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Inside the Ageing Paris Apartment Being Slowly Reclaimed by Ceramic Wonders

Inside the Ageing Paris Apartment Being Slowly Reclaimed by Ceramic Wonders

After her four children grew up and left, Agnès Debizet let her clay prototypes and papier-mâché screens take over her sun-drenched Marais apartment
The Creative Condition: Five Lebanese Creatives on What It Means to Keep Going

The Creative Condition: Five Lebanese Creatives on What It Means to Keep Going

In the first of a three-part series exploring creativity across three countries, voices from Lebanon's creative ecosystem reflect on the projects, perspectives and philosophies shaping their practices today
The Turkish Design Studio Proving Anatolian Heritage Belongs on the Global Stage

The Turkish Design Studio Proving Anatolian Heritage Belongs on the Global Stage

At Studio Lugo, Doruk Kubilay turns Anatolia’s artisanal legacy into furniture that feels both timeless and unmistakably modern
11 Roman Ruins in the Middle East and North Africa You Need to See
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11 Roman Ruins in the Middle East and North Africa You Need to See

From Jordan's remarkably preserved Jerash to Lebanon's monumental Baalbek, these ancient Roman sites reveal the extraordinary scale of an empire that once stretched across the region
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The Forgotten World Cup Photos That Tell the Story of Arab Football

The Forgotten World Cup Photos That Tell the Story of Arab Football

From Egypt’s 1934 debut to Saudi Arabia’s Argentina shock and Morocco’s semi-final run, these archive photos capture the moments that changed Arab football

Trending Stories

Where Does Erling Haaland Live? Inside the Football Star's Homes as Norway Reaches the World Cup Last 16
Real Estate
Where Does Erling Haaland Live? Inside the Football Star's Homes as Norway Reaches the World Cup Last 16
As the Norwegian Manchester City striker returns to the spotlight at the FIFA World Cup, revisit the homes that chart Erling Haaland’s rise from football prodigy to global superstar
By Joyce Chen and Katie Schultz
Dar al Funoon Abu Dhabi: Everything We Know About Frank Gehry's New Performing Arts Landmark
Architecture
Dar al Funoon Abu Dhabi: Everything We Know About Frank Gehry's New Performing Arts Landmark
The late Frank Gehry's final architectural works will soon include a landmark performing arts venue on Saadiyat Island, designed to host more than 365 days of performances each year
By Mona Basharat
2026 July Horoscope: Tarot Forecasts for All 12 Signs, Plus Design Tips To Attract Good Luck This Month
Culture & Lifestyle
2026 July Horoscope: Tarot Forecasts for All 12 Signs, Plus Design Tips To Attract Good Luck This Month
July is guided by The Devil tarot card. Discover how its message shapes your love, career, health and money.
By Amreeta Buxani

CELEBRITY STYLE

Architecture & Interiors

An Architect's Home in Amman Reimagines Jordan's Architectural Heritage

An Architect's Home in Amman Reimagines Jordan's Architectural Heritage

Built using "orphan stones" from lost buildings, the residence is a tribute to the country's heritage
This Marbella Home Was Nearly Stripped of Its Arches – Instead, They Became Its Defining Feature

This Marbella Home Was Nearly Stripped of Its Arches – Instead, They Became Its Defining Feature

When Antonio Montilla renovated Casa Marbs, the home's original arches were almost removed. Keeping them ultimately shaped everything from the layout to the atmosphere of the interiors
This Quirky Paris Apartment Was Designed for Art, but Also for What Comes Next

This Quirky Paris Apartment Was Designed for Art, but Also for What Comes Next

For two art collectors whose grown children had left home, Sophie Dries transformed this Paris triplex into a space where even the fireplace, staircase and bookshelves are works of art
With Sky-Blue Ceilings and Floating Prayer Halls, Houston’s Ismaili Center Demands You Look Up

With Sky-Blue Ceilings and Floating Prayer Halls, Houston’s Ismaili Center Demands You Look Up

Amid airy verandas and vertical choreography of light, the Ismaili Center is a place where past and present meet freely
A Modernist Ivory Coast Villa Defined by a Gravity-Defying Concrete Roof

