Frank Sinatra’s Former Beverly Hills Hangout Reborn
Once a stomping ground for Hollywood power players and US presidents, La Dolce Vita has long...
Sebastian Errazuriz Chases Warhol to Casa Cruz
This week in Surface x Dorsia's Starving Artist series, in which we send creatives to dinner to...
Single Thread and Eleven Madison Park’s Bold Statement About the Future of Fine Dining
The three-Michelin-star restaurants joined forces this past month to host a plant-based tasting...
Soho House Breathes New Life into a French-Colonial Manse in Mexico City
The brand's North American design director Danielle Vourlas on the refurbished casa's rich...
Faena Art Gala Wows with Garden of Earthly Delights Theme
On May 10, Faena Art hosted its annual fundraising gala at Faena Forum in Miami Beach. The theme...
The Raleigh Hosts Langosteria Pop-Up During Miami Grand Prix
Rosewood Hotel & Residences hosted an exclusive, invitation-only Langosteria pop-up on May 2 and 3...
Dorsia and Blacklane Toast Miami F1 Grand Prix
The Aura of the Swiss Riviera Permeates Locke’s Latest
The European aparthotel brand’s winning recipe stuns in Zurich, where Sella Concept puts a...
A Historic Parisian Locale’s Culinary Makeover Heats Up
Situated in the courtyard of Paris’s Commerce Saint-Andrés, the newly opened Brasserie des Prés
An Outpost of a 400-Year-Old Japanese Restaurant Unveils a Kaiseki Room in Manhattan
The omakase counter Kawachiya sits above the historic Nagoya-based Kawabun, a recent debut whose...
A Temple to 680-Year-Old Kaiseki Tradition Debuts in New York
Modellus Novus's sleek design scheme sets the stage for Hakubai's choreographic Japanese tasting...
London’s Pavyllon Proves its Prowess with a Michelin Star
Less than a year after opening, chef Yannick Alléno's modern French concept at the Four Seasons...
The Faraway Hotel Marks a New Chapter for Martha’s Vineyard
Seamlessly blending midcentury flair with a relaxed vibe, the latest hotel from Workshop/APD pays...
At Hôtel Swexan, Kengo Kuma Does Dallas Right
The latest fixture in the city’s burgeoning Harwood District is a decadent fusion of Parisian...
A Boutique Gem Made From the Mexican Terrain
Productora and Esrawe Studio infuse the picturesque Albor Hotel with nods to San Miguel de Allende,
Portugal’s Algarve Region Stars at Newcomer Austa
Studio Gameiro’s beautifully tactile Austa brings a dynamic restaurant, coffee shop, and...
Dimore Remakes a Grande Dame
The Italian duo lends their artistic touch to sprucing up Caruso Nuovo, the historic Grand Hotel et
Miami’s Next It Restaurant Makes a Grand Entrance
Power trio David Grutman, Tao Group Hospitality, and interior designer Ken Fulk join forces to...
Designing Delicious Saison
At the heralded restaurant in San Francisco, the singe of an open hearth is so transportive that it
In Boston, a Cocktail Lounge Channels the Harvard Club
Studio Paolo Ferrari hearkens back to the early 20th century for The Long Bar, a suave lounge and...
Edition Hotels Plants a Flag in the Eternal City
Ian Schrager's boutique brand joins the spate of hotel debuts in Rome with its signature serene...
Marcus Samuelsson and David Rockwell Debut a Dramatic Dining Room
The megawatt chef and prolific interior architect find harmony in Metropolis, a theatrical new...
A Maximalist Sanctuary Debuts in the City of Light
With Swedish designer Martin Brudnizki behind the aesthetic wheel and renowned chef Dominique Crenn
Designer Of The Day: Lyon Porter
Lyon Porter’s unconventional career path includes pit stops in professional hockey, New York City
Designing Delicious Cucina Alba
Since opening in 2022, Cucina Alba has struck a chord in New York City thanks to Chef Adam Leonti's
A Lab-Grown Diamond Boutique With Design, Bitches Flair
Jean Dousset enlists the irreverent firm to craft a glimmering West Hollywood storefront replete...
Designing Delicious: Cosme
Chef Enrique Olvera single handedly saved New York City's Mexican food scene from the abyss when he
Designing Delicious: Rich Table
Husband-and-wife team Evan and Sarah Rich's farm-to-table ethos endures more than a decade later...
A Tuscan Resort Inside a Medieval Village Gets a Modern Makeover
With a trio of design firms on its roster, the sprawling Toscana Resort Castelfalfi has unveiled a...
Sant Ambroeus Carves Out a Mountain Home in Aspen
The Milanese coffee bar and culinary institution heads out West in sumptuous Alpine digs envisioned
Designing Delicious: Dorian
Thanks to chef Max Coen and a crack team assembled from London's best restaurants, the Notting Hill
A Sumptuous Detroit Hotel Pulls Back the Curtain on a New Haunt
Tucked inside Ash Studio’s sensational The Siren Hotel, Ash–Bar is a cinematic ode to...
At a Historic Biarritz Hotel, a Hospitality Design Dalliance
Experimental Hotel Group again leans on the expertise of Dorothée Meilichzon for Regina...
Opening Shot: A Landmark Property in London Shows Off a Fresh Look
Mayfair district mainstay The Dorchester undergoes a long-awaited interior renovation, and with it,
Flyover Country’s Favorite Art Hotel Debuts in The Lou
21c Museum Hotels lands in a stately Renaissance Revival–style building in St. Louis with 14,000...
Moët Hennessy Unveils a Multi-Concept Cocktail Emporium
Ramy Fischler fashions a glimmering bar that unfurls across four levels of a 17th-century building...
A Beachside Sydney Getaway Debuts a Laid-Back Makeover
Luchetti Krelle imbues the Manly Pacific hotel with breezy cool touches.
An Italian Staple in Liverpool Shows Off a New Sheen
Drawing inspiration from the Italian coastline, Fettle imbues San Carlo’s latest outing with...
Mona Athens Brings Warm Touches to a Converted Factory
House of Shila transforms a former textile manufactory into a 20-room boutique hotel with a warm,...
In the World’s Horse Capital, a New Stay With Neigh-borhood Charm
The Manchester is a suave addition to the hotel landscape of Lexington, Kentucky, a city otherwise...
Waikiki Welcomes a Slick Getaway With Kama’aina Style
The Vanguard Theory breathes new life into a Brutalist building with the Wayfinder Waikiki, a sunny
An Oceanfront Retreat in Punta Mita Debuts with Cascading Pools and Local Huichol Flavors
Situated between the verdant cliffs of Punta de Mita, Susurros del Corazon blends the beauty of...
Designing Delicious: Shmoné
Israeli star chef Eyal Shani's market-fresh concept brings "funky disco fun" to Manhattan's...
Trending: Illustrated Restaurant Menus
Is the venerated printed menu back in fashion? As QR codes, those pixelated pawns of the pandemic...
The Design Mind Behind Mexico’s Next Great Hotel Brand
Interior designer Paulina Morán brings a deep reverence for local culture to Chablé Hotels,...
Designing Delicious: Olivetta
Situated on WeHo’s Restaurant Row, Olivetta is one of L.A.'s most sumptuous dining rooms thanks...
Natalie Shook’s Painterly Approach to Furniture Design
The Cuban-American polymath’s “it’s-never-done” mentality guides Piscina,...
