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The second edition Hospitality Innovation Summit Saudi Arabia and UAE organised on the 6th and 7th of March 2024, concluded with an overwhelming response. The summit began with the much-needed information pack on the hospitality industry of the region presented by Turab Saleem, Partner at Knight Frank, also the knowledge partner to the summit who […] The post The second edition Hospitality Innovation Summit...

Dedicated to Milan, the mecca for Italian culture, art and design, the guide uncovers the very best of what the city has to offer during Milan Design Week Photography courtesy of Isola Design featuring Solidified, Jesse Visser, Pulse ICON’s curated city guide, produced with the help of Milanese locals and some of the industry’s finest writers […] The post ICON launches its inaugural digital Milan...

Seamlessly blending form and function, Matt McKay’s new furniture collection embodies his interior design sensibilities and unconventional approach. The Cap Coffee Table by New York based interior designer Matt McKay. Photography @ Matt McKay Words by Roddy Clarke Based in New York, interior designer Matt McKay has been turning heads within the industry since opening […] The post Meet interior designer Matt McKay as...

Designed in the fifties, the Egg Chair is a design classic that has become one of the most recognisable and copied chairs of all time The post From the Archive: A short history of the iconic Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen appeared first on ICON Magazine.

Launching this week, Henry Holland Studio’s latest capsule collection merges the designer’s signature aesthetic with a serving of humour to bring joy to morning routines. The Big Brekkie Collection by Henry Holland Studio launched this week, bringing colour and joy to breakfast mealtimes. Photography @ Henry Holland Studio If you’re not a morning person, the […] The post Henry Holland Studio’s Big Brekkie collection...

In an all-French collaboration, renowned luxury design house Christofle has partnered with Roland Garros ahead of the upcoming annual tournament taking place in May. Christofle is celebrating its partnership with Roland Garros by launching an exclusive, limited-edition colourway of its MOOD Collection. Photography © Christofle Words by Roddy Clarke Bringing two worlds together in a […] The post Christofle partners with Roland Garros in...

The first contemporary design show in the country, Design Mumbai is set to open its doors in November 2024 with an array of international and local talent on display. The Seyun Collection by Zaha Hadid Design which will be on display at Design Mumbai 2024. Photography: Masaki Ogawa Words by Roddy Clarke Set to take […] The post Design Mumbai: The new design show...

Legendary Swiss furniture brand, USM, and Symbol, the premiere audio furniture and lifestyle brand, partner to create a collaborative capsule of products Photography courtesy of USM and Symbol Audio Family-run furniture brand, USM, has teamed up with premiere audio furniture and lifestyle brand Symbol on the launch of a new capsule collection. Swiss-based USM has […] The post USM and Symbol Audio unveil new...

Fermob are firm believers in the power of colour to beautify your establishment and to create an atmosphere that reflects your personality, attract attention and ensure a warm welcome for your customers. Photography courtesy of Louise CARRASCO There is nothing quite like remarkable colours to stand out from the crowd. Both bright and inviting, they […] The post Fermob introduces new colours for 2024!...

Helping you to provide the perfect stay With over 90 years’ experience in the furniture industry, Bisley’s products are designed with your guests in mind. Luxurious, classic, and distinct, they create high-quality furniture that provides a comfortable yet stylish stay. Whether you’re a customer, dealer, architect, or designer, you benefit from a service that’s engineered […] The post Hotels by Bisley appeared first on...

In a new collaboration with cc-tapis, interior designer and architect Shalini Misra has designed a series of rugs based on the ancient stepwells of India. The Stepwells rug collection by Shalini Misra celebrates the iconic architectural landmarks found across India. Photography: Curio Words by Roddy Clarke Drawing on one of India’s most unique architectural forms, […] The post Shalini Misra’s new rug collection references...

Situated a two-hour drive west of Helsinki, the former tuberculosis sanatorium takes a humanistic approach to modern architecture Photography by Fabrice Fouillet Words by Joe Lloyd In 1928, an architectural competition was announced for the construction of a 184-bed tuberculosis sanatorium in Paimio, a tiny town on Finland’s southwestern coast. Among the architects who heeded […] The post Architecture Icon: The Paimio Sanatorium and...

The iconic Copacabana Chair, designed by Mathieu Matégot in 1955, has been reimagined by Danish design house GUBI making it applicable for both indoor and outdoor use. The Copacabana Chair by Mathieu Matégot has been reissued by Danish design house GUBI. Photography @GUBI Words by Roddy Clarke Originally conceived in 1955, Mathieu Matégot’s Copacabana Chair […] The post GUBI reimagines Mathieu Matégot’s Copacabana Chair...

