To highlight sustainable and ethical substitutes for animal leather we've rounded up six materials that can rival its textural and performance qualities, from vegan pineapple leather to a leather alternative made of seafood shells. More about Six alternatives to animal leather made from plants and food waste
More than 50 international designers, from Martino Gamper to Playlab, have shared their take on the toilet paper dispenser as part of an exhibition at Marta gallery in Los Angeles. Here, the curators pick their ten favourite pieces from the show. More about Ten designs that reimagine the humble toilet roll holder
A charred-wood washroom and a monolithic, concrete bathtub feature in our latest Dezeen Lookbook of 10 zen bathrooms that swap traditional white walls for dark, moody hues and tactile materials. More about Ten tranquil bathrooms with dark and soothing interiors
From homes with peach-coloured walls to rose-tinted shops and restaurants, we've rounded up 10 interiors projects to make you think pink in our latest Dezeen Lookbook. More about Ten pink interiors that range from rose blush to bright coral
While most toilets have regular, rectangular-shaped floor plans, architects have also experimented with spirals, triangles and circles for public restrooms. Here are 10 public toilets that break the bounds of the regular cubicle. More about Ten public toilets with unexpected floor plans that break the bounds of the cubicle
To celebrate the news that David Adjaye has won the RIBA Royal Gold Medal for 2021, we've rounded up 10 of the most notable buildings designed by the Ghanaian-British architect. More about Ten key projects by RIBA Royal Gold Medal winner David Adjaye
From sagging shelves made of foam to a chair modelled on Wassily Kandinsky's abstract paintings, we've rounded up 11 quirky furniture designs that prioritise form over function. More about Eleven alluring furniture designs that verge on being dysfunctional
Wood has long been used to create kitchens, but architects and designers are finding subtle ways to reimagine the material in the cooking space. Interiors reporter Natasha Levy selects seven standout examples in our latest Dezeen Lookbook. More about Seven wooden kitchens that offer a different take on timber
Berlin-based publisher Gestalten has released a book that showcases whimsical architectural and interiors renderings. The book's editor, Elli Stuhler, highlights five artists that feature inside. More about Dreamscapes & Artificial Architecture book editor selects five favourite 3D artists
These 10 off-grid homes allow residents to live in more remote locations, or were designed by eco-minded designers to facilitate low-impact lifestyles. More about Ten eco-friendly dwellings where residents live off the grid
In our latest Dezeen Lookbook, we've rounded up 10 of the most refreshing outdoor swimming pools that architects have designed for houses around the world, including a private lagoon, a "Roman bath" and hillside infinity pool. More about Ten architect-designed swimming pools for cooling off at home
Architects and designers have created these seven dental offices with bright and colourful interiors to offer patients a more enjoyable and worry free experience. More about Seven dental clinics designed to take the pain out of check ups
Foster + Partners' new Apple Store in Singapore is the latest example of the trend for spherical buildings. Here are nine recent globe-shaped examples. More about Nine examples of spherical architecture from around the globe
First lady of the United States Melania Trump abandoned her architecture studies in favour of a modelling career before marrying Donald Trump, but she still has an interest in design. Here are four times she hit the headlines, including her recent redesign of the White House's Rose Garden. More about Four times Melania Trump made headlines for architecture and design
A laboratory, a tennis pavilion and a kindergarten are among these ten translucent buildings with exteriors made from semi-transparent materials including polycarbonate and frosted glass. More about Ten translucent buildings with exteriors that allow light to pass through
Climate change and rising sea levels are impacting the design and shape of our cities. Edward Barsley, author of Retrofitting for Flood Resilience, outlines six key strategies for creating environments that are adapted to flooding. More about Six strategies for creating flood-resilient environments
Following the popularity of a riverside house that an architect and designer built for themselves in Australia, we've rounded up 10 other original self-designed homes by architects and designers from around the world. More about Ten self-designed homes that reflect the unique styles of their owners
From volcanic rock, soil-based render to roofs covered in shrubs, these seven houses have all been designed to complement their setting in Mexico's scenic Valle de Bravo. More about Seven of the best houses in Mexico's Valle de Bravo
Often associated with toughness, concrete is an unusual material choice for furniture. But these six designs show how the material can be used for seating in a variety of forms including curved stools, puffy chairs and squashed benches. More about Six sculptural concrete seats including liquid-like chairs and squashed benches
Ritter Sport's recent court victory over Milka is the latest in a series of long-running legal battles to trademark the design of chocolate bars. Here we round up four of the tastiest disputes. More about Four chocolate trademark battles that were decided in court