An abandoned, 60-metre deep sand quarry in Milan is set to be repurposed by MAST, creating a nature retreat comprised of floating buildings and islands called Centroparco. Located at the centre of the Segrate district on the outskirts of Milan,…
Taking a sensitive, conservation-based approach, TYPE Studio has renewed a 19th century garden apartment in Hampstead, London, with a rear extension and a series of joinery interventions that respect the existing period features. To bring more light into the ground…
Another Country has opened the doors to its brand-new converted barn showroom in the West Country, where the brand’s roots were originally formed. The makers of contemporary craft furniture, who design and make wood furniture and accessories using natural materials…
Welcome to Enki’s Eco Edit: June 2023, our monthly sustainable lifestyle news series which will round-up our curated selection of the best eco-friendly brands, shopping ideas, and sustainable places to visit. This month, we discover an online destination that edits…
Combining microwave and traditional cooking all-in-one, the Smeg SpeedwaveXL oven is designed with the latest technology to enhance cooking flexibility and reduce cooking times by up to 40%. Part of Smeg’s state-of-the-art Galileo oven range, SpeedwaveXL features multifunctional technology that…
Graceful in its contemporary expression, Pelagus is the most extensive furniture collection Skagerak by Fritz Hansen has ever launched. Pelagus was born out of a collaboration between the Danish brand and Stockholm-based Note Design Studio, with the idea of designing…
On World Ocean Day 2023 (8th June), Patagonia launched Protect our Ocean, a global environmental campaign and a call to focus on marine protection and restoration. Through a series of films, an online presence, petition, and events across Europe, Patagonia…
Girona-based practice Camps Felip Arquitecturia has designed a single-family home as a cluster of six sloping volumes centred around a courtyard, with a focus on sustainable living. The design of House 016, led by founders Josep Camps and Olga Felip,…
For those who dream of sleeping under the stars in comfort, the sustainable and low-impact Natural Shelter is a fully assembled hideaway for use in the countryside or in an urban garden. Sustainable bedding and mattress makers Naturalmat and cabin-makers…
Denmark’s annual design festival, 3 Days of Design 2023 has delivered another fantastic year with a city-wide programme featuring launches and exhibitions by inspiring Scandinavian and international design brands. Marking its 10th anniversary, the highly anticipated design festival, which took…
A black-stained, cantilevered residence by Sparano + Mooney Architecture draws inspiration from the Japanese wabi-sabi aesthetic to ensure it’s nestled harmoniously into its rugged canyon landscape in Salt Lake City. The contemporary home, known as the Wabi-Sabi residence, is comprised…
Bringing a whole host of nature-based design to the heart of the countryside, Planted Country 2023 returns to Stourhead for its second edition with a high-calibre talks programme, workshops, and a botanical market. Taking place from 9th – 11th June 2023,…
A first look at the Serpentine Pavilion 2023, which was designed by French-Lebanese architect Lina Ghotmeh, has been revealed. Due to open to the public on Friday 9th June, the pavilion in London’s Kensington Gardens is a circular timber structure…
Sprinkling a dash of Japanese culture into a lively Milan neighbourhood, Studio Wok has designed a minimal bakery that also doubles up as a kitchen and a wine bar. Situated in the Risorgimento area of Milan in Italy, this Japanese…
The V&A Photography Centre has reopened, following a significant expansion by Gibson Thornley Architects, unveiling the UK’s largest permanent photography space and one of the most extensive collections in the world. Situated in some of the Victoria & Albert Museum’s…
