Modernism
Explore modernism across art, architecture and design
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Rudolph Schindler’s How House has undergone a striking interior restoration
Schindler’s 1925 landmark of early California modernism has been beautifully fitted out by designer Taska Cleveland, who preserved its historical integrity while layering in refined adaptations
By Anna Solomon Published
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This modern Utrecht house by Mart van Schijndel could be yours
A rare chance to live inside one of the Netherlands’ most radical modernist homes, preserved in meticulous detail by its longtime custodian
By Michael Webb Published
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In Palm Springs, a Donald Wexler midcentury home is on the market for under $2 million
Just in time for Palm Springs Modernism Week 2026, The Royal Singapore, designed by Wexler in 1966, could be yours
By Tianna Williams Published
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This Dulwich home, an accomplished example of British modernism, could be yours
Six Pillars is a Grade II*-listed architectural gem, designed in the 1930s and later restored. Now listed for £3.2 million, it remains a key example of early British modernism
By Anna Solomon Published
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Aram celebrates 100 years of Eileen Gray’s ‘Bibendum’ chair with a new limited-edition release
The ‘Bibendum’ chair’s voluptuous silhouette, which, according to Gray, resembled the Michelin Man, made it a standout in 1926 – and it’s still turning heads
By Anna Solomon Published
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The Architecture Edit: Wallpaper’s houses of the month
These are the best architectural projects that Wallpaper* has profiled this month, from to a home sunken into a London garden to a 1960s modernist icon come to market
By Anna Solomon Published
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Out of office: The Wallpaper* editors’ picks of the week
This week, the Wallpaper* editors have come over all European, setting their sights on Paris, Vienna and Brussels. Those left in London have been beating the January blues by uncovering new gems in familiar neighbourhoods or indulging in creature comforts at home
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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Explore Villa Beer, a rare modernist Viennese icon reborn
A refreshed Villa Beer, originally designed by Josef Frank and Oskar Wlach, is about to open to the public, following a meticulous restoration of the Viennese modernist house
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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This sun-drenched Le Corbusier villa – where modernism meets the Mediterranean – could be yours
In Villa de Mandrot, the architect translated his purist, industrial modernism into a South of France setting – now listed for €2.3 million
By Anna Solomon Published
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Richard Neutra’s Sale House – a modernist landmark – is now on the market
The Los Angeles property is a lived-in example of Neutra’s signature glass-walled design, and has recently been listed for sale for $5.3 million
By Anna Solomon Published
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Explore the work of Jean Prouvé, a rebel advocating architecture for the people
French architect Jean Prouvé was an important modernist proponent for prefabrication; we deep dive into his remarkable, innovative designs through our ultimate guide to his work
By David Plaisant Published
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Finnish Design Shop has unveiled an interiors collection inspired by the modernist art of Helene Schjerfbeck
The collection’s serene colour palettes and refined finishes draw directly from Schjerfbeck’s paintings, translating her Nordic modernist sensitivity into contemporary objects
By Anna Solomon Published
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The Architecture Edit: Wallpaper’s houses of the month
From wineries-turned-music studios to fire-resistant holiday homes, these are the properties that have most impressed the Wallpaper* editors this month
By Anna Solomon Published
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Modernist architecture: inspiration from across the globe
Modernist architecture has had a tremendous influence on today’s built environment, making these midcentury marvels some of the most closely studied 20th-century buildings; here, we explore the genre by continent
By Ellie Stathaki Last updated
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This modernist home, designed by a disciple of Le Corbusier, is on the market
André Wogenscky was a long-time collaborator and chief assistant of Le Corbusier; he built this home, a case study for post-war modernism, in 1957
By Anna Solomon Published
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Where to buy second hand furniture online, according to Wallpaper* editors
Fuelled by a shift toward circular design and a rejection of fast furniture, these resale platforms prove that beautiful interiors start with something pre-loved
By Anna Solomon Published
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Louis Kahn, the modernist architect and the man behind the myth
We chart the life and work of Louis Kahn, one of the 20th century’s most prominent modernists and a revered professional; yet his personal life meant he was also an architectural enigma
By David Plaisant Published
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The Architecture Edit: Wallpaper’s houses of the month
From Malibu beach pads to cosy cabins blanketed in snow, Wallpaper* has featured some incredible homes this month. We profile our favourites below
By Anna Solomon Published
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The Architecture Edit: Wallpaper’s houses of the month
This September, Wallpaper highlighted a striking mix of architecture – from iconic modernist homes newly up for sale to the dramatic transformation of a crumbling Scottish cottage. These are the projects that caught our eye
By Anna Solomon Published
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A new exhibition puts Frank Lloyd Wright’s audacious chair designs in the hot seat
‘Frank Lloyd Wright: Modern Chair Design’, opening this weekend at the Museum of Wisconsin Art, argues that Wright’s furniture designs were an integral, and sometimes controversial, part of his vision
By Anna Solomon Published
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How Charlotte Perriand helped shape a progressive modern world through design
Everything you need to know about the French designer who pioneered modular living and tubular steel designs and combined them with humanity and pleasure
By Francesca Perry Published
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Richard Neutra's Case Study House #20, an icon of Californian modernism, is for sale
Perched high up in the Pacific Palisades, a 1948 house designed by Richard Neutra for Dr Bailey is back on the market
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Peek inside Le Corbusier’s Cité Radieuse as 12 residents open the doors to their apartments
At Le Corbusier's Cité Radieuse in Marseille, we meet the residents enjoying a harmonious balance of independence and community (alongside the odd rooftop apéritif)
By Harriet Thorpe Published
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Modern, minimalist Japanese houses inspiring avant-garde living
We tour the best Japanese architecture designed by international and local architects – houses that blend tradition and modernity in smart, sleek and sustainable spaces
By Ellie Stathaki Last updated
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The best of California desert architecture, from midcentury gems to mirrored dwellings
While architecture has long employed strategies to cool buildings in arid environments, California desert architecture developed its own distinct identity –giving rise, notably, to a wave of iconic midcentury designs
By Anna Solomon Published
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A restored Eichler home is a peerless piece of West Coast midcentury modernism
We explore an Eichler home, and Californian developer Joseph Eichler’s legacy of design, as a fine example of his progressive house-building programme hits the market
By Jonathan Bell Published
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The Architecture Edit: Wallpaper’s houses of the month
Wallpaper* has spotlighted an array of remarkable architecture in the past month – from a pink desert home to structures that appears to float above the ground. These are the houses and buildings that most captured our attention in August 2025
By Anna Solomon Published


