Tom Morris
Isle be back
Neglect of the Irish design industry has seen signature brands all but disappear. Now, a regeneration is underway and Ireland is ready to show the world its creative talents.
Design
Lustrous Tokyo lacquerwork, handmade lighting from Sweden and a piece of Japan in London
Peace and harmony
Feeling at ease in an airport lounge, hotel or cinema is hugely dependent on your surroundings. These examples from around the world illustrate how intuitive interiors are a crucial part of the hospitality experience.
Sitting pretty
Filling a house is a daunting task. But with Tokyo and Stockholm each boasting a street peppered with high-end homeware gems it can be a journey of discovery.
Design/ Architecture
Modular homeware and centrepiece ceramics and Portuguese architect Álvaro Siza shows his curves in China.
Hunt for a home
Built as a hunting lodge in the 1930s and seized by the SS during the war, Villa St Martin in Alsace has a colourful history. It is now an idyllic family home.
Home life – Carl Hansen & Søn
Furniture firm Carl Hansen & Søn is justly proud of its heritage and the company’s refusal to operate outside of Denmark hasn’t hampered growth. A new factory, increased output and rapidly rising exports point…
Home life
Danish furniture firm Carl Hansen & Søn is proud of its heritage. Refusing to operate outside of Denmark hasn't hampered growth, with a new factory and increased output pointing to a world of opportunity.
Design/ Architecture
A new home for a Tokyo favourite plus the London-based furniture maestro out to make a difference.
