Design
Portugal’s best beach house: creating a secluded retreat in a crowded community
A breezy holiday villa on the Atlantic coast nestles among sand dunes and Portugal’s native pines.
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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.…
Good architects need a DJ on their team – here’s why
You can change how people feel, define spaces and mark the passing of the day when music and architecture are in harmony.
The architect of this year’s Serpentine Pavilion, Marina Tabassum, on dialogue through design and building a legacy
This week the Serpentine Pavilion opens in London’s Hyde Park. The annual project sees a temporary structure built in the park each summer, functioning as a vital laboratory for experimentation for the commissioned architect.…
Craft roots keep Lisbon Design Week on the cutting edge
Compared to showcases in other European design capitals, Lisbon Design Week is a more intimate affair that celebrates the closeness of its craft traditions.
