Why a New Proposal Might Kill New York’s Hospitality Comeback
A new controversial plan to require approval for every new hotel could endanger the city's...
In Chicago, a Miesian Lobby Honors Its Architectural Forebears
Staying faithful to Chicago's vernacular, Norman Kelley restores an outmoded lobby into a gleaming...
Why More Furniture Will Continue To Be Sold Online After The Pandemic
Furniture sales will account for over 14% of total retail online sales by 2022.
A Sprightly Paint Collection Inspired by California’s Landscape
To celebrate its 75th anniversary, Farrow & Ball teamed with Kelly Wearstler to create a...
Herman Miller Is Merging With Knoll For $1.8 Billion
Looking to take advantage of workplace renovations and restructurings as the pandemic eases,...
Why Lumber Prices Are At An All-Time High
The price of lumber has skyrocketed to $1,048 per thousand board feet, up 193% from a year ago.
Spatial Awareness: Heatherwick Studio’s Biophilic Balconies in Singapore
Like the biblical garden, the residential building Eden in the historic Newton district is a...
SHoP Architects Unveils Mixed-Use Development Housing the Museum of Civil Rights in Harlem
In addition to the museum, two mixed-use towers will add nearly one million square feet of office,...
TikTok Parent Company, ByteDance, Reveals New HQ in Shenzhen
Ennead Architects's international competition winning design for ByteDance’s Houhai Center in...
Artist Sam Durant resurfaces from the “Scaffold” controversy with a drone, and Other News
Our daily look at the world through the lens of design.
Taco Bell’s New Times Square Cantina Features Food Lockers and Other News
Our daily look at the world through the lens of design.
Maarten Baas Brews A Delightful Tea Set With Ear-Like Handles
The Dutch designer creates a limited-edition series of ceramic vessels made of interlocking circles
Cannabis Gift Guide
A new generation of design-savvy entrepreneurs and consumers have turned weed into a contemporary...
Only One Quarter of Americans Are Familiar With NFTs
Even after NFTs were explained to them, most Americans admit to not quite understanding how they...
Faye Toogood and Birkenstock Debut a Capsule Collection of Custom Arizona Sandals, Comfort Clothes, and an Eye-Popping Sculptural Bed
The collaboration continues Birkenstock’s overtures to luxury fashion and gives the British...
Did COVID-19 Propel America Closer To A Cashless Future?
Since the pandemic began one year ago, there has been an 8.3% decrease in cash transactions.
Jessica Lichtenstein Turns COVID-Induced Anxieties Into Works of Art
For her solo exhibition, Jessica Lichtenstein examines the human psyche with 4,000 quotes she...
How Compass Aims To Go Public As A Tech Company
Compass is setting its sights to go public at a $10 billion valuation, positioning itself as a tech
Thomas Heyer of Cover Democratizes Design With Factory-Made Homes
Thomas Heyer, lead designer at Cover, shares how retooling traditional construction methods can...
On the New Creativity Cleaning Up Cannabis’s Reputation
Santiago Rodriguez Tarditi and David Paleschuck dish on the industry’s present and future.
Wrensilva Teams Up With Beatles Album Cover Artist to Create Limited Edition Poster
The Hi-Fi record player purveyor commissioned the legendary John Van Hamersveld whose artwork...
Why Google Is Leaving Silicon Valley Behind
Google is investing over $7 billion in offices and data centers across the nation and creating at...
Designer of the Day: Bennet Schlesinger
Bennet Schlesinger’s light sculptures, lamps, and ceramics evoke alien-like landscapes by...
After Its Worst Year, The Hotel Industry Is Regaining Footing
Hotel occupancy rates are the highest since November, surging 49% in the first week of March.
Designer of the Day: Stéphanie D’heygere
For her namesake accessories label, Stéphanie D'heygere transforms everyday objects into ingenious
Anne Lacaton and Jean-Philippe Vassal Win the 2021 Pritzker Prize
The French duo’s greatest projects champion affordable and readily available materials, while...
Building Boston: Architect David Hacin Cultivates Livability and Local Character in His Hometown
With a deep appreciation for Boston and its history, the Hacin + Associates founding principal and...
The Robots Are Coming For Your Job
Those who hold college degrees and/or have specialized training are no longer safe from automation.
Will Amazon Take Over Manhattan’s Empty Midtown Offices?
Now that Amazon has reached 2.4 million package deliveries every day, the U.S.’s largest delivery
Why Charging Stations Are The Design Challenge Of The Decade
The new Biden administration has plans to install 500,000 new EV plugs across the US by 2030.
