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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

Design

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

Architecture

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

Architecture

From the archives: Innovative landscapes inspiring children’s imaginations

As we gain a greater understanding of its importance in children’s learning and development, architects and artists around the world are developing innovative and visually

Architecture

Architecture Icon: The post-war designs of Yrjö and Irmeli Kukkapuro live on in their unique home studio

The curved roof of Kukkapuro House in Kauniainen, Finland, shelters the former studio and home of its creators, designer Yrjö Kukkapuro and his visual artist

Architecture
Kadre Architects

LA practice Kadre Architects uses design as a street-level tool for social change

From a distance, the cinematic glamour of Los Angeles can eclipse the poverty and homelessness that is visible close up. In this context, LA practice

Architecture

Meet Mathilde Wittock: An emerging designer bringing new life to unexpected materials

Graduating from Central Saint Martins in 2021, Belgian designer Mathilde Wittock has gone from strength to strength thanks to her visionary creativity and undeniable passion.

Design
Buster and Punch Staub pan

A new collaboration between Buster + Punch and Staub elevates a British cultural icon

From door handles to designer lighting and now cookware, Buster + Punch’s latest collaboration with legacy French brand Staub aims to celebrate and elevate a

Design
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How Paris is taking a new approach to its architectural legacy at the Olympic Games

A century after hosting its last Olympic Games, the French capital prepares to welcome the Olympic Flame of Paris 2024. As the world gears up

Architecture
Kyle House

Wildland creates design-driven stays and experiences worth travelling for

From wild swims in the coastal village of Tongue to rugged mountain ranges and lovingly restored buildings bringing a cosy Scot-Scandi aesthetic to life, this

Architecture

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A new book by Stefano Casciani offers an insight into Piero Lissoni’s work

The spectacle of engraved stone: between moving geometries and architectural codes

Conscious creativity, community and craft: Six highlights from this year’s London Design Festival

Architecture Icon: The Paimio Sanatorium and its humanistic approach to modernism

Christophe Donot discusses his unconventional approach to ceramics and the personal intention behind his work

Portugal showcase the ultimate trends in interior design at Decorex 2024

Discover the Morris & Co. collection and inspire your home with British design heritage

Editor’s Picks: The best new season design and lifestyle launches

From Helsinki with joy: How Finland’s visionary design and human-centred values are powering a global reuse revolution




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A new book by Stefano Casciani offers an insight into Piero Lissoni’s work

Architecture Icon: The Paimio Sanatorium and its humanistic approach to modernism

Architecture Icon: How the Noguchi Musuem advances the appreciation of its founder’s art and legacy

Architecture Icon: Alvar and Aino Aalto’s house in Helsinki bears all the hallmarks of their approach to design

From the archives: Innovative landscapes inspiring children’s imaginations

This multi-residential project by MODA cultivates community through urban farming

Architecture Icon: The post-war designs of Yrjö and Irmeli Kukkapuro live on in their unique home studio

Aesop continues to expand its Queer Library initiative

Dr Sandra Piesik shows what we can learn from cultures worldwide


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Conscious creativity, community and craft: Six highlights from this year’s London Design Festival

Christophe Donot discusses his unconventional approach to ceramics and the personal intention behind his work

Editor’s Picks: The best new season design and lifestyle launches

From Helsinki with joy: How Finland’s visionary design and human-centred values are powering a global reuse revolution

Bang & Olufsen redefines the future of wearable technology with its new Beoplay H100 headphones

Oliver Murphy reveals the inspiration and vision behind his new creative venture SLOWE Living

ICON’s guide to navigating London Design Festival

Matthew Hyndman’s debut show Upended subverts cliched tropes of Scottish landscape photography

Design icon: Finland’s most famous flower is celebrating its 60th birthday this year


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A new book by Stefano Casciani offers an insight into Piero Lissoni’s work

The spectacle of engraved stone: between moving geometries and architectural codes

Conscious creativity, community and craft: Six highlights from this year’s London Design Festival

Architecture Icon: The Paimio Sanatorium and its humanistic approach to modernism

Christophe Donot discusses his unconventional approach to ceramics and the personal intention behind his work

Portugal showcase the ultimate trends in interior design at Decorex 2024

Discover the Morris & Co. collection and inspire your home with British design heritage

Editor’s Picks: The best new season design and lifestyle launches

From Helsinki with joy: How Finland’s visionary design and human-centred values are powering a global reuse revolution