Latest articles by Tianna Williams
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An octogenarian’s north London home is bold with utilitarian authenticity
Woodbury residence is a north London home by Of Architecture, inspired by 20th-century design and rooted in functionality
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Ikea’s new Stockholm collection is a venture into affordable luxury
At Milan Design Week, we meet with Ikea designer Paulin Machado to hear about the inspiration behind the new collection and to discuss the future of design in a disconnected world
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The best brutalism books to add to your library in 2025
Can’t get enough Kahn? Stan for the Smithsons? These are the tomes for you
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This brutalist apartment in Barcelona is surprisingly soft and gentle
The renovated brutalist apartment by Cometa Architects is a raw yet gentle gem in the heart of the city
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Masters of midcentury modern design and their creations spotlighted in new book
‘Mid-Century Modern Designers’ is a new book from Phaidon celebrating those who shaped the period and their notable creations, from furniture to objects
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‘I love the elevation of everyday objects' – Scott's Shop is a curated luxury store, prioritising beauty in the mundane
Scott's Shop's unique selections of rugs and objects are carefully crafted from around the world
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See Kurt Cobain’s acoustic guitar on show in the UK for the first time
Kurt Cobain’s acoustic guitar goes on display at the Royal College of Music Museum in London as part of an exhibition exploring Nirvana’s MTV Unplugged performance
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New York art exhibitions to see in April
Read our pick of the best New York art exhibitions to see in April, from 'Songs of New York' capturing the vibes of the city to the history of the ‘I ♥️ NY’ logo and other iconic designs at MoMA
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William Morris mania meets the design industry’s darker side in a new London show
‘Morris Mania’ at the William Morris Gallery explores the British designer’s complicated legacy in an ever-more commodified world
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A retro video game is the unlikely inspiration for this island house in Greece
Designed by ARP, this island house on Antiparos is a contemporary Cycladic home inspired by Tetris
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London art exhibitions to see in April
Read our pick of the best London art exhibitions to see this month, from Tunga at Lisson Gallery to political bricks at the Wellcome Collection, and the continuing The Face Magazine retrospective at The National Portrait Gallery
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A Costa Navarino house peeks out from amidst olive groves to ocean views
This Greek holiday residence designed by K-Studio balances timeless design principles with modernist touches
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Pierre Yovanovitch’s set and costumes bring a contemporary edge to Korea National Opera in Seoul
French interior architect Pierre Yovanovitch makes his second operatic design foray, for The Marriage of Figaro in Seoul
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This nostalgic exhibition dives into a century of British surfing
Cornwall's National Maritime Museum charts the history of waveriding on England's south coast
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The best design podcasts of 2025, according to our editors
Listen to the best design podcasts by creators, curators and journalists shining a spotlight on different areas of the design practice
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From counter-culture to Northern Soul, these photos chart an intimate history of working-class Britain
‘After the End of History: British Working Class Photography 1989 – 2024’ is at Edinburgh gallery Stills
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At Berlin's storied Am Tacheles, three renowned design studios create interiors inspired by Herzog & de Meuron's architecture
Under the creative direction of designer Garth Roberts, the Berlin multi-functional hub is interpreted through interior design
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Brutalist bathrooms that bare all
Brutalist bathrooms: from cooling concrete flooring to volcanic stone basins, dip into the stripped-back aesthetic with these inspiring examples from around the world
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Portlantis is a new Rotterdam visitor centre connecting guests with its rich maritime spirit
Rotterdam visitor centre Portlantis is an immersive experience exploring the rich history of Europe’s largest port; we preview what the building has to offer and the story behind its playfully stacked design
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A first look inside Archives of Us, a secret café hidden in Downtown LA
Archives of Us is a contemporary café opening in Downtown LA boasting crisp interiors by Studio/ JIALUN XIONG who crafted a caffeinated sanctuary away from the city rush
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This rainbow-coloured flower show was inspired by Luis Barragán's architecture
Modernism shows off its flowery side at the New York Botanical Garden's annual orchid show.
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Smoke Lake Cabin is an off-grid hideaway only accessible by boat
This Canadian cabin is a modular and de-mountable residence, designed by Anya Moryoussef Architect (AMA) and nestled within Algonquin Provincial Park in Ontario
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Pierce Brosnan and Hering Berlin's ceramic vases explore love, loss and renewal
Actor and artist Pierce Brosnan translates his ‘So Many Dreams’ artworks to Hering Berlin ceramic vases in a new limited edition
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'Bold and unapologetic', this contemporary Wimbledon home replaces a 1970s house on site
This grey-brick Wimbledon home by McLaren Excell is a pairing of brick and concrete, designed to be mysterious