Designing Delicious: Una Pizza Napoletana
Thanks to his meticulous dough-making and allegiance to authentic ingredients, master pizzaiolo...
James Gardner on Gitano’s Bohemian Nomad-Meets-Fashion Vibe
A decade after launching in Tulum as a jungle-chic mezcal bar, Gitano has cultivated a lifestyle...
Surface x Dorsia Guide to F1 Miami Grand Prix
From AlphaTauri's VIP party at Fabel and Massimo Bottura’s pop-up extravaganza to Dorsia's Boia...
Designing Delicious: Hiyakawa
Inside one of Miami's preeminent sushi dens, an architectural space in the Wynwood Arts District...
Designing Delicious: Hiden
Tucked away in the back of a no-frills taqueria in Wynwood, chef Seijun Okano is orchestrating one...
Beefbar’s First Italian Outpost Embraces the Country’s History
Riccardo Giraudi’s hit restaurant brand brings Italian-inspired comfort food and pristine Humbert
Designing Delicious: Anajak Thai
A humble Thai food joint is one of the hottest tables in glamorous L.A. thanks to Justin...
Designing Delicious: Rosie’s
Helmed by Noma alum Akino West and his wife Jamila Ross, the outdoor-only brunch spot in Miami's...
Designing Delicious: 53
Situated below MoMA's new wing, Singaporean chef Akmal Anuar's pan-Asian menu joins forces with...
Designing Delicious: MILA Omakase
Helmed by chefs Michael Michaelidis and Reiji Yoshizawa, the offshoot of the Miami Beach hot spot...
A Trio of Historic Charleston Buildings, Reimagined as a Modern Trattoria
Meyer Davis applies its tasteful touch to Sorelle, a multi-concept Italian restaurant, bar, and...
Designing Delicious: Amal
The Studio Munge–designed Miami outpost of Toronto's buzzy restaurant has been making waves for...
Designing Delicious: Sofia Miami
Studio Munge and INK Entertainment team up to bring Toronto's Sofia concept to the Miami Design...
Miami’s New Clubstaurant Shakes Off The Cheesy Design Tropes
South African designer Tristan Du Plessis brings his tasteful touch to the rooftop aerie crowning...
Designing Delicious: NIU Kitchen
A low-key Catalan tapas spot makes noise in Miami's high-octane dining scene.
Designing Delicious: LEV at Bistrot Leo
The Israeli culinary duo known as LEV brings their Jewish-Palestinean cuisine to a two-month...
Designing Delicious: LPM Miami
The Brickell outpost of LPM channels the Côte d'Azur with French-Mediterranean cuisine, artworks...
Designing Delicious: Krüs Kitchen and Los Felix
With a fierce dedication to indigenous agricultural practices and heirloom ingredients, an...
Five Design-Driven Portugal Hotels For Every Taste.
From the whitewashed villages of the Algarve to creative energy–filled Lisbon to the increasingly
Designing Delicious: Klaw Miami
Fresh king crab flown in from Norway, an elite heritage beef program, Martin Brudnizki's spruce of...
Mallorca’s Micro Personalities Come to Life at These New Hotels
The historic Balearic Island is showing off a modern edge with the arrival of a clean-lined beach...
Surface and Polygon Explore the Intersection of Digital and Physical Spaces at Miami Art Week
Over four days, Surface and Polygon's immersive Web3 art bungalow at the W South Beach served as a...
Designing Delicious: HaSalon Miami
When Eyal Shani and Mario Carbone joined forces to launch the South Beach outpost of Shani's...
Designing Delicious: Boia De
The Michelin-starred restaurant in Miami’s Little Haiti neighborhood subverts notions of fine...
Emerging Web3 Innovations Will Be The Talk of Art Basel Miami Beach and Beyond
Three trends in crypto art that everyone will be buzzing about at the art fair this year.
Designing Delicious: HaSalon NYC
Inside Israeli chef Eyal Shani’s party palace in New York.
Tampa Edition Throws a Star-Studded Opening Party
To celebrate its latest debut in Tampa, Edition Hotels threw a weekend-long bash on October 20-23...
Designing Delicious: The Lambs Club
Decorated chef Michael White, restaurateur David Rabin, and Grand Tour Hospitality are reviving the
The Tel Aviv Moment: Israel’s Cultural Capital Is Ready For Its Close-Up
Fueled by its Bauhaus legacy, world-class nightlife, and live-in-the-moment spirit, the city on...
Designing Delicious: Ernesto’s
At Ernesto's in New York City, the flavors and Art Nouveau motifs of San Sebastian bring the Basque
Designing Delicious: Saint Theo’s
Inside the fashionable Manhattan restaurant designed by Martin Brudnizki to evoke Venice's...
Hong Kong Creative Force Josie Ho Plays Many Roles
Whether honing her acting skills under a French Clown Master, scouting projects for her production...
In Amsterdam, a Hyper Locavore Restaurant Masquerading as an Art Installation
Dining at Amsterdam’s new Capital Kitchen is like taking a trip into the eccentric mind of artist
The Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya Continues the Business Brand’s Foray into Leisure
Situated on a pristine bay in Quintana Roo, the property inspired by Mayan architecture adds...
Sushi Master Yoya Takahashi Ditches the Reverence of Omakase for Boisterous Izakaya Style
A look behind the curtain of the serene, Kyoto-style izakaya Kodo in L.A.'s Arts District, where...
In Mexico, Sustainable Tourism with a Fashionable Sheen
Oaxaca's hotel scene is buzzing thanks to a slew of stylish eco-forward openings in the capital,...
Egyptian-Honduran Artist Jackie Milad Pays Tribute to an Avant-Garde Feminist Poet
With her 11-year-old son's drawings interwoven throughout, the mixed-media piece dedicated to...
Stella McCartney’s Eco-Friendly Values Anchor Her Foray into Skincare
In collaboration with the LVMH Beauty Division and French perfumer Francis Kurkdjian, the fashion...
In the Catskills, Minimalist Cabins and a Scandi-Style Spa Blend into Nature
The deluge of hotel openings in upstate New York continues unabated. On the site of a former...
Fashion’s Beloved Mini Bag Finds a Serene Home in London
With earthy terracruda-clad interiors that pay homage to Jacquemus’s Provençal origins, the...
Blasting Rock Music and Making a Mess with CK Reed
How do you like to work? For the L.A.–based artist and designer, mostly shoeless. “Always...
Designer of the Day: Maria Moyano
Experiential designer Maria Moyano is drawn to the art of play. Splitting time between Miami and...
Designing Delicious: Chef Evan Funke, the Pasta Architect
With an ineffable devotion to traditional handmade methods, Angeleno toque Evan Funke has mastered...
Ri-dick-ulous Sweets Sweep Social Media
Summer's viral treat trend is erotic, irreverent, and by all reports tasty as hell. Meet the dick...
Bettina Huang’s Guide to Buying Art
The brainchild behind Platform, the David Zwirner–backed digital marketplace for contemporary...
An Exclusive First Look at Sean Brock’s Experimental Restaurant in Nashville
Upstairs from his hit restaurant Audrey, the chef is turning out a choreographed tasting menu...
Sean Brown’s Bold New Collection: Inflatable Furniture
“Design should be polarizing and free flowing. People should have an opinion to say I like this...
Sommsation Champions Independent Wineries to New Audiences
The interactive wine tasting venture bridges the in-person experience with the ease of digital...
Inside Oslo’s Latest Cultural Draw, the Largest Museum in Scandinavia
The National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design includes highlights such as Edvard...
