Five hotels for today’s global nomad
From Paris to NYC, these hotels pair contemporary design and a passion for local culture.
With an eye towards the world’s most stylish cities, we looked for hotels with designs that create a sense of purpose and place. Whether you’re looking to be immersed in a metropolitan explosion of energy or seeking the unmistakable aura of a soothing retreat, the fall season is the time to explore.
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The showroom reopens as a refined, contemporary destination celebrating Italian craftsmanship, innovation, and timeless design.
Making Space
This book reclaims the narrative of women in interior design
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Design Take: MEI by 4SPACE
Where heritage meets modern design.
The Choreographer of Letters
Taking place at the Bassam Freiha Art Foundation until 25 January 2026, this landmark exhibition features Nja Mahdaoui, one of the most influential figures in Arab modern art
A Home Away from Home
This home, designed by Blush International at the Atlantis The Royal Residences, perfectly balances practicality and beauty
Design Take: China Tang Dubai
Heritage aesthetics redefined through scale, texture, and vision.
Dubai Design Week: A Retrospective
The identity team were actively involved in Dubai Design Week and Downtown Design, capturing collaborations and taking part in key dialogues with the industry. Here’s an overview.
Highlights of Cairo Design Week 2025
Art, architecture, and culture shaped up this year's Cairo Design Week.