Founded in 2011 by Luke McLaren and Rob Excell, London practice McLaren Excell designs calm, highly crafted spaces. Working with original structures, such as a Victorian house in Kew (pictured) or Shepherd’s Bush, or an 18th century barn in Oxfordshire, the team restructures and reformats seamlessly using materials such as concrete, solid oak and limestone. mclarenexcell.com
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The mash-up between Mercedes and Geely continues with the multi-functional smart #5The new smart #5 is a mid-size electric SUV that promises an overload of features wrapped up in a stylish shell
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What to see at Milan Design Week 2025We bring you a running guide to some of the events the Wallpaper* team is looking forward to at Milan Design Week (7–13 April) – from public installations and major launches to standout venues and must-see exhibitions. Stay tuned for updates...
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Inside Loro Piana’s extraordinary first exhibition in Shanghai, celebrating a century of craftScarlett Conlon travels to Shanghai to explore ‘If You Know, You Know: Loro Piana’s Quest for Excellence’, a showstopping new exhibition from the Italian fashion house curated by Judith Clark, spanning clothing, heirloom fabric, art and local craft
