Discover five exceptional contemporary lighting designs that blur the line between functional illumination and sculptural art. From Giorgetti’s architectural precision to Workstead’s organic materials, this curated round-up showcases how today’s designers are transforming lighting into sophisticated art forms that define spaces and capture imagination.
Horizon House by ONUS Architecture Studio is a net-zero residence in Syros, Greece, seamlessly embedded in the Cycladic terrain. Combining architectural minimalism with regenerative strategies—including off-grid energy, water reuse, and ecosystem restoration—the project redefines island living through a climate-adaptive, site-sensitive approach. Winner of the 2025 Architizer A+ Award for Best Sustainable Residential Project.
In conversation with DNN, co-founder Lizzie Deshayes of the UK-based wallcovering house Fromental, reflects on two decades of design, defining excellence and why beauty, in all its forms, remains at the heart of it all.
At the end of each month, Editor-in-Chief Courtney Porter explores five standout things defining the design moment – this month she gets into colorful collectible design aesthetics, why your marketing isn’t working and what to do instead, wellness and resilience design, and the hottest markets for new construction.
Art Basel announced the galleries set to participate in the 2025 edition of its Miami Beach fair, taking place Dec. 5-7 at the Miami Beach Convention Center, with preview days on Dec. 3 and 4. This year, 283 galleries from 35 countries and territories will showcase modern and contemporary art, with nearly two-thirds hailing from the Americas. The 2025 edition also introduces the Global Latin American Art Initiative, a long-term commitment to increasing visibility for Latin American and Latinx art and artists.
Twelve designers are recognized for excellence in interior design
The global surfacing leader continues its North American expansion efforts, reinforcing its commitment to elevated and fully immersive design experiences
It all began with a sofa — a bespoke piece designed by Gallizioli for the entrance of Emanuele Chicco Busnelli’s offices, the soul behind the company. More than just a seat, it was conceived as a grounded presence: sculptural, solid, and quietly inviting, anchoring the space with understated gravity.
Women who live by themselves account for about 13% of homeowners — and their share of the market is growing. It’s a segment that needs more attention from designers.
The NKBA’s new design hub—adjacent to Cosentino’s newly established space, both in Broad Hall—features brand partners Kichler Lighting, James Martin Vanities, Ferguson Home, Sherwin-Williams, Fabuwood, BlueStar, Signature Hardware, Miele, Urban Bonfire, FreePower, and more.
The Miami-based firm recognized for its unique approach to environmental modernism.
Sophie Ashby’s celestial fabric capsule in partnership with Yarn Collective is a love letter to the quiet majesty of dawn