Abode Abroad

Asia’s expanding creative voice takes centre stage at the fourth edition of the fair
Bringing together celebrated figures, rising stars, and today’s most compelling new voices in modern and contemporary art, Frieze Seoul’s highlights include works by Mark Bradford, Georges Braque, Lee Bul, Ha Chong-Hyun, George Condo, Jadé Fadojutimi, Adolph Gottlieb, Anne Imhof, Rashid Johnson, Yayoi Kusama, Takashi Murakami, Nam June Paik, Do Ho Suh, Wolfgang Tillmans, Rirkrit Tiravanija, Ulay, Zadie Xa, Haegue Yang, Anicka Yi and many more
Launching during fair week, Frieze House Seoul will provide a permanent, year-round space for cultural dialogue, extending Frieze’s presence in the region beyond the fair

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.

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.

From decorative and furniture fabrics to wallpaper, flooring and carpets, to mattresses, bed linen and table linen – Heimtextil brings together a diverse product range for holistic interior design from 13 to 16 January 2026. Interior designers and buyers from the hospitality and retail sectors find the latest textile and non-textile material innovations under one roof.

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.