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Architects in Iceland are showing us how to build with molten lava
Iceland’s volcanoes might have an unexpected new purpose. An architect duo want to harness eruptions to shape the houses and cities of the future.
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The old-school way of keeping the summer heat out of your home
Modern air conditioning isn’t the only way to keep cool in the summer. For generations, people have used their ingenuity to dial down indoor temperatures using nothing more than a well-crafted shutter.
Jose Gourmet’s canned fish delights both palate and eye
The brand’s charming, distinctive packaging is attracting the attention of design-minded customers, while celebrating Portuguese talent and heritage.
Meraki Studios, an intimate boutique hotel tucked in the mountains of central Crete
A cluster of holiday apartments among striking, semi-mountainous terrain pays homage to the island’s landscape beyond the beaches.
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.
The porch does more than just improve the weather – it’s a staple of American life
Mark Twain is said to have once averred that the least that architecture could do was “improve the weather”. It’s a useful aphorism in any climate but has particular relevance to Hannibal, Missouri, along…
Why a Trump tower in Belgrade would reopen Serbia’s war wounds
Jared Kushner, Donald Trump's son-in-law, plans to transform a bombed Belgrade landmark into a luxury hotel. But backlash has thrown the project into doubt.
Amid Paris’s everyday hustle, the city’s iconic Fermob chair is the perfect reminder to slow down – and take a seat
A stroll through a sunny Parisian park wouldn’t be the same without taking time to rest on one of the city’s most iconic pieces of furniture. Now, French furniture giant Fermob has been tasked…
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…
Japan has taken up the mantle for Expo 2025, showcasing the design world’s brightest ideas
Expo 2025 aims to demonstrate the potential for both incremental and drastic change, bringing countries together to share ideas and innovations for a better future.
