Abode Abroad
WATG’s Mark Yoshizaki discusses how Nobu Residences Los Cabos blends Japanese minimalism, local Mexican craftsmanship, and a lifestyle-driven design philosophy. As hospitality and residential design increasingly converge, the project exemplifies how branded residences are redefining luxury living through personalized, wellness-focused spaces that fluidly adapt from hotel to home.
At the 2025 edition of WOW!House at Design Centre Chelsea Harbour, Alexander Lamont + Miles have teamed up with acclaimed U.S. designer Chad Dorsey to create the Fromental Drawing Room, a richly detailed space that exudes refined luxury and handcrafted artistry.
This year, Design Miami celebrates its 20th anniversary as the global forum for collectible design. In celebration of this milestone, the brand announces its 2025 events program, and an expansion of its global platform to include a debut initiative: Design Miami.In Situ.
On June 19th, the gallery will host a three-day inaugural event for industry professionals featuring exhibitions and discussions focused on “Living Design” — bringing together creatives and industrial stakeholders to explore bio-based materials and sustainable living practices.
The fabric creates an illusion that furniture pieces are entirely woven, providing what the company describes as an “enveloping visual and tactile experience.” Trena’s textured surface adds depth and warmth to furniture while maintaining a subtle presence in interior spaces.
Known for creating landmark hospitality destinations like the Hotel Del Coronado and the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, Wimberly Interiors brings restraint, clarity and cultural sensitivity to each of their hospitality projects. With the launch of its “With Care” brand refresh, they are reframing interior design services as an ongoing act of care, beginning with the first conversation and continuing throughout the life of a project. Our discussion with the firm’s Global Principal, Margaret McMahon, looks at how “With Care” informs everything from project development to client relationships.
Populus Seattle has officially opened in the historic Westland Building in Pioneer Square. Blending biophilic design with adaptive reuse, this 120-room carbon positive hotel honors Seattle’s natural and cultural heritage. With architecture by The Miller Hull Partnership, interiors by Curioso, and lush landscaping by Site Workshop and Camden Gardens, Populus Seattle evokes a Pacific Northwest rainforest while offering a vibrant, art-infused guest experience that reflects the city’s dynamic spirit.
A House for the Price of a Car measures and compares the amount of technological intelligence contained in a car and in a traditional house, demonstrating the obsolescence of traditional construction and advocating an industrialized approach that is more honest, more intelligent and more democratic.
Elana Tenenbaum Cline, founder of Carta Creatives, brings a rare combination of artistic clarity, global fluency, and strategic depth to every project. In this in-depth conversation, she shares how her multidisciplinary studio approaches world-building, cultural nuance, and full-scope design with intention and immersion across continents and sectors.
An immersive installation exploring social spaces shaping affordable housing in Los Angeles