiplan celebrates painted frescos in subtle revamp of 15th-century Italian home
Pfau Long Architecture has converted a 1930s building that once housed a dress manufacturer into a creative workspace with an openable glass roof. More about San Francisco's art-deco McClintock Building transformed into "maker spaces"
The latest set of images from photographer Marc Goodwin offers a look inside 17 prolific architects' studios in the Netherlands. More about Studios of Dutch architecture firms including OMA, MVRDV and UNStudio revealed in photos
New York-based Savvy Studio has designed a restaurant in the city themed on beachgoing and boating with striped cushions, chrome and wood. More about Savvy Studio creates nautical interiors for Summer Day Cafe in New York City
A century-old house in north London has been overhauled by Richard Parr Associates, to create a home for the founder of cycling brand Rapha and his family. More about Richard Parr Associates remodels Edwardian house for Rapha founder Simon Mottram
Wood-framed structures create a range of different spaces in Hono Izakaya, a restaurant in Quebec City that was recently refurbished by local designer Charlène Bourgeois. More about Japanese restaurant in Quebec City combines minimal details and unfinished surfaces
Dezeen promotion: retailer Life Kitchens has opened a flagship store in London's Waterloo, which comes complete with a virtual-reality theatre that allows customers to see and modify their suites before purchasing. More about Life Kitchens' first central London showroom features a virtual-reality theatre
Designers Yves Behar, Amir Mortazavi and Steve Mohebi have completed a shared workspace in San Francisco's downtown area, where members can take advantage of an outdoor terrace. More about Yves Behar, Amir Mortazavi and Steve Mohebi's second Canopy co-working space opens in San Francisco