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A former agricultural building is transformed into a minimal rural home by Bindloss Dawes
Zero-carbon design meets adaptive re-use in the Tractor Shed, a stripped-back house in a country village by Somerset architects Bindloss Dawes
By Jonathan Bell Published
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At $31.4 million, this Lalanne hippo just smashed another world auction record at Sotheby’s
The jaw-dropping price marked the highest-ever for a work by François-Xavier Lalanne – and for a work of design generally
By Anna Fixsen Published
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NYC’s first alcohol-free members’ club is full of spirit
The Maze NYC is a design-led social hub in Flatiron, redefining how the city gathers with an alcohol-free, community-driven ethos
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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The Maybach Ocean Club is a floating members’ club for the super-rich
Mercedes-Benz Design has announced the upcoming Maybach Ocean Club, a ship-based enclave inspired by automotive luxury
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Is the Calibri typeface 'woke'? We asked its designer
'It's more a compliment than something bad for me,’ says the Dutch type designer Lucas de Groot
By Anna Fixsen Published
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The Wallpaper* Design Awards are back in 2026 – see who's shortlisted
Our annual design awards returns in January – here are the first shortlisted nominees
By Léa Teuscher Published
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RIBA House of the Year 2025 is a ‘rare mixture of sensitivity and boldness’
Topping the list of seven shortlisted homes, Izat Arundell’s Hebridean self-build – named Caochan na Creige – is announced as the RIBA House of the Year 2025
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Wallpaper* Design Awards 2026: Designer of the Year shortlist
Meet the Wallpaper* Designers of the Year nominees: bringing calm, consideration and integrity to the year's key design moments
By Rosa Bertoli Published
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Aesthetics and acoustics come together in the Braque speakers from Nocs Design
The Braque speakers bring the art of noise, sitting atop a brushed steel cube that wouldn’t look out of place in a contemporary gallery
By Jonathan Bell Published
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In addition to brutalist buildings, Alison Smithson designed some of the most creative Christmas cards we've seen
The architect’s collection of season’s greetings is on show at the Roca London Gallery, just in time for the holidays
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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Inspired by a pebble, the stylish new Alma charger provides pocketable convenience
What if technology could quietly allay anxiety and not cause it? That’s the pitch behind new luxury accessories company Addition, starting with its new Alma wireless charger
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Irys is an app designed by photographers for photographers. We take it for a test run
Irys celebrates the art and quality of photography, along with the joy of discovery. We discuss the nature of online creativity and the artlessness of social media with founder Alan Schaller
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Mytheresa’s new St Moritz ‘concierge’ is a Wes Anderson-esque wonderland
Studio Boum has designed the ephemeral ‘members’ club’ in the Alpine town, which will see the fashion e-retailer host a series of events and workshops over the ski season
By Jack Moss Published
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The ring’s the thing as Pebble launches a discreet device for memo-taking, Index Ring 01
A tiny device with a singular purpose but limitless applications, the Pebble Index 01 is a customisable smart ring for turning mental notes into text
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Blue skies beckon for the magnificent multi-functional Citroën ELO concept
Featuring an ingenious interior and new materials, Citroën’s conceptual collaboration with Decathlon and Goodyear has create a true automotive all-rounder
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Edra’s wintry marvel of a chair heralds the 2026 Winter Games
Edra unveils a new snow-white chair by Estudio Campana to mark the upcoming Winter Games, as part of its ‘Casa Italia’ showcase of Italian excellence for the event
By Rosa Bertoli Published
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Didn't make it to Alcova Miami this year? These are our 10 favourite things
At the third US edition of the exhibition, designers reinterpreted ancient traditions, artfully refracted light and encouraged sexual exploration
By Dan Howarth Published
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A new bungalow in Ljubljana is infused with the spirit of place
A bungalow set in the pioneering low-rise eco development of Murgle, the House under the Poplars trades grand architectural gestures for quiet innovation
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Hyundai is the latest car company to get into robotics: meet the Mobile Eccentric Droid
The MobED is a new product from Hyundai’s Robotics LAB, pitched at last-mile delivery and industrial applications
By Jonathan Bell Published
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A cubist house rises in Mexico City, its concrete volumes providing a bold urban refuge
Casa Ailes, a cubist house by Jaime Guzmán Creative Group, is rich in architectural expression that mimics the dramatic and inviting nature of a museum
By Tianna Williams Published
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Sophie Lou Jacobsen’s glass tableware is fit for a hotel-style breakfast at home
The French-American designer unveils her ‘Continental Collection’, a playful and elegant take on classic breakfast tableware
By Tianna Williams Published
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Hanker after a 1970s supercar? The Encor Series 1 elevates the Lotus Esprit to a new level
This limited-edition remastering of the dramatic wedge-shaped Lotus Esprit stops at nothing to improve and enhance the original without losing sight of its analogue excellence
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Nike pushes tech-assisted ways to just do it, from Project Amplify to a Mind Science Department
The sporting giant is seeking new ways of amplifying athletic performance, both physical and mental. We explore the world of Project Amplify and the work of the company’s Mind Science Department
By Nick Compton Published
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A. Lange & Söhne's new Bond Street flagship merges German charm with Mayfair poise
The celebrate the launch of its handsome new home, the brand's releasing an equally elegant new watch
By Thor Svaboe Published
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Vincent Van Duysen and Zara unveil a sophisticated new flagship concept in Barcelona
Zara Diagonal by Vincent Van Duysen brings the intimacy of a domestic space to the shopping experience
By Rosa Bertoli Published
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Lexus finally confirms the name of its all-electric LFA Concept supercar
Still designated a design study, the Lexus LFA Concept should be the successor to the most unlikely of all 20th-century supercars
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Bottega for Bottegas 2025 invites artisans to reinterpret the ritual of the aperitivo
The annual initiative showcases makers and creatives who share Bottega Veneta’s dedication to craft. This year’s objects come together as an exquisite, modern still life
By Anna Solomon Published
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Caligra launches its c100 Developer Terminal, a stripped-back machine for serious computing
Pentagram’s Jon Marshall has collaborated with computing start-up Caligra to shape its sleek but serious desktop and mouse
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Finnish Design Shop has unveiled an interiors collection inspired by the modernist art of Helene Schjerfbeck
The collection’s serene colour palettes and refined finishes draw directly from Schjerfbeck’s paintings, translating her Nordic modernist sensitivity into contemporary objects
By Anna Solomon Published
