Civic architecture done right: Nine exciting new public spaces, from Brisbane to Geneva
1.Glasshouse TheatreBrisbane With its undulating glass façade and nods to Indigenous heritage, Queensland’s ambitious new theatre is reframing how a cultural institution engages with a city. (Image: Scott Burrows/Courtesy of Glasshouse Theatre) Brisbane’s architectural gems are gleaming more brightly than ever. A case
The best new homewares, books and accessories for design lovers
1.Vite Espresso Coffee MakerItaly Alessi is expanding its celebrated kitchen range with this screw-themed moka pot, which takes inspiration from machinery in the company’s factory. London-based designer Philippe Malouin worked with Italian brand Alessi to create this take on the stovetop moka
Amid pilgrimages to the now-complete Sagrada Família, ‘God’s architect’ Antoni Gaudí’s path to sainthood feels set
In April 2025, Pope Francis authorised a decree declaring Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí “venerable” – a major milestone on his path to sainthood. Next up is beatification. That’s the stage where you need to prove that a person led a
Objects to soothe your space: The best interior-design pieces that bring nature into your home
A natural material palette is good for you. Furniture made from untreated wood and stone, vegetable-tanned leather and raw metal does more than look the part: studies suggest that these elements can lower cortisol, steady the nervous system and sharpen
Pillar of the community: Inside Finca Roja, a Valencia housing complex with a timeless allure
“We chose to live here because there’s still a sense of barrio,” says Borja Marco Moreno. “When we registered our new address at the municipal office, the clerk congratulated us. There’s a citywide admiration for this place.” Moreno and his
‘German industry is not agile enough.’ Designer Konstantin Grcic on the Deutsch design crisis
In mid-2026, Konstantin Grcic presented a solo show at Berlin’s Deutsches Design Museum that few creatives would have had the means – or guts – to pull off. Streetwise was a display of early prototypes and models, abandoned projects and
Judgement Is The Most Valuable Skill in Aesthetic Medicine
Clinical judgement shapes the quality of aesthetic care, from understanding a patient’s concern to deciding whether treatment is appropriate. Estimates from the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery indicate that plastic surgeons performed nearly 178,000 non-surgical aesthetic procedures across six