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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Villa Volman: The restoration of a Czech modernist home into an expansive museum
After many years in a state of decay, Villa Volman has been restored in all its Czech modernist glory to function as a museum, where guests learn about its multifaceted past.
Zürich children’s hospital shows that thoughtful architecture can help patients to recover
The design of a hospital can play a significant role in patients’ recovery. Swiss architecture firm Herzog & de Meuron has set a new benchmark with this soothing sanctuary.
How to design for severe weather and endangered species
A cosy housing project in Greenland and a botanical garden in Belgium show off innovations in practical design that go beyond aesthetics.
Inside the seven-floor Valletta townhouse that sets a new standard for work-from-home spaces
Houses in Valletta once served as both homes and workplaces. Set on reviving this model, architect Chris Briffa refreshed his own 17th-century house and studio, giving an old idea a new lease of life.
UK design firm Future Facility is working to ensure that the next generation of devices always puts the consumer first
For Future Facility, technology is a tool, rather than an end in itself.
Wood intentions: A look inside Stora Enso’s HQ as the largest timber building in Finland
Stora Enso’s vast new Finnish headquarters celebrates all things timber. This is one way to spruce up how you work.
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The real value of design fairs is in the craft and emotion – not just the after-parties
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Singapore: Adventures in craft
Let us introduce you to ten makers who bring craft to life by developing cultural dialogues and adding new twists to traditional practices. Each of their compelling stories cements Singapore’s position at the centre…
