How can you tell a home’s interior was designed by an architect? What is the tell – if there is one? That was the central question we posed to accomplished architectural designers across the country.
We focus so much on how a space looks—but what about how it sounds? With the rise of remote work and wellness-focused design, acoustics are taking center stage in residential interiors. Experts reveal how sound is shaping modern homes, from high-tech materials to biophilic solutions that balance aesthetics with tranquility.
Renowned architect and contemporary furniture designer Jordana Maisie unveils her new design workshop—a creative laboratory that blends architectural precision with hands-on material exploration. In an exclusive interview, she explains how the initiative rekindles her early passion for installation art, offering fresh design innovation that meets our collective craving for inspired creativity.
With a background in industrial engineering and interior design, Ivey shares her insights on breaking free from Instagram-inspired homogeneity, earning client trust, and carving out a design niche through trial and error. Watch her full interview on Disruptive Design or read the highlights.
Mandy Cheng, an AD100 designer renowned for her blend of California elegance and cinematic drama, expands her creative reach with a new lighting collection for Mitzi. Drawing inspiration from her diverse career in film, television, and interiors, Cheng’s collection features bold yet accessible fixtures that are as functional as they are photogenic. In this exclusive interview, she shares the stories and design philosophy behind the pieces, giving a glimpse into the personal connections and nature-inspired aesthetics that define her work.
Architect Pascale Sablan’s latest book, GREATNESS: Diverse Designers of Architecture, challenges conventional ideas of architectural excellence by celebrating 47 contemporary architects and designers shaping a more inclusive built environment. Through essays, case studies, and profiles, Sablan confronts historical exclusions in the field while showcasing the transformative power of equity-driven design. In this interview, she discusses how architecture can serve social justice, the urgent need for representation, and the future of the profession.
Reese Witherspoon’s Draper James and POLYWOOD have joined forces to create an outdoor furniture collection that blends timeless Southern charm with sustainable, all-weather durability. Inspired by the warmth of front porch living, this collaboration offers beautifully crafted pieces designed for gathering, relaxing, and making memories—season after season.
Kelly Zerbini, the new Principal at Dunnam Zerbini Design, discusses her journey from mentee to partner, her design philosophy, and how she plans to carry the firm’s storied legacy into the future. Learn how tradition, innovation, and collaboration define the firm’s vision moving forward.
The Lone Fox has partnered with Joon Loloi to launch a timeless collection of rugs and throw pillows that blend vintage charm with contemporary design. Featuring elements like distressed checkered patterns, 18th-century French tapestry inspiration, and nature-inspired florals, this collection fits perfectly within today’s top interior design trends. Available starting February 24, the collection also includes a charitable element, donating part of proceeds to wildfire relief in Los Angeles.
Max Strang, FAIA, of STRANG Design discusses the influence of Gene Leedy’s architectural legacy, environmental modernism, and sustainable design practices in the context of today’s evolving urban and environmental challenges. With STRANG’s growing recognition and commitment to preserving the Sarasota School’s principles, Max offers a thoughtful perspective on architecture’s role in shaping the future.