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Foscarini has a habit of pushing lighting beyond glass and metal, experimenting with concrete, fabric, and now molten rock. The brand often treats materials as the starting point rather than the afterthought, asking what unexpected substances can become when wrapped around a light source. The Eolie collection continues that line by looking at the volcanic charisma of the Aeolian Islands and asking what happens when lava waste becomes the main ingredient for a pendant lamp.

The proposed Elche Congress Centre 'Espardenyer' by Luca Poian Forms and Frade Arquitectos is planned for a site between the Spanish city's historic Vila and the contemporary district of Altabix. Conceived as a civic building with an urban role, the project occupies a transitional edge and treats it as a place of connection rather than separation, giving built form to a shared public space.

This week's architectural news reflects a broad engagement with how institutions, practitioners, and cultural platforms are positioning themselves in relation to both legacy and long-term change. Across museums, galleries, and major cultural events, architecture is being framed as an evolving public infrastructure, one that must respond to expanding collections, shifting curatorial models, and growing expectations around accessibility, sustainability, and civic presence.

Amid countless questions, reflections, and debates about rethinking what a hotel can be, current hotel architecture faces growing complexities that span user experience, environmental responsibility, and the relationship with local context. Contemporary hotel design shows a clear-and increasingly prominent-intention to blend seamlessly and harmoniously with its surroundings, building a sense of identity that responds to local cultures, traditions, and character.

This year (2025), Tanween designs the unspoken. It could be environmental, social, cultural, or educational - but it always returns design to humanity. We focus on the actual needs of people across many disciplines. That is the real role of Tanween: to experiment, to inspire each other, to support each other, and to develop ideas with ambition. Each edition builds a thematic path in the design process, allowing designers to explore what truly matters,

In 2025, the architectural field has been marked by a dense calendar of exhibitions, a measured slowdown in construction across multiple regions, and a period of reflection that scrutinizes the impact of intelligence (artificial and natural)-both on professional practice and workplace culture, as well as its use as a pedagogical tool. Over this calendar year, ArchDaily has published more than 30 interviews in a range of formats-Q&As, in-person conversations, video features, and more.

When you're setting up a space for a cozy vibe, our guess is that harsh, cool-toned hospital lighting isn't on your mood board. That's what makes choosing the right mood lighting such an art. Soft, warm lighting is a mainstay across our home tours-like this scenic Silver Lake house-for a welcoming ambience. And tons of celebrities and design enthusiasts are forgoing overheads altogether-a through line across Mariah Carey's massive real estate portfolio and in commercial director Talia Mayden's romantic Brooklyn Heights apartment.

The owners of this house, a young entrepreneurial couple with a deep appreciation for traditional Korean culture, sought a personal retreatone that resides on the boundary between city and nature, offering them a refuge from the harshness of modern life. They will come to enjoy the contrasting pleasures of a life that moves between these two extremes, embracing a dynamic and ever-changing daily existence.

Conceived as a significant new addition to one of Europe's leading sculpture parks and cultural destinations, the project is scheduled to open in 2031 and will house the art collection of Kistefos founder and collector Christen Sveaas through the Christen Sveaas Art Foundation. Following the announcement, Christ & Gantenbein will now work with Kistefos Museum to further develop the concept design toward realization.

TRAGA is known for "redefining core utility objects," with a particular focus on glassware. Its name, TRAGA, comes from a Slavic word meaning "trace" - the act of leaving a mark. It's a fitting idea for a brand centered on objects that linger long after use, like the faint imprint a glass leaves on a tablecloth after a cozy evening. Though TRAGA often leans into Brutalist sensibilities, the Mario Mug taps into its more whimsical side.

Designing for yourself is always a bold move, and in Lviv, KOSHULYNSKYY & MAYER co-founders Karina Mayer and Danylo Koshulynskyy prove why it's worth it. Their 1,000-square-foot KM Home sheds the developer's original layout in favor of something far more intentional. The home feels tailored, efficient, and deeply personal, a layout that actually supports the way they live day to day.

