Chicago Architecture Biennial 2021
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9 Sep 2021
October 2021 Anniversary Issue
Introducing the October 2021, 25th Anniversary Issue of Wallpaper*
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Theaster Gates: London, urban reform and exemplars of Black excellence
The American artist and urban planner returns to London for a cultural takeover on a grand scale, and – as one of five visionaries invited to nominate creative leaders of the future for ‘5x5’, Wallpaper’s 25th anniversary project – picks five exemplars of Black excellence leading the way for social and creative change
Formafantasma on their GEO-Design master’s programme, and designers thinking big
The Italian design duo, among our featured visionaries in ‘5x5’, Wallpaper’s 25th anniversary project, discuss educating students for a changing world, and creative leaders of the future
Peaceful pods
Contemporary cabins for modern minimalists
Tonkin Liu and ThusThat reimagine red mud
Red mud, a problematic waste product of aluminium turns planet-friendlier resource in the hands of designers ThusThat and architects Tonkin Liu
Architectural gardens around the world to soothe the soul
From small domestic gardens, to nature reserves, urban interventions and local parks, here are some of the finest green projects that place nature at their heart
Alternative engagement rings with an edge
As the sales of engagement rings sky-rocket during lockdown, enjoy our off-kilter curation of edgy and unconventional engagement rings
Anupama Kundoo and the architecture of happiness
From craft-inspired baked kiln homes to comforting jali-walled classrooms, architect Anupama Kundoo explores groundbreaking techniques to design happiness-inducing buildings for every context. She talks with writer and trained architect Shumi Bose about design for contented living
Handbag brands: how to invest in a classic this autumn
Handbag designers propose streamlined shapes which are proportioned to perfection
Dive in: jewellers have been busy rethinking pearls
We’ve been deep-diving into boutiques around the world to find the very best calcium carbonate in minute crystalline form. It seems jewellers have been busy rethinking pearls, with contemporary (and often affordable) results