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Dual Renewal

Inspired by traditional European brasseries, A-nrd’s Lina Stores in Shoreditch is a pistachio-toned, Formica-clad delight created in a former bank – with a contrastingly moody bar in the vault

Scorpios Rising

The brains behind hot Mykonos beach club Scorpios have opened a first hotel in Bodrum, with the same earthy approach to design

Nature Note

Stockholm's Note Design Studio debuts its first full architectural project, a contemporary mountain retreat

Comfort Zones

Own London’s extension and reconfiguration of a West London house delivers a warm welcome, with tropical touches thanks to its Sri Lankan owners’ heritage

Calmer Waters

A former naval torpedo boat workshop in Copenhagen drops down to a slower pace thanks to Norm Architects’ calming intervention

Airy Elegance

In Baja California, Nua Nakūi is a wellness retreat that honours the spirit of its surroundings — making for a one-of-a-kind residence with nature at its heart

Fresh Take

Holloway Li gives new life to a decade-old hotel in Poznań, drawing on the city’s industrial past and harnessing traditional skills

A Legacy to Live By

The interiors of Elicyon’s apartment at 60 Curzon in Mayfair present a layered journey from deco to the present

Cultivated Comfort

Studio Atkinson designs a penthouse at London’s Chelsea Barracks that taps in to local talent, and makes the most of some luxurious outside space

Vivre la Vigne

Interior designer Jordane Arrivetz’s scheme for the Bellevigne hotel in the heart of Burgundy is where a rustic-modern aesthetic meets a passion for wine and its culture

Culinary Theatre

Kengo Kuma Associates revisits its original interiors for top London sushi restaurant Endo at The Rotunda, making changes that add to this deeply intimate dining experience

Optimised for Living

A London home refurbishment by Finkernagel Ross that’s practical and pragmatic as well as elegant and luxurious

Restoration Chronicle

A writer and designer couple transform a historic Mexican hacienda into a creative hub and their personal home

Rosa Park Q&A

The founder of Bath- and LA-based Francis Gallery shares more about her work, including a new ten-day group show in London, Of Merit

Stitched Together

Universal Design Studio tells a story around new office development Norton Folgate that’s as deft as the work of the Huguenot weavers who once lived and worked here

Rimadesio: Modern Stories

In the pursuit of finding who you are in the design space, is it possible not to lose yourself keeping up with the contemporary world?

Marcante Testa solves some tricky space-planning problems in a top-floor apartment in Milan, creating “pocket terraces” that connect with the outside and deftly carving up the layout with light, pattern and colour

An Evolving Story

Fare Inc refurbishes an Edwardian house to enhance its handsome period features, create a sense of calm – and set up its homeowners for the next phase of family life

Out and about at Frieze London

The behemoth that is Frieze London (on through 13 October) can often feel like an assault on the senses, not only due to the phenomenal amount of art, but the throngs of collectors, curators, gallerists and artists that descend upon the Regents Park tent every October.

Five New Galleries At PAD London

PAD London (8-13 October) is where more than 60 top design galleries come together to show 20th-century and contemporary design. D/A UK picks five newcomers on which to train your collector’s eye…

Let's Talk Light

Occhio takes a deep-dive into how light impacts our brain, with a stellar panel as part of London’s Design Festival

Feat of Nature

Tai Ping teams with British designer Sebastian Cox to set the scene for its new Biophilic Collection, which is rooted in the natural world

Cultural Renaissance

Tatjana von Stein turns contemporary Balearic style on its head with Mallorca’s first private members’ cub, showcasing local craftsmanship to create spaces full of moody theatre

London Design Festival 2024

Make the capital your playground at the London Design Festival (14-22 September), where hundreds of events across 11 districts will be vying for your attention. From group shows to one-off installations and hands-on workshops, here’s what to bookmark at this year’s edition

A Fitting Encore

The Royal Opera House’s surefooted overhaul aims to attract new audiences