Nic Monisse
How Bofill’s radical ‘living space’ became one of Europe’s most visionary design headquarters
We visit the ever-evolving labs of the award-winning Bofill Taller de Arquitectura studio, where family heritage and experimentation collide.
From cement factory to creative hub: inside Bofill Taller’s adaptable architectural practice
I’m hurtling along the N-340 highway on the outskirts of Barcelona when, suddenly, the skyline of the Sant Just Desvern township is punctuated by a series of tall chimneys painted in a range of…
Three new branding projects raising the bar for graphic design
Having a strong graphic identity and clear visual language matters for everyone from small design brands and independent restaurants, to whole neighbourhoods. Here are three new, standout projects setting today’s design standard.
What Japanese design can teach us about decent communication
A new London exhibition explores how clever visual design – from Olympic pictograms to global fonts – helps us communicate better across borders, cultures and even political divides.
The London home that helped shape a new lighting design
Where do you look when your piece of industrial design, in this case a lamp, gets stuck in the development phase?
Three offices so beautiful you’ll want to apply to work in them
As these workspaces can attest, a place of business should have as much thought showered upon it as the work created within its walls.
Opinion
For style inspiration, men should look to women’s wardrobe staples – from handbags to high-waisted trousers
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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.
Why Copenhagen’s 3 Days of Design leaves such a lasting impression
Designers from Tokyo to Porto headed to Copenhagen to rethink what a design fair can be, with thoughtful collaborations and intimate, idea-led showcases.
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…
