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Laura Clink's Flexible Identity for Phillips Print architecture-design
Designer Laura Clink has created a flexible identity for Phillips Print, a third-generation, family-run printer based just outside London. The identity, which includes a…
Codoo Studio Designs Martha, a Contemporary Tavern in Madrid's Lavapiés architecture-design
Codoo Studio has finalized Martha, a modern tavern and residence situated in Madrid's Lavapiés district, which fuses the warmth of Spanish taberna hospitality with the Argentine…
Marina Bay Sands Unveils Paiza Collection: A Quiet Luxury Reinvention architecture-design
Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, designed by Moshe Safdie and opened in 2010, is undergoing a multi-year transformation. The iconic integrated resort, known for its three 55-storey…
6:AM: Murano Glass Brand Founded by Pandolfo and Palù architecture-design
Founded by Edoardo Pandolfo and Francesco Palù, 6:AM is a Murano glass design brand inspired by their early morning apprentice shifts. Their path began with admiration from master…
Richard Parr Associates Renovates 19th-Century Buildings at The Newt in Somerset architecture-design
Richard Parr Associates, a British architectural firm, has transformed three historic 19th-century structures at The Newt, a luxury estate located near Bruton, England. The…
ATTA Cargo Bike Wins Toyota Design Competition for Rural Kenya architecture-design
In 2026, four design students from Italy's University of Bologna claimed the top spot in the Product Design category at the Toyota Logistic Design Competition with their…
Housing Crisis as Design Crisis: Six Strategies to Halve Demand architecture-design
Architect and researcher Beatriz Ramo argues that the housing crisis is not solely a quantity problem but also a design problem. In an article for Veredes, she presents six…
Dumæ's Kayla Lighter: Sculptural Brass Meets Everyday Ritual architecture-design
Dumæ, a design brand based in Los Angeles, has unveiled the Kayla Lighter, a sculptural brass lighter that enhances the routine of lighting candles. This refillable and…
Color Replaces Walls in Four European Kitchen Renovations architecture-design
In recent renovations across Europe, color has transformed kitchen environments. Milan's Residenza B05, designed by Chromastudio, utilizes a glass sliding partition and…
Kronos Homes: Architecture-Driven Housing as Art in Spain and Portugal architecture-design
Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Madrid, Kronos Homes is the design-focused arm of Kronos Real Estate Group, specializing in premium, architecture-centric residences across…
Within the Earth: Sunken Stone House on Sifnos by Alexandre Pavlidis architecture-design
Paris-based architect Alexandre Pavlidis has completed Within the Earth, a residence on the Greek island of Sifnos that is embedded within a series of sunken drystone terraces…
Goy Architects Renovates 1950s Singapore Bungalow with Material-Rich Extension architecture-design
Goy Architects, under the leadership of Goy Zhenru, has been highlighted in the Wallpaper* Architects Directory 2026, which showcases up-and-coming architectural firms. This…
Solar.xyz's Casa Castelar: A 19th-Century Madrid Home Reimagined for the 21st Century architecture-design
Spanish architecture studio Solar.xyz, founded in 2022 by Pablo Canga and Ana Herreros, has been selected for the Wallpaper* Architects' Directory 2026, an annual round-up of…
Carlo Ratti's 'Objectify' Series Explores the Condominio, Ancient Rome's Enduring Housing Idea architecture-design
In the summer series 'Objectify' by Wallpaper*, architect Carlo Ratti examines Italy through commonplace items, beginning with the condominio, or shared apartment building. He…
Designing Garages for Phoenix's Extreme Heat architecture-design
A recent guide from urdesignmag.com tackles the difficulties of garage design in Phoenix, Arizona, known for its intense heat. The city typically experiences 111 days with…
KTGY Renovates Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park Interiors architecture-design
US architecture studio KTGY has completed a renovation of the Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park hotel, originally designed by HOK in the 1980s. The project, undertaken by KTGY's…
GROT Premium Water Packaging: High-Tech Minimalism Meets Stock Mold Optimization architecture-design
Mariya Churilo, a designer, has introduced a fresh packaging concept for GROT premium artesian water, highlighting a blend of high-tech minimalism and optimized stock molds. The…
MAUM STUDIO Designs Visual Identity for NAVER LOCAL GROUND in Busan architecture-design
In Busan, MAUM STUDIO has developed a visual identity for NAVER LOCAL GROUND, merging digital platforms with community spaces. The design incorporates striking geometric forms and…
INBAL Announces Five Shortlisted Teams for Mexico Pavilion at 2027 Venice Architecture Biennale architecture-design
The Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura (INBAL) has revealed five finalists for the Mexico Pavilion at the 20th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di…
Estúdio Campana wraps Tiffany & Co pop-up in woven wicker at JK Iguatemi Mall architecture-design
Estúdio Campana, a Brazilian design firm, has launched a pop-up shop for Tiffany & Co at São Paulo's JK Iguatemi Mall. The exterior features a flowing woven wicker design in…
