Design
When it comes to Dulles airport, Trump might actually have a point
I found myself in the unusual position of nodding along in enthusiastic agreement with the aesthetic tastes of US president Donald Trump last week. This was unusual. We all have our own personal style…
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Why Chiang Mai Design Week is second to none
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Five collectable design trends for the year ahead, as seen at Design Miami
Collectable design is on the rise. While there’s no hard-and-fast definition of the term, it can encompass everything from bespoke contemporary pieces and limited-edition creations to rare, out-of-production works from mid-century masters. For proof…
How do you design a warm and welcoming home? Villa Housu in Finnish Lapland has found the answer
‘In Lapland, the weather writes its own patina’: Helsinki-based practice Fyra decided to work with, not against, nature for a holiday residence situated north of the Arctic Circle.
How Carlana Mezzalira Pentimalli’s research-driven architecture is transforming public buildings in the Alps
In northern Italy, architecture studio Carlana Mezzalira Pentimalli finds inspiration by entering contests and working across creative disciplines.
Inside House Montagna, the stunning alpine chalet renovation by Maison Osaïn
Belgian architecture and design firm Maison Osaïn is deeply committed to its holistic approach – even if that means hauling natural materials up a mountain by helicopter.
How Devaux & Devaux revived Mont Salève, the iconic 1930s cable-car station above Geneva
'The balcony of Geneva' has finally been fully realised by an extensive renovation.
Ten iconic European design pieces to cosy up your living space this winter
Make your house as salubrious and snug as a ski lodge with a selection of our favourite interior pieces for the colder months.
Our first look at Rosewood Courchevel Le Jardin Alpin – the latest luxury-hotel opening in Courchevel
In the town that was once known as ‘St Tropez on snow’, the Rosewood Hotel Group has opened an institution inheriting the opulence of the golden age of winter tourism.
How architect Tom Kundig designs mountain cabins that balance shelter, snowfall and style
Winter weather presents unique challenges for architects. We spoke to US-based Tom Kundig, who faces the seasonal predicaments head-on.
Ateliers Marcel Carbonel, the figurine workshop carrying on the legacy of Provençal santons
‘Konfekt’ meets the brothers running Ateliers Marcel Carbonel, a workshop working to preserve the Provençal Christmas tradition of santons alive.
Tatiana Bilbao is done with ‘carbon-copy’ housing – should we be too?
Tatiana Bilbao argues that our homes have become products instead of places to live. Her vision for housing that reflects real lives is hard to ignore.