A Modernist Ivory Coast Villa Defined by a Gravity-Defying Concrete Roof

Drawing on Abidjan's rich design heritage, the home fuses art, interiors and landscape into a single sculptural composition

Inspiration

Why Inflatable Furniture Is the Design World's Most Unexpected Obsession This Year

Why Inflatable Furniture Is the Design World's Most Unexpected Obsession This Year

The trend isn’t as frivolous as looks might suggest
Luxury Gym Equipment Now Includes Designer Dumbbells and Crystal Kettlebells

Luxury Gym Equipment Now Includes Designer Dumbbells and Crystal Kettlebells

Dior's new Haute Wellness collection is the latest sign that wellness has become luxury's newest design frontier. From Louis Vuitton dumbbells to Swarovski-encrusted kettlebells, these are the brands turning workout equipment into objects of desire
Can Collectible Design Make a Home Feel Personal? This Nomadic Designer Thinks So

Can Collectible Design Make a Home Feel Personal? This Nomadic Designer Thinks So

Jorge Suárez Kilzi transforms a lifetime of movement into handcrafted objects that quietly speak of care, memory, and belonging
Conversation Pit Design Is Back Because We're Craving Connection

Conversation Pit Design Is Back Because We're Craving Connection

The 1970s design feature is being revived with a modern twist

News & Views

9 Drought-Tolerant Houseplants That Need Very Little Water
Culture & Lifestyle

9 Drought-Tolerant Houseplants That Need Very Little Water

Worried about your houseplants this summer? These are some of the easiest varieties to grow when the weather warms up and watering is the last thing on your mind
Where Does Anne Hathaway Live? Step Inside The Odyssey Star's Real Estate Portfolio
Celebrity Style

Where Does Anne Hathaway Live? Step Inside The Odyssey Star's Real Estate Portfolio

A look at the home where the Oscar winner unwinds away from the Hollywood spotlight, and the portfolio she's built throughout her career
The Spirit of Art Deco Softens This London Apartment Inside a Frank Gehry-Designed Complex
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The Spirit of Art Deco Softens This London Apartment Inside a Frank Gehry-Designed Complex

Set in Battersea Power Station, the apartment also takes its cue from the landmark’s brick façade
What Lebanese Design Looks Like Now, According to 8 Standout Studios
Architecture & Design

What Lebanese Design Looks Like Now, According to 8 Standout Studios

From heritage-inspired furniture to contemporary interpretations of Lebanese craft, these are the design studios shaping Beirut’s creative landscape today
“Scandigyptian” Style Sweeps Through This Waterside El Gouna Home
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“Scandigyptian” Style Sweeps Through This Waterside El Gouna Home

It fuses Nordic and Egyptian heritage in a contemporary, nature-inspired space
10 Brick Buildings from Around the World That Will Make You Rethink Timeless Architecture
Architecture

10 Brick Buildings from Around the World That Will Make You Rethink Timeless Architecture

Inspired by the new Serpentine Pavilion? These brick buildings reveal the material's endless possibilities
Riyadh's JAX District Is Now Home to Lift, a New Kind of Art Gallery
Architecture

Riyadh's JAX District Is Now Home to Lift, a New Kind of Art Gallery

Founded by Princess Nouf and designed by Quartz Architects, this dynamic creative hub supports artists from raw concept to final exhibition, redefining what an art gallery can be
13 Most Beautiful Islands in the World To Visit at Least Once – and the Books To Read While You’re There
Travel

13 Most Beautiful Islands in the World To Visit at Least Once – and the Books To Read While You’re There

Discover 13 of the most beautiful islands in the world, including Socotra, the Maldives, Seychelles, Hawaii and Madagascar, with the best hotels and books for each
Meet Four Regional Craft Brands That Are Redefining Heritage for a New Era
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Meet Four Regional Craft Brands That Are Redefining Heritage for a New Era

Whether through embroidery schools in Cairo or traditional looms in Tunis, these practices are placing the mastery of the artisan at the centre of their collections
A Paris Apartment by Hubert Zandberg Is a Study in Subtle Layers
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A Paris Apartment by Hubert Zandberg Is a Study in Subtle Layers

For clients with French and Moroccan heritage, the London-based South African designer has created a Saint-Germain second home that draws on Parisian glamour without slipping into nostalgia