In Qatar, Dior Unveils a Baroque Lounge for VICs
The jewel box of a salon designed by Dimorestudio is a reservations-only portal to the maison’s...
Major Food Group’s South Florida Takeover Continues with Upscale Residential Tower
Named Major, the Studio Sofield–designed building will feature 259 apartments that flex to hotel...
Wu Tsang’s VR Film and Sound Installation Takes Viewers on a Journey Through the Eyes of a Whale
At the Venice Biennale, the filmmaker, visual artist, and MacArthur 'Genius' Fellow flips the...
A Design Unicorn Flashes Its Horn
Following on the heels of a staggering $100 million fundraise in 2021, the design startup Material
At Home With Japanese Graphic Artist Verdy
On the heels of leading the art direction for NTWRK's Unboxed festival, a livestream retail event...
A Quick-Hit Guide to the Best Activations, Culinary Pop-Ups, and Parties at the Formula One Miami Grand Prix
From Carbone's exclusive beach experience to Red Bull's takeover of the Faena Hotel to the launch...
Mytheresa and Dolce & Gabbana Celebrate the Launch of Capsule Collection
On April 14, Mytheresa and Dolce & Gabbana celebrated their forthcoming capsule collaboration, the...
David Rockwell Brings the Spirit of Broadway to the Civilian Hotel
After a prolific career in both stage and hospitality design, the architect's two worlds collide at
Cosmo in the Cosmos: Suborbital Space Lounge Set to Launch
Miami nightlife impresario David Gutman will design the hospitality experience aboard Spaceship...
The Euphoria Cast’s Fashion-World Takeover
The show's viral Y2K-era styles and whimsical makeup designs are defining the current fashion...
Inside David Korins’ Electric Set Design for the 2022 Academy Awards
The creative director and designer returns to the Oscars for the second time with an ambitious...
Glossier’s Miami Outpost is Packed with Magic City Cues
Vibrant hues, local coral stone, and an experiential "underwater" selfie room set the tone and a...
Aspen Winter Hotspot Snow Lodge Ups its Art Game
With Incubus front man Brandon Boyd curating the art program, Surf Lodge's snowy satellite adds...
Latvia’s Art Nouveau-Rich Capital Welcomes the Striking A22 Hotel
In Riga, interiors firm CBP Design has transformed the former 1930's U.S. Embassy into a gorgeous...
Achille Salvagni Imbues a Manhattan Residential Tower With Parisian Touches
The Rome-based interior designer’s first condo building, The Bellemont, blends 19th-century...
Joy Yamusangie’s Fictional Jazz Club Traverses Themes of Gender, Race, and Identity
Inspired by the life of Billy Tipton, the talented American jazz artist who lived secretly as a...
An Iconic Florida Resort is Restored to its Former Glory
With Rockwell Group leading the redesign and Major Food Group debuting a collection of new culinary
With the Debut of the Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale, a Sister City Flexes its Glow Up
British designer Tara Bernerd peels back the layers of a spring break capital on the cusp of...
Harry Nuriev On Why 2022 Will Usher in a Design World Renaissance
The founder of Crosby Studios reflects on how his practice has changed during the pandemic and...
Detroit Firm Pophouse Infuses a 21st-Century Workplace with 1960s Style
The Mad Men-inspired office for Rocket Mortgage's marketing division flaunts a rich material...
An Hermès Lawsuit Might Push the Value of MetaBirkins NFTs Even Higher
Hermès is accusing MetaBirkins creator Mason Rothschild of using the likeness of its iconic Birkin
House of Léon’s Furniture Collections Build Character With Age
The California founders behind the approachable home decor brand prize generational know-how at...
School House’s Global Rebrand for ELEMIS Puts a Modern Sheen on Its British Heritage
Making a beauty brand look its best is no small feat, but the whip-smart New York design firm has...
Lafayette 148 Returns to its Roots with a Tranquil Flagship in New York’s SoHo
The luxury womenswear brand celebrates its 25-year anniversary with the debut of a new Manhattan...
Nespresso and Surface Host Sustainability-Themed Design Dialogues Café Talks
Featuring some of the most influential names in the worlds of art and design, the conversations...
Moleskine and Kaweco’s Custom Pen Sets Will Activate Your Neural Pathways
The cult favorite Italian notebook brand and the historic German pen manufacturer come together to...
Wardrobe or Display Case? File Cabinet or Bar Cart? Two Sculptural Pieces at Suite NY Give Versatility an Artful Sheen
From ceramic objects to spring jackets to bottles of your favorite aperitivo, the transparent...
Is Pantone’s Color of the Year Past Its Prime?
The 2022 COTY, Very Peri, is billed as embodying these transformative times. Critics say it's...
The Metaverse Real Estate Market Is Gaining Steam
Real Estate power players Tal and Oren Alexander are partnering with digital developer Republic...
An Exhibition at Art Basel Miami Beach Allows Visitors to Mint Their Own NFT
Artist Mario Klingemann’s AI-controlled, generative art installation stars in the digital art...
Designer of the Day: Brit Epperson
As founder and creative officer of the women-led design firm, Studio Plow, Brit Epperson brings a...
Art For Change Commissions Six Limited-Edition Prints to Support the Fight Against Hunger in New York
The socially conscious company and City Harvest partner to keep New Yorkers healthily fed through...
Surface x Nespresso Café Talks
Whether it be through innovation or awareness, the creative community continues to sit on the...
Designer of the Day: Hannah Polskin
Hannah Polskin is the ace of shapes. Whether it be her soothing diptychs and triptychs or amorphous
Pairing Ergonomics and Beauty, Kohler’s Avoir Toilet is a Utopian Vision
The tankless toilet revolution is here—and Kohler’s latest offering is the commode à la mode.
Sudio’s T2 Earbuds Effortlessly Cancel Out Clamor
The Swedish brand enhanced their much-loved Tolv buds with active noise cancellation technology,...
Experiential Design Firm HUSH Lights Up Uber’s New HQ With ‘The Stream’
Lanes of custom-made lighting and interactive wall installations channel the transportation...
Juniper Brings Hospitality Vibes to Its New Showroom in Manhattan
Housed inside the shell of a 19th-century cast-iron building in Soho, the lighting designers...
A Landmark Boston Hotel is Reborn
After a tip-to-toe overhaul, the 1927 Ritz-Carlton Hotel begins its next chapter as The Newbury...
Studio Plow Brings Faire’s Digital Identity to Life at its New Headquarters in San Francisco
A light-filled commissary, Parisian–style bistro, and retail shop showcasing products from...
John and Catherine Pawson’s Nettle Risotto with Wild Garlic Pesto
The minimalist architectural designer and interior designer wife share one of their favorite...
Kitchen Creative: John and Catherine Pawson’s Family Meals in the English Countryside
During the pandemic, the Pawsons retreated to their restored 17th-century farm estate in The...
Dedon’s MBRACE Collection is Quintessential Summer Vibes
Designer Sebastian Herkner tapped master colorist Giulio Ridolfo to imbue the outdoor furniture...
An Ornate Cocktail Nook Debuts Inside London Landmark Claridge’s Hotel
Art Deco touches, an Iranian Onyx bar, and a whimsical installation by British artist Annie Morris...
Inside the Set Design of Savage x Fenty Vol 3 with Willo Perron
Architect John C. Portman, Jr.'s Brutalist Westin Bonaventure Hotel in L.A. played host to the...
