Highly Specific Observations While Scouting for the 2026 Eater Awards
The great dishes, gorgeous restaurants, and quirky cocktails that commanded our attention, even if they didn’t make the big list.
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Gentle Monster Brings Its Intelligent Eyewear Collection to NYC Ahead of Its December Launch
Hosted at 23 Wall Street through November 23, the gallery-style exhibition gives visitors a first hands-on look at the Seoul label’s 16-piece wearable tech debut.
A Dramatic Exoskeleton Holds a Museum Full of Humanity at Powerhouse Parramatta
Architecture by Moreau Kusunoki creates a multi-layered home for creativity in Sydney.
How Sky Glabush Conjures Atmospheric Landscapes in Sand and Oil Paint
Sky Glabush identifies the feelings he associates with a place and translates that through intuitive interpretations of the terrain.
Sony Brings Back Its 1979 Walkman Headphones with Retro Foam Ear Pads
Sony has revived the headphones that came with its first Walkman in 1979, bringing the familiar MDR-3 design back as the new MDR-3R.
The 2026 Best New Bakeries in America
If there’s one thing we’ve noticed over the past several years, it’s how much bakeries have stepped up their game.
Access to Shanghai Grand Opera House Staircase Restricted to Paid Ticket Holders
The limited paid ticket released to the public to access Shanghai Grand Opera House's spiral staircase has challenged the civic nature of the building.
Bats, Spiders, and Slime Molds Make the Close-Up Photographer of the Year Shortlist
More than 15,300 entries made their way to this year's Close-Up Photographer of the Year, setting a competition record.
The Best Gifts Under $100 for Design Enthusiasts
A $100 budget opens up plenty of possibilities for thoughtful gifting, especially when you know where to look.
This Belgian Designer’s Home Is a ‘Winterised’ Take on California Modernism
Bieke Casteleyn channelled Palm Springs but for a colder climate when putting together her home.
Public Toilets in Paris by Chartier-Corbasson "Elevate the Ordinary"
Chartier-Corbasson Architectes has transformed a neglected underground passage beneath the Trocadero Gardens in Paris into a public restroom.
Limited-Edition Screenprints for the Budding Collector
Joy Machine curates a special collection of limited-edition screenprints for the budding collector in your life.
Inside Dior’s Magical Festive Pop-Up at Harrods, Inspired by the House’s Animated Short...
The space is inspired by the house’s new animated short ‘Christian Dior’s Night in Colour’, directed by Academy Award nominee Sylvain Chomet.
Reformation Steps into Home Design with Its First Rug Collection
After years of dressing its customers, Reformation is turning its attention to their homes.
ZAV Architects Extends House in Iran with Ombre "Architectural Limbs"
A series of overlapping arches shifts in colour on this home extension on the outskirts of Tehran, designed by Iranian studio ZAV Architects.
The Best Gifts for Minimalists Who Appreciate Good Design
Shopping for someone who prefers fewer things can be tricky.
8 Sculptural Mirrors That Turn Reflection into Art
Once a largely practical accessory, mirrors have become a canvas for experimentation with form, material, and light.
Sweeping Concrete Cutouts Shape Zao’s Sculptural Art Center in Rizhao
Eye-shaped openings carve through the concrete structure to create an open-air cultural space beside a wooded hillside and lake.
Abstract Wool Compositions Cascade from Weathered Metal in Amine El Gotaibi’s Sculptures
Amine El Gotaibi's new sculptures of metal and wool speak to the tensions between the land and the state and the ways we mark change.
Peter Morris Brings Miami Art Deco to London’s Gothic Streets with Pink ‘Cloud House’
Architect Peter Morris has completed The Cloud House in Gospel Oak, North London, bringing a rather unexpected shade of pink to a street of grey brick buildings.
On France’s Atlantic Coast, This Three-Part Home Is More of a Self-Contained Hamlet
More of a self-contained hamlet, this home comes with secret passageways, six bedrooms and 30,000 terracotta tiles.
