Interviews

For New York developers Raymond and Joseph Roubeni, the brothers behind Astral Weeks, real estate is about more than delivering buildings. By treating culture as social infrastructure and neighbourhood engagement as part of the development process, they are exploring how authentic experiences can shape a property's identity, inform investment decisions and create lasting commercial value

As Stonehill Taylor celebrates four decades in hospitality design, President Paul Taylor reflects on the evolution of the hotel as an architectural, social and cultural destination. From the streets of Greenwich Village to landmark projects including the TWA Hotel and The Ned NoMad, his approach begins with a simple premise: great design is not just about how a space looks, but how people experience it.

At Twin Barns at The Staats House, artist and curator Daniele Frazier brought contemporary art into dialogue with a 17th-century Dutch timber barn complex. Now that the exhibition has come to an end, she reflects on the relationship between art and architecture, the blurred boundaries between the natural and the manufactured, and what remains when a site-responsive exhibition disappears.

Most people spend their twenties trying to break into the art world. Douglas Gold and Eli Sterngass spent theirs quietly reshaping it. The founders of Manhattan's Lincoln Glenn Gallery began dealing in art while most of their peers were still in high school. Today, before turning thirty, they have built one of New York's fastest-rising galleries specializing in postwar American art, placing works in more than twenty museum collections while cultivating a market that prizes scholarship over

In the world of luxury real estate, few developers are speaking as openly about restraint, sustainability, and community as Will Bennett. As CEO and co-founder of Three Rules Capital, Bennett is helping redefine what large-scale luxury development can look like – less focused on excess, and more on long-term value, environmental stewardship, and cultural connection. Together with partners Roberto Ruiz Vargas and Harish Venkatesh, Bennett leads the firm behind Esencia, a $2 billion

Chad Oppenheim is not your typical architect. Since founding Oppenheim Architecture in 1999, he has pursued a vision of design that is as much about feeling as it is about form. With offices in Miami and Basel, his practice spans six continents, yet every project is deeply rooted in its own unique context. From the deserts of Saudi Arabia to the shores of the Red Sea, Oppenheim’s work reads the land, the history, and the culture, transforming those insights into spaces that are both

At the meeting point of contemporary art and architecture, the Solarium Penthouse (PHC) at 200E20TH in New York’s Gramercy Park sets the stage for Garden’s Edge, an immersive exhibition conceived within the residence itself. Designed by CetraRuddy, the full-floor penthouse has been transformed into a living gallery, framing works by three New York–based artists

Seuk Hoon Kim, founder of Studio Eccentric, designs spaces that are unconventional, slightly unusual, and delightfully unexpected – qualities that his professors once described as “eccentric” during his time at Columbia University, and that ultimately inspired the name of his studio. Rooted in a Korean philosophy of reinterpretation

Cersaie 2025, scheduled to take place in Bologna from 22 to 26 September, once again confirms its role as a global laboratory of design, where ceramics are no longer a mere material but the central protagonist of a complex ecosystem of design, architecture and innovation. The Manifesto “A Space for Architectural Design” expands architectural space into a multipolar, three-dimensional vision

Berlin has never been shy about reinvention. A city of fractured histories, bold experiments, and irrepressible energy, it is no surprise that its most iconic landmark – the Berliner Fernsehturm –  is once again at the centre of cultural life. On 3 June 2025, the tower’s revolving restaurant has reopened as Sphere Tim Raue, a culinary and design project that promises to be as dizzying as its 207-metre perch above Alexanderplatz

In the heart of Brooklyn, Gowanus is rewriting its story –  transforming from gritty industrial relic into one of New York’s most compelling case studies in urban reinvention. Once known for its polluted canal and derelict warehouses, the neighbourhood is now embracing a new identity: green, design-conscious, and community-oriented, with more than a touch of Copenhagen cool

In the sun-drenched landscape of Uruguay’s La Barra region, where vast countryside meets the rhythm of the Atlantic, a new kind of living is taking shape. At the heart of it is Carolina Proto, the renowned Brazilian architect and founder of Estudio Obra Prima , whose latest collaboration with JHSF and the Fasano brand has redefined what it means to live beautifully – and naturally – in Punta del Este

Cheval Collection is fast approaching a major milestone: nearly 1,000 units spread across 14 properties worldwide. With over 500 new units added since 2021, including the opening of Lexham Gardens by Cheval Maison in London, the brand has firmly established itself as a key player in the luxury serviced apartment sector. And the momentum continues

Italy has long been a crown jewel in global tourism, but over the past few years, its hospitality market has taken on a new strategic significance for foreign investors. In 2024 alone, hotel investments in Italy surged to €2.1 billion – a 30% increase 

“An architect is both an artist and a technician.” Paolo Conrad Bercah knows this dual role intimately. As founding director of c-b a, his practice defies easy categorization – balancing rigorous technical precision with a poetic, often rebellious, aesthetic vision

The home sauna boom is heating up – literally. According to Technavio, the global residential sauna market is projected to grow by a steamy USD 151.3 million between 2025 and 2029. And yet, for many homeowners, the first question isn’t why to install a sauna – but where?

A world-renowned designer, talent scouter, and keen observer of the latest novelties in design and lifestyle, Giulio Cappellini has long been one of the most influential figures on the international creative scene. With his unmistakable visionary approach, he redefines hospitality through a delicate balance of innovation and tradition, aesthetics and functionality

From the pages of /be-spōk/, Carola Pimentel’s refined vision: a conversation on the complexity of preserving the soul of a 1925 estate while reinterpreting it through a contemporary and bespoke aesthetic

In the ever-evolving landscape of design, few voices resonate as deeply as that of Citizen Artist. With a vision rooted in the transformative power of creativity, this multidisciplinary studio redefines the boundaries of interior and product design, merging artistry with purpose

In his drawing light on objects, setting up product scenes, and defining the backgrounds that frame them, multi-award winner photographer Antonio Barrella’s modus operandi is akin to that of a designer. In his Studio Orizzonte Gallery, founded in 1989 and now one of the most important studios for photography and video production