Converting a nineteenth-century mercantile monument into a sanctuary of contemporary hospitality presents a delicate spatial dialogue. How does one introduce modern functional interventions into a civic landmark without muting the historic echoes that give it resonance? At Bergen Børs Hotel, this architectural tension is resolved not through heavy-handed homage or radical erasure, but through a refined, artful choreography of light, surface, and memory

At the Grand Hotel Timeo, a new alliance between Parisian haute couture and Mediterranean heritage defines the future of Sicilian slow luxury

How Beirut-born studio david/nicolas is turning traditional wood paneling into a sophisticated vessel for modern hi-fi culture

Artist Oliver Beer is auditing the built environment, revealing the acoustic fingerprints of everything from wine glasses to prehistoric caves. Anji Connell reports on a design-led approach to resonance

Celebrating joy and optimism through contemporary design… Driven by its enduring commitment to cultivating joy and optimism, Veuve Clicquot joins forces with designer Yinka llori to bring "Chasing the Sun" to life

There is a specific, quiet magic in the way a building reveals its soul. In a world defined by the immediate and the overt, luxury often lies in the art of the slow reveal. Nowhere is this more apparent than in Rome, where the weight of history is a constant, breathable presence. Yet, tucked away on the Largo del Nazareno, Palazzo Talìá offers a lesson in architectural storytelling - one where the camera lens of the filmmaker meets the permanence of stone

An exploration of Axel and Melissa Chay’s spatial dialogue - Devo - with chef Ferdinand Fravega

This September 2026, Hauser & Wirth Hong Kong transforms into a sanctuary of Spatialism, presenting a major monographic exhibition by the Argentine-Italian visionary Lucio Fontana (1899 – 1968). Titled ‘Spatialism. Pioneering the Contemporary,’ this highly anticipated presentation marks the final chapter of a prestigious trilogy - following major outings in Los Angeles and New York

In this West London home, luxury is defined by the quiet, atmospheric grace of restraint. Interior designer Jessica Summer has demonstrated this in her design of this Victorian family home - a project that feels like an exercise in timeless tranquility

In the coastal enclave of Levanto, where the Ligurian Riviera meets the salt-sprayed edge of the Cinque Terre, Genoa-based architecture firm llabb has reimagined a 100-square-metre slice of maritime history. Set within a 1930’s villa locally known as “the Blondet house,” this renovation for a Californian family optimises compact footprints through bespoke craftsmanship