Harriet Thorpe
Harriet Thorpe is a writer, journalist and editor covering architecture, design and culture, with particular interest in sustainability, 20th-century architecture and community. After studying History of Art at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) and Journalism at City University in London, she developed her interest in architecture working at Wallpaper* magazine and today contributes to Wallpaper*, The World of Interiors and Icon magazine, amongst other titles. She is author of The Sustainable City (2022, Hoxton Mini Press), a book about sustainable architecture in London, and the Modern Cambridge Map (2023, Blue Crow Media), a map of 20th-century architecture in Cambridge, the city where she grew up.
Latest articles by Harriet Thorpe
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A 1920s beach buggy is among our favourite finds at TEFAF 2026Don’t miss modern furniture by Gerrit Rietveld, Osvaldo Borsani and Zaha Hadid at TEFAF Maastricht 2026
By Harriet Thorpe Published
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Irish architect Níall McLaughlin is awarded the 2026 RIBA Royal Gold MedalConsistently applauded by the industry, this year’s medal winner shows the value of empathy and curiosity in architecture; we spoke with McLaughlin ahead of the announcement
By Harriet Thorpe Published
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New Marseille restaurant Dévo dishes up a sultry 1970s moodMirrors, satin curtains, and tubular steel define the atmosphere of this theatrical hangout, as envisioned by a local team of creatives
By Harriet Thorpe Published
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Hôtel Le Provençal is a sun-kissed family affairA beloved third-generation hotel in the south of France reopens with a fresh look, all whilst preserving its authentic midcentury heritage
By Harriet Thorpe Published
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Peek inside Le Corbusier’s Cité Radieuse as 12 residents open the doors to their apartmentsAt Le Corbusier's Cité Radieuse in Marseille, we meet the residents enjoying a harmonious balance of independence and community (alongside the odd rooftop apéritif)
By Harriet Thorpe Published
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Flat-out brilliance: three Dutch houses that celebrate the horizontalThese three Dutch houses, built between the 1980s and the 2020s, blend seamlessly into the flat landscapes of the low country
By Alexandra Onderwater Published
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Heading to the South of France this summer? Don't miss our guide to the best design exhibitions in the areaFrom Nice to Marseille, from emerging design to the classics, this is your guide for the South of France design exhibitions on view this summer 2025
By Harriet Thorpe Published
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Fossils, shells and sea-life inspire Shaha Raphaël’s limited edition collection for House of Today, begging the question; 'Is it found, or is it designed?'In Shaha Raphaël's ‘Low Tide – Marée basse’ exhibition for House of Today, Lebanese craftsmanship meets Mediterranean spirit, blurring the boundaries between art, jewellery and collectible design
By Harriet Thorpe Published
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New York Design Week 2025: live updates from the Wallpaper* teamNow through 21 May, design is taking over the Big Apple. Here's the latest news, launches and other goings-on from NYCxDesign, as seen by Wallpaper* editors.
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Shelter, a New York Design Week newcomer, offers freedom and flexibility'We’re building the show we wish existed,' says its co-founder.
By Harriet Thorpe Published
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What not to miss at NYCxDesign 2025, according to our editorsFrom mega furniture fairs to can't-miss parties, here's what to catch at North America's biggest celebration of design
By Harriet Thorpe Published
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This Hampstead house renovation in London transcends styles and periodsThe renovation of a Hampstead house in London by Belgian architect Hans Verstuyft bridges the classic and the contemporary
By Harriet Thorpe Published
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We tour Monaco’s Mareterra neighbourhood: where minimalist architecture and marine research meetMareterra, a contemporary enclave with designs by Renzo Piano offers homes, a new coastal promenade, a dynamic Alexander Calder sculpture and an atmospheric social hub extending the breezy, minimalist spirit of Larvotto Beach
By Harriet Thorpe Published
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Rug designer Sibylle de Tavernost’s homage to Fernand LégerAbstract modern art, craft heritage and contemporary life fuse in Sibylle de Tavernost's new limited-edition rugs
By Harriet Thorpe Published
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Architectural car parks to drive into, in the UK and beyondArchitectural car parks form an important part of urban infrastructure but can provide a design statement too; here are some of the finest examples to peruse, in the UK and beyond
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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Politics, oil crises and abortion rights infiltrate the optimistic 1970s interiors of Villa BenkemounFor the 50th anniversary of Villa Benkemoun in Arles, a new exhibition critically explores the year of 1974 through contemporary and historic artworks that antagonise the optimism of its design
By Harriet Thorpe Published
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'Tropicality' explored in Indonesian architect Andra Matin’s first monograph'Tropicality' is a key theme in a new book on Indonesian architect Andra Matin, whose work blends landscape, architecture and living
By Harriet Thorpe Published
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Marion Vignal on curating sensation-oriented experiences in 20th century French interiors at Maison BernardMarion Vignal's non-profit Genius Loci seeks to discover new insights and reflections on heritage through artistic site specific experiences
By Harriet Thorpe Published
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Ora ïto expresses his design language in an artistic alphabet he calls GrammatologyAbstraction and functionalism inform two exhibitions from the maverick multidisciplinary French designer Ora ïto at St-Paul de Vence and Marseille
By Harriet Thorpe Published
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Feel at home at Auberge, Château La Coste's new inn for culture loversAuberge La Coste sits at the heart of the art-filled estate, minutes away from the joyful town of Aix-en-Provence
By Harriet Thorpe Published
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First look: French designers Marie & Alexandre move in for the summer to Marseille's Cité RadieuseEscaping The Olympics in Paris momentarily, we head to Le Corbusier’s celebrated housing block in Marseille, where Apartment 50’s exhibition concept returns for another immersive show of collectible design.
By Harriet Thorpe Published
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Design Parade is the South of France's annual design extravaganzaIf you're heading to the South of France this summer, don't miss Design Parade Hyeres & Toulon 2024, the annual creative extravaganza spotlighting emerging talent in historical locations
By Harriet Thorpe Published
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Mareterra: a new neighbourhood rises in MonacoMareterra, a Monaco project boasting contributions by Renzo Piano, Norman Foster, Stefano Boeri and Tadao Ando, is set to become a new neighbourhood of more than 130 super-prime residences
By Harriet Thorpe Published
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Step inside Aden Grove, a dynamic London townhouse, playfully reimaginedArchitects Emil Eve designed Aden Grove, an award-winning Victorian townhouse that has been transformed into a spacious home with a detailed personality
By Harriet Thorpe Published
