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Roham Shamekh's Futuristic Home Is a Portal Between Art, Architecture and Spirit

Roham Shamekh's Futuristic Home Is a Portal Between Art, Architecture and Spirit

In a quiet corner of Dubai, the multidisciplinary artist has transformed a modest villa into a metaphysical sanctuary where craft, technology and consciousness converge to form a vision of the future
AD Summit Doha Explores Creativity, Collaboration and Storytelling in the Gulf

AD Summit Doha Explores Creativity, Collaboration and Storytelling in the Gulf

Architectural Digest Middle East hosted the inaugural AD Summit in Doha, bringing together leading designers and artists to explore the intersections of heritage, innovation, and creativity
Standout Contemporary Glass Artists from Venice Glass Week 2025

Standout Contemporary Glass Artists from Venice Glass Week 2025

Murano’s glassmaking traditions are being reinterpreted by a new generation of artists who bring personal narratives, global influences, and political context to the centuries-old craft
Herzog & de Meuron Shape Swiss Bank HQ Into a Flexible, Human-Centred Workplace

Herzog & de Meuron Shape Swiss Bank HQ Into a Flexible, Human-Centred Workplace

In Geneva, Lombard Odier’s new headquarters puts culture before metrics, proving the greenest offices are the ones people want to use
Gleaming Golden Cabinets Steal the Spotlight in This Industrial-Style São Paulo Penthouse

Gleaming Golden Cabinets Steal the Spotlight in This Industrial-Style São Paulo Penthouse

The duplex's materials contrast cool stainless steel with rustic timber, polished stone and golden brass

CELEBRITY STYLE

Architecture & Interiors

This Iconic Frank Lloyd Wright House Is a Hollywood Star in Its Own Right

This Iconic Frank Lloyd Wright House Is a Hollywood Star in Its Own Right

Having made more than 80 onscreen appearances, the Ennis House is known for its dramatic hilltop location in Southern California
This Palatial Jeddah Home Is Both a Sanctuary and a Museum

This Palatial Jeddah Home Is Both a Sanctuary and a Museum

Saudi architect and historian Sami Angawi has created a home that fuses Hijazi heritage with timeless design, where every stone, shadow and garden path tells a story
Create a Child-Friendly Home With 12 Easy Tips That Don’t Sacrifice Style

Create a Child-Friendly Home With 12 Easy Tips That Don’t Sacrifice Style

The secret to designing with little ones in mind? Think beyond basic safety measures like corner guards and stair gates to consider your entire home. These expert tips prove that family-friendly doesn't have to mean style-free
This Designer’s West London Townhouse Is a Lesson in Layered English Decorating

This Designer’s West London Townhouse Is a Lesson in Layered English Decorating

Balancing polish and patina, Anna Haines created a timeless aesthetic with a masterful combination of colour, textiles and antiques
Egyptian Artist Wael Shawky’s Transformative Exhibition at Luma Arles Is an Eye-Catching Blend of Mysticism and History

Egyptian Artist Wael Shawky’s Transformative Exhibition at Luma Arles Is an Eye-Catching Blend of Mysticism and History

Set against an abstract homage to Gaia, the Greek goddess of Earth and mother of the Titans, I Am Hymns of the New Temple tells the story of human connection beyond land and faith

Inspiration

The Digital Detox Trend “Ping Minimalism” Is Redefining Interiors – and How It Can Help Us Disconnect

The Digital Detox Trend “Ping Minimalism” Is Redefining Interiors – and How It Can Help Us Disconnect

From off-grid cabins to Apple’s cathedrals of tech, interiors are learning to quiet the noise, a timely reset that touches even the most unlikely settings
Chanel’s le19M Travels to Tokyo With a Unique Marriage of French and Japanese Artisanal Heritage

Chanel’s le19M Travels to Tokyo With a Unique Marriage of French and Japanese Artisanal Heritage

A dialogue between cultures, la Galerie du 19M Tokyo honours Chanel’s historic links with the island nation
How Indian Artist Sumakshi Singh Is Giving Memories a Physical Presence

