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A first look at Paul Smith and Artek’s furniture collaboration delivering iconic design with a subdued 70s finish
Paul Smith and Artek reveal the bold new versions of three of the Finnish furniture maker’s notable pieces: Stool 60, Screen 100, and Coat Rack 109
By Tianna Williams Published
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The Ritz-Carlton, Portland blends luxury design with the wilds of the Pacific Northwest
With architecture by GBD Architects and interiors by ROAM, the new Ritz-Carlton outpost brings the Oregon wilderness to downtown Portland
By Dan Howarth Published
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First look at London Design Festival 2024, a global showcase of creative talent
London Design Festival 2024 programme announced, with special commissions across the city's landmarks by emerging talent and forward-thinking brands (14 - 22 September 2024)
By Rosa Bertoli Last updated
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Microsoft’s new Surface Laptop 7 and Surface Pro 11 bring Copilot AI to the device
We explore another venture into consumer-grade AI, courtesy of Microsoft’s two new dedicated Copilot+ PCs, the Surface Laptop and Surface Pro
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Nendo makes a splash with new designs for Flaminia
Nendo launches two new product families – a countertop washbasin with wings and a tub-like lamp – for Flaminia’s 70th anniversary
By Hugo Macdonald Published
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British sports car builder Caterham teams up with the RAF to create this bespoke machine
Helicopter parts are repurposed for the bodywork of this Caterham Seven 360R, built in collaboration with RAF Benson
By Jonathan Bell Published
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'Famous but understudied': IM Pei exhibition at M+ in Hong Kong is a deep dive into the architect's legacy
'IM Pei: Life is Architecture' is an exhibition celebrating the global icon; and it's just opened at M+ in Hong Kong
By Ijeoma Ndukwe Published
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Soak up Barcelona vistas from the redesigned Grand Hotel Central's rooftop pool
Grand Hotel Central, designed by Sagrada, opens its doors in the heart of Barcelona’s old town
By Agnish Ray Published
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Fotografiska Shanghai invites us to 'a poetic immersion' into the realm of photography
Fotografiska Shanghai by AIM Architecture opens nestled into a green corner of the Chinese city's Suzhou Creek
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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Create ultimate home spa with Effe's latest sauna
A home sauna to create ultimate spa in your home: the newly redesigned Logica Plus by Italian brand Effe, effortlessly fuses sauna, hammam and shower to create a fully immersive wellness experience
By Anne Soward Published
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We tour Silver Lake House, an architecture couple's ultimate Los Angeles 'urban sanctuary'
Silver Lake House by Standard Architecture | Design is the practice founders Jeffrey Allsbrook and Silvia Kuhle's idyllic personal home in California
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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Celine’s bath and body line expands with hand cream, hair mist and more
Celine launched its first bath and body range last year. Now the brand has expanded its offering, with a selection of new products designed to enhance the Parisian bathing
By Hannah Tindle Last updated
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Tour the Barbie exhibition at the Design Museum
‘Barbie®: The Exhibition’ is on view at the Design Museum from 5 July 2024 - 23 February 2025, showcasing over 250 objects that explore the iconic doll’s design evolution, spanning fashion to architecture
By Anne Soward Published
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The Hispano Suiza Carmen Sagrera is an esoteric Spanish hypercar
The reborn Spanish car brand continues to forge a unique path with the striking all-electric Carmen Sagrera, a celebration of 120 years of the Hispano Suiza name
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Is Google’s Gemini AI the best way of getting the most out of our machines?
From summaries to lists of suntan lotion and swimsuits, Google reckons Gemini can save us all time and effort. We dig into new uses for AI
By Jonathan Bell Published
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August 2024 Wallpaper*: Creative America is on sale today and free to download
Enjoy a free digital copy of August 2024 Wallpaper* – our celebration of the USA as a creative superpower – when you sign up to our daily digest of news
By Bill Prince Published
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New Louis Poulsen book explores the Danish lighting company's illuminating world
Louis Poulsen: First House of Light, published by Phaidon, is a new design book delving into the Danish company's world of radiant lighting
By Jens H Jensen Published
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Dot.ateliers | Ogbojo is an 'oasis' for writers and curators in Ghana
Dot.ateliers | Ogbojo in Accra, Ghana was designed by emerging studio DeRoché Strohmayer for artist Amoako Boafo as a writer’s and curator’s residency space for the country's creatives
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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Aman Residences Tokyo float high above the Japanese capital
Aman Residences Tokyo, Aman Group’s first standalone branded residences, feature dramatic yet serene interiors by Yabu Pushelberg
By Dan Howarth Published
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A new era: Centre Pompidou architects discuss their bold 2030 plans
Plans for the Centre Pompidou 2030 vision were recently announced, revealing a design refresh of the iconic Paris structure; we caught up with its lead architects Moreau Kusunoki to hear more
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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Westminster Coroner's Court renovation delicately blends moments of softness and austerity
Westminster Coroner's Court gets a refresh and addition, courtesy of Lynch Architects and artist Brian Clarke
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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Navigator: the Wallpaper* guide to Bangkok
What to see and do in Bangkok, from sprawling retail stores and dazzling restaurants to awe-inspiring contemporary galleries and impressive new hotels
By Daven Wu Last updated
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Step inside One High Line's sculptural forms in New York
One High Line, the residential building designed by Bjarke Ingels of BIG with interiors by Gabellini Sheppard and Gilles & Boissier, swirls up into the skyline absorbing its New York City context
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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Good Luck Trolls and Swarovski create playful lucky charms
Good Luck Trolls turns 65 this year. To celebrate, Swarovski has collaborated on a fun jewellery collection of troll-doll trinkets
By Tianna Williams Published
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Dive deep into Soneva’s ultra-luxury new resort in the Maldives
Soneva Secret, the first resort in the Haa Dhaalu Atoll, offers 14 secluded overwater and island villas
By Lauren Ho Published
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Nigeria meets Spain: Nifemi Marcus-Bello unveils the Selah lamp 2.0 in a new collaboration with Caliper
Nifemi Marcus-Bello and Caliper's Selah lamp 2.0 is made of galvanized steel with a hand-crafted patina Corian lampshade, an update to the designer's first edition
By Ugonna-Ora Owoh Published
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Forest Retreat is a new low-energy family house in the forests of Ontario
Set beneath a vast roof, Forest Retreat is a rich mix of local materials, craftsmanship and space for an extended family to get together in the heart of nature
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Lucia Moholy’s retrospective captures her life's work behind the lens
‘Lucia Moholy: Exposures’ is an appraisal of a true virtuoso of 20th-century photography, opening at Kunsthalle Prague
By Finn Blythe Published
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The Sherborne is Dorset’s new cultural hub
The Sherborne in Dorset has got a facelift by architects Spase, giving the cultural destination a new rooftop extension and flexible spaces
By Léa Teuscher Published