Eero Saarinen
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Faithful to the cause
Knoll’s European arm is remaining loyal to its mid-century heritage, while also adding new designs by Piero Lissoni. It all makes for comfortable business.
A look at the holiday retreats of Cape Cod’s creative class
Designed by midcentury Bauhaus architects, these modest modernist marvels are empathetic to the whims of wilderness.
Architecture Briefing
The US firm moving beyond desert modernism, plus an artistic spot in the English countryside and a starkly dramatic Algarve capital.
Cream of the crop
Content to plough its own furrow, John Deere’s historic headquarters celebrates the brand’s Midwestern roots while showcasing its modern-day values.
Keeping it simple
Industrial designer Niels Diffrient built his nearly 60-year career on a belief in staying under the radar. But his work in ergonomics is internationally revered and he collaborated with design greats.
Design/Architecture
In praise of buttons, Japanese electric bicycles, the 1950s furniture re-issues and Alain de Botton's latest project