Taking place over four days, Cape Town Furniture Week returned for its second year exhibiting an exciting array of local design talent. Cape Town Furniture Week returned for its second year showcasing a wealth of local design talent. Photography: Cape Town Furniture Week / Slater Studio Words by Roddy Clarke Earlier this month, Cape Town […] The post Cape Town Furniture Week showcases the...

As one of the most forward-thinking designers working in fashion today, Cecilie Bahnsen’s romantic and ethereal fashion seamlessly blends couture elements and Scandinavian comfort. In our exclusive interview, she shares her remarkable journey  Photography courtesy of Cecilie Bahnsen Interview by Jessica-Christin Hametner With an unwavering commitment to ethical practices, craftsmanship and timeless designs, Danish designer Cecilie […] The post Modern Femininity: Cecilie Bahnsen on the...

Located in Kongsberg, Norway, Snøhetta and Tor Helge Dokka have designed a mass-timber, single-family house with a low CO2 footprint Photography by Robin Hayes Words by Sonia Zhuravlyova  House Dokka, which nestles on the rocky slopes above the Norwegian town of Kongsberg, was designed and built by architectural studio Snøhetta in collaboration with client Tor […] The post House Dokka combines simple geometry and...

With a completion date set for this year, Ukrainian architectural studio Makhno’s latest project fuses past and future eras through traditional building methods and materials and contemporary aesthetics. The Gnizdo home by Makhno Studio is due for completion later this year. Makhno Studio Words by Roddy Clarke Ukrainian architectural studio Makhno has become renowned for […] The post Makhno Studio’s Gnizdo houses seamlessly blend...

Taking place at the beginning of March for its inaugural showcase, MATTER and SHAPE is a new exhibition bringing together the worlds of design, fashion, and artisanal craft in Paris. Solid Nature by Sabine Marcelis which will be on display at MATTER and SHAPE. © Ed Reeve Words by Roddy Clarke Hoping to bring a […] The post MATTER and SHAPE: The Paris-based design...

Realised by Swedish architect Andreas Martin-Löf, and founded by Umberto Garabello, Landet Stay embraces local ties and natural surroundings Photography by Magnus Mårding featuring one of Landet Stay’s cabins designed by Andreas Martin-Löf Words by Jessica-Christin Hametner Trosa may be known as the end of the world among locals in this delightful municipality, but Södermanland […] The post This new eco-conscious hotel concept in...

Curated by Ekow Eshun, the exhibition features 55 contemporary works of sculpture, painting and drawing by 22 African diasporic artists working in the UK and America  Photography by Rob McKeever. Courtesy Gagosian featuring Father Stretch My Hands by Nathaniel Mary Quinn (2021) © Nathaniel Mary Quinn Words by Dorothea Gundtoft The spring exhibition, The Time […] The post The National Portrait Gallery reveals major...

A celebration of colour, with 77 shades across the full colour spectrum, Blazer is an iconic, classic wool felt fabric which blends invigorating solids with softly textured mélanges Photography courtesy of Camira Blazer’s new colour palette is the most extensive across all Camira’s fabric ranges, with an injection of 36 entirely new shades to mark […] The post Blazer – high performance upholstery fabric...

A perfectly restored fibreglass pod represents a labour of love for dealer and curator Clément Cividino, who is bringing back to life the prefabricated architecture of the 1960s and 1970s Space Age Photography by Stephan Julliard Words by Sonia Zhuravlyova When Perpignan-based vintage furniture dealer and curator Clément Cividino was a young boy, he was […] The post Clément Cividino’s restoration of a 1960s...

A contemporary cabin for dog lovers, this tiny home marries functionality and minimalism within an ultra-compact building footprint Photography by Raphaël Thibodeau Montréal-based architecture practice Atelier L’Abri completed a project in the forested hills of the Canadian Laurentians for a dog-loving client. Kanata Cabin, a minimalist, silver-clad house, features horizontal slabs of wood for added […] The post Atelier L’Abri completes silver-clad house in...

A new wave of designers and talents from around the world is bringing back a spirit of innovation, creativity and craftsmanship at this year’s Stockholm Design Week Photography courtesy of Wekino Words by Jessica-Christin Hametner Bold and brave, Stockholm Design Week (5 to 11 Feb) and Stockholm Furniture Fair (6 to 10 Feb) showcased a […] The post Editor’s picks: We meet the creatives...

