The Third Space in Udaipur, India, is a community space that mixes old and new
For its new hub in Udaipur, Studio Saar has used a complex and technologically advanced programme that expands on established Indian architectural typologies to create a learning and cultural space that is like no other
Contemporary architecture in dialogue with nature
L10 creates a seamless dialogue between architecture and landscape, perfectly attuned to the surroundings of Berriaga Mountain
Light up your space with ICON’s top design picks for the new season
The right lighting can transform a space in an instant. This season, ICON team's curated selection of lighting picks does exactly that, spotlighting pieces that are functional and elegant, from sculptural statement lamps to subtle pendants
The founder of Zieta Studio tells ICON how its experimental processes are moving forward
Oskar Zięta’s discovery of a new process for inflating steel has led to a panoply of intriguing work. Now, hot on the heels of a London installation, he tells ICON how his repertoire continues to expand
Design
Architecture
The Third Space in Udaipur, India, is a community space that mixes old and new
For its new hub in Udaipur, Studio Saar has used a complex and technologically advanced programme that expands on established Indian architectural typologies to create a learning and cultural space that is like no other
Contemporary architecture in dialogue with nature
L10 creates a seamless dialogue between architecture and landscape, perfectly attuned to the surroundings of Berriaga Mountain
Snøhetta’s Sámi hub Čoarvemátta is designed to withstand the harsh winters of north Norway
Settling seamlessly into a rural location in the northern plains of Norway, Snøhetta’s hub for two Sámi cultural institutions balances modern energy efficiency with traditional natural materials to reflect the heritage of the reindeer-herding culture it serves
Design
Light up your space with ICON’s top design picks for the new season
The right lighting can transform a space in an instant. This season, ICON team's curated selection of lighting picks does exactly that, spotlighting pieces that are functional and elegant, from sculptural statement lamps to subtle pendants
The founder of Zieta Studio tells ICON how its experimental processes are moving forward
Oskar Zięta’s discovery of a new process for inflating steel has led to a panoply of intriguing work. Now, hot on the heels of a London installation, he tells ICON how his repertoire continues to expand
BAINA collaborates with Estudio Persona to create a limited-edition towelling collection
Launched earlier this year, BAINA’s new towel collection with Estudio Persona explores the interplay of light and shadow.
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
