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The highlights from Design Miami.Paris
Design Miami.Paris returned to the Hôtel de Maisons, showcasing 24 galleries and 18 presentations of 20th-century and contemporary design. Here is what went on
By Anna Sansom Published
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Texas, cowboys, and cacti: Douglas Friedman brings a dose of the wild west to new Lobmeyr glassware collection
Photographer Douglas Friedman has united with Austrian glassmaker Lobmeyr on a collection inspired by rural Texan tropes
By Tianna Williams Published
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Tour this Bel Vista house by Albert Frey, restored to its former glory in Palm Springs
An Albert Frey Bel Vista house has been restored and praised for its revival - just in time for the 2025 Palm Springs Modernism Week Preview
By Hadani Ditmars Published
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Behind the scenes of short film 'Submerged': the Apple Vision Pro's first scripted slice of unique content
Submerged is the first scripted film designed to experienced with Apple’s mixed reality Vision Pro headset. We go behind the scenes
By Nick Compton Published
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The Lexus LBX crams automotive luxury into a pocket-sized contemporary package
We explore the world of Lexus’s diminutive LBX, and ponder on the validity of luxury design in a super small car
By Jonathan Bell Published
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The Beachside hotel on Nantucket is ‘a love letter to the American summer’
The Beachside on Nantucket is a laid-back hotel designed by Parts and Labor Design studio, part of the Wallpaper* USA 400 consortium
By Daven Wu Published
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Martino Gamper creates a joyful tapestry of colour, pattern and eras in an immersive showcase
'I'm always interested in what is considered kitsch, what is considered contemporary, what is ugly, what is beautiful—it's a subtle line'. Martino Gamper‘ presents 'Before; After & Beyond’
By Ali Morris Published
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This sustainable family home is an Ontario retreat in tune with its setting
Ridge House by Superkül is a private Canadian retreat that nods to its context and embraces nature and landscape
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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The new Marantz Horizon is a circular wireless speaker with style as well as substance
The Marantz Horizon projects room-filling sound from its striking sculptural form, with a touch-sensitive interface and support for all forms of streaming
By Jonathan Bell Published
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'Showcase how neurotic you are': ATRA's furniture wants you to experiment beyond the care label
Design and architecture studio ATRA presents 'CARE INSTRUCTIONS', an exhibition of playful pieces whereby clients can 'wrap up' a sofa to meditate in an electromagnetic chair
By Amy Serafin Published
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Five Ukrainian artisans to have on your radar
Discover the Ukrainian artisans creating unity by modernising traditions. Get a snapshot of the many visionaries shaping a cultural evolution
By Alicia Sheber Published
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A new village chapel in the Czech Republic is rich in material and visual symbolism
Studio RCNKSK has completed a new chapel - the decade-long project of Our Lady of Sorrows in Nesvačilka, South Moravia
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Cathay Pacific’s new business class Aria Suites take flight
Cathay Pacific raises the bar for business-class travel with the launch of the much-anticipated Aria Suites
By Lauren Ho Published
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Volvo’s ultra-efficient EX30 compact EV gets its first real competition, the new Smart #3
We experience the highly rated Volvo EX30 and Smart’s most recent foray into pure electric cars, the #3. Which is the best executed small SUV?
By Jonathan Bell Published
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New York exhibition celebrates Maria Pergay, the ‘pioneer’ of metal furniture
‘Precious Strength: Maria Pergay Across the Decades’ is on show at New York gallery Demisch Danant (until 30 November)
By Francesca Perry Published
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First look: step inside 144 Vanderbilt, Tankhouse and SO-IL’s new Brooklyn project
The first finished duplex inside Tankhouse and SO-IL’s 144 Vanderbilt in Fort Greene is a hyper-local design gallery curated by Brooklyn studio General Assembly
By Léa Teuscher Published
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Renault celebrates new R4 EV and electric mobility with TheArsenale and four French start-ups
Renault's '4 Movements' accompanied the R4 E-Tech at the 2024 Paris Motor Show; the clutch of sleek machines will bring innovative electrification to air, sea and water
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Gufram’s red-brick punching bag is a total knockout
‘Punch a Wall’, the red-brick punching bag by Gufram and Studio Job, is now available in its unlimited version
By Tianna Williams Published
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Preview the Jameel Prize exhibition, coming to London's V&A, with a focus on moving image and digital media
The winner of the V&A and Art Jameel’s seventh international award for contemporary art and design inspired by Islamic tradition will be showcased alongside shortlisted artists
By Smilian Cibic Published
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‘Remembering without nostalgia’: Giorgio Armani presents his S/S 2025 collection in New York
Giorgio Armani returned to New York for his S/S 2025 show, which coincided with the opening of a flagship boutique on Madison Avenue
By Hannah Tindle Published
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First look at Soma 2.0: a new nighttime highlight in east London
Fresh from its Soho roots, this newly opened London bar is set to redefine Canary Wharf’s nightlife – not least with its Indian-flavour-twist cocktails, as Neil Ridley discovers
By Neil Ridley Published
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The Ferrari F80 continues the company's tradition of using supercars to showcase tech
Just 799 examples of Ferrari’s ferociously complex and high-tech styled F80 will be made, helping give shape to the sports cars of tomorrow
By Jonathan Bell Published
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The Suzhou visitor centre in China is a perfect balance of contemporary innovation and cultural identity
The Suzhou visitor centre in China is designed by Tsing-Tien Making, a studio that designs to preserve cultural identity
By Tianna Williams Published
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Celine Beauté by Hedi Slimane: ‘Rouge Triomphe’ is the quintessential red lipstick (and it’s now available worldwide)
Hedi Slimane’s Celine Beauté has officially arrived, with its debut ‘Rouge Triomphe’ lipstick available to shop globally in-store and online
By Hannah Tindle Last updated
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The Museum of Shakespeare set to open in east London
The Museum of Shakespeare puts the remains of the ancient Curtain Playhouse at the centre of 'The Stage', a new urban development in the heart of Shoreditch
By Smilian Cibic Published
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Renault, Alpine and Citroën help the 2024 Paris Motor Show return to form
Explore the most delectable debuts at the Paris Motor Show 2024 – or Mondial de l'Auto – including designs from France's big car makers and niche machines from around the world
By Guy Bird Published
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Discover the alchemy of American artists Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
The work of Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, prized by collectors of 20th-century American art, is the subject of a new book by gallerist Evan Lobel; he tells us more
By Léa Teuscher Published
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Paddington Square transforms its patch of central London with its 'elevated cube'
Paddington Square by Renzo Piano Building Workshop has been completed, elevating a busy London site through sustainability, modern workspace and a plaza
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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2024 Stirling Prize goes to the Elizabeth Line: we speak to the winners
The 2024 RIBA Stirling Prize winner has been revealed, with the Elizabeth Line crowned as the year's best building project; find out about the design and what else made it into the running for the UK's most coveted architecture award
By Ellie Stathaki Last updated