Design
Interview: Norman Foster on what good design really means when reinventing cities
Even today, at 90 years of age, he’s shaping the discourse around the future of our cities and built environment. We caught up with Foster at the Venice Biennale’s 19th International Architecture Exhibition.
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Three collaborations of note from 3 Days of Design in Copenhagen
Copenhagen’s 3 Days of Design has once again transformed the city into a vibrant, walkable showcase of Danish and international creativity. This annual design festival draws industry leaders, buyers, press, and enthusiasts eager to…
Japan has taken up the mantle for Expo 2025, showcasing the design world’s brightest ideas
Expo 2025 aims to demonstrate the potential for both incremental and drastic change, bringing countries together to share ideas and innovations for a better future.
The quiet life: A look inside Casa O, Enrique Olivera’s rural weekend residence
Today, the godfather of modern Mexican gastronomy is content to harvest crops and experiment with flavours at his purpose-build getaway home. The chef says he’s no longer chasing big ideas…except maybe one.
An architects’ retreat where mid-century cottages stand amid unspoiled Finnish woodland
We explore the modernist wonders of an architect’s retreat and trace its enduring influence.
10 transformative ideas from the Venice Biennale
From buildings that encourage fun to forward-looking architecture that reimagines the past, we round up some of the fresh solutions on show at La Serenissima’s architecture fair.
The design agenda: An interview with Carlo Ratti and the redevelopment of a Bordeaux district
Plus: The MillerKnoll Archives open at the group’s HQ to showcase the office-furniture giant’s legendary designs.
Three unmissable highlights from day one of ‘3 Days of Design’ in Copenhagen
It’s all about context and working together at 3 Days of Design. That’s the message being hammered home at this year’s event, which runs until Friday and functions as Copenhagen’s de facto design week.…
