In years gone by, Dennis Hopper has strolled by this pool with his golf clubs, Amanda Lepore has sunbathed topless on its sunloungers, and Benedikt Taschen has swum naked at midnight. Now it’s simply an iconic spot for languid daytime relaxation and louche late-night drinks. The Delano remains one of Philippe Starck’s best projects. Don’t miss the giant chess set in the garden.
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Recently modernised, this château is like stepping onto a Jean Renoir setJust south of Paris, architect and designer Katja Pargger took on the task of updating a classic ‘château Solognot’. Over five years, the renovation remained elegant and restrained, yet full of surprises
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Winter Olympics opening ceremony: a celebration of Italian culture and creativityHow Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony alternated creativity, culture and spectacle through a celebration of Italian artistic excellences. Laura May Todd reports from Milan's San Siro Stadium
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A guide to Shigeru Ban, the humanitarian architect and paper building pioneerShigeru Ban, the Japanese architect who perfected working with paper in architecture, has been prolific, experimenting to striking, sustainable results. Read our ultimate guide to his work
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For Isamu Noguchi, New York City was the ultimate playgroundA new show, now on view at the Noguchi Museum in Queens, explores the artist's relationship with the city he called home
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Everything you need to know about Design Miami 2025The collectible design fair returns to Miami Beach in December for its 21st edition, alongside a vast array of art and cultural events across the city
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Basic.Space launches its first IRL shopping event – in an empty West Hollywood mallWith the launch of its first in-person event in LA this weekend, the e-commerce platform is looking to bring collectible design to a whole new audience
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Design Miami 2024 is alive with possibility: here are 14 things to seeDesign Miami 2024 opens 4-8 December – let Wallpaper* guide you to the highlights, from dazzling installations to plump sofas and anthropomorphic sculptures
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Design Miami 2022: highlights from the fair and around townDesign Miami 2022 (30 November – 4 December) aims at ‘rebooting the roots of our relationship with nature and collective structures, ecospheres, and urban contexts’
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Nendo’s collaborations with Kyoto artisans go on view in New York‘Nendo sees Kyoto’ is on view at Friedman Benda (until 15 October 2022), showcasing the design studio's collaboration with six artisans specialised in ancient Japanese crafts
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Italian craftsmanship comes to Los Angeles in this eclectic Venice Canals apartmentBoffi Los Angeles celebrates a juxtaposition of texture throughout a waterside bolthole
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Design Miami/Basel 2022 explores the Golden AgeDesign Miami/Basel 2022, led by curatorial director Maria Cristina Didero, offers a positive spin after the unprecedented times of the pandemic, and looks at the history and spirit of design
