Design
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Why Tokyo’s designers still work by hand and how it keeps Japanese design exciting
The Japanese capital is a city rich with reasons to celebrate design, rooted in a sense of community and respect for every step of the process.
How Acne Studios turned a historical Paris building into a playground for creativity
The Swedish brand has unveiled a striking new Paris headquarters in a repurposed 1930s laboratory, blending historic architecture with contemporary design. Creative director Jonny Johansson explains how the space fosters the label’s evolving identity.
The architect who built work-life balance (and his family) into his own office
Meet Jacques Moussafir, who has created a workplace that includes space for his loved-ones.
Take a tour of The Shelborne, a freshly revamped art deco hotel in South Beach, Florida
Just steps from the sea, the refurbished institution is the latest in a series of Miami hotels that have been given a new lease of life.
Inside Iittala’s glass factory, where fashion meets fire
On an autumn afternoon, the Iittala glass factory hums with a rhythm that has remained largely unchanged for more than 140 years. The air is heavy with heat from the furnace, which roars at…
How Hamburg’s Flakturm IV was transformed from a Nazi bunker to a vibrant roof garden
Once an imposing Nazi-era bunker, Hamburg’s Flakturm IV has been reimagined with gardens, terraces and a soaring staircase. Designer Mathias Müller-Using’s vision turned a concrete relic into a vibrant civic landmark.
Is the award-winning, windowless Stealth House a new blueprint for Western architecture?
This radical Texan residence is more than a bold design; it’s a glimpse into how privacy, fear and architecture are reshaping luxury living in the West.
The Waldorf Astoria’s lavish renovation blends its original splendour with gorgeous modern luxury
Beloved by its famed guests and for its much-aped style, a return after an eight-year renovation means the Waldorf’s salad days could well be ahead of it.
Other Circle blurs fashion, design and culture in Copenhagen
The line between fashion and design is disappearing. Silas Adler’s Other Circle brings together artists, chefs, designers and musicians, showing how cross-disciplinary collaboration creates a new cultural currency.
