See Why Diageo's Gurgaon Office Is the Ultimate Cure for the Sunday Scaries
Designed by M Moser Associates, Diageo’s Gurgaon workspace abandons the traditional cubicle for a community-first "distillery" aesthetic. Spanning 7,700 square meters (about 83,000 square feet), the office prioritizes togetherness with more than half the area dedicated to social hubs for collaboration. Featuring locally sourced brickwork, artisan installations, and a stunning copper helical staircase, the design masterfully blends Indian heritage with sustainable innovation—creating a soulful, vibrant environment where life is celebrated alongside work.
“Architects are problem solvers, and the problems we solve are not limited to bricks and mortar. We are responding to global warming, social justice, and many other issues that impact our cities.”
—Michael Ford, FAIA, NOMA, known as “The Hip Hop Architect,” founding principal of BrandNu Design Studio, and recipient of the AIA’s 2026 Whitney M. Young Jr. Award
Photo by Hedi LaMarr Photography
Hotel Ancora Cortina Is Back—and It’s Cooler Than Ever!
The newly renovated Hotel Ancora Cortina reminds us why this corner of Italy is simply divine—just in time for the world’s eyes to turn toward the Dolomites for the XXV Olympic Games. Reopened in June 2025, the historic hotel, originally founded in 1826, has been thoughtfully reimagined by Renzo Rosso, who envisioned a place that “surprises at first sight but feels like home.” Interiors by Vicky Charles layer alpine heritage with bold, soulful design across 38 one-of-a-kind rooms, many overlooking the slopes set to host events during the Olympics this February. Add a buzzing restaurant and bar, a secretive underground club, and those cinematic mountain views outside your window, and, yeah, dream vacation unlocked.
COMING SOON: NYC Historic Church Is Reimagined as an Interactive Museum Playland
FXCollaborative’s design for the new Children’s Museum of Manhattan is proof that adaptive reuse can be magical. Set in a landmarked Upper West Side church overlooking Central Park, the project transforms sacred architecture into an 80,000-square-foot world of discovery and play, all while preserving the building’s historic character. With immersive exhibits, hands-on studios, and performance space, the museum aims to double its current capacity and expand its reach to kids up to age 10. Leaders behind the initiative frame it as a celebration of imagination, learning, and community that will brighten the lives of NYC families when it opens in late 2028.
Five Questions With Interior Architect Christina Magrans
Interior architect Christina Magrans brings empathy, integrity, and quiet conviction to everything she designs. After two decades of creating spaces for luxury brands like Tiffany & Co., Dolce & Gabbana, and Longchamp, she founded Studio Lourdes—a boutique practice shaped by a family legacy of resilience and community.
In this Fab 5, Christina reflects on emotionally intelligent design, trusting the process, and the small, grounding rituals that inform her work and life.
Colombian Furniture Maker Fango Takes on Deforestation
Can you believe this furniture collection isn’t made from trees? Designed by Medellín-based Fango Design Studio, the Ibuju collection reimagines furniture through an environmentally conscious lens. Crafted from yaré, a rapidly renewable Amazonian vine harvested without cutting down trees, the collection includes tables, benches, and stools, woven by Colombian artisans. Created by Fango founder Francisco Jaramillo, Ibuju highlights the responsibility designers share in using local resources thoughtfully and sustainably.
Check out these 5 Smart & Beautiful New Window Treatments
Whether they help dim a conference room for a presentation or stop streetlights from disturbing guests in hotel rooms, window treatments play a pivotal role in creating comfortable interiors. These five shading systems—from Draper, Silver Threads Drapery, Conrad for Holly Hunt, Lutron Electronics x Hartmann&Forbes, and Kirby Design—can work alone or as part of larger automated systems to improve indoor environments.
From Fishing Nets to Recycled Fibers: Aquafil’s Bespoke Collection
The Bespoke Collection from Aquafil Group turns trash into beautiful fibers that are 100% recycled, 100% recyclable, and infinitely regenerable. Available in three finishes—ECONYL ReLana (inspired by wool), ECONYL ReSeta (recalls silk), and ECONYL Terra (an alternative to natural fiber)—Bespoke delivers the durability, performance, and benefits of regenerated nylon.
In FUTUREFORMS’ METAXIS Art, Architecture & Process Collide
What happens between an idea and a finished object? FUTUREFORMS’ new exhibition METAXIS:: A Collection of Ideas and Objects leans into that in-between space—where art, architecture, and experimentation collide. On view at California College of the Arts, the exhibition reveals process, prototypes, and the thinking behind more than a decade of the design studio's work.
Access Is a Key Classroom Design Feature for All Learners, Says Veteran Special Ed Teacher
What does truly flexible classroom design look like in practice? Veteran educator and nurse Holly Light with 27 years of experience working with students with orthopedic impairments reveals how space, furniture, technology, and storage can either unlock learning—or quietly block it. Holly makes a compelling case for access-first design, including designing for movement and mobility and intentionally placing cognitive supports. The takeaway is simple but powerful: When classrooms are designed to support movement, flexibility, and independence, they don’t just work better for some students—they work better for all.
Pascale Sablan Advocates for Diversity in Architecture
The architect and author is a force for change in the A&D industry
Isn't It Iconic? B+N Industries Builds on a Classic
B+N Industries is evolving its popular Iconic Panels wall-cladding line with two new collections: Architects and Hypernature.
The Radical Hotel's Bold Design Transforms a Historic Warehouse
Asheville’s 70-key boutique hotel, designed by Suomi Design Works and set decorator Kris Moran, fearlessly celebrates the building's history.
Virgin Hotels Integrates Design Details Autism Parents Will Appreciate
Brooklyn’s Ottra—A Furniture Maker With Architectural DNA
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