Stephanie Goto’s Dashimaki Tamago Sando
Drawing inspiration from her childhood memories, the architect’s interpretation of the...
Kitchen Creative: Stephanie Goto’s Design-Driven Cooking Style
For the New York–based architect, the creative process for preparing a meal is synergetic with...
Lauded Mexican Chef Enrique Olvera Makes His L.A. Debut Inside a Converted Arts District Warehouse
Known for his seminal Mexico City dining room Pujol and two New York City standouts, Cosme and...
Boeing Joins the Space Race
Boeing makes an investment in Richard Branson’s satellite-launching venture, Virgin Orbit.
Michael Hennessey Architecture Offers Up a Contemporary Vision of the iconic San Francisco Townhouse
Twin Peaks house optimizes the city's Northern California light and distinctive rolling landscape...
Illustrator Carlo Stanga’s Technicolor World
In the “I Am City” series, Carlo Stanga teams up with Moleskine to publish three visual essays...
Lab-Grown Meat is Coming to a Plate Near You
Investment in cell-cultured meat products ballooned to $3.2 billion in 2020. Thanks to a group of...
Rita’s Berber Tagine
The French-Moroccan interior designer's authentic Berber tagine is rich in aroma and healthy spices
Kitchen Creative: Rita Chraibi’s Meditative Space
For the Miami-based interior designer, cooking is a method to reach a state of zen—and bring...
In the Hudson Valley, a New Hotel Embraces a Spirit of Rejuvenation
A team of decorated hospitality veterans joins forces to breathe new life into an abandoned brick...
Designer of the Day: Larah Vanessa Moravek
As one of three co-founders of the hospitality specialists Dutch East Design, Larah Vanessa Moravek
The Cabanas at the Beverly Hills Hotel Receive a Retro-Glam Makeover
Champalimaud Design tapped into Old Hollywood nostalgia and the storied history of L.A.'s Pink...
An Arts & Crafts Style Pervades a New York City Triplex Stocked with Tony Awards
Within the historic Merchants House building in Tribeca, Broadway actor Nathan Lane enlisted...
At the New Beni Rugs Studio in Marrakech, the Subversive Digital Upstart Fashions a Moroccan Oasis
Situated on the Route to Amizmiz, the multifaceted space exudes elements of a showroom, studio,...
Arlo Hotels’ Third New York Outpost Offers a Refuge From Midtown’s Din
The interior design by Meyer Davis pairs streamlined, unfussy rooms with multifaceted communal...
Legendary Parisian Den of Iniquity, Lapérouse, Forays into Cafe Culture
The hollowed haunt known for its illicit pleasures and elite clientele—literary titans, prominent
A Facelift Imbues a Collection of Suites on the Amalfi Coast with the Spirit of Italian gardens and the Tyrrhenian Sea
Italian architect Cristina Celestino looked to Palazzo Avino's surroundings in the hilltop town of...
A Mallorca Retreat That Fosters a Dialogue Between Old and New
At Concepció by Nobis, an elevated design ethos takes hold inside a former 16th-century soap...
Designer Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance Debuts Furniture Collection Crafted From Discarded Burnt Cork
Portugal’s 2017 wildfires inspired the French designer's subversive line of chairs, tables, and a
Neri & Hu Mastermind a Breathtaking Teahouse inspired by an Ancient Buddhist Temple in Fuzhou, China
A skillful blend of old and new, a Qing dynasty official's former Hui-style residence was preserved
Spatial Awareness: The Virgin Hotel New Orleans’ Glamorous Penthouse Bathroom Inspired by 1920’s Parisian Hotels
Local studio Logan Killen Interiors took the reins at the latest outpost of Richard Branson's...
The Pendry West Hollywood is the Self-Indulgent Arrival Summer Needs
With a decadent art deco–style design by Martin Brudnizki, a private member’s club, and a...
At a Holistic Studio in New York, Meditation and High-Intensity Fitness Coalesce
Mind Body Project fuses together elements of HIIT, yoga, breathwork, and meditation in a soothing...
A Sustainable Design Marketplace Where the Mission is Buy Less
An e-commerce platform whose goal is to get you to buy less stuff? As implausible as it might seem,
A Hvar Retreat Where Peace of Mind Prevails Over Partying
The Croatian island in the Adriatic Sea welcomes a serene resort whose elevated wellness offerings...
Americana Diner Meets Bodega Meets Classic Arcade at This New Cannabis Dispensary
Canadian flower and fashion brand Superette debuts a new outpost in Ottawa that pairs carnivalcore...
NoMad Hotels Takes its Contemporary Brand of Opulence to London
Roman and Williams put their stamp on the hospitality group's first international outpost with a...
Has the NFT Bubble Already Burst?
The non-fungible tokens frenzy has been one of the top stories of 2021, but new data suggests the...
An Architect and Artist Couple Transform a Crumbling Castle into a Seductive Italian Stay
Hotel Castello di Reschio is the latest milestone in the Bolza's family's nearly-30-year...
Rome’s Just-Opened Apple Store is a Skillful Blend of Old and New
Foster + Partners lovingly restores the former home of an Italian senator and bohemian hangout...
A Canadian Retreat with Mirrored Cabins, Sound Journeys, and Forest Bathing on the Menu
By pairing Leckie Studio and Aruliden's sleek design with science-backed well-being rituals and...
The Haas Brothers Bring Their Otherworldly Creatures to SCAD
The new “Beast in Show” exhibition at Savannah's SCAD Museum of Art puts the imaginative design
In Hong Kong, a Bar that Channels Japanese Gardens and Kabuki Theater Umbrellas
Up-and-coming designer Myron Kwan and estimable cocktail guru Hidetsugu Ueno team up to bring...
Genesis G80: The Beauty of Curves
Coinciding with the unveiling of the 2021 Genesis G80's swish new design inspired by nature and...
The Principles of Dieter Rams Helped a Start-Up Airline Transform the Passenger Experience
A matte black aesthetic, kaleidoscopic ambient mood lighting, a custom 360-degree sound...
Sawyer & Company Brings a Touch of Hotel Luxury to Residential Design
After more than a decade of conjuring inspired spaces for lifestyle hospitality clients, Sawyer &...
Maya Lin Debuts Installation of Barren Trees in Madison Square Park
Dubbed Ghost Forest, the work comprises 49 spectral white cedar tree transplants meant to shed...
A Fashionable Cannabis Dispensary Debuts in The Berkshires
Farnsworth Fine Cannabis blends serene design sensibility with a luxurious product line and rare...
Designer of the Day: Ivo Bisignano
Ivo Bisignano is impossible to pigeonhole. The multidisciplinary artist and sculptor has spent a...
See the Star-Studded Lineup for the Surface x NTWRK Live Streaming Retail Festival
On April 25 and 26, we'll go inside the studios and workshops Edward Granger, Bond Hardware,...
A Miami Beach Estate Inspired by Gio Ponti and Midcentury Magic City
Envisioning the private estate as a "freestanding sculpture," designer Achille Salvagni marries...
Announcing Surface’s First-Ever Covers NFT Auction: Azzedine Alaïa.
We're thrilled to announce an NFT auction of one of our most distinguished covers, the late fashion
A Trailblazing Hotelier On Why New York’s Hospitality Future Is Bright
The opening of the Wythe Hotel, in 2012, was one of the early cultivators behind the rise of modern
Far + Dang’s Santa Fe Residence Turns its Desert Surroundings into Art
Though it looked to historic Pueblo Revival architecture for inspiration, the Dallas studio puts...