Scandinavia’s leading design event, the Stockholm Furniture Fair, took place again last week showcasing a wealth of exciting and emerging talent. Here are five of our top selections. The Älvsjö Gård Showcase at Stockholm Furniture Fair brought together an exciting selection of design talent. Photography @ Stockholm Furniture Fair Words by Roddy Clarke With a […] The post Five emerging design highlights from Stockholm...

Borris Sofa by Miminat Designs. Photography @ Miminat Designs Words by Roddy Clarke. With British-Nigerian designer Mimi Shodeinde at its helm, architectural and design studio Miminat Designs has become known for its sculptural furniture and lighting collections. Creating unique shapes through the application of luxurious materials in unconventional ways, the collections reflect the elevated aesthetic […] The post Miminat Designs’ new furniture collection celebrates...

The curved roof of Kukkapuro House in Kauniainen, Finland, shelters the former studio and home of its creators, designer Yrjö Kukkapuro and his visual artist wife Irmeli. Their daughter, Isa Kukkapuro-Enbom tells ICON the story of this unique space dedicated to creativity Photography by Niclas Mäkelä Words by Anna-Kaisa Huusko ‘The house was conceived as […] The post Architecture Icon: The post-war designs of...

Outonomy by Mathieu Lehanneur at Maison&Objet 2024. Photography ©Felipe Ribon Words by Roddy Clarke Marking its 30th anniversary, Maison&Objet opened its doors once again in January celebrating with an overall theme for the show titled ‘TECH EDEN’. Devised in collaboration with creative agency Peclers Paris, the theme was intended to encourage visitors to reimagine a […] The post Maison&Objet spotlights emerging talent in its...

In a new capsule collection titled ‘FLARE’, design studio Draga & Aurel playfully explores refraction through the application of Lucite. The FLARE Collection by Draga & Aurel. Photography courtesy of Todd Merrill Studio Words by Roddy Clarke After premiering it at Design Miami in December, the Italian design studio Draga & Aurel has now officially […] The post Draga & Aurel’s new FLARE collection...

The Tank, as it was nicknamed, made its debut in 1936, bringing its Finnish designer a new international acclaim Photography courtesy of Artek 2nd Cycle, TEN Words by Joe Lloyd The Milan Triennial VI in 1936 marks a point where European modernism seemed to be drifting into irreverence. In the authoritarian regimes of Nazi Germany […] The post Design Icon: Alvar Aalto’s Armchair 400...

From neighbourhood cafés to design-led stores and community hangouts, make the most of this hip London area with our insights from local design insiders  Photography courtesy of The House by M.AH Words by Harriet Thorpe One of East London’s many villages, London Fields is named after the pleasant park around which the neighbourhood congregates. Informally […] The post Design Destination: ICON’s tips for where...

From waterside buildings by star names to lesser-known modernist and art nouveau masterpieces, make the most of Norway’s capital with our insights from local design insiders Photography by Einar Aslaksen featuring Deichman Bjørvika Library Words by Harriet Thorpe First established by the Vikings in 1040 and located on the northernmost point of the picturesque Oslofjord, […] The post Design Destination: ICON’s tips for where...

The Swiss architect from the studio of Le Corbusier who went on to create his own brand of modernism in the Californian desert is being celebrated in Palm Springs, the town he made his own Photography by Julius Shulman. Architects: Frey and Chambers. Premiere Apartments, 1958, color digital lightjet print, 20 x 25 inches. Collection […] The post A new exhibition at Palm Springs...

MUMO and Centre Pompidou have joined forces with Hérault Arnod Architectures and Dutch artist Krijn de Koning to launch a mobile museum, which will take art to communities across France Photography by Cyrille Weiner On a mission to make art accessible to everyone, Hérault Arnod Architectures has unveiled its latest project with MUMO and Centre […] The post Hérault Arnod Architectures teams up with...

Designed by New York City-based Savvy Studio and printed at Narayana Press in Denmark, the three titles – Quarter Past Noon, Table Cloth and Lille Petra – celebrate food and community Photography courtesy of &Tradition Words by Jessica-Christin Hametner Capturing the essence of Scandinavian living, Danish design label &Tradition knows how to perfectly balance aesthetics […] The post Danish design label &Tradition unveils Quarter...

