Creations

Few corners of New York have been so closely identified with power as Wall Street. For centuries, this lower stretch of Manhattan has been shorthand for capitalism itself, a place defined by trade, ambition, and the pursuit of profit. Yet in recent years, the Financial District has begun to slough off its austere reputation. The old rhythms of the trading floor – intense, brief, and bounded by the closing bell – have given way to a more continuous hum of urban life

In Dogok-dong, one of Gangnam’s older and wealthier neighbourhoods south of the Han River, Hana Bank has opened a private banking space that defies the conventions of luxury. Designed by Studio Eccentric, Club1 Dogok proposes a subtler, more introspective form of exclusivity – one grounded not in spectacle or opulence, but in the distinctly Korean notion of hospitality as a quiet cultural performance

Perched high above Manhattan’s bustling NoMad neighbourhood, the newly reimagined rooftop bar at Arlo NoMad marks the latest chapter in Stonehill Taylor’s ongoing dialogue between urban sophistication and cosmopolitan ease. The celebrated hospitality design studio, known for its nuanced approach to spatial storytelling, has transformed the hotel’s uppermost level into a sensorial retreat

When LIGHT HUB opened in Milan in late 2024, it was presented not simply as another showroom, but as a reflection on what light means within architectural space. One year on, the project – designed by Giuseppe Tortato Architects for the Linea Light Group – continues to invite discussion for its nuanced approach to spatial experience, material expression, and the performative role of light

In the heart of Midtown Manhattan, just steps from Grand Central Station, Monogram New York rises as a contemporary interpretation of Art Deco elegance. Conceived by architect Ismael Leyva in collaboration with Lyndon Neri and Rossana Hu of Shanghai-based studio Neri&Hu, the 35-storey residential tower marries the rhythm and refinement of early 20th-century design

There is a point, in a private park in Surrey, where architecture ceases to be merely form and matter and becomes a fully immersive acoustic experience. It is here that the new Music Pavilion by SHH Architecture & Interiors finds its place: a structure at once minimal and arresting, conceived to realise a singular ambition – to experience music in its purest form

In Takamatsu, Yasunari Tsukada Design has reimagined a family dwelling through a renovation that feels both restrained and quietly radical. Rather than demolish and rebuild, the project preserves the bones of a three-storey home

The Costa Bravo residence by STRANG rises from the shores of Lower Matecumbe Key with a confident presence that manages to be both contemporary and deeply responsive to its fragile environment. This is no ordinary coastal home. It is a carefully orchestrated expression of Environmental Modernism

In the heart of Singapore’s Raffles Place Central Business District, a bold new silhouette has redefined the skyline. CapitaSpring – a 51-storey, 280-metre-tall biophilic skyscraper – marks not only a technical and architectural triumph but also signals a decisive shift towards the city-state’s vision of an integrated, sustainable urban future

In Milan’s storied Quadrilatero della Moda, a discreet new presence is quietly reshaping the expectations of contemporary hospitality. Maison Senato, conceived by Locatelli & Partners, is less a conventional lodging than a living organism in constant dialogue with the city’s cultural currents

Along the north bank of the Danube, where Vienna’s urban fabric softens into the green edges of the river, Hilton Vienna Waterfront has re-emerged after a complete transformation by international design studio THDP

In the serene heart of Forte dei Marmi’s pinewood, where the hush of the trees meets the refined echoes of Italian history, the Augustus Hotel & Resort unveils a new chapter in its legacy of elegance and excellence with the rebirth of Villa Radici. This refined five-star residence, inaugurated in July 2025 after a meticulous restoration, is not merely a new addition to the Augustus family but a powerful affirmation of its vocation

In the serene heart of Forte dei Marmi’s pinewood, where the hush of the trees meets the refined echoes of Italian history, the Augustus Hotel & Resort unveils a new chapter in its legacy of elegance and excellence with the rebirth of Villa Radici. This refined five-star residence, inaugurated in July 2025 after a meticulous restoration, is not merely a new addition to the Augustus family but a powerful affirmation of its vocation

In contemporary design, there is a growing awareness that space is not merely a visual or functional construct, but something sensorial, relational – something that can be inhabited emotionally as well as physically. SoundTree is born from this awareness. It is not simply an object placed within a landscape, but an experience embedded within it—a quiet, resonant presence that listens as much as it speaks. Created by Sew Handpan

In the historic and verdant setting of Gramercy Park, Manhattan, a new residential development is quietly redefining what it means to live sustainably in the heart of New York City. Designed by renowned architecture and interiors firm CetraRuddy , 200E20th brings a carefully considered blend of contemporary design, environmental responsibility, and architectural sensitivity to one of the city’s most cherished neighbourhoods

Set in a 1903 Beaux-Arts building in Manhattan, The Ned NoMad is where timeless glamour meets downtown energy. It’s the first Ned to open in North America, with interiors by Soho House Design and architecture by Stonehill Taylor – a bold reimagining

In a world increasingly shaped by flux – economic, cultural, and technological – the language of architecture must evolve to address new paradigms of inhabitation and consumption. Retail, once grounded in permanence and monumentality, now finds itself at the intersection of transience, storytelling, and urban tactility. In this shifting landscape, Kontainer X, conceived and designed by the Italian practice Roberto Bertoli Architetto

Now on view at Friedman Benda in New York through August 9, Formation marks the long-awaited U.S. solo debut of Formafantasma, the acclaimed Italian design duo Andrea Trimarchi and Simone Farresin. Known for their research-driven practice and poetic take on materials

In a world that moves ever faster, where convenience often comes at the cost of connection, Vetsak is inviting us to slow down. To pause. To breathe. Born in the creative heart of Woodstock, Cape Town, this bold, design-led furniture brand has grown far beyond its humble beanbag origins. Today, with a global presence and a loyal following in over 35 countries, Vetsak continues to shape a quiet revolution

The bright blue of the Ionian Sea stretches endlessly below, while terraced hills burst into flame with magenta bougainvillea. Behind it all, Mount Etna rises, taller and more imposing than I had imagined. Around the piazzas, laughter bubbles up, a singer’s voice rises above the chatter, and the flicker of matchsticks lights the evening air. Above all, the locals’ deep love for their hometown. It takes time here for a visitor to move beyond spectator – to become part of this living