An Italian-Japanese Hybrid Brings Creative Cuisine and Harmonious Design to Downtown New York
Local studio Bespoke Only's thoughtful materiality sets the stage for chef Christine Lau's...
The W South Beach Gets a Serene Makeover
The nightlife haven and celebrity magnet trades in its bacchanalian ways for a little mindfulness...
Mapping the History of New York on Instagram
Historian and writer Keith Taillon walked every block in Manhattan to document the city's past and...
A 7,000-Seat Stadium Reveals Esports’ Real Place In Design
Designed by Populus, the multipurpose structure whose roof resembles a turtle shell is slated for...
FBC London Carves Out a Permanent Home in Manhattan
The British furniture brand, helmed by Fiona Barratt-Campbell, settles into a sumptuous new...
AutoCamp Announces New Outposts in Joshua Tree, Zion National Park, and The Catskills
Founder Neil DiPaola’s elevated camping concept is perfectly suited for the age of pandemic, when
New Buyers and Millennials Are Driving Record Online Art Sales
Artsy, Sotheby’s, and Christie's have seen a surge in digital buying since the pandemic thanks to
An Innovative Culinary Space in Tokyo Brings Together an All-Star Team of Creative Collaborators
A progressive architecture firm, viral Bronx chef collective, cult speaker maker, and experimental...
A Mediterranean Spirit Pervades L.A.’s New Cara Hotel
In East L.A.'s Los Feliz neighborhood, a formerly seedy motel has been reincarnated as an ethereal...
Miami’s Famed Nightclub Is Launching a Hotel and Residences With AvroKO Design
Architect Sieger Suarez and hospitality interiors firm AvroKO are spearheading the design of the...
Can Prolific Polluter H&M Solve Fashion’s Waste Problem?
The fast-fashion retailer is investing $100 million into a new garment recycling technology...
Restoration Hardware is Upping the Ante on Experiential Retail
The home retailer announces a $105 million real estate investment in Aspen that will become an...
How Disneyland, Dodger Stadium, and the Castello di Rivoli Museum Could Turn Around the Vaccine Rollout
The decimated travel industry has provided key contributions during the coronavirus pandemic; now,...
A Record 12,200 U.S. Stores Closed in 2020
The combination of Covid-19 and e-commerce trends decimated brick and mortar, especially...
Fortnite Developer Will Convert a Dead Mall Into Its New Campus
Epic Games, the software developer behind the popular video game Fortnite, will transform the...
Tina Frey Brings Her Home Collections to a Breezy SoCal Bungalow
Limited releases and special-edition colorways of Tina Frey's hand-crafted resin vessels, objects,...
At the Clark Art Institute, Sculpture and Scenery Share the Spotlight
The museum’s first-ever outdoor show, “Ground/work,” explores themes of duration,...
Trump Wants All Federal Architecture to Be “Beautiful”
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order making neoclassical architecture the preferred
These Arizona Furniture Designers Give Quaker Simplicity a Punk Rock Edge
The work of Baker + Hesseldenz Studio is impossible to typecast.
Neon Will Transform an Athens Tobacco Factory Into an Arts Center
Neon founder Dimitris Daskalopoulos is currently leading a top-down renovation of the nearly...
Should Chernobyl Be Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Officials hope recognition from the UN’s culture agency will boost the site as a tourist...
Art First, Sink Second: Daniel Arsham’s Pebble-Shaped Rock.01 for Kohler is a Thing of Beauty
Pairing organic forms and 3D-printing technology, the Rock.01 sink is a poetic fusion of nature’s
A Vibrant Chair that Subverted the Outdoor Furniture Industry Earns its Due
With bold colors and a sleek minimalist form, Bend Goods’ Lucy Chair has spawned a legion of...
Human-Made Objects Now Outweigh All Living Things on Earth
Artificial materials such as steel, plastic, and concrete now outweigh animals, plants, and...
The House Votes to Federally Decriminalize Marijuana
“For far too long, we have treated marijuana as a criminal justice problem instead of as a matter
Architects Ask MoMA to Remove Philip Johnson’s Name Over Fascist Ties
The architect's problematic political inclinations are well-documented: he personally translated...
Amazon’s Unprecedented Growth
Amazon has added a record-breaking 427,300 employees in the past 10 months—1,400 workers per...
A Strange Monolith Straight Out of 2001: A Space Odyssey Appears in the Utah Wilderness
"Imagine it’s an art piece, but what if it isn’t?”
The Rich Are Aviation Super Emitters
One percent of the global population causes more than half of all carbon pollution emitted by the...
Miami Design District’s Ever-Expanding Collection of Public Art Adds a New Piece Just in Time for Art Week
To mark the arrival of Chilean design studio gt2P's Conscious Actions, a series of playground-like...
Your Social Media Endorsement Could Save a Small Business
Social media recommendations account for 23 percent of revenue for small businesses, a new study...
A Cultural Institution Resembling a Suspended Cloud is Planned for Siberia
The Vienna-based architecture firm Coop Himmelb(l)au is behind the design of the Kemerovo Museum...
Unpacking The Draconian Decline in Luggage Sales
Luggage brands saw a jaw-dropping 80 percent decline in sales because of the coronavirus pandemic.
What Airbnb’s IPO Listing Means in the Battle for Travel Booking Supremacy
"We believe that the lines between travel and living are blurring, and the global pandemic has...
The Museum of Fine Art Houston’s Monochromatic White Expansion Wins a Color Award
Steven Holl Architects takes home Vanceva’s annual World of Color Award with a monochromatic...
La Prairie’s New Collection Is Inspired by a Platinum Meteor Shower that Lasted 200 Million Years
With the release of the Platinum Rare Haute-Rejuvenation collection, the Swiss beauty brand adds...
Working From Home Could Lead to a Housing Emissions Crisis, Royal Institute of British Architects Warns
In the U.K., RIBA is cautioning the government that the increase in people working from home will...
Orlando Slated to become a Hub for America’s First Regional Electric Aircraft Network
Munich–based manufacturer Lilium says its eVTOL air vehicle, a flying taxi of sorts, can travel...
New York Retail Rents Drop 13% Year-Over-Year
The news comes as the retail sector is facing an industry-wide reckoning due to e-commerce trends...
Better late than never? Berlin’s New Airport Finally Arrives Nine Years Past its Projected Opening Date
Plagued by corruption scandals, engineering mistakes, and $4 billion in budget overruns,...
Alibaba’s Singles Day Bolstered By Live-Streaming Retail Market’s Projected $125 Billion in Sales This Year
“Within five years in America, if you don’t do livestreaming, your company will just disappear...
In Eny Lee Parker’s Hands, Clay Has Unlimited Potential
The Brooklyn ceramicist’s sculptural furniture is puffy, playful, and will make you smile. Here,
Neil Bardon, the Designer’s Designer
An obsession with detail and narrative-centric design guides the fastidious founder of Saint Rita...
What Jean Nouvel’s New Resort Means for Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030
The French architect has unveiled a truly groundbreaking design for the Sharaan by Jean Nouvel...
A Lifelong New Yorker Doubles Down on His Chinatown Sanctuary
A downtown duplex pays tribute to local art and design while putting a Scandinavian spin on the...
ICYMI The Week in Design Dose
From a sculptural armchair by Studio Razavi to Verdi's sumptuous seashell handbag to a Peg...
