Optimised for Living

Optimised for Living

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

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

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

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?
Change the Perspective

Change the Perspective

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
In the Balance

In the Balance

Heavy stone married with a finer touch: that’s how Brooklyn studio General Assembly describe this reconfigured Upper West Side apartment’s carefully put together interiors
Richard Christiansen Q&A

Richard Christiansen Q&A

The founder of Los Angeles’ Flamingo Estate tells D/A UK about the launch of a global partnership with JW Marriott and his anti-innovation philosophy – plus what’s next
Monique Faber Q&A

Monique Faber Q&A

Louis Poulsen is marking 150 years in business with the publication of a book about its history and limited-edition versions of classic products. DA/UK joins the celebrations by talking to its chief design officer about the Danish lighting brand's esteemed history
Resident Revolution

Resident Revolution

Build-to-rent operators are outcompeting themselves when it comes to the upmarket interiors and sophisticated facilities: north London’s The Sessile, designed by Linda Boronkay, features rich communal interiors and an emphasis on light, nature and wellness
Lie Low at Lilou

Lie Low at Lilou

Design studio Haddou Dufourcq reworks a French Riviera hotel, blending art deco, Moorish and 1970s influences to create a new classic
Desert Gem

Desert Gem

Studio KO collaborate with Le Collectionist on a serene, minimalist escape just outside of Marrakech, where the French design duo have made their mark
Refined and Reinvented

Refined and Reinvented

Striking a balance between then and now, this 1940s villa has a new lease of life after a thoughtful overhaul by RMGB Studio
Mother Tongue

Mother Tongue

Design studio Holloway Li refreshes the ground floor of legendary Shoreditch creative agency Mother – retaining the firm’s well cemented design DNA yet making it a more flexible space for collaboration and original events
Deco Deluxe

Deco Deluxe

Ten years after Mayfair’s architectural masterpiece, The Beaumont, entered London’s luxury hotel scene, a seamlessly considered renovation adds fresh flair to the space
3 Days of Design 2024 Preview

3 Days of Design 2024 Preview

Showroom-hop your way around 11 design districts and more than 350 exhibitors at Copenhagen’s annual design event (12-14 June) described as “a collective culture of innovation”