Abode Abroad
To map the global design landscape as it exists now, we asked leading designers, gallerists and makers to share the international creators and markets that continue to expand their imaginations. What emerged is a portrait of design in dialogue between old and new, local and cosmopolitan, tradition and reinvention. From English ateliers to South African galleries, these voices reaffirm that great design is inseparable from its origins, even as it finds its home far beyond them.
the three-day festival will see over 460 live pitches from the 2025 finalists in front of over 160 international judges. Today has seen shortlisted projects from around the world compete for 21 award categories within Completed Buildings, Future Projects, and Interiors. Award winners include OMA, Sordo Madaleno, Studio Arthur Casas and NIKKEN SEKKEI.
Casa Milano designed by The One Atelier debuts Italian-inspired luxury residences in Shenzhen, China
Located in the prestigious Shenzhen Bay Super Headquarters Base, GCC Casa Milano Shenzhen introduces a refined vision of contemporary living that blends Italian design principles with the vibrancy of one of Asia’s most dynamic urban centres. The result is an expression of timeless elegance and exquisite finishes, which include select Armani/Casa furnishings.
Dialogue between Made in Italy design and performance lands in the United Arab Emirates, a prelude to the opening of the first Giorgetti monobrand store in Dubai, created in collaboration with Atelio
From technical lighting and lighting components to smart building technology and security systems, the Designplus Award powered by Light + Building recognises exceptional innovations and sustainable designs in the fields of lighting, electrical engineering and home and building automation.
Design Miami.Paris has opened its doors for its third edition. Returning to the iconic L’hôtel de Maisons in the cultural district of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, the Parisian edition of Design Miami’s collectible design fair returns with its largest gallery and Design at Large program yet, running in tandem with Art Basel Paris.
Curated by Thomas Heatherwick, the Seoul Biennale centers on the “Humanise Wall”—a 90-meter-long, four-story installation of 1,428 steel tiles inscribed with insights from citizens, scientists, and designers. Featuring 400 projects from 38 countries by 110 architects, the Wall acts as a manifesto for joyful, human-centered buildings. Alongside, 24 ‘Walls of Public Life’—fragments of building facades created by global designers ranging from architects to chefs and fashion designers—demonstrate how building exteriors can shape urban life.
The AHA 2025 revealed an inspiring array of projects that showcase the power of thoughtful design to shape experiences, foster connection, and respond to context. From innovative approaches, to materials and space to immersive environments that engage communities, the winners demonstrate how architecture can translate culture, nature, and creativity into spaces that resonate universally and leave a lasting impact.
The first international expansion for ANDMORE & Shoppe Object bridges cultural community and curatorial prowess between North America and Europe
This year’s theme, Creative Resilience, explores the duality of structure and dream, underscoring design’s ability to build a sustainable future while imagining new possibilities. Exhibitions, talks and installations will showcase how design can respond with vision, creativity and strength to global challenges.