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Drawing upon the life and philosophy of Jørn Utzon, the Ferm Living x Utzon – Can Lis Collection, realised in collaboration with the Utzon Center, pays homage to an architect whose work transcended conventional boundaries Photography by Ferm Living Words by TF Chan Beyond their enviable seaside settings, there is little in common between Sydney […] The post Love story: the Ferm Living x...

Contemporary art gallery Gathering opened its newest location in Cologne last month, breathing life back into one of the city's most legendary spaces. The post Return of a legend: Gathering revives Cologne’s iconic Café Central appeared first on ICON Magazine.

The Mexican architecture firm pairs curved elements with natural materials from the region - and positions Casa Símera as a multifunctional venue that's part café and studio. The post worc.studio blends earthy colours and natural materials at Casa Símera in Polanco, Mexico City appeared first on ICON Magazine.

Nestled in the heart of the Southern Italian region’s mountainous landscape, Convento Francescano holds a story fuelled with purpose, passion and a personal connection to the region. Nestled in the heart of the Cilento mountains lies Cuccaro Vetere, the small village home to Convento Francescano. Photography: Agi Sigiba Words by Roddy Clarke Walking through the […] The post Meet the creative duo preserving a...

Located on a lively downtown stretch, the Canadian architecture practice creates a contemporary and playful design for andrea's cookies. The post StudioAC adds soft pink curves and stainless-steel to interior of popular cookie shop in Toronto appeared first on ICON Magazine.

For the occasion, the Barcelona-based homeware label invited 10 artists to interpret its popular Paper Vase using the symbols, materials and rich colour palette of the Mediterranean. The post Octaevo marks 10th anniversary with design exhibition In the Middle of Lands appeared first on ICON Magazine.

In a collaboration with the Italian textile house, Gubi adds a modern twist to classic bouclé with a striking black-and-white striped design Photography courtesy of Gubi Tactile and cosy, bouclé has experienced a major resurgence in popularity in recent years. Dating back to the early 20th century, the fabric was initially created as a textile […] The post Bold meets bouclé: Gubi partners with...

Curated by architect Søren Pihlmann, the Danish Pavilion at the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale is a hybrid exhibition space and renovation site that offers visitors food for thought on the value of as-found materials The post How do we define completeness in architecture? Build of Site examines the case for building on what’s already here appeared first on ICON Magazine.

The newest addition to its Recipes & Wanderings series is captured by Lea Colombo and guides readers through Italy’s culinary heartland Photography courtesy of Apartamento and Belmond featuring the cover of Campania: Recipes & Wanderings Across Italy’s Polychromatic Coast Words by Jessica-Christin Hametner Campania: Recipes & Wanderings Across Italy’s Polychromatic Coast explores Italy’s culinary heartland, […] The post Belmond and apartamento unveil latest book...

The architecture practice has completed the overhaul and extension of an early 20th century stone house in Canada called Sutton House Photography by James Brittain Montreal-based architecture firm Pelletier de Fontenay brings together hulking geometry and minimalist aesthetics for its latest project Sutton House, a century-old home tucked away in Quebec’s Eastern Townships, in Canada. […] The post Pelletier de Fontenay transforms century-old home...

As Milan Design Week returned earlier this month, a world of luxurious escapism set the tone while endless queues and influencer-filled crowds sparked a multitude of reactions. The House of Switzerland Milano presented collaborative projects from across the region with a focus on social and environmental impact. Photography: DSL Studio Words by Roddy Clarke Each […] The post Has the design industry become enamoured...

The design firm presents a series of installations and sculptures that bring colour and movement to the festival’s arid landscape Photography by Lance Gerber featuring Taffy by Stephanie Lin From inflatable flowers to a 60-foot kinetic sculpture to towering cylinders veiled in scalloped mesh, this year’s art lineup for the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and […] The post Los Angeles design agency Public Art...

For Salone 2025, Paris couturier Marc-Antoine Barrois has collaborated with the designer Antoine Bouillot to create an installation that touches all the senses Words by Emma Moore Marc-Antoine Barrois is a Paris couturier with boutiques in Paris or London. It is his collection of elegant, modern fragrances, however, finely crafted in collaboration with the talented […] The post Mission Aldebaran: An immersive exhibition fusing...

From April 8-13, Lexus is showing a collection of interactive installations at Milan Design Week that bring its vision for the future of mobility to life Photography courtesy of Lexus featuring A-Un  Words by Jessica-Christin Hametner Stepping away from Tortona’s bustling streets into Lexus’ much-anticipated exhibition at Milan’s lauded design week feels like entering a […] The post Lexus brings human-centred technology and cutting-edge...

Log in or register for free below to read the digital issue now In our 217th edition, we explore some of the themes we expect to see at this year’s Milan Design Week. On page 58, we highlight LAYER’s incredible decade in design, leading up to the studio’s 101010 exhibition at 10 Corso Como. The […] The post ICON 217 : Spring/Summer 2025 appeared...

