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Modern Japanese houses inspiring minimalism and avant-garde living
We tour the best Japanese architecture and modern Japanese houses designed by international and local architects that open up possibilities for all types of lifestyle, from minimalist to communal in Japanese architecture.
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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May 2024 Wallpaper*, the Milan Preview Issue, heralds a new age of design
May 2024 Wallpaper* is on sale now: preview our Salone del Mobile highlights, plus alluring watches, awesome outdoor furniture, and a newly realised Frank Lloyd Wright house
By Bill Prince Published
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Veuve Clicquot and Magnum Photos salute the sun
‘Emotions of the Sun’, a photography exhibition by Veuve Clicquot and Magnum Photos, debuts in Milan, accompanied by a sun-themed tasting menu
By Simon Mills Published
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An Upper West Side apartment by General Assembly nods to its history
An Upper West Side apartment in New York, born out of the reimagining of two neighbouring units, is refreshed by General Assembly for a young family
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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Artesanos partners ancient Peruvian cultures and contemporary craft for Milan Design Week
Atesanos is an exhibition celebrating heritage and renewal, with new furniture pieces by Maddalena Casadei, Giulio Iacchetti, and Zaven at Fuorisalone 2024
By Maria Cristina Didero Published
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Reborn distillery Port Ellen welcomes Islay whisky pilgrims with smoky delights
The resurrection of Islay whisky distillery Port Ellen has been hailed by connoisseurs, among them Neil Ridley, who explored the smoky delights of this Scottish west coast gem
By Neil Ridley Published
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The Peugeot 508 SW continues a traditional mix of elegance, efficiency and simplicity
The Peugeot 508 SW is the latest in a long line of great estates, now with refined exterior design, new features and a more efficient hybrid system
By Jonathan Bell Published
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‘Omoi’ armchair by Naoto Fukasawa, for B&B Italia captures simplicity and elegance
‘Omoi’ armchair by Naoto Fukasawa, for B&B Italia is among our Salone del Mobile 2024 highlights, featured in May Wallpaper*, on sale 11 April
By Léa Teuscher Published
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Sotheby’s vintage watch sale of 24 spectacular avant-garde designs sells out in one hour
Patek Philppe's crazy-paved cuff and Audemars Piguet's emerald car are the star lots, pointing towards a new era of idiosyncratic opulence in watch design
By Caragh McKay Published
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The best independent watch brands at Watches and Wonders 2024
Watches and Wonders 2024 organisers are keen to open their platform to a more diverse array of makers. Here are our top independent brands to look out for
By James Gurney Last updated
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Lanvin embraces the absurd in new collaboration with artist Erwin Wurm
Austrian artist Erwin Wurm is the latest participant in Lanvin Lab, the French house’s ongoing ’dialogue’ with creatives across disciplines, creating a large-scale sculpture featuring Lanvin’s ’Cat’ bag
By Jack Moss Published
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Rent British musician Imogen Holst’s home via Modernist Estates
Discover Imogen Holst’s home, designed by H.T. Cadbury Brown, in the seaside town of Aldeburgh, Suffolk
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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Desalto reveals its softer side at Salone del Mobile 2024
Desalto, known for its sculptural furniture designs, will debut its first upholstered pieces at Salone del Mobile 2024 in Milan
By Simon Mills Published
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Rimowa and La Marzocco’s new compact espresso machine elevates the barista experience
Rimowa and La Marzocco present the Linea Mini espresso, machine which unites Italian craft with German engineering, at Capsule Plaza during Milan Design Week 2024
By Tianna Williams Published
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Yinka Shonibare considers the tangled relationship between Africa and Europe at Serpentine South
Yinka Shonibare‘s ‘Suspended States’ at Serpentine South, London, considers history, refuge and humanitarian support (until 1 September 2024)
By Tianna Williams Published
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The Connaught Bar shakes up home cocktail making with first book by Phaidon
'The Connaught Bar: Recipes and Iconic Creations' by Phaidon allows anyone to elevate their cocktail making at home, for every occasion
By Tianna Williams Published
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Downs House II inspires West Coast Modern campaign in Vancouver
Downs House II, currently on the market in Vancouver, inspires a West Coast Modern campaign to save the modernist landmark
By Hadani Ditmars Published
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Artistry and alchemy: Lasvit transforms glass into a three-dimensional canvas at Milan Design Week
Take a peek inside the making of Czech design brand Lasvit's Milan Design Week 2024 installation (on view at Palazzo Isimbardi from 16-21 April)
By Giovanna Dunmall Published
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MOCA is a self-sufficient mobile home offering freedom to work (and roam)
MOCA (Mobile Catalyst) is a sustainable mobile home designed by the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia, and taking remote working to a new level
By Tianna Williams Published
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Fendi Casa's new sofa turns the brand's logo into three-dimensional elements
‘F-Affair’ sofa, by Controvento for Fendi Casa is among our Salone del Mobile 2024 highlights, featured in May Wallpaper*, on sale 11 April
By Léa Teuscher Published
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Vauxhall Corsa Electric brings the modest model upmarket
Car-share convenience or the burden of automotive ownership? The Vauxhall Corsa Electric goes high-tech to help sway the undecided
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Get groovy at The Pinky Ring, Las Vegas, a 1970s cocktail lounge shaking up the city
The Pinky Ring is a Las Vegas cocktail and live music venue designed by Yabu Pushelberg for Bruno Mars
By Tianna Williams Published
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Venice Biennale 2024: a guide to the artists announced
Keep up-to-date with our ongoing list of who’s representing who at the Venice Biennale 2024 – here's what we know so far
By Martha Elliott Last updated
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Timber-framed Wimbledon house is a minimalist, low-energy affair
A new timber-framed Wimbledon house is designed to blend into its traditional surroundings with a neat brick façade, careful massing and pared back interiors
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Antonio Citterio's new chair for Flexform is a traditional piece with contemporary twist
‘Lauren’ chair, by Antonio Citterio, for Flexform is among our Salone del Mobile 2024 highlights, featured in May Wallpaper*, on sale 11 April
By Léa Teuscher Published
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Watches and Wonders 2024: the solar eclipse puts the race to unify Moon time in the spotlight
NASA has been tasked to create standard Moon time by 2026, but could SpaceOne's seriously affordable lunar watch eclipse its efforts at this week's global watch fair?
By James Gurney Published
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Hotel Arbaso in San Sebastián blends bespoke design with nods to Basque heritage
Hotel Arbaso, which sits next to San Sebastián’s storied Buen Pastor Cathedral, boasts interiors by Spanish architecture studio Fiark
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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Loewe’s Paula’s Ibiza collection is made for hot and heady summer days
Capturing the joyful hedonism of the Balearic Isle, Loewe Paula’s Ibiza is a colourful and carefree wardrobe for the summer months ahead, and comes with a new scent to match
By Jack Moss Published
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Claridge’s new restaurant is a beacon for art deco elegance and fine dining
Claridge’s new restaurant, designed by Bryan O’Sullivan, is a redefined London brasserie richly layered in decadent style and cuisine
By Melina Keays Published