Desks fill up fast. A nice monitor and laptop sit on a surface that slowly accumulates cables, notebooks, charging docks, and random accessories. The usual fixes are cheap monitor risers, plastic drawer units, and cable trays that solve one problem but add visual noise. The Oakywood Desk Shelf Pro tries to handle ergonomics and organization without making the desk look busier, treating the riser as solid-wood furniture instead of an accessory.

Palestinian architect Suad Amiry has been awarded the 2025 Great Arab Minds Award in the Architecture and Design category. Founder and director of the Riwaq - Centre for Architectural Conservation, Amiry was recognised for her long-standing work in documenting, preserving, and reusing Palestinian architectural heritage through conservation practices that link historic structures with contemporary community needs. Her approach positions architecture as both a repository of collective memory and an active social framework, emphasising the role of heritage in everyday urban and rural life.

The first traditional Hindu Mandir in Europe, it was built entirely using traditional methods and for decades it was the biggest Hindu temple outside India. The society describes the temple as 'a masterpiece of exquisite Indian craftsmanship', saying that it is 'a building unlike any other in modern Britain, that has more in common with a 1,000-year-old cathedral or priory than anything else seen in the 20 th century'.

DLCA HOUSE reflects the principles of contemporary Mexican architecture through a deliberate balance of material contrasts, spatial clarity, and contextual awareness. Spanning 496 m across three levels, the residence is oriented north-south to optimize climatic conditions, establishing a straightforward and functional architectural language. The exterior is defined by a concrete monolith, whose stark presence is softened by warm wood cladding on the ground floor.

The Zaremba Residence is a bold architectural statement that embodies the playful, adventurous, and cozy lifestyle of a family of five. The clients quickly became enthused about the project with a key goal to create an iconic home for the unique location at the tip of Buddina with the Ocean to the East and Mooloolaba Marina + northern coastline to the North West. The house achieves the client's street appeal requirements by boasting identifying curves, creating a visually striking effect that is truly unique and iconic to the area.

Conceived as a post-pandemic rental property for digital nomads, the 3+2+1 Villa in Canggu was designed by K-Thengono Design Studio to accommodate varied occupancy scenarios. The brief called for three self-contained units that could operate independently or combine into a single compound, offering adaptability across guest configurations.

Whiplash! Another year of Nicer Tuesdays has passed by so quickly, but here's your catch-up on another incredible year, with our monthly talk events staying strong in London and New York, as well as debuting in Los Angeles! In 2025, we caught up with the most interesting and boundary-pushing creatives on stage, whilst getting the chance to mingle with you!

I love talking to people, and over the last 2 months of unemployment (I am now employed), I called upon designer friends all in Asia and Europe to get their opinion on the current state of Design leadership and how it has impacted our careers. Spoiler alert: It ain't great. Hence the article. We seem to have found ourselves in an era where clout matters more than productivity, and when Design's productivity and impact is questioned,

That's the basic description of a series of three lamps made by the luxury Italian lighting company Foscarini. The company's new Alicudi, Filicudi, and Panarea lamps, designed by Italian father-and-son design team Alberto and Francesco Meda, are formed from actual lava rock sourced from Mount Vesuvius. To own a piece of Italy's iconic volcano, you'll have to fork over $866 for any one of the lamp models.

It rides on the modern Chronograph 1 architecture that came back in 2022, which itself is a faithful reboot of the 1972 all‑black original, but it quietly pivots the story from "50 years of a product" to "90 years of the guy who thought this way in the first place." Same matte black instrument face, same integrated bracelet silhouette, same dashboard‑inspired layout, but now the watch talks about the designer more than the brand. That is a subtle shift, and it matters.

An upholstered bedroom wall. It's super expensive, collects dust, is tough to clean, and got really boring really quickly.

Mood lighting is everything, especially during the darkest season of the year. And if you're looking to flesh out your space with some of the coziest mood lighting ever, then get to your nearest HomeGoods ASAP. There is a set of tealight candle holders that's making waves on TikTok because it's just so beautiful and would make a statement on your dinner table. Or anywhere, for that matter.