Norm Architects have realised the tranquil interiors for the Basao Tea Lounge in Xiamen, bringing authenticity and mindfulness together to offer a tranquil antidote to busy city life. Borrowing its name from Baisao, a Japanese monk who is widely known…
A boutique staycation experience with a difference, Wild Escapes offers the first set of treehouses ever to be built on a UK vineyard. Owner and designer, Will Hardy took the opportunity to transform 1,000 acres of disused farmland into a…
Barcelona-based studio Peris+Toral Arquitectes has completed the largest timber-framed residential building in Spain. Built from 8,300 cubic metres of timber harvested from the forests of the Basque Country, the freestanding building comprises five wood-framed floors supported by a reinforced concrete…
A series of luxury timber-clad retreats have been envisioned by Cumulus Studio in response to a call for a new tourism experience in South Australia. Wellington Marina, as the new project is called, has been developed as part of the…
Acclaimed British-Ghanian architect David Adjaye has been named as the first recipient of the Charlotte Perriand Award at the Créateurs Design Awards 2022. The Award is the first of its kind, in memory of the iconic French architect and designer…
Sustainable design event Planted announces Stourhead as the desirable destination for its next exhibition, Planted Country. Following on from the success of last September’s launch event, Planted Cities in London’s King Cross, Planted Country is set to bring together the…
Drawing on industrial forms and atmospheres, interior architects Holloway Li have created an experience-led showroom and co-working space for bathroom brand Coalbrook. Set within a former early 20th century-built pipe factory, now known as the Market Building, the showroom’s design embraces…
Snøhetta has revealed designs for a 16-metre-tall glass-enclosed sub-centre library in Beijing, setting a new benchmark in sustainability and future library design. Set in the Chinese capital, the enterprising Beijing library was chosen as the winning entry in an international competition…
With its new Plybord furniture collection, Blå Station has taken on the challenge of turning well-tempered fir plywood into objects of desire. Plybord consists of three versatile seating designs, meeting all occasions when you need a seat, a stool, or…
Bang & Olufsen has freshened up the look of its portable Beosound Explore bluetooth speaker with two new colourways. Built for the great outdoors, the award-winning wireless speaker was launched last year in Black Anthracite, Green, or Grey Mist finishes…
American artist and urban planner Theaster Gates has revealed his vision for this year’s Serpentine Pavilion, a circular, timber-built structure with community at its heart. Named Black Chapel, the 10.7 metre-tall wooden pavilion with an open oculus in its roof…
With a characteristic touch, wild white oak is the newest addition to the exclusive Edition Lignatur collection of natural wood bathroom furniture by Keuco and Team 7. Bringing a new look to the original collection designed by Tesseraux + Partner,…
Say hello to Recork, a new sustainable brand that is tackling climate change by taking raw cork from Portuguese cork oak forests and turning production waste into flooring planks. Recork announces its launch with Una, its first collection made simply…
Design and technology company AUAR has used robotics and automation to complete its first fully customisable, permanent dwelling unit. Built using robotically prefabricated and assembled timber blocks, AUAR’s modular system is the result of several experimentations with the focus on…
Michelin-starred chef Dani García marks his return to New York with Casa Dani, a decadently designed Spanish-Mediterranean restaurant in Citizens at Manhattan West. The fine-dining restaurant, designed by architect and interior designer David Rockwell and his team, complements Garcia’s homestyle…
