The Synergistic Relationship Between Shake Shack and Designer Michael Hsu
Having designed several of the beloved fast-casual chain’s outposts, plus its Manhattan HQ, the Austin-based designer nurtures a new “hospitality quotient.”
Interiors
Well-Heeled Creatives in Hong Kong Find a Home in Asia’s First Soho House
An outpost of the exclusive members’ club opened last summer, offering locals, expats, and visitors a buzzy space for working and socializing.
Denim Covers the Shelves—and Walls—at This Soho Retailer
At Naked & Famous's new flagship store, CRÈME used the Canadian denim company's wares as design components in the interiors.
This Hotel in Brisbane Blends Brutalism and Tropical Splendor
Architecture firm Richards & Spence avoided local stereotypes at The Calile Hotel in Brisbane by taking its cues from the climate.
Redefining Fitness: How WELL v2 Is Driving More Inclusive Interiors
Rachel Gutter, CEO of the International WELL Building Institute, discusses WELL v2 and making the standard's Movement category more universal.
A Charter School's Renovated Campus Foregrounds Physical and Mental Wellness
Designed by HMFH Architects, the new outpost for Bridge Boston Charter School supports students and their families both in and out of the classroom.
5 Trends Shaping Interior Design Right Now
From experiential retail flagships to narrative-based workplaces, these big design ideas are changing the face of commercial interiors.
Zesty Chicken Purveyor Nando's Swaps Cheek for Chic in the U.S.
The international Portuguese-style chicken restaurant is continuing its U.S. expansion by merging bold flavors with bold design.
Here's 2019's Trendiest Color, According to Benjamin Moore
The paint company forecasts that its subdued gray shade "Metropolitan AF-690" will be a prominent interior trend to watch next year.
This New York Rooftop Bar, Inspired by Design Legend Elsie de Wolfe, Packs in Prohibition-Era Flair
The interiors of the Elsie Rooftop, perched atop an office tower near Times Square, draws inspiration from legendary 20th century socialite and interior designer, Elsie de Wolfe.
Ghislaine Viñas's Convention-Defying Approach to Interiors
Viñas’s flair for color and narrative—a talent she sharpened in residential work—makes her firm a growing force in workplace and product design.
Architect Michael Chen Combines Neo-Grec and High-Tech in this Manhattan Townhouse
With his polymorphous design for a narrow 19th Century residence, the architect tackles issues of material experimentation, ecology, and urban density.
The Top 10 Interiors of 2017
From elegant hospitality venues to cutting-edge office environments, Metropolis selects the best interior projects of the year.
Five Modern Projects Bringing Hospitality Into Hospitals
These five projects encapsulate how hospitality design principles are being used to create welcoming, warm, cutting-edge healthcare spaces.
Scottsdale's Museum of the West: Reviving Regional Culture, Avoiding Cliché
Scottsdale’s Museum of the West is not only a repository of regional culture but also a catalyst for an urban community.
Tour Vitra's New Herzog & de Meuron-Designed Storage Gallery
Photographer Laurian Ghinitoiu takes us through Herzog & de Meuron's Schaudepot at the Vitra Campus in Weil am Rhein, Germany.
Q&A: Olson Kundig on Designing for Privacy and Collaboration in the Workplace
Susan S. Szenasy discussed designing for both privacy and collaboration in the workplace with the Seattle-based architecture firm Olson Kundig.
A Museum for Mu Xin, the Painter Who Defied the Cultural Revolution
An emerging New York–based firm interprets the oeuvre of a controversial artist for a museum in Wuzhen, China.
DS+R's Broad Museum Shines in Places, But Suffers Under Strained Rhetoric
The new Broad museum shines in places, but ultimately suffers by adhering too closely to the strained rhetoric of its architects.
15 Buildings That Embody Chicago's Postmodern Moment
We revisit a forgotten chapter in the city's rich architectural history and discover a surprisingly contextual, responsive, and intelligent movement.
