
Ellie Stathaki
Ellie Stathaki is the Architecture & Environment Director at Wallpaper*. She trained as an architect at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in Greece and studied architectural history at the Bartlett in London. Now an established journalist, she has been a member of the Wallpaper* team since 2006, visiting buildings across the globe and interviewing leading architects such as Tadao Ando and Rem Koolhaas. Ellie has also taken part in judging panels, moderated events, curated shows and contributed in books, such as The Contemporary House (Thames & Hudson, 2018), Glenn Sestig Architecture Diary (2020) and House London (2022).
Latest articles by Ellie Stathaki
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Ray Phoenix cuts a modernist-nodding, green-tinted figure under the Arizona sunJohnston Marklee completes the new building, the third project to open by the ambitious, New York-based lifestyle and residential brand Ray
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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A Frankfurt airport interior elevates travel with its flowing, ‘lava-like’ ceilingRedesigning the airport’s Terminal 3 Marketplace, architects LAVA play with light, movement and generosity of space
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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Venice Architecture Biennale 2027: the ultimate guideIt's never too early to start planning for the Venice Architecture Biennale 2027; welcome to our ultimate guide for the what, who and where of the respected biannual festival of the built environment's landmark 20th edition
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MA/NA Mayfair, London’s newest Japanese restaurant, strikes a fine balanceMA/NA Mayfair, Thesleff Group's latest offering in the heart of London, brings contemporary interiors and ingredient-led Japanese culinary delights in a restaurant that feels at once relaxed and luxurious
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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This brutalist school by the Smithsons in Norfolk is getting a new lease of lifeHunstanton School, designed by Alison and Peter Smithson and now known as Smithdon High School, is not only a pioneering example of New Brutalism, but also a beloved focal point for its community; and it's getting a new lease of life
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Margaret Howell celebrates print, marking 130 years of The Architectural Review covers in London130 years of AR covers go on show at Margaret Howell's flagship store in London, celebrating The Architectural Review's landmark anniversary
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A magical Formentera house is designed for easy living and summer dreamingSes Clotades, a new Formentera house by architect Marià Castelló, takes its cues from its natural setting and becomes a curated composition – inside and out
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Jean Prouvé’s modernist genius explored through unseen works at TEFAF New YorkGalerie Patrick Seguin brings the demountable architecture of Jean Prouvé to TEFAF New York this May, showcasing Villa Lopez (1953) and the Valençaude school (1954) to the public for the first time
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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Step onto the Southern Lookout for a dramatic Australian bushland experienceWith this new viewing platform, AJC Architects creates a contemporary visitor attraction amid bushland near Sydney, helping to transform a former quarry
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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Take in the wild American West from this Linda Taalman house, now on the marketA Linda Taalman house in Lone Pine, CA, is currently on the market, an opportunity to acquire a sustainably minded base in the wilderness of the American West
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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In 2024, Copenhagen’s Børsen went up in flames; now a visitor centre tells of its rebirthA visitor centre focusing on the historic former stock exchange’s past, present and future tells the story of a beloved city landmark as it is reborn
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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A holiday house in the woods of Brazil gives guests the impression of walking among treesCasa Pinhal, by Cornetta Arquitetura, is designed to be in tune with its forested setting – and made using sustainable construction methods to boot
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Discover architecture in Ecuador – often overlooked, yet ‘a story worth telling’A new book charts architecture in Ecuador; we spoke to its creators, photographers Francesco Russo and Luca Piffaretti, who explored and captured the country in images
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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Out of office: What the Wallpaper* editors are looking forward to in MayOur editors highlight what’s new, noteworthy and not-to-be-missed in design, culture and beyond this month
By Tianna Williams Published
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The Whale promises an immersive Arctic experience overlooking the Norwegian SeaCome 2027, this whale-inspired visitor centre, designed by Dorte Mandrup in Norway, will be the perfect place to observe the majestic animals as they migrate
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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An innovative school design in East Sussex puts wellness at its heartDesigned by Adam Richards Architects, St. Raphael’s Health & Wellbeing Centre at Mayfield School in the UK proposes a new typology that brings together healthcare and teaching
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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A serene Indian home, Western Valley House, was designed with a cinematographer’s eyeWestern Valley House by STO.M.P is a low, linear dwelling that draws on its leafy context, full of natural features and daily life
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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What is Contract? Everything you need to know about Salone 2027’s biggest innovationSalone Contract 2027 was announced earlier this year as one of Salone del Mobile’s major shake-ups under the presidency of Maria Porro; here, we explain everything about the global design fair’s newest project, led by OMA
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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Get to know South Korean architect Byoung Cho in this richly-illustrated new monograph'Earth Works: Houses by Byoung Cho' is a new book zooming in on the architect's residential work - and its connection with land and culture
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Step inside V&A East Museum, a new London cultural hub combining brains and beautyDesigned by O'Donnell+Tuomey in Stratford, the V&A East Museum is ready to show off its sculptural volumes as it gears up for its public opening on 18 April 2026
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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Meet the visionary young architect who's reshaping London, one project at a timeEast London-born architect Jayden Ali and his multidisciplinary practice JA Projects draw on social justice, community and connection, shaping the architectural avant-garde in the British capital and beyond
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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Inside Meadow House, a modernist-inspired home in the Essex countrysideInspired by modernist pavilions, Meadow House in Essex, UK, is a masterclass in elegant volumes and architectural detailing
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What's next in retail architecture? One of Japan's most in-demand designers explainsGwenael Nicolas, founder of the Japan-based studio Curiosity, talks about creating memorable shop experiences: 'The most inspiring and relevant spaces are often nearly impossible to visualise'
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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Herzog & de Meuron’s latest furniture collection includes cork upholstery and a ping pong tableThe new furniture collection by Herzog & de Meuron and UniFor is among our Salone del Mobile 2026 highlights, featured in May Wallpaper*, on sale 9 April
By Ellie Stathaki Published