A New Hotel in Rockaway Pays Homage to the Storied Beach Town’s Past—and Pulls It Into the Future
A facade inspired by the neighborhood's historic bungalows, a reinvented landmark restaurant, and...
A Humanist Approach to Built Environments Positions Woods Bagot for the Future
An ethos of empathetic design and a core belief in "People Architecture" has guided the global...
A “Cocoon Hotel” in Tulum, Diesel’s New Creative Lead, and Other News
Our daily look at the world through the lens of design.
An Iconoclast Gabonese Photographer Subverts African Stereotypes
Yannis Davy Guibinga’s conceptual portraits sit at the intersection of fashion and fine art,...
An Esoteric Publisher Pops Up at MoMA’s Flagship Museum Store
With a catalogue full of titles blurring the line between art and literature, Siglio is subverting...
Designer of the Day: CK Reed
The L.A.–based artist and designer brings mixed-media canvas works and painted furniture to life...
Studio PCH and Nobu: Kindred Spirits
The design firm and culinary empire share both their California heritage and a holistic ethos...
George Byrne’s L.A. is Beautifully Eerie
The Australian artist's forthcoming monograph documents the past five years of his life in L.A....
Announcing Design Dose, Your New Portal for Exclusive Product Drops and Discoveries
Surrealist Dreamscapes Fill This Digital Designer’s Instagram Feed
Barcelona–based Simon Kaempfer renders transcendental scenes that transport viewers to an...
A Men’s Grooming Brand with a Fashion Ethos
Homme fuses its founder's fashion background with natural ingredients that reflect its Swedish...
A Movie Theater Seat for the COVID-19 Era
Designer Benjamin Hubert's Sequel Seat features UV light sterilization technology, antibacterial...
Hotel June’s Carefree Terrazzo Energy Reinvigorates a Modernist Building in L.A.
The offshoot of the popular Proper Hotels brand debuts on the Westside with a relaxed atmosphere...
A Renowned Photographer’s Childhood Home is Now Mexico’s City’s Most Distinctive New Stay
Situated in the late Manuel Álvarez Bravo's grand house, Circulo Mexicano's Shaker-inspired...
Assembledge+ Embodies Laid-Back California Cool
"I’d like to think that California Modernism is appealing because it is more about a lifestyle...
U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum Opens in Colorado
With a facade designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro to personify a discus thrower's motion, a...
Virserius Studio’s Joyful Design Ethos
Reflecting their passion for art, the firm's sister co-founders imbue their hospitality projects...
YOOX’s New Fashion and Design Edit Captures the Essence of the Italian Summer
The Ciao Italia! initiative showcases a selection of artisanal brands that evoke the country’s...
Announcing the Winners of the Surface Summer School Design Challenge
Surface’s partnership with the Stuart Weitzman School of Design at Penn culminates with the...
Kitchen, but Make it Opera
Fueled by the design studio Arteim’s performance art ethos, drama pervades the bespoke...
A Hospitality Brand for the Post-Pandemic Future
With digital services like contactless check-in and virtual concierge, and a collection of stylish...
This Hillside Home Is Quintessential California Modernism
The matchbox concept of rotated rectangle structures finds harmony with its location in the...
Dror Benshetrit’s Passion-Based Design Philosophy
Speaking about his own desire to bring ecological harmony to architecture and design, Benshetrit...
Marc Miller to Students: Consider the Long Tail Impact of Your Projects
"Architecture becomes something that is part of the future," he said, challenging students to think
Marion Weiss: This Is the Perfect Moment to be a Designer
The architect and co-founder of Weiss/Manfredi pronounces to the students of Surface Summer School...
For Joe Doucet, Optimism and Empathy Are the Keys to Good Design
"If you don't start with the belief you can change things, then you’ll never change anything,"...
An Ecuadorian Doctor and Architect Duo Recount the Coronavirus Peak in Guayaquil
The UPenn students at Surface Summer School glean the lessons of COVID-19 in Ecuador as they...
Michael Rock on the Role of Social Imaginary in Shaping Belief
The founding Partner and executive creative director of 2×4 shows students at Surface Summer...
Thom Mayne’s Design Philosophy: Break the Rules
The Pritzker Prize–winning architect and founder of the firm Morphosis encouraged UPenn students...
V. Mitch McEwen: COVID-19 and White Supremacy are Dual Pandemics
The Assistant Professor at Princeton University and co-founder of design collaborative Atelier...
Ferda Kolatan Champions Iconoclastic Design
The founding director of SU11 Architecture+Design finds virtue in unlikely affinities.
Yves Behar on the Power of Design’s Reactivity
The designer and founder of the San Francisco–based Fuseproject kicks off the Surface Summer...
Announcing the Speakers for the Surface Summer School Lecture Series
Yves Behar, Thom Mayne, Susan Sellers, and Dror Benshetrit are among the names speaking during our...
Architect Winka Dubbeldam Previews the Upcoming Surface Summer School
The Miller Professor and Chair of Architecture at Penn discusses the program for Surface's...
Beni Rugs’ New Garden Collection Pays Homage to Yves Saint Laurent’s Marrakech Retreat
The vibrant hues and Moorish motifs of Le Jardin Majorelle imbue the Morrocan brand's latest...
In Oaxaca, a Hotel With No Name
An artist-and-architect team turned to Mexican craftsmen when kitting out Hotel Sin Nombre, an...
The Best Places to Escape New York City This Winter
An upscale resort on the Jersey Shore, a cluster of secluded Catskills retreats, a wabi-sabi...
John Pawson Lends His Clean, Natural Touch to the West Hollywood Edition
Ian Schrager makes his triumphant return to Sunset Boulevard, this time alongside the British...
A Global Hotel Brand with a Local Spirit
Through dynamic contextual design and neighborhood-centric influences, each Renaissance Hotel tells
The Immaculate Pan Paintings of B Wurtz
The New York artist gives the humble aluminum staple of corner delis the luster of stained glass...
Can an Unorthodox Berlin Gallerist Succeed in Tokyo?
Johann König debuts his first outpost in Asia with a Juergen Teller exhibition.
The Enduring Charm of Chile’s Midcentury Design Classic, Hotel Antumalal
For more than 70 years the Chilean lakeside hotel has lured guests to the Andean foothills by...
A Brooklyn Bathhouse Takes Root Inside an Erstwhile 1930’s Soda Factory
On the menu at Bathhouse: soaking pools, a tropical sauna, a sensory deprivation tank, and an...
An Ethereal Gallery Marries English and Korean Influences in Bath
Cereal magazine founder Rosa Park showcases Korean ceramics and European artwork at Francis...
Devon Turnbull’s Handcrafted Speakers are the Most Premium Audio Experience Around
Commanding and retro, low-tech and sculptural, the speakers have amassed a fanbase that includes...
Jorge Pardo’s Travel Picks for Merida, Mexico
The prolific artist and weekend fisherman enjoys the low-key pleasures of his adopted Mexican...
Nicolas Party’s Audacious Sense of Color
With his radically modern pastel works and flair for the uncanny, the Swiss artist has grabbed the...
The Refashioned Motel Trend Pops Up in L.A.’s Silver Lake
At Palisociety's Silver Lake Pool and Inn, Mexican modernist design touches are buoyed by...
This Barcelona Boutique Channels an Art Deco Film Set
Even in the era of the multifaceted concept shop, the cinematic Darial stuns.
A Manhattan Trattoria Transports Patrons to Tuscany
Warm interiors with soft natural light, a menu of authentic Italian staples, and a colossal...