How Indian Artist Sumakshi Singh Is Giving Memories a Physical Presence

Challenging gender-based roles in craft, her latest project is an almost weightless lifesize recreation of a historic stone column in Delhi
23 Beautiful Homes in Paris That Promise Decor Inspiration Direct From the World’s Style Capital

23 Beautiful Homes in Paris That Promise Decor Inspiration Direct From the World’s Style Capital

Step inside chic pieds-à-terre, storied mansions and reimagined residences (including homes once belonging to Napoleon and Karl Lagerfeld) that capture the timeless romance of Parisian living

News & Views

Inside Homo Faber Capsule: An Exhibition Exploring Mentorship, Memory, and the Future of Craft
Events

Inside Homo Faber Capsule: An Exhibition Exploring Mentorship, Memory, and the Future of Craft

At Seville’s restored Real Fábrica, INTERWOVEN – the first Homo Faber Capsule – brings artisans together in a celebration of craft and connection. An exclusive interview explores how generational dialogue drives innovation
Flexible Architecture Turns a Forgotten Cabin into a Light-Filled Retreat by Studio Wok
Architecture

Flexible Architecture Turns a Forgotten Cabin into a Light-Filled Retreat by Studio Wok

With this striking vertical cabin, the Italian design studio shows how adaptive reuse can stack domestic, creative, and commercial functions into a seamless architectural whole
11 Brutalist Buildings In Africa Every Design Lover Should Know About
Architecture

11 Brutalist Buildings In Africa Every Design Lover Should Know About

From Lagos to Algiers, Africa’s concrete landmarks tell a story of freedom, modernity, and resilience
Patricia Urquiola Designs Madrid’s Most Covetable New Residences
Home Tours

Patricia Urquiola Designs Madrid’s Most Covetable New Residences

Known for her modern elegance and material poetry, the Spanish icon lends her touch to a new collection of 22 residences in one of Madrid’s most historic quarters
How Multi-Generational Living Inspired by Middle Eastern Traditions Shaped a Modern Toronto Home
Home Tours

How Multi-Generational Living Inspired by Middle Eastern Traditions Shaped a Modern Toronto Home

As family-oriented living becomes increasingly relevant in contemporary design, this minimal home by Architecture Riot demonstrates how cultural values can shape spaces that feel connected
The Louvre Robbery: How a Daring 2025 Heist Mirrors the 1792 Crown Jewel Theft
Culture & Lifestyle

The Louvre Robbery: How a Daring 2025 Heist Mirrors the 1792 Crown Jewel Theft

Stolen jewels, déjà vu, and a centuries-old flaw – here’s what really happened inside the world’s most visited museum
Where does Angelina Jolie Live: Exploring the Star’s International Real Estate Portfolio
Celebrity Style

Where does Angelina Jolie Live: Exploring the Star’s International Real Estate Portfolio

The actor and activist has owned properties around the world, including Cambodia and France
New Book ‘Palestine is Everywhere’: “We Are Still Here,” Writes 15-Year-Old Gazan Lujayn
Culture & Lifestyle

New Book ‘Palestine is Everywhere’: “We Are Still Here,” Writes 15-Year-Old Gazan Lujayn

An anthology of essays, poems, and letters that amplifies Palestinian voices amid war
When is Diwali 2025? Here's the Dates, Decor Ideas, and How Bollywood’s Brightest Celebrate the Festival of Lights
Events

When is Diwali 2025? Here's the Dates, Decor Ideas, and How Bollywood’s Brightest Celebrate the Festival of Lights

From the exact Diwali 2025 date and traditional rituals to festive home decor tips and star-studded celebrations, here’s everything you need to know about India’s biggest festival of light, gone global
Architecture Fails: 7 Grand Designs That Cost a Fortune &- and Flopped Anyway
Architecture

Architecture Fails: 7 Grand Designs That Cost a Fortune — and Flopped Anyway

From Spain to London, these ambitious designs turned into the world’s most fascinating failures