ESH Gruppa's Custom Typeface Blends Geometric Precision with Retro Flair architecture-design
ESH Gruppa has developed a bespoke typeface for its corporate branding, combining bold geometric shapes with smooth curves and a substantial stroke weight for a striking visual…
Five Renovations Divide Without Walls: A Third Way Between Cellular and Open Plan architecture-design
A recent survey examining five apartment renovations in Europe and Asia indicates a novel approach that blends cellular and open layouts through the use of objects for division.…
Butter Yellow Plaster and Animal Decor Warm Up Montreal Apartment by Luke Havekes architecture-design
Designer Luke Havekes has completed the interior of a 1,195-square-foot apartment in Montreal, Canada, for a young family. The new-build residence features animal-inspired decor…
Plunge Infrared Sauna Review: A Design-Forward Wellness Investment architecture-design
Architectural Digest has published a review of the Plunge Infrared Sauna, a high-end wellness product designed for two people. The sauna features a hemlock-and-glass construction,…
Sordo Madaleno Arquitectos unveils sunken open-air gallery Arte Abierto Baja in Mexico architecture-design
Sordo Madaleno Arquitectos, a Mexican architectural firm, has unveiled Arte Abierto Baja, an open-air exhibition venue situated in Cabo del Sol, Mexico, for the non-profit…
Seven Basketball Courts That Score Design Points architecture-design
A Dezeen roundup highlights seven basketball courts worldwide that integrate design beyond the game, including flood mitigation, cultural references, and portability. The courts…
Syn Architects' Project Orion: A Contemporary Take on Saudi Heritage architecture-design
Saudi architecture studio Syn Architects, founded in 2018 by Sara Alissa and Nojoud Alsudairi, has been featured in the Wallpaper* Architects' Directory 2026, an annual round-up…
Bathroom Design Trends 2027: From Bold Tiles to Serene Sanctuaries architecture-design
Wallpaper* magazine has unveiled its vision for bathroom design in 2027, emphasizing the significance of this intimate space. Drawing inspiration from striking reveals at Salone…
IKEA Konstrunda Collection Aims to Make Collectible Design Affordable architecture-design
IKEA has introduced the Konstrunda collection, comprising 22 items designed by seven creatives, including Andu Masebo and Lisa Hilland, targeting young collectors with…
Maison Proust Unveils New Mural by Delphine Nény and Atelier Bedo le Peley architecture-design
Maison Proust, a luxurious five-star hotel located in the Marais district of Paris, has introduced a stunning hand-painted mural in its front desk and concierge area. This artwork…
Mission Space Visual Identity by SANDS STUDIO architecture-design
SANDS STUDIO has unveiled a fresh visual identity for Mission Space, merging advanced telemetry user interfaces with tangible branding elements. The design showcases a striking…
Maya Lin's 'Floating Landscape' to Debut at UT Austin in 2027 architecture-design
Renowned artist Maya Lin will debut her latest public artwork, titled 'Floating Landscape,' at the University of Texas at Austin in April 2027. Spanning 3,600 square feet, this…
Patrícia Martinez Arquitetura: São Paulo Studio with 400+ Projects architecture-design
Patrícia Martinez Arquitetura (PMA), a São Paulo-based architecture studio founded by Patrícia Martinez in 2005, has completed over 400 projects in Brazil and internationally,…
Biidaasige Park's Western Expansion Opens on Toronto's Eastern Waterfront architecture-design
The four-hectare western expansion of Biidaasige Park has opened to the public on Toronto's eastern waterfront, adding new amenities to the already acclaimed park. Designed by…
Heinz Love Lid: Adjustable Ketchup Cap with Three Flow Settings architecture-design
Kraft Heinz has introduced the Love Lid, a special edition adjustable cap for ketchup bottles that enables users to manage the flow with three options: Like, Love, and Crazy Love.…
London School of Architecture 2026 degree show features cultural artefact storehouse and river rights proposals architecture-design
The 2026 degree exhibition, titled 'If Only We Will', has been launched by the London School of Architecture (LSA), showcasing works from its MArch Designing Architecture program.…
UUfie renovates Ontario chalet with net barrier and hammock architecture-design
UUfie, an architecture firm located in Toronto, has undertaken the renovation and expansion of the Belfountain House, a chalet from the 1970s in Ontario, Canada. The northern…
Donald Olsen's Kip House, a Post-War Modernist Gem, Listed in Berkeley architecture-design
The Kip House, designed by architect Donald Olsen in 1952, has been put up for sale in Berkeley, California. This residence is celebrated as a classic example of post-war American…
Modystka Storefront Redesign by Patryk Skoczylas and Traffic Design architecture-design
Patryk Skoczylas, in collaboration with Traffic Design, has finalized a tactile branding initiative for Modystka, a hat retailer located in Gdynia, Poland. This redesign…
Lela Becker's Midcentury Pacific Palisades Home: A Soulful Revival architecture-design
Mother cofounder Lela Becker, with the help of Angeleno experts, has revived a midcentury house in the Pacific Palisades for her young family. The home's atmosphere is enriched by…

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