Dan Howarth

Brooklyn architecture studio SO-IL has transformed a cavernous space inside the neo-gothic New York Life building into a flagship store for Issey Miyake.

Mexican photographer Alejandro Ramírez Orozco has directed and curated a project that captures a variety of design objects within architecturally diverse spaces across Mexico

With New York City's annual design festival in full swing, we've rounded up 10 recently opened eateries, watering holes and dance spots to enjoy in between exhibitions and events.

Follow along as our editors select the Big Apple's design highlights – from fairs to parties

The First Light residence in Walla Walla, Washington. Designed by Rowland+Broughton, styled by Helen Crowther, and Photographed by Lisa Romerein.

Local architect Laura Vela Lasagabaster and designer Manu Bañó have used copper as an accent material inside a luxury concept store Colima 162 in Mexico City 's Roma Norte neighbourhood.

Danish design brand Audo Copenhagen has opened its first showroom outside Scandinavia inside a landmarked New York City building, to coincide with NYCxDesign

Dutch design studio Barde vanVoltt has completed a building in San José del Cabo, Mexico, which includes a chukum-lined community cafe at street level and residences above.

EYRC Architects has expanded the Cocopah Museum in Arizona with a standalone building constructed from weathering steel and cast concrete.

GRT Architects has completed a second location of maximalist restaurant Bad Roman, creating an "evolution" of the New York original in Beverly Hills.