Architecture Icon: The Paimio Sanatorium and its humanistic approach to modernism
Situated a two-hour drive west of Helsinki, the former tuberculosis sanatorium takes a humanistic approach to modern architecture
Christophe Donot discusses his unconventional approach to ceramics and the personal intention behind his work
Since practicing as an architect for 15 years, Christophe Donot pivoted his career in 2021 to become a ceramicist. In an exclusive interview he offers ICON an insight into his creative journey so far.
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From Helsinki with joy: How Finland’s visionary design and human-centred values are powering a global reuse revolution
Finnish design goes beyond aesthetics; it leads the way in thoughtful innovation. Read on to discover how Helsinki is creating a reuse movement that puts people and the planet first
Design
Architecture
Architecture Icon: The Paimio Sanatorium and its humanistic approach to modernism
Situated a two-hour drive west of Helsinki, the former tuberculosis sanatorium takes a humanistic approach to modern architecture
Architecture Icon: How the Noguchi Musuem advances the appreciation of its founder’s art and legacy
The Noguchi Museum in Queens, New York, chartered as The Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden Museum, was the first museum in the United States designed by a living artist to show their own work, and reflects the diversity of his sculptural approach
Architecture Icon: Alvar and Aino Aalto’s house in Helsinki bears all the hallmarks of their approach to design
Tucked away on a quiet side street in a leafy area of Helsinki, Alvar and Aino Aalto’s discreet suburban home demonstrates a beauty and practicality familiar from their better-known designs
Design
Christophe Donot discusses his unconventional approach to ceramics and the personal intention behind his work
Since practicing as an architect for 15 years, Christophe Donot pivoted his career in 2021 to become a ceramicist. In an exclusive interview he offers ICON an insight into his creative journey so far.
Portugal showcase the ultimate trends in interior design at Decorex 2024
The Portuguese Association of Wood and Furniture Industries organises the participation of 17 leading Portuguese Interior Design Brands at Decorex
Discover the Morris & Co. collection and inspire your home with British design heritage
A celebration of his distinguished creations, the Morris & Co. collection is here to delight every corner of the home
Opinion
How Minus Furniture is exploring a net zero business model
Can furniture really be carbon negative? Minus Furniture is a research-driven design studio seeking to explore the reality of a net zero and below zero business model. Roddy Clarke investigates
Milo Mcloughlin-Greening of Batch.Works on how we must change patterns of manufacturing
To truly bring about change we must foster entirely new ideas about how products are manufactured and consumed, writes Milo Mcloughlin-Greening of Batch.Works
Speakers at the Sharjah Architecture Triennial took inspiration from the past in redefining strategies of renewal and sustainability for Africa
The Sharjah Architecture Triennial saw a new focus on redefining scarcity and abundance in Africa, writes our new columnist Rue Kothari
