London design firm Industrial Facility breaks loose of its minimalist mold.

Architect Eric Olsen takes home the $10,000 prize.

An annual exposition and conference shows off the best of South African design.

Raili Pietilä reflects on a life of design with her husband, Reima, and the new exhibition that examines the Pietilä legacy.

Beyond Milan and Eindhoven, the author discovers an emerging design center in Europe.

With the winning bid for the Hudson Rail Yards announced, the author takes a critical look at the flawed selection process.

Globe-trotting Garth Roberts talks about commissioned projects and the importance of materials and place.

A new book explains how to doodle your way to success.

A new exhibit examines the gritty side of sustainability

The internationally acclaimed book designer Irma Boom talks about her craft.

After 50 years, the design firm Chermayeff & Geismer continue to be a vital force in international visual arts.

How do the leading voices in transportation and sustainable cities envision our future?

In preparation for the opening of a new chain of boutique hotels, Starwood turns to the Rockwell Group to create a full-scale mock- up of that classic American icon: the roadside motel.

Four top American chefs talk about the custom designs and unique tools that define their celebrated kitchens.

­As concerns about the environment grow, a few architects are betting that buyers will want radically smaller homes.

­A residential project near Melbourne creatively conforms to the city’s strict building codes.

­As modern buildings age, old notions of historic preservation seem increasingly obsolete.

The latest bathroom products draw inspiration from nature, technology, and the spa.

A newfound rigor has taken skateboards out of the realm of pure fashion.

America’s mayors are in a unique position to help rebuild our blighted federal government.

Why don’t prominent food critics write about the entire experience, graphics and all?

A new version of Jeff Miller’s Littlebig Chair reveals the trick of its structure.

Pratt students create a new line of architectural panels from common materials.

Daniele Dainelli photographs Beijing at night.

Jeffrey Bernett answers a few questions on industrial design, inspiration, and process—using his thumbs.

Tile of Spain, the recognized brand of the Spanish ceramic tile industry, blends the highest level of artistry and age-old craftsmanship with modern technological solutions of sustainability.