Stockholm’s Alma is the Anti-WeWork
Fredrik Carlström, founder of the co-working space and members' club aimed at creative industries,
The Standout Cultural Institution Debuts of 2019
A museum inspired by a desert rose in Doha, a Canadian library festooned with curvaceous red cedar,
Opening Shot: A Historic London Hotel’s Restaurant Gets a Modern Revamp
Architect Pierre Yovanovitch and Hélène Darroze team up to recast the chef's two-Michelin-starred
California Has the Most Exciting Hotel Scene in America
From Napa Valley to Los Angeles, a newfound dynamism has entered the Golden State’s hospitality...
The Spirit of Jose Ignacio Pervades a Montauk Getaway
Two talented chefs bring the Uruguayan beach town's laid-back rhythms and fire-cooked culinary...
How Rimowa Got its Groove: A Retrospective Debuts at Sotheby’s
The heritage luggage brand's first-ever retrospective is a window into its visual evolution, and...
Inside One of Europe’s Most Experimental Design Collectives
The spirit of Middle Age guilds has informed the budding Zaventem Ateliers in Brussels. Can it be a
The Essential Design Guide to Marrakech
Long a muse for prominent artists and designers, the Red City is gaining steam as a cultural force.
Rising: Denver’s Arts District Has a Newfound Energy
Call it the RiNo, downtown, or whatever you wish, the River North Arts District promises pleasures
Mumbai’s Doyenne of Restaurant Design
From Bollywood nostalgia to art deco motifs, Shweta Kaushik brings flair to the city’s...
A Jersey Shore Hotel That Feels Like Santorini
If a five-star hotel on the Jersey Shore doesn’t seem real, it’s because designer Anda Andrei...
A Historic Catskills Farmhouse Gets a Contemporary Makeover
Preserving the feel of its past life as a Borscht Belt–era country inn, the newcomer shows off...
This L.A. Restaurant is the Pinnacle of Atmospheric Design
Custom ceramic plateware designed for specific dishes on chef Eric Bost's menu is just one example...
The Hotel-As-Social-Hub Concept Comes to Rome
With activated communal spaces and contemporary aesthetics, Chapter Roma hopes to become a local...
Designer Joseph Dirand Imbues a Greenhouse Vibe into a New Vegetable-Driven Restaurant in Manhattan
Inside a new condo tower by architect Norman Foster in Midtown East, Michelin-grade chef Alain...
A Celebration of South African Design at Cape Town’s New Stay
Gorgeous George merges 18th-century grandeur with an industrial–style interior and local artworks
Michael Schwartz Moves into a Paola Navone-Designed Space in Miami
Floridian flavors with Southeast Asian influences take center stage at Traymore, inside the Art...
Why Monograms Withstand Fashion’s Shifting Trends
Burberry, Gucci, Fendi, Louis Vuitton, Valentino—stylized logos seem to maintain their cachet...
Belgian Heritage Handbag Label Delvaux Pays Tribute to Ancient Rome at Its New Flagship
The oldest fine leather goods house in the world recreates a period Roman familia mansion to...
A New Los Angeles Creative Space Pays Homage to the Beauty of Print
Owl Bureau is a multifaceted concept offering up exhibitions, an artist-in-residence program, and a
An Indian Beauty Brand Unveils an Art Deco–Inspired Home in the Country’s Ancient Blue City
Forest Essentials is the first retail project to open as part of an intensive restoration of the...
Detroit: City of the Past, City of Tomorrow
Detroit has a storied design history full of monumental midcentury figures. Now, a new class of...
Martha Stewart’s Former Hamptons Bungalow is The Hamptons’ New Stylish Stay
Co-owner and designer Lucy Swift Weber transforms a Bridgehampton estate into a quintessential...
The TWA Hotel Debuts Inside Eero Saarinen’s Historic Terminal at JFK
The Finnish-American architect's Jet-Age icon takes flight again.
Maya Lin’s Soft Power
From making monuments to moving mountains, the artist and architect's whisper speaks volumes.
Opening Shot: An Eleven Madison Park Alum Brings Buzz to Lower Manhattan
A Del Posto vet and Michelin–grade pastry chef by his side, James Kent comes correct with his...
Iddris Sandu is Going to Change the World
The 21-year-old has coded for tech's biggest names, collaborated with hip-hop stars, and received...
The Spirit of Portugal’s Ancient Spice and Material Trade Imbues a New Stay
From silk to paprika, Torel 1884 finds inspiration from distant cultures.
In Paris, the Former Hennessy Family Residence Is Recast as a Gilded Hotel
French architect and designer Jean-Philippe Nuel fits a heritage building with contemporary touches
Bright Orange Blocks, Translucent Trees, and Rainbow Arches Pop Up in California’s Desert
The second edition of Desert X turns the Coachella Valley into a vast sculpture park, with works...
First Look: At Moxy Hotels’s Third New York Outpost, a More Grown-Up Feel
Yes, there are bunkbed rooms but the newest iteration forgoes the cheeky amusement park overtones...
A Beijing Hotel Inspired by the City’s Hutongs
Crowning the Ole Scheeren–designed Guardian Arts Centre, PuXuan Hotel and Spa adds culinary and...
Hotels Are Getting into the Cannabis Game
From in-house dispensaries and THC dinner parties to CBD cocktails and spa treatments, cannabis may
Art Basel Diaries
This year during Art Basel Miami Beach, Surface partnered with Lyft to document the experiences of...
Surface x Leica Photo Studio at Summit L.A. 2018
We teamed up with photographer Mark Mann to document the thinkers, artists, activists, and...
Jenny Holzer Teams Up with March For Our Lives to Get Out the Vote
The artist's mobile installation traversed L.A. displaying a rotating montage of political...
Opening Shot: Hollywood’s New Bed and Beverage
A former seedy bikini bar is reimagined as an 11-room stay and recording studio, inspired by New...
Opening Shot: A Seasonal Restaurant Brings Tulum to New York
With a tropical atmosphere and wood-fired Mexican cuisine, fashionable Gitano NYC channels the boho
Nearly 70 Years Later, Le Sirenuse is Still the Most Desirable Hotel in Positano
Owner Antonio Sersale treats his family's famed Italian resort like a living organism, layering in...
Opening Shot: SLS LUX Brickell Debuts With a Museum-Worthy Art Collection
Designed by Yabu Pushelberg, it’s also the brand’s first property without Philippe Starck’s...
Opening Shot: In Athens, a Fashionable Stay Takes Root Inside a Revived Neo-Modernist Shell
K-Studio, the Greek design house that brought Scorpios Beach Club to Mykonos, brings contemporary...
Opening Shot: A Moscow Seafood Shop With a Clandestine Wine Bar
In Rybtorg, Russian-born, British-educated designer Yuna Megre elevates the everyday fish market.
Opening Shot: Architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte Breathes New Life into One of Paris’s Grand Palace Hotels
Built by the Boucicaut family, founders of Le Bon Marche, the century-old Hotel Lutetia...
The Second Iteration of EMP Summer House Is Even Better Than the First
In partnership with American Express, chef Daniel Humm and Eleven Madison Park have returned for...
Opening Shot: John Pawson Gives a 19th-century French Hospital a Stunning Makeover in Tel Aviv
The British designer teamed up with a local architect for The Jaffa hotel, bringing his minimalist...
