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Gorden Wagener leaves the helm of Mercedes-Benz design after 28 years with the company
The German designer is stepping down from the role of chief design officer at Mercedes-Benz. We look back at his influence and impact on the world of automotive and luxury design
By Jonathan Bell Published
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This Fukasawa house is a contemporary take on the traditional wooden architecture of Japan
Designed by MIDW, a house nestled in the south-west Tokyo district features contrasting spaces united by the calming rhythm of structural timber beams
By Tianna Williams Published
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Three new smartwatches showcase new frontiers in affordable timepiece design
Long may you run: smartwatches from Withit, Kospet and OnePlus favour function and value above all else, demonstrating just how much the smartwatch has evolved in recent years
By Jonathan Bell Published
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The RIBA Asia Pacific Awards reward impactful, mindful architecture – here are the winners
The 2025 RIBA Asia Pacific Awards mark the accolade’s first year – and span from sustainable mixed-use towers to masterplanning and housing
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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Holland & Holland's Range Rover is outstanding in its field: shoot the breeze in style
Can you spare half a million pounds for a glorified four-wheeled gun cabinet? If so, the Range Rover Holland & Holland Edition by Overfinch might be the perfect fit
By Jeremy Taylor Published
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Veronica Ditting’s collection of tiny tomes is a big draw at London's Tenderbooks
At London bookshop Tenderbooks, 'Small Print' is an exhibition by creative director Veronica Ditting that explores and celebrates the appeal of books that fit in the palm of your hand
By Ali Morris Published
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Pentagram’s identity for eVTOL brand Vertical Aerospace gives its future added lift
As Vertical Aerospace reveals Valo, a new air taxi for a faster, zero-emission future, the brand has turned to Pentagram to help shape its image for future customers
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Alpine A390 GT: French, fast and fun. A sporting EV with a real sense of occasion
Alpine doubles down on its fast electric credentials with the A390 GT, the French performance brand’s largest car to date
By Guy Bird Published
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Forget smart homes, Doma's 'intelligent' doors open at the sight of a familiar face
Yves Béhar and Jason Johnson have founded Doma, a tech start-up dedicated to seamlessly integrating tech into your daily life
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Seven covetable accessories designed to improve your Apple experience
We present a clutch of cultured accessories for all things Apple, from chargers to cases, straps and keyboard covers
By Jonathan Bell Published
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A tale of two Audis: the A5 saloon goes up against the A6 Avant e-tron
Is the sun setting on Audi’s ICE era, or does the company’s e-tron technology still need to improve?
By Jonathan Bell Published
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A music player for the mindful, Sleevenote shuns streaming in favour of focused listening
Devised by musician Tom Vek, Sleevenote is a new music player that places artist intent and the lost art of record collecting at the forefront of the experience
By Jonathan Bell Published
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JW Anderson’s new London store is an inviting emporium of fashion, art and homeware
The idea of curation is at the heart of Jonathan Anderson’s refreshed vision for his eponymous label, one encapsulated in the new Sanchez Benton-designed store on Pimlico Road – a place where the designer’s passions and influences converge
By Jack Moss Published
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Rent this dream desert house in Joshua Tree shaped by an LA-based artist and musician
Casamia is a modern pavilion on a desert site in California, designed by the motion graphic artist Giancarlo Rondani
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Check into the parkland oasis where Tokyo slows down
The third in a hat-trick of Trunk spaces in Tokyo, Trunk(Hotel) Yoyogi Park offers a measured take on contemporary Tokyo living
By Sofia de la Cruz Last updated
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The Barbican is undergoing a huge revamp. Here’s what we know
The Barbican Centre is set to close in June 2028 for a year as part of a huge restoration plan to future-proof the brutalist Grade II-listed site
By Tianna Williams Published
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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
