Interior Design

Part Art School, Part Time Capsule: Inside The Radical Hotel's Fearless Design

The Radical Hotel is the eccentric, art-school cousin, who somehow makes spray paint and Bakelite accessories look chic. This 70-key boutique hotel, nestled in Asheville’s River Arts District, is a brilliant collaboration that transformed a 1920s warehouse into a seamless, cohesive design. Fearlessly designed by Michael Suomi and set decorator Kris Moran (of The Royal Tenenbaums fame), the hotel wears its industrial bones and history—bomb shelter and all—with pride. From graffiti-inspired guestrooms and sculptural furniture to a hidden "grow-room" inspired bar and a circus "Ball of Death" DJ booth, The Radical is loud, local, and alive, proving that embracing your scars is the ultimate style statement.

HOK’s New Seattle Studio Is a Love Letter to the Pacific Northwest

HOK’s Seattle studio doesn’t just reflect its location—it embodies it. Set inside the former IBM Building, the space peels back layers of history to reveal Yamasaki-era concrete and waffle slabs, then layers in warmth, hospitality, and Pacific Northwest personality. From topography-inspired floors and a Puget Sound–referencing welcome desk to flexible work zones, inclusive meeting rooms, and playful local Easter eggs, the studio balances serious design with human comfort. It’s a workplace that shifts seamlessly from focused workday to community hub—Seattle, distilled.

From Warehouse to Brain Trust: Inside Stanford’s New Sustainability Hub

What happens when you take a window-starved concrete publishing warehouse and ask it to host the future of sustainability? You get one very smart adaptive reuse. For the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability Accelerator, San Jose–based CAW Architects transformed the last remaining press building on campus into a bright, flexible hub for collaboration. North-facing skylights flood the space with daylight, hospitality-forward lounges encourage connection, and clever material moves quietly pull double (and triple) duty. It’s a project that proves sustainability isn’t just something you study—it’s something you build, reuse, and rethink.

Rimadesio Makes a Move to Miami With a New Flagship

High-end Italian furniture maker Rimadesio opened up shop in Miami with a 3,000-square-foot flagship in the trendy Edgewater district, blending architecture, materials, and product design into a seamless, immersive experience. Curated in-house by R Studio, the showroom showcases the brand’s modern DNA through warm neutrals, rhythmic layouts, and a material palette of glass, aluminum, and walnut. From sculptural tables to the brand’s Modulor boiserie system, each element is arranged to create a cohesive, harmonious journey. More than a showroom, the space also houses R-Academy, a hands-on training hub for Rimadesio’s materials and technologies—making this flagship both a retail destination and a center for design learning in Miami.

A Mid-Century Bank Becomes Boutique A Beauty in Savannah

Savannah always has a way of charming people—which is exactly what happened when architecture firm AAmp Studio was engaged to transform a former 1960s bank into the Municipal Grand Hotel. “What drew us in immediately was the distinction between the building’s mid-century modernist rigor and Savannah’s lush garden-filled historic district,” says architect and AAmp Studio cofounder Anne-Marie Armstrong. That tension between tidy geometry and botanic exuberance set the tone for the entire transformation. With restored terrazzo, revived tiles, softened millwork, and a cocktail-loving lobby, the Municipal Grand is Savannah’s past and present in one gorgeous conversation.

How Taniya Nayak Gave Tuscan Kitchen Its New England Soul

Walking into Salem, New Hampshire’s Tuscan Kitchen—designed by the ever-magical HGTV personality Taniya Nayak—feels like a warm bowl of tagliatelle for the soul. Taniya delivers a space that’s both sexy and grounded, with a wine cellar that doubles as sculptural theater, an open kitchen radiating wood-fired warmth, and rustic textures softened by glittering chandeliers. She tells us the restaurant is “transportive, not themed,” and she’s right—every corner feels intentional, atmospheric, and just waiting for you to twirl some pasta. Tuscany meets New England? Delizioso.

Rustic Barn Turned Mod Tasting Room by Hawkins Interiors

Sip, stroll, and soak it all in at Pelio Estate’s newly reinvented tasting room in Carmel Valley, California. It's a rustic-modern dream brought to life by Hawkins Interiors in collaboration with Backen & Backen Architecture. What was once a humble barn and gravel lot is now an indoor-outdoor haven of warm wood, soft textures, vintage touches, and those jaw-dropping valley views framed by massive fold-away glass doors. Cozy by the fireplace, wander beneath olive trees, or settle into shaded outdoor nooks—every detail is designed to feel effortless, elevated, and endlessly inviting.

The Urban Conga Brings Communities to Life with the Power of Play

We’re all in need of a little more face-to-face connection these days. We’re talking live and in person—we know, GASP! The Urban Conga is reviving that essential human desire with neighborhood installations that turn heads and bring people together through open-ended play. Read how a handful of bright honeycomb structures—called The Hive—completely rejuvenated an alley in an Albany, New York, neighborhood that decided to be known for its resilience rather than its trauma.

Stars Align at Sol Sanctuary at Aarunya Nature Resort in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s Aarunya Nature Resort celebrates its 10th villa with Sol Sanctuary, a celestial-minded two-bedroom retreat aligned to the sun and moon. Designed by architect and resort founder Nath Rankothge, the villa blends sacred geometry, natural materials, and indoor-outdoor flow to inspire deep restoration. From skylights that track celestial cycles to moon-shaped plunge pools and forest-facing verandas, every detail strengthens the bond between people, land, and spirit. Rooted in sustainability and Sri Lankan heritage, Sol Sanctuary offers an immersive wellness experience that reconnects guests to nature—and themselves.

Sonoma's Beauty Shines in Jiun Ho's Restaurant Design

Michelin-starred restaurant Enclos highlights Sonoma's natural beauty indoors and out thanks to designer Jiun Ho's vision. His signature aesthetic—blending cultural influences with contemporary design—elevates this Victorian home into an upscale wine-country dining destination.

How HKS Singapore Built Its Brain-Healthy Office

HKS has built a fresh, state-of-the-art workplace in Singapore's buzzing central business district that's a unique adaptive reuse of a 1920s-era building. Rooted in the firm’s BrainHealthy Workplace program, the interior balances aesthetics and well-being, nurturing employees’ professional, personal, and mental health at every turn.

Coming Soon: Capella Florence, the City’s Most Stylish Stay Yet

Liaigre Hospitality Ventures and Capella Hotels teamed up to create a new hotel and branded residences in Florence, set to open in 2027. Set in the historic city center, Capella Florence integrates old soul with modern luxury to create a truly spectacular hospitality experience.