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My father was one of the Barbican architects " now I restore old houses in my spare time
4+ hour, 31+ min ago (232+ words) Polly Powell, publisher and daughter of Barbican architect Geoffrey Powell has restored this former sea captain's house in Ramsgate. It is now Makers' House " a space for communities to gather around books and the act of making Guests on the…...
A few of interior designer Portia Fox's favourite things
1+ week, 2+ day ago (280+ words) A Notting Hill project by Portia Fox. Carlo Scarpa's Tomba Brion "I've always been very inspired by Carlo Scarpa, the Italian architect and designer known for his sensitive restorations and intricate detailing, particularly seen in projects like the Brion Cemetery,…...
A design enthusiast's guide to east London
1+ week, 2+ day ago (459+ words) Labour and Wait, Redchurch St It makes for the perfect place for a little holiday in your home city. And for anyone interested in design, art and interiors, it's easy to make yourself an itinerary of places to visit. This…...
Gus Casely-Hayford on the promise of V&A East: "This is a place where you can find yourself " and the world
3+ week, 3+ hour ago (478+ words) Installed outside the V&A East, A Place Beyond (2026) is east London-working artist Thomas J Price's tallest sculpture to date. Not based on any particular person " it is a mixture of found images, 3 D scans and Thomas' imagination " the 18-foot…...
The country house reimagined and built from the earth on which it stands
4+ week, 4+ hour ago (546+ words) Tuckey Design Studio's energy-efficient and distinctive home has been shortlisted for the RIBA South West and Wessex Awards For the owners, living inside its monolithic walls is a uniquely grounding experience. "I feel completely cocooned and safe,' says the wife....
Four houses not to miss from our new May issue
4+ week, 4+ hour ago (317+ words) House & Garden A Victorian house in London enlivened with colour and textiles The owners of this double-fronted villa were drawn to Lonika Chande's way with colour and reached out to her to refresh some of the rooms in this family…...
This warm and quietly composed LA home is its owner's love letter to European design
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (385+ words) Meryl Hadida Shabani's warm terracotta-hued living room sets the tone for her Europe inspired home in LA. In the living room, the iconic PP225 Flag Halyard Chair designed by Hans J. Wegner for PP M'bler. While the influence of great Italian mid-century…...
The UK's most iconic designers: Meet the 2026 Hall of Fame
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (775+ words) With clients ranging from rock stars to royals, and projects spanning hotels to grand country houses, the era-defining work of the UK's most iconic designers continues to remain the gold standard. Allow us to (re)introduce you to the HG101 2026 Hall…...
Smart ideas for country cottage design
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (623+ words) Our HG101 designers have worked on everything from sprawling townhouses to quaint cottages. Speaking of the latter, while the notion of cottage design ideas often conjures images of a cosy country bolthole with a modest footprint and wonky interiors, our archive…...
Inside the former Victorian schoolhouse where Sarah Myerscough's gallery is putting craft in the spotlight
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (83+ words) Leather and mixed media sculptures by Frances Pinnock from her Accoutrements & Illuminations exhibition at the gallery. Sarah outside the gallery. Sarah on the zig-zag staircase in her new Mayfair gallery, which occupies a former Victorian schoolhouse sensitively remodelled by Carver…...