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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

The Indian city of Chandigarh and its Capitol Complex is among them.

How Le Corbusier defined modernism

Le Corbusier was not only one of 20th-century architecture's leading figures but also a defining father of modernism, as well as a polarising figure; here, we explore the life and work of an architect who was influential far beyond his field and time

Bold, geometric minimalism rules at Toteme’s new store by Herzog & de Meuron in China

Toteme launches a bold, monochromatic new store in Beijing – the brand’s first in China – created by Swiss architecture masters Herzog & de Meuron

By Ellie Stathaki Published 27 March 25
Stay in a Parisian apartment which artfully balances minimalism and warmth

Tour this pied-a-terre in the 7th arrondissement, designed by Valeriane Lazard

By Ellie Stathaki Published 25 March 25
How to protect our modernist legacy

We explore the legacy of modernism as a series of midcentury gems thrive, keeping the vision alive and adapting to the future

By Ellie Stathaki Published 18 March 25
A barrel vault rooftop adds drama to these homes in Mexico City

Explore Mariano Azuela 194, a housing project by Bloqe Arquitetura, which celebrates Mexico City's Santa Maria la Ribera neighbourhood

By Ellie Stathaki Published 16 March 25
A 1960s North London townhouse deftly makes the transition to the 21st Century

Thanks to a sensitive redesign by Studio Hagen Hall, this midcentury gem in Hampstead is now a sustainable powerhouse.

By Ellie Stathaki Published 16 March 25
Finlandia Hall apartments: now, you can stay at a modernist masterpiece

The two Finlandia Hall apartments, Finlandia Homes, have now been restored to their former glory and are open to the public for booking, offering stays at Alvar Aalto's modernist masterpiece

By Ellie Stathaki Published 16 March 25

Join our world tour of contemporary homes across five continents

We take a world tour of contemporary homes, exploring case studies of how we live; we make five stops across five continents

By Ellie Stathaki Published 14 March 25
A weird and wonderful timber dwelling in Germany challenges the norm

Haus Anton II by Manfred Lux and Antxon Cánovas is a radical timber dwelling in Germany, putting wood architecture and DIY construction at its heart

By Ellie Stathaki Published 11 March 25
Finlandia Hall bistro blends culinary indulgence with reborn modernism

Finlandia Hall bistro opens in Helsinki, adding a foodie dimension to the Finnish modernist architecture marvel by Alvar Aalto

By Ellie Stathaki Published 9 March 25
Remembering architect Ricardo Scofidio (1935 – 2025)

Ricardo Scofidio, seminal architect and co-founder of Diller Scofidio + Renfro, has died, aged 89; we honour his passing and celebrate his life

By Ellie Stathaki Published 7 March 25
Welcome to Solo Sokos Pier 4, Helsinki’s fascinating new timber hotel

Architecture director Ellie Stathaki visits Helsinki’s timber hotel Solo Sokos Pier 4, designed by Anttinen Oiva Architects

By Ellie Stathaki Published 7 March 25
Modernist churches: we give praise for the genre’s concrete geometries

Modernist churches offer awe and architectural inspiration, blending concrete geometries with spiritual reverence; we take a tour

By Ellie Stathaki Published 5 March 25

A modernist Melbourne house gets a contemporary makeover

Silhouette House, a modernist Melbourne house, gets a contemporary makeover by architects Powell & Glenn

By Ellie Stathaki Published 5 March 25
Liu Jiakun wins 2025 Pritzker Architecture Prize: explore the Chinese architect's work

Liu Jiakun, 2025 Pritzker Architecture Prize Laureate, is celebrated for his 'deep coherence', quality and transcendent architecture

By Ellie Stathaki Published 4 March 25
An Upstate Sao Paulo house embraces calm and the surrounding rolling hills

BGM House, an Upstate Sao Paulo house by Jacobsen Arquitetura, is a low, balanced affair making the most of its rural setting

By Ellie Stathaki Published 4 March 25
10 emerging Californian practices rethink architecture in the Golden State

