Color Outside The Lines With This Quirky Tile Collection

Sometimes you have to color way outside the lines to arrive at a fresh take. Drawing upon her travels throughout Italy, multidisciplinary designer Alex Proba, based in Brooklyn, New York, and Portland, Oregon, mixes the serious (architectural elements like marble and terrazzo) with the quirky (foods like mortadella and salami) to achieve Aurora. The collection, marking her studio’s first foray into the tile realm, is a modern approach to traditional encaustic, made from unfired cement, sand, aggregate, pigment, and water. The 8-inch terrazzo tiles are shaped by hand using brass for crisp outlines and clear patterns. “It’s not just about the textures and colors but about offering something entirely new in a category that often feels repetitive,” Proba says. The latest entrant to Concrete Collaborative’s Strands patterned tile portfolio, Aurora encompasses six designs—Riser, Baked, Bato, Zina, Flores, and Seeker—in two colorways.

Visual Artist Daniel Arsham Teams Up With Kohler

Water droplets, amorphic forms, and chiseled stone were among the starting points for noted New York-based visual artist Daniel Arsham as he imagined the Landshapes collection for Kohler. To forge the freestanding tub, he used Lithocast: the manufacturer’s stone-look solid-surface acrylic designed to feel warm to the touch and comfortable against your skin. Lithocast is something of a chameleon, able to be molded into all manner of curvy, organic, or even geometric forms—perfect for rendering the tub’s melting-ish form. (Oh: and the material is easy to clean.) The collection encompasses a pendant light and sconce, a vessel sink, faucet handles and decorative hardware, a toilet, WasteLAB tiles, and a gently amorphous mirror framed in carved birch. Arsham also designed six large-scale sculptures that face Lake Michigan on the brand’s resort property, flanking a private luxury guest cabin outfitted with the full Landshapes series.

9 Wallcoverings Reminiscent Of The Oceanic Abyss

From an undersea mural display to recycled polyester-acrylic blend fabric, dive into these fabric and wallcoverings inspired by Poseidon’s realm.

Go Under The Sea With These Nautical Wallcoverings

Aquatic Creatures Wallpaper by WallPepper/Group

Riccardo Capuzzo’s Aquatic Creatures wallpaper by WallPepper/Group.

Mosaic Wallcovering By Innovations

Mosaic wallcovering printed on woven metallic cellulose by Innovations.

Bungalow Fabric + Dwell Acrylic by Weitzner

Supreen Victoria stain-resistant chenille in woven polyester and silicone solution with polyurethane backing and liquid barrier by Nassimi.

Grain Wall Panels by FilzFelt

Bernd Benninghoff’s Grain acoustic wall panels in wool design felt and Akustika 10 Substrate (incorporating 60 percent postconsumer-recycled content) by FilzFelt.

Medusa Wallpaper by Merenda Wallpaper

Lucy Rose Design’s Poro Poro linen-viscose fabric in Tang Green by Rapture & Wright through Studio Four NYC.

Evergreen NetZERO Textile by The Mitchell Group

Evergreen NetZERO triple-brushed textile in polyurethane and recycled polyester by The Mitchell Group.

Surfboards Wallcovering by Studio Four NYC

Surfboards clay-coated paper wallcovering in Blue Crush by Studio Four NYC.

Discover Interior Design’s Top Interviews of 2024

The wait is over! We’re counting down Interior Design’s top ’10 Questions With…’ features of 2024. The diverse voices and bold ideas of designers are what truly propel the industry forward, embracing the latest technologies, sustainable design initiatives, and pure imagination. Whether it’s Tadashi Kawamata’s mammoth installations spilling over a Parisian balcony or Liz Toonkel’s whimsical and dreamy set designs, our top interviews this year offer fresh perspectives, inspiring approaches, and a look at the creative forces redefining design for the better.

Who’s Who In Design? Readers Weigh In

1. Jessica Helgerson Talks Residential Design

2. Tadashi Kawamata Explores Geometric Installations

Born, raised and educated in Japan, artist Tadashi Kawamata has been living between Paris and Tokyo for the last 15 years. His often mammoth and rigidly elegant installations, however, occupy various parts of the globe, like his surreal installation for design firm Liaigre’s Paris mansion, or his Tree Huts installation in Manhtattan’s Madison Square Park. An eye for architecture and design plays a crucial role in Kawamata’s approach to seemingly impossible juxtapositions. The artist also takes cues from his years as a painting student in Tokyo. Working from a studio on the first floor of his Paris dwelling, Kawamata spends his time sketching and visualizing ambitious projects. Learn more about Tadashi Kawamata’s work.

