Modernism
Explore modernism across art, architecture and design
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To save a Judith Chafee-designed house, a group of Tucson neighbours band together
Judith Chafee's Ramada House, designed in the mid-1970s and updated by designer Casey W Smith, is for sale
By Jessica Ritz Published
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Brutalism – what does the architecture movement mean now?
As brutalism increasingly influences and dominates contemporary aesthetics, Modernist Estates author Stefi Orazi discusses why we shouldn’t take the movement lightly
By Stefi Orazi Published
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The April 2026 Global Interiors issue of Wallpaper* is on sale now and opening doors from Las Vegas to Gujarat
Join us for a world tour of modernist marvels, contemporary design wonders, and covetable collectibles in the April 2026 issue, on newsstands
By Bill Prince Published
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The Architecture Edit: 10 striking houses we couldn't take our eyes off in February
From a house on steel stilts to a glass reinterpretation of a Ukrainian hut, these are the residential buildings that captured our imaginations this month
By Anna Solomon Published
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‘Heated Rivalry’ fans, book a stay at the show’s modernist Canadian cottage
You can now book Barlochan Cottage on Airbnb, the stunning site behind the hit TV show’s most intimate scenes
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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Desert modernism, and the allure and challenge of building in extreme environments
From California to Arizona and beyond, we trace the lasting allure of desert modernism, celebrating the architecture born of heat, light and vast arid horizons
By Jessica Ritz Published
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Lautner’s Castle is a midcentury Los Angeles gem refreshed for the 21st century
Conner + Perry Architects restore Lautner’s Castle, a modernist house by the 20th-century master, dating from the early 1980s – take a look around
By Carole Dixon Published
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Nordic Knots’ expressive new rug collection with Studio Mellone was inspired by Brazilian modernism and art deco ocean liners
The new collection, which launched today, blends a variety of bold influences. ‘Ultimately, we were designing rugs that I wanted to use,’ says designer Andre Mellone
By Anna Fixsen Published
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An architect-designed Paris apartment with modernist roots hits the market
A recently renovated 11th arrondissement apartment showcases Cyrus Ardalan’s minimal, industrial-leaning design with plywood and glass-paste details and an open, light-filled layout
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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The World Monuments Fund/Knoll Modernism Prize 2026 goes to Ethiopia’s historic Africa Hall
Following a decade-long restoration by Australian firm Architectus, the building is a ‘landmark of modernism and a continuing stage for African diplomacy’
By Anna Fixsen 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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Three lesser-known Danish modernist houses track the country’s 20th-century architecture
We visit three Danish modernist houses with writer, curator and architecture historian Adam Štěch, a delve into lower-profile examples of the country’s rich 20th-century legacy
By Adam Štěch Published


