Design
Five unmissable pavilions at the 19th Venice Architecture Biennale
From Australia’s interactive exhibition highlighting Indigenous knowledge systems, a pavilion built upon a Korean nursery rhyme and the UK’s earth-based repair practices, here are some of this year’s must-see contributions.
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Right up our street: Cities as design objects
Can the essence of a city be captured in a piece of furniture? We round up 10 noteworthy pairings.
April showers: How one studio has transformed a former pool into a design showcase
The abandoned basement of swimming pool might not seem like the place for an exhibition but 6:AM Glassworks has risen to the challenge.
Three makers providing a stepping stone to working with marble
From an installation designed to help Greeks be less ‘introverted’ about marble to a Milanese artisan playing with scale.
The Japanese principle influencing designers with an emphasis on peace and presence
From hygge to feng shui, design philosophies in past decades have made us think more carefully about how we organise our homes.
Toying with convention in the House of Toogood
Multidisciplinary designer Faye Toogood is known for her experimental creative approach. We head to her London studio to learn how shes’s enjoying worldwide recognition.
How AIM Studio applies its creative vision to brand-building
The Italian firm works to create properties that reflect both the tastes of its clients and its own international influences.
In conversation with Dan Thawley, creative director of Matter and Shape
Design salon Matter and Shape aims to reach fresh audiences by building bridges with the fashion world, which is why it overlaps with Paris Fashion Week.
A round-up of eight architects’ vision for automobiles
From Renzo Piano to Frank Lloyd Wright, many designers have attempted to make their own cars – with mixed success.
What to expect from Salone del Mobile 2025
Salone del Mobile nourishes the cultural life of its home city – and seeks to leave a lasting legacy.
Our top 25 furniture picks to purchase at Salone del Mobile
Unsure what to buy? We’ve combed through a host of new releases and picked out the lights, armchairs and tables that came out on top.
