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All hail the compact new Renault Twingo E-Tech – the city car is back in style
Renault continues to pay homage to its heritage by combining it with 21st-century technology. The new Twingo E-Tech is another winner
By Jonathan Bell Published
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A breathtaking exhibition celebrating modernism’s transatlantic ties soars above Manhattan
Curated by interior designer Andre Mellone, 'Crossed Trajectories' at Galerie Gabriel's penthouse explores connections between nomadic post-war creatives Jean Royère, Roberto Platé and more
By Dan Howarth Published
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This Mexico City café embraces brutalism’s warmer side
Stay for breakfast, lunch and dinner at the Formant Studio-designed Marne Café, where an interior of raw finishes and tactile materials invites you to linger
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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Modernist Palazzo Mondadori’s workspace gets a playful Carlo Ratti refresh
Architect Carlo Ratti reimagines the offices in Palazzo Mondadori, the seminal work by Brazilian master Oscar Niemeyer in Milan
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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A spectacular new Brazilian house in Triângulo Mineiro revels in the luxury of space
Casa Muxarabi takes its name from the lattice walls that create ever-changing patterns of light across its generously scaled interiors
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Wang Shu and Lu Wenyu to curate the 2027 Venice Architecture Biennale
Chinese architects Wang Shu and Lu Wenyu have been revealed as the curators of the 2027 Venice Architecture Biennale
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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Genesis turns up the heat with its new Magma performance sub-brand
Genesis has revealed the hot new GV60 Magma and striking Magma GT Concept in its quest to own luxury performance
By Jonathan Bell Published
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An elegant Argentine restomod keeps the spirit of the sporting 1930s alive
The SP40 Restomod by Iconic Auto Sports is an update of a classic 1930s custom job, enhanced for the modern era
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Teklan and Ikea bring colour, curves and nostalgia to speakers and lamps
Pattern-wrapped speakers, soft-serve lamps – and clever combos of the two – star in Swedish designer Teklan’s new Ikea collection. Take an exclusive first look
By Ali Morris Published
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The Stahl House – an icon of mid-century modernism – is for sale in Los Angeles
After 65 years in the hands of the same family, the home, also known as Case Study House #22, has been listed for $25 million
By Anna Fixsen Published
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Is this Paris' most design-focused holiday shop?
Shop weird and wonderful design and fashion at this playful, postmodern exhibition from Item Idem, where commerce, culture and humour intersect
By Anna Solomon Published
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Modernist Scotland explores the country’s impressive legacy of contemporary architecture
A new book, Modernist Scotland, delves into the art and ambitions of the International Style in post-war Scotland, presenting 150 projects that typify an age of optimism and innovation.
By Jonathan Bell Published
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An exclusive look at Francis Kéré’s new library in Rio de Janeiro, the architect’s first project in South America
Biblioteca dos Saberes (The House of Wisdom) by Kéré Architecture is inspired by the 'tree of knowledge', and acts as a meeting point for different communities
By Tianna Williams Published
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Samuel Collins’ stone sculptures capture the raw and rugged nature of the British landscape
The British artist and sculptor presents 'Silence Split', a series of stone sculptures which presents an abstract take on the horizontal and vertical landscape
By Tianna Williams Published
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Gergei Erdei’s furniture collection with Porta Romana is inspired by treasured family heirlooms
Working closely with the British furniture and lighting company, artist and designer Gergei Erdei drew inspiration from his grandmother’s jewellery box to create a furniture collection that has an air of antiquity
By Tianna Williams Published
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Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fountainhead will be opened to the public for the first time
The home, a defining example of the architect’s vision for American design, has been acquired by the Mississippi Museum of Art, which will open it to the public, giving visitors the chance to experience Frank Lloyd Wright’s genius firsthand
By Anna Solomon Published
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One of London’s favourite coffee shops just opened in Harvey Nichols
Kuro Coffee’s latest outpost brings its Japanese-inspired design to the London department store
By Tianna Williams Published
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The future of off-road is encapsulated in Hyundai’s rugged Crater Concept
An exploration of the future form of Hyundai’s XRT sub-brand, the Crater Concept is designed to roam where no one else goes
By Jonathan Bell Published
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The Mini Paul Smith Edition brings the designer and the car brand together once again
Paul Smith talks to Wallpaper* about colour and his new collaboration with Mini, the latest in a partnership that stretches back over a quarter of a century
By Guy Bird Published
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At the Holcim Foundation Forum and its Grand Prizes, sustainability is both urgent and hopeful
The Holcim Foundation Forum just took place in Venice, culminating in the announcement of the organisation's Grand Prizes, the projects especially honoured among 20 previously announced winning designs
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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A new timber studio in the Czech Republic is carefully integrated into its hillside site
Päivä Architekti’s Czech Studio Above the Golden Canyon takes advantage of impressive views
By Jonathan Bell Published
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From smart glasses to ‘empathy’ machines: what AI gadgets get right (and very wrong)
From furry friends to smart glasses, we test the latest AI gadgets promising to enhance your life
By Jonathan Bell Published
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A cinematic members’ club rises in Japan’s forested hills
Joyce Wang Studio unveils The Magarigawa Club Clubhouse in Chiba
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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This Gustav Klimt painting just became the second most expensive artwork ever sold – it has an incredible backstory
Sold by Sotheby’s for a staggering $236.4 million, ‘Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer’ survived Nazi looting and became the key to its subject’s survival
By Anna Solomon Published
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New Leica Q3 Monochrom camera sees the world in black and white
Defined by its crisp 60MP monochrome sensor, the Leica Q3 Monochrom is a camera designed for those who want to focus only on light, shadow and form
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Lee Broom reimagines the Christmas tree at Mandarin Oriental Mayfair
The London hotel unveils an inventive take on the festive tradition – with absolutely no needles
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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A Brasília apartment harnesses the power of optical illusion
CoDa Arquitetura’s Moiré apartment in the Brazilian capital uses smart materials to create visual contrast and an artful welcome
By Tianna Williams Published
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RIBA reveals the first pair of shortlisted structures for the House of the Year 2025
Six practices are up for the award, which will be announced on Grand Designs in December. The first two houses, by Izat Arundell and Hugh Strange Architects are previewed below
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Inside the new Conservatory at RH England, Aynho Park
RH unveils a conservatory dining space at its English estate and design showcase, featuring a bespoke chandelier designed by Anouska Hempel
By Rosa Bertoli Published