Can furniture really be carbon negative? Minus Furniture is a research-driven design studio seeking to explore the reality of a net zero and below zero business model. Roddy Clarke investigates Photography by Jenkins Uhnger Words by Roddy Clarke I must admit, hearing brands adopt the terms ‘net zero’ or ‘carbon negative’ makes me automatically apprehensive. […] The post How Minus Furniture is exploring a...

Set in the corner of the landmark Townsend building, one of the Flatiron District’s architectural jewels since its construction between 1896 and 1897, Sotto is the neighbourhood’s latest chic addition  Photography by William Jess Laird New York-based design studio Parts and Labor Design has unveiled the elegant design for Sotto, a classic bar tucked beneath the […] The post Parts and Labor Design adds walnut...

Natural materials and a carefully calibrated colour scheme have brought a new brightness to a once overlooked family home, under the expert eye of Familien Kvistad Photography by Magnus Berger Nordstrand Words by Harriet Thorpe In a leafy neighbourhood of Oslo, there was once a sad old house in a charming garden of apple trees. […] The post A look inside Familien Kvistad’s colour-filled...

Design brand DEKA brings an individual vision and a thoughtful approach to sustainability to its new collection Photography by Bob Foster London cool meets sustainability in a recently unveiled collection by new kid on the block DEKA. Marking its official launch in style at the renovated Village Underground in Shoreditch in November last year, the […] The post Newly launched design label DEKA shows...

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...

To truly bring about change we must foster entirely new ideas about how products are manufactured and consumed, writes Milo Mcloughlin-Greening of Batch.Works Photography courtesy of Batch.Works featuring the team Words by Milo Mcloughlin-Greening Boxing Day sales, January sales, Black Friday, Cyber Monday – once apparently innocent opportunities to purchase worthwhile goods at a discount […] The post Milo Mcloughlin-Greening of design studio Batch.Works...

With clean, simple, self-assembly designs by notable designers, and a focus on transparency, sustainability and ethical values, Copenhagen-based TAKT is remaking the way we buy furniture Photography courtesy of TAKT featuring the Soft Oak Lounge Chair Words by Emma Crichton-Miller Sitting in the Chiltern Firehouse with an automatic piano tinkling in the background, Henrik Taudorf […] The post TAKT is rethinking the way we...

Philippe Malouin’s first collaboration with Italian brand Flos – for the creation of the Bilboquet table lamp – sparked a sequence of ‘idea tennis’ resulting in a lighting design that proves both playful and practical Photography by Leonardo Scotti Words by Alia Akkam Philippe Malouin’s spare, sculptural approach to industrial design has led to product […] The post Philippe Malouin’s Bilboquet lamp is his...

A collaboration between circular materials company EasyMining and Swedish design studio Form Us With Love has been exploring design-friendly uses for sand that is generated as a by-product of waste recovery Photography courtesy of Form Us With Love Words by Katie Treggiden We are running out of sand. That might sound like a ridiculous thing […] The post Form Us With Love and EasyMining...

Iwan Baan’s photographic retrospective at Vitra’s Design Museum in Weil am Rhein shows how people make places Photography by Iwan Baan, National Taichung Theatre, Taiwan, 2016, Architecture: Toyo Ito & Associates, Architects Words by Sonia Zhuravlyova ‘As a visual storyteller, I am attracted to cities, the traces of their histories, and the narratives of their […] The post Vitra’s new retrospective of the Dutch...

The Silver City: Michael Graves’s experimental 1983 Tea and Coffee Piazza for Alessi explores a spatial and architectural reimagining of the tea and coffee set that takes it far beyond the realm of function Photography by Delfino Sisto Legnani Words by Alexia Petsinis And they all lived happily ever after inside the Tea & Coffee […] The post Design Icon: Alessi’s experimental 1983 Tea...

When she couldn’t find modern, well-designed children’s furniture for her son, architect Anne-Sophie Rosseel built her own, which led to the founding of design studio House of RoRo Photography courtesy of House of RoRo Interview by Sonia Zhuravlyova   ICON: Why did you want to start the collection? Anne-Sophie Rosseel: It’s a project that I’ve […] The post How architect Anne-Sophie Rosseel came to...

A new book and exhibition at the Art & History Museum in Brussels tells the story of the multi-faceted career of the pioneer of the Wiener Werkstätte, who designed everything from silver teapots to marble-clad mansions Photography featuring Josef Hoffmann, salle à manger du Palais Stoclet avec la frise en mosaïques de Gustav Klimt Moderne […] The post Falling for Beauty explores the career...