‘Good curation is not about filling a space with statement objects’: Pavel Klimczak on Monologue’s new showroom
Pavel Klimczak, founder of Monologue, discusses Paraforma's new showroom design and the thinking behind its calm, atmospheric approach to curation
Open House Festival opens hundreds of London buildings this September
From hidden homes and historic landmarks to recording studios, power stations and private archives, London's popular festival offers nine days of free tours and access, giving visitors a rare glimpse inside some of the capital’s most intriguing and overlooked spaces
McLaren looks to an unfinished past to design its future
Drawing on Bruce McLaren’s unrealised vision for the M6GT, the new McL 6GT translates a piece of the brand’s design history through carbon fibre, tactile craftsmanship and a determinedly analogue driving experience.
Architecture
Open House Festival opens hundreds of London buildings this September
From hidden homes and historic landmarks to recording studios, power stations and private archives, London's popular festival offers nine days of free tours and access, giving visitors a rare glimpse inside some of the capital’s most intriguing and overlooked spaces
The contemporary Magdalen House in Quebec brings a new perspective to coastal architecture
Rooted in the Magdalen Islands' building traditions, Atelier L'Abri creates a modern home that feels inseparable from its surroundings
A Douro winery by Atelier Sérgio Rebelo connects design with wine traditions
Built into the hillside, Quinta de Adorigo uses natural systems, renewable energy and regional craft to create a resilient wine destination
Design
‘Good curation is not about filling a space with statement objects’: Pavel Klimczak on Monologue’s new showroom
Pavel Klimczak, founder of Monologue, discusses Paraforma's new showroom design and the thinking behind its calm, atmospheric approach to curation
McLaren looks to an unfinished past to design its future
Drawing on Bruce McLaren’s unrealised vision for the M6GT, the new McL 6GT translates a piece of the brand’s design history through carbon fibre, tactile craftsmanship and a determinedly analogue driving experience.
Opinion
‘We need to talk more about trees’: David Venables of AHEC continues his quest for the preservation of forests and the people behind them
Returning to 3daysofdesign with an exhibition titled ‘Wood for the Trees’, the American Hardwood Export Council partnered with Benchmark and Mitre & Mondays to reaffirm the case for responsible forestry. ICON caught up with AHEC’s European Director David Venables to find out more
ODD Voices by ICON takes Milan Design Week
OddVoices by ICON captures Milan Design Week through the people who shape it — from bar culture to curators, production to publishing
Connection and community emerge as prevalent topics across London Design Festival
From engaging conversations to immersive events and a run club, the desire to strengthen our creative communities was apparent at this year’s London Design Festival