Opening Shot: One of Zaha Hadid’s Final Designs Has a Westworld-Like Exoskeleton
Inside Macau’s ambitious City of Dreams entertainment complex, the Morpheus Hotel’s stunning...
Opening Shot: In Tbilisi, Art Deco Vibes Permeate a Soviet-Era Publishing House
The team behind the artisan-led Rooms Hotels in Georgia repurpose a Brutalist structure for their...
Opening Shot: Next-Wave Indian Cuisine at a New York Gastrobar
After introducing San Francisco to a contemporary vision of high-end Indian gastronomy at the...
Opening Shot: Dramatic Lines and Invigorating Color in Germany’s Largest Port Town
Milan-based Matteo Thun teamed up with set designer Robert Wilson for an eye-popping revamp of The...
Opening Shot: LINE Hotels Plants a Flag in Austin
Designer Sean Knibb and architect Michael Hsu used the city's creative energy as inspiration for...
Opening Shot: Soho House Takes Over the BBC Headquarters
White City House pays homage to the Television Centre’s heritage with a midcentury design and...
A New York Hotel With Hushed Townhouse Vibes
The NoMad newcomer brings some chill to a frantic neighborhood along with the widely praised...
Opening Shot: Legacy Records Is New York’s Most Exciting New Restaurant
The team behind local favorite Charlie Bird unveils a stylish, multiconcept venue designed by Ken...
Opening Shot: Nanushka’s Debut Flagship in Budapest
Fresh off its first showing at New York Fashion Week, the contemporary womenswear label debuts a...
Our Copy Editor Makes Really Amazing Mini Furniture
She crafts midcentury pieces from household trash, and even fills tiny cocktails with real booze.
How a Historic Italian Winemaking House Looks to the Future
Alessia Antinori uses contemporary art to bridge the gap between her family’s 633-year winemaking
How Contemporary Art Transformed the World’s Best Chef
Bold gestures, the principles of minimalism, and a Picasso painting powered Daniel Humm to the...
First Look: Maserati Levante 2.0
Chief exterior designer Giovanni Ribotta dishes on the 2018 release of the Italian brand’s...
Surface x Leica Photo Studio at Summit L.A. 2017
We teamed up with photographer Mark Leibowitz to document the thinkers, artists, activists, and...
Getting to Know Nobu
Nobu Matsuhisa is one of the most famous chefs in the world, but only his friends get to see the...
Can Chef Nobu Matsuhisa Stay Smiling?
He pioneered a new cuisine, earned a legion of celebrity disciples, and became the culinary...
21c Brings Its Museum Hotel Concept to Nashville
The Music City outpost opens with a hit restaurant and suites designed by artists, including actor...
Hotel of the Week: A Design Hotel Lands in Charleston
The Dewberry melds its midcentury roots with a low-country disposition.
Can a Lifestyle Brand Succeed at Elite Universities?
After a successful debut in New Haven, Study Hotels heads to West Philadelphia.
Studio Mai Coaxes the Tinder Generation to Look Up From Their Phones
The L.A. firm behind hit restaurants and the new Made Hotel in New York forces interaction through...
Dana Cowin’s Favorite Restaurants For Design
For the culinary personality and Surface Travel Awards juror, ambiance is as important as...
The DNA of a Boutique Hotel Fills a Manhattan Coworking Space
NoMad newcomer Blender Workspace’s custom design and well-edited programming set it apart...
Eleven Madison Park’s Greatest Hits Menu
The newly anointed world’s best restaurant gave Surface an exclusive look at the...
A Manhattan Restaurant Fit For a House Party
Chinatown’s Flower Shop is a roadside diner meets ’70s basement hangout.
Surface x Summit at Sea
A look at the characters of Summit Series, aboard the final voyage of its floating conference.
Stephanie Goto’s Food for Thought
Inside her Manhattan space, the architect and designer dishes on her love of food, dream passengers
Scotland Remake: The Century Bar
The Gleneagles Hotel’s hallowed drinking den gets primed for a new generation of travelers.
Joe Ginsberg on his Process and the Marmara Park Hotel
The Manhattan-based interior designer talks about his many sources of inspiration.
A Catskills Getaway with a Brooklyn Feel
A former motor inn near Hunter Mountain is now the Catskills’ most stylish stay.
21c Hotels Brings Contemporary Art to the Heartland
Ten years after its conception, the irreverent hotel group has become an important ambassador for...
Trump’s Victory Hangs Over Summit at Sea
The election was inescapable at the floating conference.
Simon Chaput Reveals His Photographs of India’s Ancient Sundials
The French artist and photographer tells us how he discovered the Jantar Mantar, a series of...
Cocktail Code: Silicon Valley Giants on the Rocks
These 12 drink recipes reimagine iconic technology companies as lavish speakeasy cocktails.
The Watergate Hotel Reopens in Washington, D.C.
The scandalous American landmark gets a stylish overhaul from London-based Ron Arad Architects.
Sonos Opens an Audiophile Paradise in SoHo
A collection of eclectic listening rooms shows off the sleek sound systems and encourages customers
Insider: Kinjil Mathur’s Guide to Dallas
At Foursquare, the e-commerce whiz doesn't miss a beat on cities' cultures, and her hometown is no...
Maderas Collective’s Mighty Wind
Can an American-led furniture company be a force for change in Nicaragua?
Simon Birch Goes All In With &lquou;The 14th Factory &lquou;
The artist's ambitious anti-capitalist exhibition sets up shop in capitalism's epicenter.
A Bistro Makeover in East London
A popular Hackney bistro tosses off it's Egyptian kitsch and focuses on serving great seafood in a...
Sketches of Spain
A craftily conceived hotel arrival in Barcelona sits at the center of an artisan renaissance.
Western Expansion
Singapore-based architect Soo K. Chan brings his signature tropical aesthetic stateside.
A Brooklynite Takes His Urban Bed and Breakfast Concept to Music City
Urban Cowboy founder Lyon Porter opens a new Nashville stay.
Ranjana Khan’s guide to Mumbai
This Mumbai-born jewelry designer has a new passion: giving street art an Indian touch.
Adrian Cheng is spearheading a new wave for the Chinese contemporary art scene
The founder of K11 Art Foundation wants to introduce emerging Chinese artists to the world.
Quirk Hotel is Bringing Attention Back to Richmond’s Arts District
Richmond’s arts district was an eyesore of crumbling infrastructure and panhandling vagabonds...
1 Hotel’s Second Outpost in New York Fuses Scene and Sustainability Without Being Preachy
For the second outpost of 1 Hotels, the flourishing dynasty of stylish, sustainable properties that
Southwestern Design Meets Art Deco at This B&B
A Brooklynite takes his urban bed and breakfast concept to Nashville.
Inside Charles Atlas’s World of Drag Queens, Dance, and Porn
The New York–based visual artist opens his work space to discuss ’80s nightlife, a new...
An Infamous 30-year-old private club in London gets a tasteful facelift
"Like all good aging stars, sometimes a subtle facelift is the only answer," says local firm...
Grupo Habita’s Insanely Cool New Hotel in Guadalajara
There isn’t another hotel group right now with more cojones than Grupo Habita.
Book: Vladimir Kagan
A Converted 17th-Century Palace is Provence’s Most Stylish New Stay
The new Hotel de Tourrel combines a French region’s rich history with a contemporary touch.
Design Hotel Stunner: Puglia’s La Fiermontina
A French collector honors his Italian roots at a discreet art-focused hotel in Puglia.
