Latest articles by Adrian Madlener
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Inside Gourmega, a secret Greenwich Village restaurant that’s an all-out celebration of African diasporic cultureThe restaurant, with design by Mariam Issoufou, marks the first permanent project from the celebrated culinary collective, Ghetto Gastro
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This cheeky coastal Florida home was designed to get around strict HOA rulesArchitect Jennifer Bonner designed a home for her mum that’s rebellious, site-responsive and unapologetically cute
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Build your own Eames House with this new kitWith the new, fully functional kit of parts, Eames Office and Spanish furniture brand Kettal realise one of Charles & Ray Eames’ dearest ambitions: universal architecture for everyone
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OMA’s New Museum expansion is not just an extension but a ‘counterpart’, says Rem KoolhaasThe extension, which was nearly a decade in the works, gives the box-like Bowery landmark a crystalline sidekick
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Inside House of Santal, a new Manhattan gallery devoted exclusively to South Asian designAmid a sea of galleries focused on American and European work, the new platform, founded by Raksha Sanikam, is highlighting talents from India, Bangladesh, Nepal and more
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At this seductive Brooklyn club, you can dance the night away under a canopy of plantsWith a strict no-photo policy and impeccable design, Green Room is ‘supposed to be a haven for the creative class’
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Wallpaper* Design Awards: Detroit is City of the Year 2026Once a byword for urban distress, the Motor City is undergoing a fresh wave of regeneration, driven by progressive developers, design distinctions and dynamic investment
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The White House faced the wrecking ball. Are these federal buildings next?Architects and preservationists weigh in on five buildings to watch in 2026, from brutalist icons to the 'Sistine Chapel' of New Deal art
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Paul Rudolph's home served as a gigantic 'loom' for an exhibition of Anni Albers textilesItalian textile brand Dedar presented its Weaving Anni Albers collection at the legendary architect’s experimental Modulightor building in New York last week
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New York's iconic Breuer Building is now Sotheby's global headquarters. Here's a first lookHerzog & de Meuron implemented a ‘light touch’ in bringing this Manhattan landmark back to life
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At Café Zaffri in New York, history is served with a rebellious streakThe team behind Raf's unveils a new Union Square haunt that dishes up redefined Levantine cuisine in a reimagined Old New York dining room
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Detroit is booming – again. Here’s what’s behind the city’s new renaissanceOnce a poster child for urban renewal, Motor City’s experiencing a fresh wave of revitalisation. But what’s different this time around?
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This Detroit nail salon offers so much more than manicuresCure Nailhouse isn't just a place to get a pedi – it's a platform
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Apple unveils its next-gen camera in a powerful new photography exhibitionThe new iPhone 17 Pro Max takes centre stage in a New York exhibition where artists Inez & Vinoodh, Mickalene Thomas, and Trunk Xu explore the theme of joy
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We'd happily move into this super-stylish New York architecture officeMichael K Chen’s newly expanded Midtown workspace is a calling card for his intuitive style and inclusive approach
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Visit this Michelin-star New York restaurant that doubles as an art galleryArtist Mr.StarCity is exhibiting his emotionally charged yet optimistic ‘Bloomers’ portrait series at Frevo, a Greenwich Village hidden haunt
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Postcard from Brussels: a maverick design scene has taken root in the Belgian capitalBrussels has emerged as one of the best places for creatives to live, operate and even sell. Wallpaper* paid a visit during the annual Collectible fair to see how it's coming into its own
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Milan Design Week: Robert Wilson on the value of design in lifeWith a groundbreaking installation at Salone del Mobile 2025 and a new monograph, the celebrated director reflects on the role of furniture in his singular approach to theatre and design
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Basic.Space launches its first IRL shopping event – in an empty West Hollywood mallWith the launch of its first in-person event in LA this weekend, the e-commerce platform is looking to bring collectible design to a whole new audience
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New York’s only revolving restaurant is back in actionLocated inside the New York Marriott Marquis, The View Restaurant and Lounge reopens following a 360 refresh courtesy of The Rockwell Group
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New York restaurant Locanda Verde’s second outpost will transport you to a different time and placeLocanda Verde’s expansive new Hudson Yards osteria exudes a sophisticated yet intimate atmosphere overflowing with art treasures
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Trame Paris’ algorithmically generated and handcrafted furnishings, debuted in TexasDuring Marfa’s Art Blocks Weekend event, gallery and studio Trame Paris launched new collections highlighting the potential of controlled randomness, generated through code but carried out by master craftspeople
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Calico Wallpaper founders Nick and Rachel Cope set up studio and home in Upstate New YorkHaving put down firm roots in the Upper Hudson Valley since the pandemic, the Calico Wallpaper duo is developing new collections inspired by this bucolic setting
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One to Watch: designer Valerie Name infuses contemporary objects and spaces with historical detailFrom vessels to furnishings and interiors, New York- and Athens-based designer Valerie Name finds new relevance for age-old craft techniques