Located in the iconic Jardin des Tuileries in Paris, collectible design fair MATTER and SHAPE returned for its second edition, expanding in size from its first showcase. The reflective entrance of MATTER and SHAPE 2025 stood out against the backdrop of Jardin des Tuileries. Photography ©Celia Spenard-Ko Words by Roddy Clarke With Paris in early […] The post Matter and Shape returns to Paris...

For the new London flagship shop, Universal Design Studio and AKQA draw on the light and nature of Denmark to create a soft and welcoming interior with natural materials and organic forms  Photography courtesy of Universal Design Studio, AKQA and Georg Jensen featuring the brand’s London flagship showroom Words by Jessica-Christin Hametner Georg Jensen’s flagship […] The post Universal Design Studio and AKQA design...

Specifically designed for the Hospitality industry, PARISIENNE 21 is a celebration of the French “art de vivre”. This new collection of chairs and armchairs challenges tradition, boldly reimagining with elegance and modernity the iconic chairs of the famous Parisian bistros and brasseries. PARISIENNE 21 embodies the essence of Fermob design, the French “je ne sais […] The post The new PARISIENNE 21 Collection by...

At the National Maritime Museum Cornwall, a new exhibition curated by surf academic Dr. Sam Bleakley dives deep into the evolution of surfing—not just as sport, but as craft, culture, and design language. Photography by Alex Williams Words by Abbey Bamford The first thing you see in this exhibition—before you even spot a surfboard—is the […] The post 100 Years of Waveriding: A Design-Led...

Dexter Wisby is a lighting designer coming into the industry from the Manchester School of art. Dexter is now working as a designer for the esteemed Nulty Bespoke assisting in the creation of Bespoke decorative lighting installations. At CDW 2025 however, Dexter is exhibiting his graduate collection ‘Studio Salvage’. ‘Studio Salvage’ is a studio and project […] The post Dexter Wisby exhibits his Studio Salvage...

The capsule collection includes silk shawls, bespoke jewellery and a hand-crafted patinated steel mirror handcrafted in the UK, drawing inspiration from Munch’s fluid brush strokes and organic shapes Photography by Signe Luksengard, courtesy of MUNCH Words by Jessica-Christin Hametner When Rejina Pyo established her eponymous label in 2013, her offbeat designs and artistic expressions garnered […] The post The evocative works of Edvard Munch...

It’s not every day a design icon releases something new—especially not 44 years after his death. But in late 2024, the long-shelved PK23 chair by Poul Kjærholm, one of Denmark’s most revered modernists, was quietly introduced by Fritz Hansen to mark the 70th anniversary of his first furniture design. Equal parts minimal and masterful, the […] The post Poul Kjærholm: The timeless vision of...

Located in the steep mountain terrain of Ottsjö, south of Åre Ski Resort, Note’s inaugural architectural project is a modern rural home designed to maximise mountain views Photography by Sophie Odelberg Words by Jessica-Christin Hametner For Johannes Karlström and Cristiano Pigazzini – cofounders of the Swedish multidisciplinary design agency Note (design studio), known for its […] The post Note (design studio) presents first architecture...

Cape Town Furniture Week returns for its third edition with a record number of visitors Bringing together a wealth of design talent from across the country, Cape Town Furniture Week returned for its third year hosting a variety of exhibitions and events throughout the city drawing record numbers to the festival.  Cape Town Furniture Week […] The post Cape Town Furniture Week returns for...

Lisa Larson’s iconic design collection Birds 1967 have taken flight once again as Design House Stockholm revives a selection from the series Photography courtesy of Design House Stockholm featuring Studio Shot 1, Birds 1987, designed by Lisa Larson Modern Swedish design owes much to Lisa Larson, whose quirky ceramic designs brought warmth and wit to […] The post Design House Stockholm presents Lisa Larson’s...

The Noguchi Museum in Queens, New York, chartered as The Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden Museum, was the first museum in the United States designed by a living artist to show their own work, and reflects the diversity of his sculptural approach Photography by Nicholas Knight Words by Sonia Zhuravlyova A red-brick industrial building from […] The post Architecture Icon: How the Noguchi Musuem...

For his first interior project, Winsth collaborated with Stockholm-based designer Stjerna, using rich tones and layered textures to create a moody atmosphere for Bobo’s new showroom Photography courtesy of Bobo featuring the brand’s Stockholm showroom Words by Jessica-Christin Hametner Should you have thought Stockholm couldn’t possibly accommodate another design-led new resident, think again. After being a […] The post Gustav Winsth and Max Stjerna reimagine...

A selection of the latest lifestyle and design news, plus the creatives who are championing boundary-breaking materials Photography courtesy of Carina Seth Andersson and Fogia featuring Cube 1. Cube by Carina Seth Andersson for Fogia Swedish glass artist Carina Seth Andersson has long been a master of material, and at this year’s Stockholm Design Week, […] The post ICON’s Picks: The best new season...

As the fair’s 20th Guest of Honour, Faye Toogood offered visitors a glimpse into the raw and formative stages of design through her exhibition Manufracture Photography by Toogood featuring Manufracture Words by Jessica-Christin Hametner Faye Toogood isn’t afraid to push boundaries. Her work – from furniture to interiors to fashion – often defies the mainstream […] The post At Stockholm Furniture Fair 2025 maker...