Splashes of bright yellow, round openings and a giant timber tree are among the playful touches Mexican design studio Sulkin Askenazi has included in Ikigai Sisu, a school in the Dominican Republic. More about Sulkin Askenazi arranges yellow school interiors around wooden tree
British-Nigerian artist Yinka Shonibare and architect India Mahdavi have redesigned the Gallery dining room at London venue Sketch, adding site-specific artworks, warm golden colours and textured materials to its interior. More about Yinka Shonibare and India Mahdavi bring "a warm feel of Africa" to London restaurant Sketch
Architectural design studios Selma Akkari and Rawan Muqaddas have renovated an apartment in a 20th-century building in Brooklyn, New York, adding warm and natural materials to the residential space. More about Amity Street Residence is a "minimal but warm" New York apartment
A towering spiral staircase and a golden kitchen are some of the features that Raúl Sánchez Architects has introduced in its renovation of this townhouse in Barcelona's Borne neighbourhood. More about Four-storey spiral staircase forms focal point of BSP20 House in Barcelona
Australian studio Sibling Architecture has used repurposed materials and mobile furniture to revamp Hanover House in Melbourne, allowing creatives to occupy the building before it is demolished. More about Sibling creates pop-up creative hub in Melbourne's soon-to-be-demolished Hanover House
Workspace brand Patch has converted the former Gray & Sons Brewery in Chelmsford, Essex, into a co-working space that aims to offer its members a positive work-life balance. More about Patch opens first "work-near-home" venue in former Essex brewery
Co-working spaces that allow people to "work near home" can reinvigorate local towns and high streets, explains Paloma Strelitz of new workspace brand Patch in this interview. More about Co-working venture Patch offers "an exciting alternative to your kitchen table" says Paloma Strelitz
At the back of a narrow Edwardian bungalow in Melbourne, the studio of Australian architect Luke Fry has added a contemporary extension with greyscale interiors. More about Luke Fry squeezes extension behind bungalow in Melbourne
Dezeen School Shows: a housing prototype that addresses urban density challenges and a lighting sculpture that represents comfort and safety are included in Dezeen's latest school show by students at Ryerson University. More about Ryerson University spotlights 10 student interior and design projects
Jean Verville Architectes has completed a residence in Montreal where nearly every surface is made of plywood for a "minimalist, functional, artistic experiment". More about Jean Verville lines Montreal row house with sculptural plywood interiors
For our latest lookbook, we've rounded up 10 homes from the Dezeen archive with inviting, inventive or unusual terraces each offering a pleasant place to while away a warm evening. More about Ten homes with welcoming terraces to spend a summer night on
Canadian studio Frank Architecture has designed a Japanese restaurant in Calgary where wood panelling, low lighting and corduroy-upholstered chairs all contribute to a cosy atmosphere. More about Frank Architecture creates intimate setting for Calgary's Lonely Mouth noodle bar
For our latest lookbook, we've rounded up ten kitchens that integrated seating – from window seats with garden views to benches that double up as vinyl storage. More about Ten social kitchen interiors with built-in seating nooks
Green and beige chequerboard flooring, deli props and tomato red hues feature in this marijuana dispensary in Toronto, designed by Superette's in-house design team. More about Superette models playful cannabis dispensary on Italian deli
Architects and designers should aim to have a positive impact on the environment, rather than just trying to minimise the damage they cause, according to Katie Treggiden, who returns as Dezeen Awards sustainability head judge for the second year running. More about "It's not enough anymore to simply do less harm" says Dezeen Awards sustainability judge Katie Treggiden
Space tourism company Space Perspective has revealed the interior design for its lounge-style travel capsule, which will be hauled into the stratosphere by a giant balloon. More about Space Perspective reveals design for "world's first" space lounge
Warm oak and smooth concrete are among the materials that Danish studio Norm Architects used to create the interiors for this Antwerp dental surgery, which aims to defy traditional, more clinical designs. More about Norm Architects designs spa-like dental clinic modelled on art galleries
Studio Merlin has revamped a Stoke Newington flat for its founder, Josh Piddock, by incorporating an abundance of storage to form serene, clutter-free living spaces. More about Maison Pour Dodo by Studio Merlin is a north London flat with a "spectrum of storage"
An award-winning council house renovation and homes with curved design elements feature in our latest lookbook, which collects ten interiors that celebrate the versatility of plaster walls. More about Ten residential interiors showcasing exposed plaster walls
Handmade fluted ceramic tiles, pink blown-glass lighting and tropical patterned fabrics all feature in this Atlanta bar and restaurant by local architecture firm Smith Hanes Studio. More about Floral installations decorate Atrium bar in Atlanta by Smith Hanes Studio