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Shone Puipia is the brand connecting with the world on a personal level, one design at a time
A riot of colour, patterns and experimental elements is on display in the collections of the Thai fashion designer.
An inside look at Carlo Ratti’s minimalist Olympic torches for Milano Cortina
The 2026 torches were created to withstand the rigours of a multi-stage relay and winter weather. We ask the designer about how he landed the coveted job and what makes this year’s torches unique.
We can’t keep building houses to solve the housing crisis, say two leading architects
Is architecture broken? It will be until the architects become activists.
Altqadum, the Omani design studio rethinking form and function of shared cultural spaces
This Oman-based architecture firm combines tradition, memory and community to push design in the Sultanate and beyond. We speak to members of its team, Najd Al Balushi and Abdulrahim Alkendi, to learn more.
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.
Repulse Bay: A new shopping destination to the south of Hong Kong Island
On the site of a faded 1920s hotel, a newly renovated mixed-use complex is luring Hong Kongers south with its mix of independent shops and nascent design talent.