Naoto Fukasawa’s Latest Chair Dials Into Our Unconscious Behavior
With the release of Za, American furniture maker Emeco expands its roster of battleship-proof...
Why Gaming Is The Furniture Industry’s Next Booming Market
Game participation in the U.S. is at an all time high— in terms of participation, time and...
New Airbnb Hosts Made $1 Billion During The Pandemic
Airbnb created an economic opportunity for homeowners to earn needed extra income by listing their...
Why The Virtual Edition of KBIS Catastrophically Failed
"Unresolvable” technical difficulties plagued the virtual edition of the annual trade show put on
The Future of Work Might Look Like This
Five architecture and design firms envision post-pandemic professional landscapes.
Clever Design May Have Helped Bumble’s Shares Soar 75% After IPO
The dating app—founded by a woman for women and designed to enable women to make the first...
1stDibs Will Probably Launch a Billion-Dollar IPO
1stDibs is likely launching IPO. The luxury resale giant has reached out to banks to lead an...
Gabriele Colangelo’s Boutique Redefines What Shopping Feels Like
Like a well-tailored garment, Montalba Architects envisions a luminous interior for the Italian...
10% Of The World’s Carbon Emissions Are Made By The Fashion Industry
The fashion industry as a whole is largely unregulated. This is a huge problem for workers and the...
The Surface Valentine’s Day Gift Guide Is Here
Our Valentine’s Day gift guide is geared toward a discerning consumer who, like us, tends to...
Why American and Southwest Airlines Had Record Annual Losses—And How Recovery Remains Elusive
After a record breaking year of annual looses, Southwest Airlines reported its first annual loss...
Are Strip Malls The Solution To California’s Housing Crisis?
Bills propose closing California’s humongous housing gap with commercial-to-residential...
A Dispensary Goes High End in Downtown Toronto
Edition, a high-concept cannabis purveyor, partnered with architects Jennifer Kudlats and Andrew...
In 2020, The Lowest Amount of NYC Building Permits Were Filed in Eight Years
Construction in New York City decreased for the fourth straight year in 2020, according to a new...
The Internet Got Really Creative With This Bernie Sanders Meme
After an image of Sanders sitting uncomfortably at the presidential inauguration went viral, the...
New York City Renters Owe More Than $1 Billion in Unpaid Rent
As the state amps up vaccination efforts amid the second strain of the Coronavirus, the government...
Harry Nuriev’s Furry Furniture Will Make You Smile
The Crosby Studios founder expands his interiors practice by launching a lively suite of furniture,
8 U.S. Tech Businesses Priced IPOs This Week, Raising an Estimated $5 Billion
In what could be the biggest week for new listings in more than five years, at least eight...
This Los Angeles Backyard Home Has Views For Days
With backgrounds in architecture, software, automotive, and aerospace, Cover thoughtfully designed...
Suite NY’s Handpicked Furnishings Challenge Convention
With three new collections from Sweden and Germany in tow, the venerable New York City showroom...
How Iran Found a Lifeline in Domestic Economy
Despite crippling U.S. sanctions and the ongoing pandemic, Iran’s diversified economy is...
The Creative Visionaries We Lost in 2020
As this tumultuous year draws to a close, we remember the memorable architects, designers, artists,
Can the Noguchi Museum’s Serene Atmosphere Translate Online?
A new film series, Distance Noguchi, attempts to recreate the passage of time inside the museum’s
How Wrensilva Makes Music Sound Like Liquid Velvet
The founders of the HiFi record console company have true grit and deep roots in music....
39% of Carbon Dioxide Emissions Are Caused by Construction
Amid COVID-19, multifunctional buildings and mixed-use projects will be the face of transformations
The Best Designed Gifts of 2020
The annual Surface gift guide is here to bring beauty to your holiday festivities in the strangest...
ICYMI The Week in Design Dose
From a marble lamp by Salvatori to Rimowa x Moncler's shiny reflective suitcase to Issey Miyake's...
There Are 1 Billion Unsold Hotel Rooms In The U.S.
Even as vaccine approvals seemingly anticipate better days, a long recovery stretches ahead for...
The Surface Holiday Gift Guide Is Here
This year’s holiday gifts are all about the pleasures of home, from cannabis to fashion to...
A Smartphone Designed To Keep You Off It?
The designers responsible for bringing Palm back think this pared-down device the size of a credit...
ICYMI The Week in Design Dose
From a porcelain banana by WRK Katie Ridley Murphy to AMASS's super yummy smelling Four Thieves...
