Grotto Glam on the Italian Coast at the W Sardinia
If you’ve ever wanted to check into a myth, W Sardinia – Poltu Quatu is your chance. Designed by Meyer Davis, the resort transforms the island’s folklore, landscape, and social energy into a fully immersive experience—complete with grotto-like corridors, sculptural lounges, and a pool deck made for golden hour. From Tanit-inspired murals to Nuraghe-referencing guestrooms, every detail tells a story. This hospitality concept feels less like a stay and more like a slow, sun-drenched journey through Sardinia’s past and present.
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—Nigerien architect Mariam Issoufou Kamara, founder of Mariam Issoufou Architects (formerly atelier masōmī), based in New York City and Niamey, Niger, Africa
Pets, People, and the Planet Matter in Equal Measure at Freshpet HQ
The return to office debate just got a lot cuter. Freshpet’s new Bedminster, New Jersey, headquarters is officially trading gray cubicles for green walls and doggie playrooms. Designed by Studio 1200, the workplace actually feels like a community. The 32,000-square-foot space features a two-story town hall and a one-coffee-station rule to encourage natural run-ins with coworkers. With a focus on "pets, people, and the planet," this modern campus blends high-end architecture with plenty of outdoor space for employees and their furry assistants to sit, and get some work done.
Camaraderie Brings a Quiet Retreat to Bustling Houston
A former residential garage and wood shop in Houston has been reimagined as Camaraderie, a 75-seat restaurant rooted in warmth, craft, and connection. Designed by Schaum Architects, the space channels an “urban cabin” sensibility—complete with birch-wrapped trusses and an open kitchen that puts guests in the center of the action. The result? Fine casual dining in a space that feels both elevated and utterly unpretentious.
Julia Watson Wants Designers to Rethink Water
Designer and educator Julia Watson believes some of the most advanced climate solutions are already thousands of years old. Her new book, Lo—TEK. Water. A Field Guide for TEKnology, published by TASCHEN, explores water systems developed by Indigenous communities around the world—and what today’s designers can learn from them. The book builds on Watson’s Lo—TEK framework, which recognizes ancestral ecological knowledge as sophisticated technology. We caught up with Julia to talk about sacred landscapes, climate resilience, and why the future of design may depend on learning to work with water instead of trying to control it.
Portrait by Isabel Parra
Portrait by Isabel Parra
Five Questions With Meena Krenek
Meena Krenek—global sector director of interiors at HKS and a Certified Design Futurist—shares her perspective on design as storytelling and strategy. Her work centers on “Return on Emotion,” emphasizing how environments shape behavior, performance, and memory. Rejecting trend-driven thinking, she advocates for spaces rooted in identity and intention. Meena encourages designers to think big, trust intuition alongside data, and view emotion as a measurable driver of value, creating immersive, human-centered spaces that leave a lasting impact.
6 Outdoor Accessories That Elevate Al Fresco Design
People are drawn to working and relaxing outdoors because it satisfies a deep biological and psychological need to connect with nature. As more commercial spaces offer outdoor amenities (the ultimate in biophilia), outdoor products must keep pace. Here, we present six cutting-edge and personality-driven accessories from Most Modest, Brown Jordan, Renson, Studio Vondom, Paloform, and Tuuci.
Cerno Channels Laguna Beach Into Lighting
Founded by childhood friends Nick Sheridan, Bret Englander, and Dan Wacholder, Cerno is more than a lighting brand—it’s a reflection of their roots. Conceived on a slow surf day, Cerno is grounded in the trio's love of nature and their California hometown. All production is kept under one roof at their Aliso Viejo workshop, where craftsmanship and collaboration drive innovation and create intentional pieces that celebrate materiality and process. Hear about their shared passion for artistry and deep understanding of light’s impact on space,.
Turn Down the Volume with Canopy
KFI Studios and Gensler rethink open-office productivity with a design-forward solution: Canopy freestanding workstation is a compact, quiet work zone with a height-adjustable work surface, integrated lighting. a fully upholstered hood engineered to reduce ambient noise, limit visual distractions, and create a focused workspace without isolating users from their team. Canopy addresses challenges around acoustics and privacy, and it supports diverse workplace needs, including neurodivergent and hearing-impaired users.
Wyndham Grand Barbados Debuts “Treasures of the Tide” Art Experience
Experiential travel meets contemporary art at Wyndham Grand Barbados. In “Treasures of the Tide,” artist Sheena Rose guides guests along the shoreline to collect objects and keepsakes. The sunrise experience blends storytelling, creativity, and connection to the island’s culture and landscape.
SPAN Architecture Redefines the “Dental Visit”
Smile House by SPAN Architecture challenges what you think you know about going to the dentist.
Pack Mentality
At Poké Court in New York, GAMPworks translates Pokémon fandom into a restrained, high-design, retail space.
DIFFA Raises $400,000 at This Year's Angels & Demons Gala
The 42-year-old nonprofit has expanded its focus to tackle risk factors behind HIV/ AIDS. Dawn Roberson of DIFFA tells us why.
Inclusive by Design: A Women-Led Vision for Humanscale
A New Net-Zero Community Center by Kadre Architects
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