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London Design Festival’s largest official district, Shoreditch Design Week brings together a dynamic programme of exhibitions, installations, showroom activations and events across one of the capital’s most creative neighbourhoods Shoreditch Design Triangle 2025 Evolving from the long-established Shoreditch Design Triangle, Shoreditch Design Week builds on the area’s design heritage and defines…
Rooted in the Magdalen Islands’ building traditions, Atelier L’Abri creates a modern home that feels inseparable from its coastal surroundings Photography by Alex Lesage The Magdalen Islands, a picturesque, crescent-shaped Canadian archipelago, have a long tradition of practical building. Isolated in the Gulf of St Lawrence and exposed to Atlantic winds, buildings were designed to […] The post The…
A thoughtful selection of the latest lifestyle and design news, plus the creatives who are championing regenerative fashion Photography by Tom Dixon 1. Bobble Cushion by Tom Dixon Known for his sculptural yet understated pieces, Tom Dixon has long been recognised for creating contemporary designs with an unmistakable avant-garde edge. The Bobble Cushion translates his […] The post ICON Picks: 10…
Returning to 3daysofdesign with an exhibition titled ‘Wood for the Trees’, the American Hardwood Export Council partnered with Benchmark and Mitre & Mondays to reaffirm the case for responsible forestry. ICON caught up with AHEC’s European Director David Venables to find out more Photography by Petr Krejčí, Wood for the Trees was an immersive installation […] The post ‘We need to talk more about…
Built into the hillside, Quinta de Adorigo uses natural systems, renewable energy and regional craft to create a resilient wine destination Photography by Fernando Guerra In Portugal’s Alto Douro Vinhateiro, a region recognised by UNESCO for its natural beauty and centuries-old wine culture, Quinta de Adorigo Winery offers a contemporary interpretation of the traditional quinta, […] The post A…
A former housing estate is reborn as a Copenhagen climate park, combining flood resilience, biodiversity, public art and community life Photography by SLA/Mikkel Eye In Copenhagen’s Nordvest district, a neglected patch of grass has been transformed into one of Europe’s most ambitious examples of climate-conscious public space. Grønningen-Bispeparken, designed by Danish landscape studio SLA,…
Fashion and furniture intertwine as Sea New York brings bespoke embroidery to Finn Juhl’s iconic Japan Series Photography by Ina Levy What happens when one of Denmark’s most celebrated furniture brands meets a contemporary New York fashion label? At House of Finn Juhl, the result is an unlikely collaboration with Sea New York, which introduces […] The post Finn Juhl and Sea New York’s…
In contemporary design discourse, the most enduring objects are often those that resist immediate spectacle. As interior spaces become increasingly architectural in their thinking, the role of fittings has shifted from functional necessity to spatial punctuation – subtle yet decisive elements that contribute to the rhythm, clarity and material language of a room. With Vea, […] The post Vea by…
First conceived during the oil crisis, this ingenious 1974 design returns with renewed relevance for a resource-conscious age Photography courtesy of Normann Copenhagen Some designs arrive at exactly the right moment. Others prove their worth by remaining relevant long after the circumstances that shaped them have passed. The Limit Lounge Chair, originally designed by Danish-Canadian […] The post…
Ahead of the festival’s opening, ICON sits down with CEO Signe Byrdal Terenziani to discuss purpose, impact and making this moment matter Photography by Davy Denke, Rytter and Denke featuring Signe Byrdal Terenziani Words by Jessica-Christin Hametner Few cities integrate good design into everyday life as well as Copenhagen. Walk down almost any street and […] The post ‘Why not think of success as…
