Design
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.
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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.
Green rooms: Isabel Duprat’s flora-first garden designs
We meet a Brazilian landscape architect inviting lush greenery into urban environments from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro.
Neighbourhood enclave: Budapest’s Napraforgo Street
The modernist houses on Napraforgo Street were a revelation when they were built in the 1930s. We meet the residents keeping the area’s Bauhaus legacy alive and alluring.
Meet the designer bringing architecture to life with doll-sized models
Giancarlo Valle uses small-scale maquettes to bring big ideas into the world.
Editor’s letter: Building better cities starts from the ground up
What makes a development truly work for a city and its people? Our March issue explores how well-designed properties can enhance urban life, and discovers the projects shaping happier, more connected communities.
