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Conceived by local architects Cobe, Copenhagen’s recently opened Opera Park is a magical display of trees, shrubs and plants from all over the world, taking visitors on an unexpected journey of discovery Photography by Francisco Tirado Words by Roddy Clarke Following a design competition held in 2019 by the AP Møller Foundation, Copenhagen architect Cobe […] The post An island park in central Copenhagen...

Blending 60s and 70s design with modern colours and a sustainable ethos, Radici’s bold Newstalgia Collection is designed to make a statement Photography by Beppe Brancato featuring Radici and Tekla Evelina Severin’s Newstalgia Collection featuring Elliptic Swedish designer Tekla Evelina Severin – known to her global fanbase as Teklan – looks to the past for […] The post Tekla Evelina Severin reimagines retro patterns...

‘Culture is so interwoven with craft in the Global South that they are almost impossible to untangle,’ says Rue Kothari. ‘Materials are guided by past rituals, heritage techniques and natural resources’ Photography by Frank Sperling featuring documenta fifiteen: Atis Rezistans | Ghetto Biennale, Installationsansicht, St. Kunigundis, Kassel, 14. Juni 2022 Words by Rue Kothari In […] The post Column: Rue Kothari on culture and...

Titled Elizabeth, the dog bowl features a raised design that combines playful aesthetics with everyday functionality for medium and large dogs Photography by Alessandro Simonetti United Pets, the Milanese pet accessory brand, has unveiled Elizabeth, a playful dog bowl designed by Padua-dwelling architecture and design studio Favaretto & Partners. This delightful product combines clever design […] The post Italian studio Favaretto & Partners designs...

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 Photography by Edmund Sumner Words by Devanshi Shah Within contemporary urban discourse, the term ‘third space’ has garnered a fair […] The post The Third Space in Udaipur, India,...

L10 creates a seamless dialogue between architecture and landscape, perfectly attuned to the surroundings of Berriaga Mountain Founded in 2012, BAT is a design firm committed to creating innovative, forward-thinking projects. Based in Bilbao with an international scope, BAT has developed prominent projects such as GOe (Basque Culinary Center), Hampton by Hilton Alcobendas, Brewster American School Madrid, […] The post Contemporary architecture in dialogue with nature...