Transforming a 1960s office block into a cultural institution, architecture studio Freehaus has designed The Africa Centre with heritage and community in mind. Six decades after it first opened its doors in Covent Garden as a hub for Africans in…
An old cherry tree remains the dominant feature of a family’s terrace house in Prague which was redesigned by SOA Architekti to unify the connection between inside and out. The end-of-terrace house was a repeated design, using pseudo-mansard roofs, partial…
The creators of Design Shanghai have announced a new, cutting-edge event called Design Shenzhen which will be hosted in China’s creative metropolis this December. The intention of Design Shenzhen is to give a voice to brands and designers within the…
On former Icelandic farm, Studio Bua has converted a derelict concrete barn into an artist’s studio and home-from-home for the owners. The new building features a gabled volume slotted inside the existing walls. The architects were initially asked to develop…
Bring a welcoming touch of warmth to your living room this festive season with the arrival of Arada’s Ecodesign Ready Farringdon stove collection. Not only can you cosy up with the latest edition of enki in front of the…
Say hello to Volume 29 – our Sustainable Living issue! Order your copy of Volume 29 here (if you’re based in the UK) and here (if you’re not). Want to subscribe? Click on the below according to where you’re located: UK EUROPE INTERNATIONAL Plus, don’t forget!…
Little Greene is not only recognised for its luxury paint and wallpaper, but for it’s on-going support as a brand for Breast Cancer Haven. For several years the brand has donated proceeds from every singly tin of paint and roll…
If you’re making your way to Westfield Shepherd’s Bush this summer, be sure to step foot in the quiet and calming refuge that is the Aesop store. Designed in collaboration with Al-Jawad Pike, it’s the perfect space for a few…
Celebrated for their beautifully curated, high-quality natural linens, Piglet have just unveiled their first sleepwear collection. Crafted and designed from the brand’s 100% natural linen – and just in time for the hotter, summer nights – the new arrivals include…
Premium tech brand, Native Union’s latest arrival comes in the form of the Apple Watch Edition of the multi-device wireless charging pad Drop XL. Ideal for making your work life even more seamless. The Watch Edition not only features an…
After taking to slopes, there can be nothing more enticing than the idea of a steaming cup of fresh coffee, a little slice of calm and the warming, carefully curated interior and 360° experience of the new Bromont Summit Chalet…
The Italian high-end kitchen, bathroom and storage manufacturer Boffi has recently unveiled its latest studio, Boffi|De Padova Studio at Lee Garden Three, Causeway Bay in Hong Kong. As part of a successful collaboration between Boffi and Kitchen Infinity, the new…
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Global sustainable fashion brand, Gabriela Hearst has recently unveiled its first London store. Located on the bustling corner of Brook Street and Davies Street, the two-storey flagship occupies a prime location within the heart of the capital. With sustainability being…
Oggetto (the Italian word for ‘object’) is a Dorset-based design studio and workshop who not only deliver on beautifully crafted, functional objects but celebrate the work of other independent designers, makers, artisans and small producers alongside their own thoughtfully created…