A 10th-century castle in the Umbrian hills has been restored and transformed into a hotel by Count Benedikt Bolza and his family, who created custom furniture for its 36 suites, restaurant and spa. More
In this week's comments update, readers are debating the development of a Hyperloop high-speed transport system in Italy. More
London architectural studio Sybarite has paid tribute to Ferrari's legacy in the car brand's lifestyle concept store, which features a scarlet glass wall that recalls a racetrack and a terracotta facade that nods to its Italian heritage. More
London studio Zaha Hadid Architects has signed an agreement to develop a Hyperloop high-speed transport system across Italy. More
Dirk Somers, founder of Antwerp studio Bovenbouw Architectuur, created a "fictional, yet recognisable" Flemish city named Composite Presence for the Belgian Pavilion at this year's Venice Architecture Biennale. More
Green onyx lines the floors and walls of this fashion boutique in Rome by creative duo Giada Forte and Robert Vattilana. More
Architects Valeria Presicci and Carlo Pantanella D'Ettorre have completed a house in Orbetello, Italy, featuring a simple stone exterior and pared-back interiors. More
The latest edition of our Dezeen Weekly newsletter includes the largest Apple Store in Europe. More
Fosters + Partners has restored and converted the Palazzo Marignoli in Rome into an Apple Store, uncovering historic features and opening up a central courtyard. More
Germany has divided opinion at the Venice Architecture Biennale by inviting visitors to wander around an empty pavilion and experience digital content via QR codes. More
With the Venice Architecture Biennale now open to the public, attendees have given their verdict on the first major cultural event to take place since the pandemic began. More
The Venice Architecture Biennale opens this week. Installing it during the pandemic has forced participants to work in a more collaborative and sustainable way in line with the event's key themes, according to curator Hashim Sarkis. More
Milanese architect Stefano Boeri will curate this year's Salone del Mobile, where members of the public will be able to buy discounted products for the first time. More
The Italian government has approved plans designed by architecture studio Labics and Fabio Fumagalli with engineering firm Milan Ingegneria to create a remote-controlled, retractable floor within the Colosseum arena in Rome. More
Organisers of Milan's Salone del Mobile have confirmed that the furniture fair will take place in September, ending speculation that the event would be cancelled or moved to a smaller venue. More
Bologna-based architecture studio Mario Cucinella Architects and 3D printing specialists WASP have collaborated to create a low-carbon housing prototype that is 3D printed using clay. More
The organisers of national pavilions of the upcoming Venice Architecture Biennale are planning to open without guests next month due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. More
Sixteen of Milan's design platforms have joined forces to commit to holding events in September even if the Salone del Mobile is forced to cancel. More
A 1960s hall with a barrel-vaulted concrete ceiling gave MoDus Architects the design cues for this refurbishment of an education centre in South Tyrol. More
An angular line drawing of the number 26 has been revealed as the logo for the Milano Cortina Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. More