Adrian Madlener
Adrian Madlener is a Brussels-born, New York-based writer, curator, consultant, and artist. Over the past ten years, he’s held editorial positions at The Architect’s Newspaper, TLmag, and Frame magazine, while also contributing to publications such as Architectural Digest, Artnet News, Cultured, Domus, Dwell, Hypebeast, Galerie, and Metropolis. In 2023, He helped write the Vincenzo De Cotiis: Interiors monograph. With degrees from the Design Academy Eindhoven and Parsons School of Design, Adrian is particularly focused on topics that exemplify the best in craft-led experimentation and sustainability.
Latest articles by Adrian Madlener
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Scribner’s Catskill Lodge introduces funky rounded cabins
Scribner’s Catskill Lodge tapped design firm Post Company for 11 new dodecagonal cabins
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Shigeru Ban’s mini Paper Log House welcomed at The Glass House
'Shigeru Ban: The Paper Log House' is shown at The Glass House in New Canaan, USA as the house museum of American architect Philip Johnson plays host to the Japanese architect’s model temporary home concept
By Adrian Madlener Published
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Google and Chromasonic make sense of colour at Milan Design Week
Google's interactive installation in collaboration with Chromasonic demonstrates how colour influences our perception of the world
By Adrian Madlener Published
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New York's Leica store echoes the brand's blend of heritage and innovation
Leica store throws open its doors in New York's Meatpacking District, courtesy of Brooklyn based Format Architecture Office
By Adrian Madlener Published
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StudioTwentySeven opens a sprawling flagship in New York
StudioTwentySeven, the celebrated collectible design platform, joins Tribeca’s gallery scene with a new space that is an extension of the gallerists' own home
By Adrian Madlener Published
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The Hollywood Roosevelt’s penthouse suites get a sumptuous refresh
The Hollywood Roosevelt tapped designer Kevin Klein to imbue the suites with both contemporary finishes and historical details
By Adrian Madlener Published
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Smart toilet by Samuel Ross for Kohler flushes out the inefficiencies of conventional designs
The Formation 02 smart toilet by Samuel Ross for Kohler is the second step in the multi-year collaboration between the British designer and the bathroom brand
By Adrian Madlener Published
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Silencio New York opens with an enigmatic, Harry Nuriev-designed interior
Silencio New York is the new chapter of the original David Lynch-envisioned Parisian nightclub
By Adrian Madlener Published
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Mollie hotel celebrates Aspen’s close ties to the Bauhaus
Mollie hotel, by CCY Architects and Post Company, pays homage to the Bauhaus influence on the Colorado ski resort
By Adrian Madlener Published
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Morgan North’s multi-use complex features New York’s latest ‘park’ on its roof
Morgan North transforms what was once New York’s largest postal distribution centre into a sustainable, mixed-use hub of activity with a green roof
By Adrian Madlener Published
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Glenn Adamson and Friedman Benda examine spirituality in contemporary design
Curated by Glenn Adamson, ‘The New Transcendence’ at New York’s Friedman Benda (until 24 February 2024) highlights designs by leading talents infused with metaphysical value
By Adrian Madlener Published
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Marjan van Aubel’s ‘8 Minutes and 20 Seconds’ installation with Lexus is our Best Solar Roller
The Dutch solar designer Marjan van Aubel mounted an interactive installation in Miami to introduce Lexus’ new zero-emission LF-ZC concept car
By Adrian Madlener Published
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Jialun Xiong distills her inspirations in minimalist designs
Wallpaper* Future Icons: Jialun Xiong is reinventing minimalism with her pared-back yet deeply referential interiors and furnishings
By Adrian Madlener Published
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Rare Carlo Scarpa Venini vase found in a thrift store fetches over $100K at auction
Inside the story of Carlo Scarpa’s ‘Pennellate’ vase for Venetian glass brand Venini, which recently emerged from the most unlikely of places
By Adrian Madlener Published
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Paulin Paulin Paulin puts a fresh twist on a design classic for Basic.Space
Paulin Paulin Paulin collaborates with online marketplace Basic.Space on a unique colourway for its ‘Groovy’ armchair
By Adrian Madlener Published
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B&B Italia Miami studio opening sees reissue of ‘Camaleonda’ sofa by Stella McCartney
B&B Italia’s collaboration with the British fashion designer helps inaugurate its new, expansive Miami flagship
By Adrian Madlener Published
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Philippe Starck announced as Mortlach Whisky’s first creative director
The renowned French designer lends his expertise and holistic vision to Mortlach, the heritage Scotch distillery
By Adrian Madlener Published
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Samuel Ross’ Miami Design District benches swoop in for sculptural sit-downs
Samuel Ross’ Miami Design District ‘Expression.Service.Essence’ project comprises 12 bench designs permanently installed in the ever-evolving neighbourhood
By Adrian Madlener Published
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Yonder Escalante reinvents glamping in the Utah Desert
Yonder Escalante is the ultimate eight-hectare hospitality experience, leaving no stone (or cactus) unturned
By Adrian Madlener Published
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Es Devlin retrospective opens at New York’s Cooper Hewitt
‘An Atlas of Es Devlin’ surveys the British set designer and installation artist’s 30-year career (on view until 11 August 2024)
By Adrian Madlener Published
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Walker Art Center opens new collectible design shop
Idea House 3, the Walker Art Center’s new design shopping experience, highlights works from local and international talents
By Adrian Madlener Published
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Jialun Xiong’s design of Sichuan Impression is a sophisticated take on family-style dining
Jialun Xiong imbues the Alhambra, Los Angeles restaurant with clean lines and nods to traditional Chinese architecture
By Adrian Madlener Published
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Salon Art + Design 2023: highlights from New York’s leading collectible design fair
Here are the Wallpaper* highlights from Salon Art + Design 2023, held at New York’s Park Avenue Armory, 9 – 13 November
By Adrian Madlener Published
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New design festival Contributions is Paris Art Week's alternative to blue chip fairs
Contributions (until 22 October 2023) was set up by publicist Anna Caradeuc who teamed up with creative agency Bildung to mount a ‘spontaneous public art project’ advocating for emerging, independent creatives
By Adrian Madlener Published