How Airbnb Navigated The Coronavirus Pandemic To Valuing its IPO at $100 Billion
How does a travel company go public during a pandemic? While COVID-19 restrictions shut off...
Armani/Casa’s Black Leather Gym Equipment Makes Fitness Fashionable
Giorgio Armani’s new fitness accessories are soft to the touch, handsome, and exquisite design...
This Is Why Retail Chains Are Reducing Construction Spending
U.S. retailers have decreased construction spending, moving away from brick-and-mortar, which has...
Why Black Friday Looks Different This Year
The coronavirus has drastically changed our spending habits. While many Americans remain jobless...
Virserius Studio Is Carefully Transforming a Frank Lloyd Wright Masterpiece
Established in 1929, the Biltmore Waldorf Astoria in Scottsdale embodies Hollywood glamour. Nearly...
How Akari Lanterns Are Keeping The Noguchi Museum Afloat During COVID-19
Amid COVID-19, the Noguchi Museum has managed to retain all of its staff without pay cuts, while,...
The Man Behind the Past 40 Years of Salone del Mobile Dies at 83
Manlio Armellini made Salone del Mobile a world renowned trade show, and, in doing so, championed...
Floating Islands Will Soon Scatter Copenhagen’s Center
In response to rising sea levels, Studio Fokstrot and Marshall Blecher designed a series of...
Sea Sponges Are The Secret Sauce For The Next Generation of Architecture
Invertebrate marine creatures are paving the way for stronger and lighter bridges and skyscrapers.
The Black Painters Academy Is Here To Shift The Paradigm
A new dedicated school will teach the history of Black art, completely free of charge.
This Book Chronicles A Side of Abstract Art You’ve Never Seen
Less white, Western, and male: Joseph Low (“Pepe”) Karmela's new book chronicles the lesser...
Despite Opposition, A Road Tunnel Near Stonehenge Is Approved
Druids, green campaigners, and archaeologists battle to oppose the controversial $2.2 billion road
The First-Ever National Memorial for Native American Veterans Graces Washington, D.C.
The first national monument dedicated to Native veterans is the shape of the circle, holding...
A Campaign To Fund A Statue of Virginia Woolf Receives A Sudden Influx of Donations
After a naked sculpture of the Mary Wollstonecraft was deemed a missed opportunity, fundraisers...
Bitcoin Surges As Cryptocurrency Reaches An All Time High
Bitcoin has grown 40% since October, marking the highest valuation of cryptocurrency, a trend that...
The Robot’s Head in Kaliningrad Will Be Demolished Next Year
The Russian brutalist building designed by architect Yulian L. Shvartsbreim has been abandoned...
John Waters Donates His Entire Personal Collection to the Baltimore Museum of Art
Tending towards the naughty, the perverse, and the ironic, the filmmaker's collection of 372 works...
How Uber Became The Largest Food Delivery Enterprise
As the ride-sharing economy grapples with low ridership, platforms pivot to food delivery and to...
For The First Time, The Met Appoints Two Leaders—One of Whom is a Woman
The Met will elect Hamilton E. James and Candace K. Beinecke to replace Daniel Brodsky, the current
At Hoff Sneakers’ New Storefront in Madrid, Simplicity Abounds
Awash in earthy tones and textures, the Spanish footwear brand’s latest pared-down flagship by...
Drink Up to Wind Down: The Rise of Snazzy Non-Alcoholic Beverages
People are tired of drinking. At least I know I am.
ICYMI The Week in Design Dose
From a folding chair by departo to Allbird's super soft TrinoXO Tee to Issey Miyake's Bao Bao Prism
Make Your Own Luck With Auvere’s Talisman Collection
The high karat gold jewelry purveyor’s latest collection elicits positive emotions with symbols...
Anony’s Calder-Like Lighting Fixtures Will Make You Happy
The Canadian lighting studio Anony conjured a pendant lighting system that illuminates the fixture...
A Group of Glasgow Designers Make the Ultimate Lounge Chair
Instrmnt Applied Design diversifies its dossier with an industrial-inspired seat.
This Interlocking Handblown Glassware Emulates Somatic Connection
Brooklyn glassmaking studio KEEP devises colorful drinkware that combines the intimate process of...
Santiago Rodriguez Tarditi on Designing a New Cannabis Culture ‘High On Design’
As more countries legalize it, marijuana has grown into a good-looking industry.
How Google Is Revolutionizing The Way We Meet
With the introduction of Google Meet Series One, the tech giant is making meetings more immersive...
