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The National Museum of Norway explores how New Nordic Cuisine sparked an international phenomenon in new exhibition

More than 500 artworks, photographs and objects by contemporary and modern artists such as Olafur Eliasson, Pentti Kaskipuro and Edvard Munch are among the pieces revealed as part of New Nordic. Cuisine, Aesthetics and Place

Design
11.06.25
layered rugs

Revolutionary architectural colour theory

In 1931, modernist architect Le Corbusier devised an architectural colour palette for his radical designs, later extended in 1959. Inspired by this, Malin Glemme, founder of Swedish company Layered, has launched a new rug collection, La Palette 1931/1959, which takes a deep dive into intense colour

Design
09.06.25

The new cabin suites of Sea Containers London honour the golden ages of transatlantic travel

Recently unveiling four new cabin suites at Sea Containers London, hoteliers Lore Group are offering nostalgic escapism through a combination of custom design and vintage flair, in partnership with Vinterior. 

Design
08.06.25
Can Lis

Love story: the Ferm Living x Utzon – Can Lis Collection

Drawing upon the life and philosophy of Jørn Utzon, the Ferm Living x Utzon – Can Lis Collection, realised in collaboration with the Utzon Center, pays homage to an architect whose work transcended conventional boundaries

Design
02.06.25

Design

The National Museum of Norway explores how New Nordic Cuisine sparked an international phenomenon in new exhibition

Revolutionary architectural colour theory

The new cabin suites of Sea Containers London honour the golden ages of transatlantic travel

Love story: the Ferm Living x Utzon – Can Lis Collection

Modern roots: This new London showroom, atelier and gallery space is a masterclass in minimalism

Octaevo marks 10th anniversary with design exhibition In the Middle of Lands

Bold meets bouclé: Gubi partners with Dedar on the launch of Karakorum Stripe textile

Belmond and apartamento unveil latest book Campania: Recipes & Wanderings Across Italy’s Polychromatic Coast

Has the design industry become enamoured with the hype culture of the fashion world?






Architecture

Return of a legend: Gathering revives Cologne’s iconic Café Central

Contemporary art gallery Gathering opened its newest location in Cologne last month, breathing life back into one of the city's most legendary spaces

Architecture
29.05.25
worc casa simera

worc.studio blends earthy colours and natural materials at Casa Símera in Polanco, Mexico City

The Mexican architecture firm pairs curved elements with natural materials from the region - and positions Casa Símera as a multifunctional venue that's part café and studio

Architecture
28.05.25

Meet the creative duo preserving a slice of history in the Cilento National Park

Nestled in the heart of the Southern Italian region’s mountainous landscape, Convento Francescano holds a story fuelled with purpose, passion and a personal connection to the region.

Architecture
27.05.25

The National Museum of Norway explores how New Nordic Cuisine sparked an international phenomenon in new exhibition

Revolutionary architectural colour theory

The new cabin suites of Sea Containers London honour the golden ages of transatlantic travel

Love story: the Ferm Living x Utzon – Can Lis Collection

Modern roots: This new London showroom, atelier and gallery space is a masterclass in minimalism

Return of a legend: Gathering revives Cologne’s iconic Café Central

worc.studio blends earthy colours and natural materials at Casa Símera in Polanco, Mexico City

Meet the creative duo preserving a slice of history in the Cilento National Park

StudioAC adds soft pink curves and stainless-steel to interior of popular cookie shop in Toronto


Design

The National Museum of Norway explores how New Nordic Cuisine sparked an international phenomenon in new exhibition

More than 500 artworks, photographs and objects by contemporary and modern artists such as Olafur Eliasson, Pentti Kaskipuro and Edvard Munch are among the pieces revealed as part of New Nordic. Cuisine, Aesthetics and Place

Design
11.06.25
layered rugs

Revolutionary architectural colour theory

In 1931, modernist architect Le Corbusier devised an architectural colour palette for his radical designs, later extended in 1959. Inspired by this, Malin Glemme, founder of Swedish company Layered, has launched a new rug collection, La Palette 1931/1959, which takes a deep dive into intense colour

Design
09.06.25

The new cabin suites of Sea Containers London honour the golden ages of transatlantic travel

Recently unveiling four new cabin suites at Sea Containers London, hoteliers Lore Group are offering nostalgic escapism through a combination of custom design and vintage flair, in partnership with Vinterior. 

Design
08.06.25

The National Museum of Norway explores how New Nordic Cuisine sparked an international phenomenon in new exhibition

Revolutionary architectural colour theory

The new cabin suites of Sea Containers London honour the golden ages of transatlantic travel

Love story: the Ferm Living x Utzon – Can Lis Collection

Modern roots: This new London showroom, atelier and gallery space is a masterclass in minimalism

Return of a legend: Gathering revives Cologne’s iconic Café Central

worc.studio blends earthy colours and natural materials at Casa Símera in Polanco, Mexico City

Meet the creative duo preserving a slice of history in the Cilento National Park

StudioAC adds soft pink curves and stainless-steel to interior of popular cookie shop in Toronto


Opinion

Has the design industry become enamoured with the hype culture of the fashion world?

As Milan Design Week returned earlier this month, a world of luxurious escapism set the tone while endless queues and influencer-filled crowds sparked a multitude of reactions.

Design
24.04.25

How Minus Furniture is exploring a net zero business model

Can furniture really be carbon negative? Minus Furniture is a research-driven design studio seeking to explore the reality of a net zero and below zero business model. Roddy Clarke investigates

Design
16.01.24

Milo Mcloughlin-Greening of Batch.Works on how we must change patterns of manufacturing

To truly bring about change we must foster entirely new ideas about how products are manufactured and consumed, writes Milo Mcloughlin-Greening of Batch.Works

Design
09.01.24

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