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A la Francaise: All the highlights from Maison&Objet 2022

As Maison&Objet returned from 7-11 September, ICON shares some of the best highlights of this year’s edition, the rising stars of design to watch and

Design

Heart of Sciences Po’s new campus in Paris completed

Moreau Kusunoki has designed the central pavilion and courtyard of the university’s new campus, nestled in a former monastery Architecture practice Moreau Kusunoki has completed

Architecture

High-rise greenhouses open in Paris suburbs

The Cité Maraîchère project hosts and promotes sustainable urban agriculture Words by Francesca Perry French architecture firm ilimelgo has delivered the Cité Maraîchère, a hub

Architecture

Wrapped Arc de Triomphe unveiled in Paris

The Christo and Jeanne-Claude project, wrapping the iconic Parisian monument and realised posthumously, marks the end of an era – in more ways than one

Architecture

Paris plans first ‘zero-carbon’ neighbourhood

With designs from practices including Tatiana Bilbao and Serie Architects, the development embraces the use of CLT, terracotta, hemp and raw earth Words by Sabrina

Architecture

Snøhetta designs new headquarters for Le Monde in Paris

The large-scale, glass-clad office building had its fair share of challenges before coming to fruition – but aims to make a statement Words by Francesca

Architecture

Morag Myerscough’s ‘A NEW NOW’ lands in Paris

The British designer intends the tall and colourful street installation to bring everyday positivity to the French capital amid the pandemic Words by Francesca Perry

Design

Revisiting Christo: wrap legend

After news that Christo, perhaps best-known for gift-wrapping the Pont Neuf and Reichstag, has died of natural causes aged 84, we revisit Christopher Turner’s portrait

Architecture

A brief history of Notre-Dame Cathedral

Notre-Dame is one of the most recognisable buildings in Paris and took over 200 years to build Notre-Dame de Paris, also known as Notre-Dame Cathedral,

Architecture

A brief history of Gothic Architecture

The Gothic period spanned a long period of history and its intricate buildings are still captivating today Rosslyn Chapel is an example of Gothic Architecture

Design

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Bomarsund Visitor Centre: A Dialogue Between Past and Present 

&Tradition partners with Industrial Facility to launch new shelving system

The National Museum of Norway explores how New Nordic Cuisine sparked an international phenomenon in new exhibition

Ismael Medina Manzano designs small apartment in San Sebastián with flexible living spaces

Henry Holland brings contemporary flair to traditional patterns in a new collection for Floor Story

Six Senses Ibiza installs off-grid sundial sculpture by Sabine Marcelis at resort’s subterranean Beach Caves

New Designers celebrates 40 years of nurturing UK creative talent

Design in a Real World exhibition at Villa Marie celebrates Tuscan heritage and contemporary design

The Brecon designed by Nicemakers combines local craftsmanship and Welsh design touches to create midcentury-inspired interior




Architects

Ismael Medina Manzano designs small apartment in San Sebastián with flexible living spaces

The Brecon designed by Nicemakers combines local craftsmanship and Welsh design touches to create midcentury-inspired interior

Return of a legend: Gathering revives Cologne’s iconic Café Central

worc.studio blends earthy colours and natural materials at Casa Símera in Polanco, Mexico City

Meet the creative duo preserving a slice of history in the Cilento National Park

StudioAC adds soft pink curves and stainless-steel to interior of popular cookie shop in Toronto

How do we define completeness in architecture? Build of Site examines the case for building on what’s already here

Pelletier de Fontenay transforms century-old home in Quebec’s Eastern Townships

Universal Design Studio and AKQA design interiors for new Georg Jensen flagship showroom on New Bond Street


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&Tradition partners with Industrial Facility to launch new shelving system

The National Museum of Norway explores how New Nordic Cuisine sparked an international phenomenon in new exhibition

Henry Holland brings contemporary flair to traditional patterns in a new collection for Floor Story

Six Senses Ibiza installs off-grid sundial sculpture by Sabine Marcelis at resort’s subterranean Beach Caves

Design in a Real World exhibition at Villa Marie celebrates Tuscan heritage and contemporary design

Revolutionary architectural colour theory

The new cabin suites of Sea Containers London honour the golden ages of transatlantic travel

Love story: the Ferm Living x Utzon – Can Lis Collection

Modern roots: This new London showroom, atelier and gallery space is a masterclass in minimalism


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Bomarsund Visitor Centre: A Dialogue Between Past and Present 

&Tradition partners with Industrial Facility to launch new shelving system

The National Museum of Norway explores how New Nordic Cuisine sparked an international phenomenon in new exhibition

Ismael Medina Manzano designs small apartment in San Sebastián with flexible living spaces

Henry Holland brings contemporary flair to traditional patterns in a new collection for Floor Story

Six Senses Ibiza installs off-grid sundial sculpture by Sabine Marcelis at resort’s subterranean Beach Caves

New Designers celebrates 40 years of nurturing UK creative talent

Design in a Real World exhibition at Villa Marie celebrates Tuscan heritage and contemporary design

The Brecon designed by Nicemakers combines local craftsmanship and Welsh design touches to create midcentury-inspired interior