Our round-up of the latest looks for spring takes in unisex cashmere from Amsterdam, ethical cotton from Nigeria, Japanese specs in the spotlight and the resurgence of a thoroughly modern Marimekko.
Born of a serendipitous coming together of able young architects and modernist ideas, the Christchurch School gifted its home city a set of bright and spacious houses built from concrete and timber. Now, as a new generation…
As urbanites the world over seek to nurture a little nature in their cities, we travel to Singapore, Copenhagen and Beirut to
visit three projects with rewilding at their heart.
There are more ways to keep cool than cranking up
the air conditioning, as architects in more temperate climes have been discovering for years. From naturally cool materials to clever ways to harness wind and shade,
here…
In forensically researching the history of a site before he builds on it, prolific Japanese architect Tsuyoshi Tane likens his role to that of an archaeologist. We meet him to dig a little deeper.
Globally renowned fashion brands needn’t have an unwieldy supply chain. Source materials nearby, get the design right and pursue your passion, and customers will come to you.
When our assorted items and ephemera break, fail or cease to become useful,
the temptation to replace them is only too easy. But there are those who
make it their life’s work to rediscover, renew and restore these objects…
You’ve filled your places with beautiful furniture – but something doesn’t feel right. Lighting, which is key to creating atmosphere in your living space, is often overlooked. But getting this vital design tool right can…
Extraordinary retail is rooted in strong design that showcases products rather than sidelining them. Interiors firm founder
Teo Yang explains what
makes an inspiring shop.
The past year has made us reconsider the meaning of home and how much we value connection and community. We recommend reverting back to a housing model devised
by Jews at the turn of the 20th century.
Fuss and hurry? They’ve been and gone. Start the new decade as you mean to go on. Take stock and choose the scenic route. Our gentle manifesto sketches a picture of taking it a little easier in the years to come.
As the world of work becomes more fluid,
flexible office space will be in demand. Investor
Philippe Peress is betting on a Geneva site that
allows firms to scale up or down. Take a seat.
Priding itself on producing the most desirable, high-octane treats – from your morning coffee to the linen you sleep in – Switzerland has every minute covered. Here’s how its exports see you through from dusk till dawn.
The city is no longer just a backdrop for the world’s design talent during the annual Salone del Mobile. It has reinvented itself as a place where young creatives can
work, make and play. We meet the leaders of the pack…
If, like many recently, you’ve considered downsizing from the metropolis to a more manageable municipality, our second annual Small Cities Index will point you to the compact civic spots that offer rich culture, varied…
Change starts at home, so we select 20 pieces, people and studios creating products that will enhance your environment and improve with age. Sitting comfortably?
When we heard that the Swiss pharmaceuticals company Novartis was making plans
to open its sparkling,
prestige-architect-designed Basel campus to the public,
we were keen to take a look.
If you’re contemplating scaling up or sizing down, or simply working from home, smart design should be at the forefront of your plans. Why? Well, whether you’re running a one-man show or piloting an ever-expanding corporate…
Boffi De Padova is known for its smart group of design-led Italian furniture brands. An eye for tactility and artisan craft has drawn the company into a new collaboration with Japanese firm Time & Style.
