In a historic apartment on Quai Anatole France, graciously provided by Barnes, designer Hugo Besnier unveils Tour de Mains, the first complete collection from his Maison Hartis. Comprising thirty original furniture pieces, the presentation offers a profound immersion into Besnier’s design philosophy, rooted in touch, structure, and the living dialogue between material and maker. FURNITURE […] More
Kreoo presents the redesigned Vis-à-Vis, a seating piece by Enzo Berti that balances sculptural solidity with visual lightness. Originally conceived as a Kreoo icon, the new edition expands on its reputation, offering a refined dialogue between material weight and suspended form. Its duality, part chaise longue, part marble block, creates a tension that reads as […] More
In Ningbo, Vermilion Zhou Design Group has completed the latest Hi Inn Self-Service, a project that redefines the economy hotel through systemic reconstruction. A continuation of the budget hospitality model, the design reframes the guest experience by aligning spatial logic, operational systems, and material strategies into a cohesive, design-driven approach. HOTELS The concept reflects a […] More
During GLUE Amsterdam, held from September 18 to 21, FENIX and Formica presented a curated selection from the FAST/FORWARD project, following its debut at 3daysofdesign in Copenhagen. Curated by Federica Sala, the project invited international designers to reinterpret decades of the 20th century through furniture and lighting, using FENIX innovative surfaces and Formica laminates as […] More
A Bridge House by Paolini Arquitectos stands as a single-family residence designed to balance two roles: a weekend gathering place for family and a private sanctuary for a couple. The house occupies a site within a gated community overlooking the Los Molinos Reservoir in the Calamuchita Valley, Córdoba. Surrounded by dense forest and positioned to […] More
After serving as Porto’s Civil Court for more than a decade, the building at Rua de Santa Catarina 1299 has taken on a new identity as Vila Catarina Apartments under the direction of Masslab. The architecture office adapted much of the existing structure and created a 16-unit long-stay apartment hotel. The project takes shape […] More
Atelier Stepan revitalized the Silver House on the lower side of Masaryk Square in Jihlava, one of the city’s most valuable burgher houses. Under historic preservation, the structure once stood unused, but the project restored its relevance and opened it to the public. The goal was not only to safeguard the monument but also to […] More
IKEA introduces a new 12-piece collection of tableware and home objects designed with Swedish designer Gustaf Westman. The collection forms part of IKEA’s annual winter range, VINTERFINT, and reflects a playful interpretation of seasonal tradition. Plates, cups, candleholders, and lighting anchor the collection, which carries a message that celebration can take place any day, not […] More
HAUS NOWHERE SEOUL opens in September 2025, introducing a new phase of IICOMBINED’s experimental retail concept. Following locations in Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Beijing, the Seoul project becomes the fourth HAUS NOWHERE and launches alongside IICOMBINED’s new headquarters. Spanning the first to third floors and extending to the fifth, the site unites all of the group’s […] More
Dieffebi introduces OBA, a system of furniture designed to respond to the shifting demands of today’s work, hospitality, and shared environments. Designed by Altherr Désile Park under the artistic direction of Elisa Ossino, the collection brings together a curated palette of colors and forms that balance function with expression. In an age where interiors need to […] More
In Notre-Dame-du-Laus, Quebec, a new public artwork crowns a rocky promontory on a small island in Poisson Blanc Regional Park. Conceived as the first in a series of art interventions across the reservoir, ‘Faire le vide’ positions the park as both outdoor destination and cultural itinerary. Access is only by water, canoe or kayak, so […] More
In Oaxaca, Mexico, RootStudio in collaboration with LABORA has transformed a former plywood factory site into Parque Primavera Oaxaqueña Cho Ndobá. The park’s name means “spring” in Mazatec, a nod to its role as a place of renewal. Spanning 11.84 hectares, the project has converted degraded land into a multifunctional space that integrates culture, sports, […] More