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A hempcrete cabin in Iceland is a ‘house for the soul’This new hempcrete structure, titled Biobuilding and designed by architecture studio Lúdika, sits in rural Iceland as a case study for material experimentation
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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Sabine Marcelis brings 15 years of light and colour to her Zurich show‘Light and Color’, the designer’s first museum exhibition, brings cast-resin cubes, Ikea donuts, and a mirrored room of giant lava lamps to Museum für Gestaltung Zürich (30 October 2026 – 4 April 2027)
By Reeme Idris Published
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Craig Ellwood’s Kubly House is for sale, a prime slice of mid-century modern in PasadenaDesigned in 1965 and in the same family for six decades, the Kubly House is an exemplary modern residence that pairs minimalist structure with clean modernist lines
By Jonathan Bell Published
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There’s a new player in the aluminium luggage game: meet Alu’r from Delsey ParisDelsey has announced its first aluminium collection, launching a carry-on and check-in bag that feature fresh colours and signature patterned metal finishes
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Sabine Marcelis’ lava lamp world is in the pink – and you can buy a piece of itThe Dutch artist and designer collaborates with lava lamp founder Mathmos on a limited-edition bubblegum pink lava lamp and an installation at her new exhibition
By Tianna Williams Published
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Designing for the modern office: Brunner and Doshi Levien launch a flexible furniture collectionAt Orgatec 2026, Brunner and Doshi Levien present the ‘Session’ collection, a series of flexible furniture elements that respond to the needs of a contemporary workspace
By Rosa Bertoli Published
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Lose yourself in these artists’ modernist houses, a lush journey across global creativity‘Artists’ Modernist Houses’, a new book by Harriet Thorpe for Batsford, takes us on a tour of some of the world’s most striking midcentury homes for the creative community
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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Herzog & de Meuron is transforming an old Birkenstock warehouse into a design museum dedicated to Charles and Ray Eames. See the renderingsThe mid-century modern campus, located in Marin County, will be the future home of The Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity
By Anna Fixsen Published
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These seven accessories for the new Apple iPhone Duo make the most of the folding formIf you’ve been lucky enough to get hold of the iPhone Duo then you’ll want to look after Apple’s folding flagship. We’ve found the cases to keep it safe along with a little bit extra
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Los Angeles hopes the stars will align for their third shot at Olympic glory in 2028LA unveils its Olympic slogan, Stars Align, and reveals more details about the branding behind the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Ten c’s capsule collection with cult Japanese label Comoli is made for fabric obsessivesThe eight-piece, all-black collection features Ten c and Comoli’s signature fabrications, which have built them a legion of quality-obsessed devotees. You might be the next
By Jack Moss Published
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BIG presents ‘Refugee Cities,’ a proposal to redefine emergency housing, and moreThe new ‘Refugee Cities’ vision is designed to be a long-term answer to address emergency human displacement
By Tianna Williams Published
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Join the Zaha Hadid Foundation celebrations of the late architect's legacy on her birthdayThe tenth anniversary of Zaha Hadid’s death is being marked by the legendary architect’s foundation with a series of events – exhibitions, the launch of a refreshed home, and a symposium – which will showcase her enduring influence
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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Working on the move? 10 gadgets to make mobile productivity go with a swingFrom compact keyboards to AI assistants to ultra-slim gear, we've rounded up the latest in ultra-portable tech
By Jonathan Bell Published
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NM3 brings its signature metalwork to an intimate Roman wine barBehind Pierre’s extensive wine list is a compact interior of bush-hammered stone, original flooring and NM3’s signature metalwork
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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Tekla’s latest collaboration with Auralee channels the charm of a Scandinavian winterThe second collaboration between the Danish textiles brand and Tokyo-based fashion label is inspired by ‘friluftsliv’ – the Norwegian philosophy that life is better lived outdoors
By Jack Moss Published
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Discover Norwegian architect Wenche Selmer and her rural Nordic retreat‘Own House’ is a new book about Wenche Selmer’s personal escape; and it’s the perfect immersion into the Norwegian suburbs
By Natasha Levy Published
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Down came a Spider: Aston Martin’s Valhalla loses its top to become an even bigger extrovertA supercar for making a grand entrance, the new Aston Martin Valhalla Spider is the manufacturer’s fastest ever open-topped machine
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Bar Leone's Lorenzo Antinori is opening a new cocktail bar at Rosewood Hong KongBar Camillo brings a slice of Italian living-room culture to the Hong Kong hotel, with mid-century interiors, seasonal cocktails and a Negroni trolley
By Charlotte Gunn Published
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A bank vault in Brooklyn holds a new kind of treasure: incredible rugsProduced by Radnor Made, Mexican artist Lucas Cantú’s Laberintos rug collection recalls the craggy city grids of Mesoamerica
By Adrian Madlener Published
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Can Polestar elevate itself to a higher plane with the sleek new Polestar 5?A new flagship joins the trim and tidy Polestar line-up; the Polestar 5 seeks to elevate the EV maker by taking on Porsche in the all-electric super-saloon sector
By Jonathan Bell Published
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For sale, the Lovell Beach House, one of California’s most significant modernist gemsOwned by the Lovell family for a century, the glass and concrete beach house that RM Schindler built for Leah and Philip Lovell is on the market for the first time since it was built in 1926
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Los Angeles art exhibitions: the best shows to see in November 2026Read our pick of the best Los Angeles art exhibitions to see this month, from photographer Richard Avedon's rare images of Hollywood celebrities to Hollywood, Gemini G.E.L. celebrating 60 years at its Frank Gehry-designed building
By Carole Dixon Last updated
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A rural escape in Thailand's Khao Yai National Park playfully nods to its contextKhao Yai Mountain Grounded Villa by HAS Design and Research transforms what could have been a conventional family retreat into a playfully geometric home
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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Catch a movie at Cine Tutu, the new São Paulo cinema by Isay WeinfeldCine Tutu by Isay Weinfeld brings style and mystique to a cinema venue in São Paulo’s bohemian Vila Madalena neighbourhood
By Scott Mitchem Published
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Hundreds of miles of stitching make up Hermès Maison's enchanting quilt windows in LondonArchitecture Space Popular dreamt up a lush, handmade fabric installation for the Maison's New Bond street display. Here's how it came together
By Harriet Thorpe Published
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During her lifetime, Zaha Hadid built just two private houses; one is now for saleZaha Hadid Architects completed Grosvenor Crescent Mews at the tail end of the last decade. For sale for the first time, we take a tour of this architectural unicorn
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Avocado House, a California desert home, owes its unusual shape to its hilltop settingFrom the team behind the famed ‘invisible house’ in Joshua Tree, California, Avocado House is poised to be the next hot property of curiosity. And you can book a stay
By Carole Dixon Published
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What is PoloFest? The first-of-its-kind Ralph Lauren collectors’ festival lands in JapanPolo Ralph Lauren debuts PoloFest (23-25 October 2026) in Tokyo this weekend, an event that brings together avid collectors of the American label from around the world
By Jack Moss Published