We highlight ten emerging Californian practices that are redrawing the borders of traditional architecture with their unique creative explorations

By Ellie Stathaki Published 3 March 25
Step inside the secret sanctuary of Rua Polonia House in São Paulo

Rua Polonia House by Gabriel Kogan and Guilherme Pianca together with Clara Werneck is an urban sanctuary in the bustling Brazilian metropolis

By Ellie Stathaki Published 1 March 25
Out of office: what the Wallpaper* editors have been doing this week

A taste of the dolce vita in London, some permanent artwork and a new eyeshadow palette – it's our editors' picks of the week

By Bill Prince Published 21 February 25

A Danish twist, compact architecture, and engineering magic: the Don’t Move, Improve 2025 winners are here

Don’t Move, Improve 2025 announces its winners, revealing the residential projects that are rethinking London living

By Ellie Stathaki Published 19 February 25
Explore a minimalist, non-religious ceremony space in the Baja California Desert

Spiritual Enclosure, a minimalist, non-religious ceremony space designed by Ruben Valdez in Mexico's Baja California Desert, offers flexibility and calm

By Ellie Stathaki Published 17 February 25
New book takes you inside Frinton Park Estate: the Essex modernist housing scheme

‘Frinton Park Estate’, a new book by photographer James Weston, delves into the history of a modernist housing scheme in Essex, England

By Ellie Stathaki Published 15 February 25
Tour the Albuquerque Foundation, Portugal’s new ceramics hub, where the historic and contemporary meet

A new cultural destination dedicated to ceramics, The Albuquerque Foundation by Bernardes Arquitetura opens its doors in Sintra, Portugal

By Ellie Stathaki Published 13 February 25
Take a deep dive into The Palm Springs School ahead of the region’s Modernism Week

New book ‘The Palm Springs School: Desert Modernism 1934-1975’ is the ultimate guide to exploring the midcentury gems of California, during Palm Springs Modernism Week 2025 and beyond

By Ellie Stathaki Published 12 February 25
Conran Building's refresh brings a beloved London landmark into the 21st century

Conran Building at 22 Shad Thames has been given a new lease of life by Squire & Partners, which has rethought the London classic, originally designed by Hopkins, for the 21st century

By Ellie Stathaki Published 12 February 25

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Latest articles by Ellie Stathaki

How Le Corbusier defined modernism

Bold, geometric minimalism rules at Toteme’s new store by Herzog & de Meuron in China

Stay in a Parisian apartment which artfully balances minimalism and warmth

How to protect our modernist legacy

A barrel vault rooftop adds drama to these homes in Mexico City

A 1960s North London townhouse deftly makes the transition to the 21st Century

Finlandia Hall apartments: now, you can stay at a modernist masterpiece

Join our world tour of contemporary homes across five continents

A weird and wonderful timber dwelling in Germany challenges the norm

Finlandia Hall bistro blends culinary indulgence with reborn modernism

Remembering architect Ricardo Scofidio (1935 – 2025)

Welcome to Solo Sokos Pier 4, Helsinki’s fascinating new timber hotel

Modernist churches: we give praise for the genre’s concrete geometries

A modernist Melbourne house gets a contemporary makeover

Liu Jiakun wins 2025 Pritzker Architecture Prize: explore the Chinese architect's work

An Upstate Sao Paulo house embraces calm and the surrounding rolling hills

10 emerging Californian practices rethink architecture in the Golden State

Step inside the secret sanctuary of Rua Polonia House in São Paulo

Out of office: what the Wallpaper* editors have been doing this week

A Danish twist, compact architecture, and engineering magic: the Don’t Move, Improve 2025 winners are here

Explore a minimalist, non-religious ceremony space in the Baja California Desert

New book takes you inside Frinton Park Estate: the Essex modernist housing scheme

Tour the Albuquerque Foundation, Portugal’s new ceramics hub, where the historic and contemporary meet

Take a deep dive into The Palm Springs School ahead of the region’s Modernism Week

Conran Building's refresh brings a beloved London landmark into the 21st century