262 Fifth Avenue is one of those New York City buildings you do not need to enter to have an opinion about. You only have to look up from the Flatiron District, or catch the skyline from Midtown, and you see it, a thin, pale residential tower that slices into sightlines many people assumed were […] More
Issey Miyake has opened its new flagship store at 45 Madison Avenue in New York City, bringing the Japanese fashion house into one of Manhattan’s most recognizable architectural settings. The store sits on the ground floor of the New York Life Building, designed by Cass Gilbert, at the corner of Madison Avenue and 26th Street. […] More
Dubai’s skyline continues to expand, yet few projects attempt to recalibrate how a high-rise operates within climate, infrastructure, and daily life. Wasl Tower, designed by UNStudio in collaboration with Werner Sobek, positions itself within that conversation. Completed in 2025, the 302-metre structure sits along Sheikh Zayed Road, directly engaging the density and speed of its […] More
A-nrd has completed the refurbishment of Anise, the cocktail bar and lounge at Cinnamon Kitchen London City. Located within a former East India Trading Company warehouse at Devonshire Square, the 60-seat space now reads as a composed extension of the restaurant. INTERIOR DESIGN Drawing from the chromatic language of Indian cuisine, the palette references warmth […] More
Installed at Place du Louvre, “Mirror Gate II” introduces a monumental sculptural presence by Pilar Zeta that frames Paris through an architectural gesture shaped as a portal. The work positions itself opposite the Louvre, establishing a spatial dialogue that links site, form, and history through scale and placement. Conceived as a passage between past and […] More
Henning Larsen welcomes Vanessa Kassabian as Design Director of its New York studio, a strategic appointment that strengthens the internationally acclaimed practice’s creative leadership across the Americas. Working alongside Americas Director Eric Ball and Design Director Daniel Baumann, Kassabian brings more than two decades of architectural expertise to a studio committed to translating Scandinavian design […] More
Located behind a closed gate in the lively 11th arrondissement of Paris, LOUI Apartment by Holzrausch Studio stands as a rare sanctuary in the city’s dense urban fabric. The journey to the house – along a winding path through a lush courtyard, culminates in a tranquil family home, where peace and privacy are paramount. This […] More
Spanning three floors in the heart of Seongsu (Seoul, South Korea), H&M’s new flagship store is a radical reimagining of retail as a cultural experience, realized in partnership with architecture practice SKYnoa. The project stands as a compelling intersection of fashion, art, and innovation, capturing the dynamic spirit of Seoul’s most energetic district while offering […] More
Zaha Hadid Architects reveals The Symphony Tower, a new residential landmark designed for Imtiaz Developments within Dubai’s emerging Horizon district. Positioned between Meydan Racecourse and the waters of Ras Al Khor, the tower sits near the upper reaches of Dubai Creek, the site of the city’s origin. The Ras Al Khor Nature Reserve, now protected […] More
La Terra di Neena introduced its first U.S. presentation through an installation created with Crosby Studios at the inaugural edition of Basic.Space NY. The event took place in SoHo from November 14-16 and marked the arrival of the Italian olive oil and home goods brand to the American market. Visitors saw family-farmed olive oil displayed […] More
Sutton Tower, the 850-foot residential landmark on Manhattan’s East Side waterfront, has received the 2025 BLT Built Design Award for Architectural Design: Skyscraper. Designed by Thomas Juul-Hansen and developed by JVP Development and Gamma Real Estate, the tower stands as a global showcase of New York luxury and craftsmanship. The recognition coincides with Sutton Tower […] More
Roger Vivier inaugurates Maison Vivier at 98 Rue de l’Université, in Paris, an architectural landmark in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, now the new residence of the Maison. Originally constructed in 1729 by royal architect Jacques Gilet de la Fontaine, this hôtel particulier stands as a rare example of 18th-century Parisian architecture. The building’s nearly three-century […] More