As a busy Milan design week draws to a close, Dezeen has selected eight Italian hotels that event-goers can head to for a moment of calm, including a minimalist retreat with views of the Dolomite mountains and a 15th-century holiday apartment with original fresco walls. More
This month the entire design community flocks to Milan for the biggest event in the industry calendar. Whether you're visiting for the design week, or planning a separate trip, here's a travel guide to the city's best hotels, restaurants, cafes and shops. More
With Milan design week kicking off next week, design editor Augusta Pownall picks the best shows to take in, from an installation built from bio-bricks to a multi-room exploration of neuroaesthetics from Google. More
Did we fool you with our spoof story? Here are eight of this year's best architecture and design April fools including plans for a gondola in Edinburgh, a dog-walking drone and Swiss Army sunglasses. More
As the countdown for next year's Tokyo 2020 Olympics continues, we have rounded up five standout designs for the much-anticipated summer Games, from Kengo Kuma's Olympic stadium to a duo of service robots by Toyota. More
Southern US city Atlanta is experiencing a surge in new eateries and bars. Here are five to visit in Georgia's capital, including a snug club by Workstead and Tom Dixon's "raw yet sophisticated" cocktail lounge. More
Young designers were among the standout exhibitors at the second edition of Collectible, the Brussels fair dedicated to contemporary collectible design. Dezeen's Anna Winston selects her highlights. More
Safdie Architects' soon-to-open Jewel Changi Airport contains the world's tallest indoor waterfall, but it's not the first building to incorporate an oversized water feature. Here are eight buildings that include waterfalls. More
Mexican town Tulum has transformed from a sleepy hippie community to a lively tourist destination in a few short years. We've selected five design-focused accommodation options in the tropical forest and along the turquoise waters of the Riviera Maya resort. More
With more people living in cities, architects are increasingly finding inventive ways to squeeze homes into small spaces. Here are the floor plans of 10 micro homes that make the most of every square metre. More
New York City's Hudson Yards neighbourhood is finally opening to the public, so we've put together a guide to the skyscrapers, public spaces and attractions that make up the mega development's first phase. More
Foster + Partners has designed a succession of Apple Stores that implement the tech giant's retail vision. From Paris to Istanbul, here are 10 of its best designs. More
On International Women's Day, here's a look at some of the individuals, collectives and organisations that are working hard to raise the profile of female architects and designers around the world. More
The Geneva Motor Show kicked off yesterday and this year it's all about electrification, as impending EU emission laws force automotive brands to gear their efforts towards more eco-friendly, electric cars. More
The second edition of the Madrid Design Festival saw designers create exhibitions across the Spanish capital. Our favourites include a showcase from mid-century furniture brand Darro and a series of sculptures inside a baroque mansion. More
A wave of hotels have opened, or been recently revamped across England. From an upscale roadside diner in Oxfordshire, to a listed Georgian manor in Hampshire, here are six of the best. More
To celebrate The 91st Academy Awards, we've chosen five of our favourite set designs from this year's nominees, from the afrofuturist cityscapes of Black Panther's Wakanda to the meticulous detail of Roma. More
Following the death of influential Italian architect, designer and theorist Alessandro Mendini this week, here's a look at 10 projects completed across his 60-year career, from the seminal Proust chair to a chequered bus stop. More
Over the past 70 years skateboarding has gone from fringe to mainstream. Iain Borden, author of Skateboarding and the City, selects 11 skateparks that highlight the key aspects of the movement's culture. More
Karl Lagerfeld was known for creating spectacular runway shows. Following the news of his death, here's a look at 12 of the best, including a recreation of the Eiffel Tower and a Chanel-branded supermarket. More