Christopher John Rogers Teams Up with the Rug Company.
The new collection, called The Studio, is a sophisticated meditation on the creative process.
The Cabinetmakers’ Autumn Exhibition Features a Rug-Wrapped Chair and a Giant Candle Holder
The 2026 edition of the Danish furniture show has opened at Museum Ordrupgaard, with works by 36 designers on show alongside historic paintings and sculptures.
A Modern Seattle Floating Home Takes Coastal Living to New Heights
Before arriving at its permanent home in Seattle’s Eastlake floating-home community, this two-story residence took a journey of its own.
A New Rug Collection by Layered and Tom Morris Reinterprets Britain’s Textile Traditions Through..
Tom Morris’ rugs for Layered draw on his English and Welsh heritage, explored through the contemporary lens of Scandinavian craftsmanship.
Design Doha Biennial 2026 Set to Explore How Traditional Crafts Can Shape the Future of Design
Design Doha Biennial 2026 opens in Doha, Qatar, today, bringing together more than 19 exhibitions, five installations and over 80 designers, featuring projects that use traditional water.
San San Gear and Jian Ye Release Techwear Collaboration Based on the "Three Mystic Apes"
A new interpretation of 'see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil' introduces a fourth monkey, 'do no evil', for this capsule collection.
Connaught House Is a North London Landmark Reborn as Five Boutique Homes
In St John's Wood, Connaught House and its long history live on, brought into the 21st century by architects Darling Associates and interiors studio Gunter and Co for owner Marcus Cooper.
Lose Yourself in These Artists’ Modernist Houses, a Lush Journey Across Global Creativity
A new book takes us to some of the world’s most striking midcentury homes for the creative community.
Oyster Estate Brings a New Design Perspective to Greenport
For years, travelers visiting Long Island’s East End have often found themselves choosing between aging roadside motels or high-priced luxury resorts.
Sabine Marcelis Takes a Moment to Reflect in First Museum Exhibition
Sabine Marcelis has a knack for creating viral objects, from IKEA's most-sold light to her mesmerising Candy Cube tables.
A 1910 Seattle Beach House Gets a Colorful Makeover
Shed brings a surf-inspired palette, clever storage, and a colorful mural to Alki Beach.
Torre Velasca, Milan's Brutalist Icon, Is About to Be Transformed into the City's Most Coveted...
Matteo Thun is behind the design of the upcoming Torre Velasca Residences.
Brick Bathhouse by Kengo Kuma Nears Completion in Copenhagen
Pyramidal towers frame pools at the Kai Water Culture House by Kengo Kuma & Associates, which is nearing completion in Copenhagen.
11 Standout Projects from Dutch Design Week 2026
In its 26th edition, Dutch Design Week brought together more than 2,500 designers, from established names to emerging talent, alongside creative collaborations with major brands.
Has Kim Jones Designed the Ultimate Hotel Merch?
In Tokyo, the British designer unpacks his collaboration with Aman Essentials, a comprehensive wardrobe for those who frequent the luxury hotel group’s resorts.
Büro Ole Scheeren Designs Winding Concrete Gallery in South Korea "Without Traditional Thresholds"
Architecture studio Büro Ole Scheeren has revealed designs for the Suseong Continuum, a snaking, concrete art gallery in Daegu, South Korea.
A Boomerang-Shaped Home Cantilevers over the Wyoming Landscape
Perched above 41 acres of rugged Wyoming terrain, a cantilevered, boomerang-shaped residence folds into the mountainside.
Robotic 3D Printed Regolith Shells Compose Aenara’s Future Mars Habitat at Powerhouse Parramatta
Commissioned for task eternal, off-world habitat wall section reveals the structural layers and integrated systems needed to support human life beyond earth.
Six Concept Vehicles from Stellantis Exploring the Future of Car Design
A Fiat that converts from a family car into a pick-up and a Peugeot with a glass-bubble roof were among six concept cars unveiled by Stellantis at the 2026 Paris Motor Show, as captured in.
