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At this year’s NYCxDesign, New York-based designer Kouros Maghsoudi unveiled the Hug Chair—an unapologetically sensual piece that defies conventional design standards. With its sculptural arms and suggestive proportions, the chair embodies what the designer calls “a pedestal for sexiness”...

Curated by Swiss designer Nadja Stäubli, the “Chroma” installation at NYCxDesign invites visitors into a multi-sensory journey of color, craft, and collaboration. From interactive sculptures to a bespoke scent, the exhibit celebrates the playful side of Swiss design while...

In the heart of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, a once-feared site has taken on a new identity. The Thomas Sankara Mausoleum, designed by Berlin-based Kéré Architecture, rises from red earth and tragedy, offering both a literal and symbolic space for...

For architects, designers, and studios across the world, winning a Dezeen Award is more than a mark of creative excellence—it’s a career catalyst. As entries close at 23:59 London time on 29 May, former recipients are speaking out about...

While the Arsenale and Giardini remain the focal points of the Venice Architecture Biennale, the real treasures may lie scattered across the city’s quieter corners—from restored convents to church crypts, hidden gardens, and cultural palazzi. These ten off-the-beaten-path exhibitions...

Inspired by the curves of traditional dhow sails and built with a fusion of Japanese and Qatari craftsmanship, the Qatar Pavilion by Kengo Kuma and Associates at Expo 2025 Osaka is a fluid meditation on coastal identity, architectural storytelling...

Blending vintage sensibility with cutting-edge digital fabrication, the Cube One Table Lamp is the first collaborative release from furniture curator Rarify and California-based lighting brand Gantri. Debuted at NYCxDesign 2025, the modular, 3D-printed lighting system pushes the boundaries of...

The legacy of Queen Elizabeth II — Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and a symbol of continuity through the 20th and 21st centuries is one step closer to a permanent presence in the heart of London. Five shortlisted designs for her...

Zaha Hadid Architects has embarked on a groundbreaking project in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia — its first-ever building constructed with adobe, a traditional mud-brick material. The Asaan museum, located in the historic At-Turaif district, promises to blend cutting-edge design with...

Rising gracefully beside the Nemunas River in Kaunas, Lithuania’s second-largest city, the new Science Island Museum redefines the skyline with a striking architectural gesture — a glowing aluminium disc that crowns its roof like a radiant new sun. Designed...