A Cramped Victorian Home In Melbourne Is Newly Serene

This garden lane house, bordering the Royal Botanic Gardens, was built in 1889 for the foreman of Mutual Store Ltd., Melbourne’s first department store. Back then, deliveries from the store arrived via…

Focus Lighting Shines In Two New York Restaurant Projects

Harlem-based Focus Lighting has been illuminating beautifully designed spaces—from hotels and resorts to museums, offices, and private residences—since 1987. Their creative process is informed by experience in theater, architecture, and design, and…

Maker Monday: An aspire Exclusive Interview With Verónica Mar

Born in Granada, Spain and based in Madrid, Verónica Mar works internationally and uses different mediums to define her creative expression including painting, sculpture, lighting, marble, furniture, and jewelry. Verónica Mar received…

ICFF Presents A New Vision For 35th Anniversary

In 2024, the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) will celebrate its 35th anniversary and unveil an even bolder approach to supporting design companies and their success throughout the year. The ICFF team…

Opposites Attract: 18 Striking Black-And-White Goods
"Seeing things in black and white" can sometimes describe a lack of nuance, but when it comes to design, nothing could be further from the truth. Choose between the darkest dark or…
Maker Monday: An aspire Exclusive Interview With Takayuki Ishii

Takayuki Ishii is the award-winning vice president of design and development for Kalco Lighting and Allegri Crystal. Inspired by jewelry, abstract sculptures, fine art, textures, and materials found in nature, Takayuki finds…

Mountain Haven: Reviving Tradition In Malá Úpa

Nestled in the mountain village of Dolní Malá Úpa, mar.s architects designed a residence that embraces the spirit of historical Krkonoše Mountain architecture and lifestyle. Positioned on a sloping meadow, the house…

Piaf Grande Chandelier For Visual Comfort

Thomas O’Brien explores clean shapes with an airy feel with the Piaf Grande Chandelier for Visual Comfort’s Signature collection. Natural steel bars intersect with wooden and metal hubs accented by simple candles…

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