Negozio Olivetti

Tucked beneath the arcades of Piazza San Marco, the Negozio Olivetti is a jewel box of 20th-century architecture—Carlo Scarpa’s quietly radical redesign of a typewriter showroom for the iconic Olivetti brand.

Guide to Lanzarote

Lanzarote's architecture is distinctive, largely influenced by the visionary artist and architect César Manrique.

Palazzo Grassi & Teatrino Grassi

Palazzo Grassi and Teatrino Grassi in Venice were renovated by Tadao Ando between 2006 and 2013 as contemporary art venues for the Pinault Collection

Studio Visit with 2M26

We do a studio visit in Kyoto, Japan, with architects 2m26

Haus Ungers

West of Cologne, Germany Haus Ungers was designed by O.M.Ungers as a home and studio for his architectural practice

Studio Visit with Studio Raw Material

We do a studio visit in Rajasthan, India, with Rural Design Studio – Studio Raw Material

Jardín de Cactus

The Cactus Garden, located in Guatiza, Lanzarote, is a stunning botanical garden designed by the famous Canarian artist César Manrique. Spanning about 5,000 square meters, it features over 7,000 plants, including more than 1,000 species of cacti from around the world. The garden is notable for its unique amphitheater layout, which harmonizes art and nature, showcasing various cacti in a visually striking environment.

Guide to Venice

Venice – From Carlo Scarpa’s quietly radical interventions at Querini Stampalia and the Olivetti showroom to Tadao Ando’s concrete insertions at Palazzo Grassi, this guide maps the layered architectural history of Venice—where Gothic façades, Baroque excess, and contemporary experiments coexist within a city shaped as much by water as by design.

Casa Museo de César Manrique

The Casa Museo de César Manrique was the second house Manrique built for himself in 1986, in the picturesque village of Haria, which still conserves many of Lanzarote’s traditions.

San Michele Cemetery

Designed by David Chipperfield, the San Michele Cemetery Extension in Venice was built in phases between 1998 and 2007

Ca' Rezzonico

Ca’ Rezzonico is an 18th-century palazzo on the Grand Canal in Venice designed by Baldassare Longhena and completed by Giorgio Massari.

Jameos Del Agua

Jameos del Agua is a series of lava caves located in Lanzarote, Canary Islands, designed by the renowned artist and architect César Manrique. This unique site features a subterranean salt lake, lush gardens, a restaurant, and an auditorium, all beautifully integrated into the natural volcanic landscape.

Studio Visit with Takuro Kuwata

We do a studio visit in Gifu, Japan, with Ceramic Artist Takuro Kuwata

Studio Visit with Nils Holger Moormann

We do a studio visit in Aschau im Chiemgau, Germany, with Furniture Manufacturer Moormann

César Manrique Foundation

The César Manrique Foundation is a cultural institution located in Lanzarote, Spain, dedicated to preserving the legacy of César Manrique, an artist and environmentalist. It serves as a museum, gallery, and cultural center, offering visitors a chance to experience the artist's vision of harmony between humans and their natural environment.

Mirador del Río

Mirador del Río is a viewpoint on an approximately 475-metre-high escarpment created between 1971 and 1973 by the local artist César Manrique, consisting of a balustraded cafe, a shop and a platform at the top which are integrated into the lava rock.

Casa Museo del Campesino

The Casa Museo del Campesino, located in Tiagua, Lanzarote, is a cultural tribute to the island's rural heritage and traditional agricultural practices. Designed by renowned artist César Manrique, the museum features exhibits that showcase the life of the island's farmers, including displays of traditional tools, crafts, and local cuisine.

Studio Visit with Seetal Solanki

We visit the London home of Materials Translator, Seetal Solanki

Fondazione Querini Stampalia

Fondazione Querini Stampalia in Venice is an 18th-century palazzo with a ground floor entrance, bridge, and garden redesigned by Carlo Scarpa between 1961 and 1963

Trellick Tower

Designed by Ernő Goldfinger, Trellick Tower in London was built to be a Social Utopia and remains a Brutalist Icon.

Palazzo Fortuny

Palazzo Fortuny in Venice is a 15th-century Gothic palazzo adapted in the early 20th century by Mariano Fortuny as a studio, textile workshop, and private museum

Palazzo Grimani di Santa Maria Formosa

Palazzo Grimani di Santa Maria Formosa is a 16th-century palace in Venice influenced by Roman architecture and designed to house the Grimani family’s collection of antiquities

Sir John Soane's Museum

The Sir John Soane's Museum in London is a remarkable example of neoclassical architecture, designed by the renowned architect Sir John Soane himself. Located in Lincoln’s Inn Fields, the museum is a fusion of three townhouses, which Soane transformed into a unique space to house his vast collection of art, antiquities, and architectural models.

Hauer-King House

The Hauer-King House in London is a modern architectural masterpiece designed by Dingle Price and Alex Gore. It blends minimalist design with industrial materials like concrete, wood, and glass. The house features large windows that bring in natural light while maintaining privacy, and its open-plan interior creates a sense of space and fluidity.

Sophie Lou Jacobsen

Sophie Lou Jacobsen is a French-American designer currently based in New York City.  She established her studio in 2019, with an initial focus on objects of everyday use, mostly using glass as a medium and exploring the interaction between object and user.

Kew Garden Greenhouse

Kew Gardens, located in London, is one of the world's most renowned botanical gardens. Spanning over 300 acres, it houses more than 50,000 different plant species, making it a key center for plant conservation and scientific research. Highlights include the iconic Palm House, Temperate House, and the Treetop Walkway, offering stunning views of the gardens.

Page Street Housing

Page Street Housing, located in Westminster, London, is a remarkable example of early 20th-century modernist architecture. Designed by the architect Sir Edwin Lutyens in the 1920s, the housing block showcases the bold geometric lines and minimal ornamentation typical of the modern movement.

Alexandra Road Estate

The Alexandra Road Estate in Camden, London, is a striking example of Brutalist architecture designed by Neave Brown in the 1960s. Its distinctive ziggurat-style terraces, built in concrete, create a cascading effect, providing each apartment with generous outdoor spaces. The estate was designed with a focus on community, featuring interconnected walkways, communal gardens, and integrated public spaces.

KAYA

Artist Kaya’s work revolves around the concept of “the third nature,” which she defines as a synthesis of real and virtual landscapes, as well as a convergence of materiality and immateriality.

Guide to London

From Brutalist icons you may already know, like the Barbican Centre to modernist marvels like the Hauer-King House, to lesser known museums such as the Georgian townhouse turned work-of-art of Kenyan-Artist Khadambi Asalache – this guide is a starting off point to the rich design and architecture offering of London.