Superhouses: the allure of fantasy homes where money is no object

As our homes increasingly reflect identity, financial security and status, a new book about some of the world’s most striking designs taps into our daydreams

Inside the world’s superhouses – in pictures

The Stirling prize 2015: the virtues of quiet craft

The shortlist for this year’s Stirling prize is dominated by ‘whispering’ candidates – scrupulous designs of brick and timber

Carbon fibre atelier makes something that is already incredibly rare even rarer

Carbon fibre atelier Vitesse | AuDessus launches Bespoke Carbon Supercars. The owners of world’s most exclusive cars know that bespoke carbon fibre exteriors, interiors, components and monocoques are hard to find. Boutique carbon fibre atelier Vitesse | AuDessus will fill this gap with full carbon fibre body OEM solutions for top-of-the-range vehicles like the McLaren P1, … Read more

Lounge Console Concept transformed into The Excellence Child Seat experience

Volvo’s luxurious Lounge Console Concept in the new XC90 Excellence, a bold and luxurious step forward for the Swedish car brand, leaves a lot of space for new practical ideas. This is how The Excellence Child Seat was born, says Volvo. The design team have completely re-imagined how children could travel safely. The new concept … Read more

Take a look at The Best Resort at Hospitality Design Awards 2015

Last week, Hospitality Design magazine hosted the 2015 HD Design Awards ceremony in New York City. Malliouhana, An Auberge Resort received top honors as the year’s Best Resort. This iconic resort, originally constructed in 1984, was completely re-designed by SB Architects, in collaboration with TAL Studios (interior design) and SKS Studios (landscape design). Winners of … Read more

Ferragamo turning back the clock mounted on the Palazzo Spini Feroni

Salvatore Ferragamo is commemorating the 150 years since Florence was named capital of the Kingdom of Italy (1865-1870) with “A Palace & The City” exhibition. The exhibition is a journey back in time, turning back the clock mounted on the Palazzo Spini Feroni’s façade in Firenze. As the minute hand moves counter clockwise, visitors go … Read more