3. Mathieu Lehanneur Speaks About The Transformative Power Of Design

4. Anne Dereaux Explores How Music + AI Shape Her Work

5. DUELLE Crafts Interiors That Tell A Cinematic Story

A boutique interior design firm based both in London and Milan, DUELLE aims to craft “an environment that encapsulates the essence of the client’s own story.” But to that ethos, founders Melanie Liaw and Micaela Nardella also bring a heavy dose of their own varied backgrounds, design influences, and inspiration from other disciplines. The duo has garnered attention for residential projects, as well as a café and workspace in London. In their interiors, they aim for spaces that are both bold and refined, while creating a dialogue with fine art and custom furnishings. Explore more of DUELLE’s dreamy projects here.  

6. Jon Powell Designs Interiors With A Seamless Edge

7. Liz Toonkel Crafts Immersive Worlds That Feel Authentic

8. Noz Nozawa Shares Her Design Journey + Her Lighting Collab

Based in San Francisco, Noz Design celebrates its 10-year anniversary this year. Founder Noz Nozawa leads the boutique interior design firm through projects throughout the Bay Area, in New York City, and other cities as well. With an emphasis on thoughtful residences, the work is guided by client lifestyles and personal stories, an emphasis on narrative, and a desire to bring joy to residents. Nozawa also recently launched her debut lighting collection, a collaboration with Corbett Lighting, a brand of Hudson Valley Lighting Group. The 16-piece collection was inspired by Nozawa’s love of jewelry and informed by her experience crafting unique residential interiors. Learn about Noz Nozawa’s creative journey and her thoughtful work.

9. Es Devlin Goes In-Depth About Her Background + Process

British multidisciplinary Es Devlin has been at the forefront of theater design for over three decades. In that time, the trained artist and literary scholar has worked hard to break down the traditional hierarchy of high and low art—the notion that painting supersedes performance and pottery in between. Collaborating with both cultural and commercial patterns in equal consideration, Devlin re-invigorates the proverbial “stage” with her own brand of blended media as seen in a sound-washed labyrinth installation developed with Prada or the audience of James Graham’s Dear England play at London’s National Theatre. Nonetheless, the polymath set designer continues to investigate and harness new technologies. Explore Es Devlin’s non-linear path to interdisciplinary theater design.

10. Lostine Takes Inspiration From Vintage Finds

A Year In Design: Top Reads Of 2024

This year offered endless design gems and we’ve rounded up the stories that garnered the most attention. From the Interior Design‘s Giants to a lush, greenery-filled airport terminal in Singapore and a beautifully restored farmhouse turned boutique hotel in Spain, there is no shortage of design inspiration here. With a focus on spaces that promote well-being, inclusivity, and eco-consciousness, this curated selection shines a spotlight on the visionaries and concepts driving the future of design. Dive in and explore the stories that are shaping the creative landscape of today and tomorrow.

See Interior Design’s Most-Read Stories 

1. Revisit Interior Design’s Top 100 Giants

For the first time ever, the top 100 Giants’s interior design fees surpassed the $5 billion mark—and almost zoomed right past $6B! These are record-breaking tallies for our most profitable firms and a year-over-year boost of almost 19 percent. Looking at sector change over the last five years gives us a more nuanced view of the economic picture. The industry was on a pretty steady upward trajectory until 2020, so we look at 2019 as the marker for recovery. Read the full report.

2. Highlights From Déco Off 2024

Even the rare appearance of snow and slush in Paris couldn’t dampen the high spirit at this year’s Déco Off, which took place January 17-21, 2024. Fabric and wall covering manufacturers opened their showrooms on both sides of the Seine, displaying an optimistic mix of strong colors—blues, rusts, orange, and browns in particular. An emphasis on interesting (and sometimes unexpected) textures and exuberant patterns was evident throughout the presentations. C’est magnifique! See the event highlights.

3. Unwind In The Latest Green Oasis At Singapore Changi Airport

In surveys, frequent global travelers consistently pick Changi Airport in Singapore as their favorite aviation hub, dubbed the Jewel, where a tiered indoor rainforest surrounds a circular waterfall cascading through the glass ceiling above. Other parts of the airport, however, had some catching up to do with the showstopping Jewel. A competition to renovate and expand Terminal 2, which was built in 1993 and last updated in 2003, sought to bring the aging facility up to par with its iconic neighbor. Paris-based practice Boiffils Architectures won the contest, creating a biophilic haven. Read more about the design.

4. Honoring Jeffrey Beers, Hospitality Pioneer

5. Recharge in a Restored Spanish Farmhouse in Menorca

In a few special parts of the world, vernacular architecture remains an influence on the unique atmosphere of a place. In turn, that traditional yet everyday building style is invariably a reflection of the topography of the area, its geology, and the location’s natural and seasonal conditions. Menorca is one of these places. It’s there that a late 1800’s house and barn, recently renovated by Atelier du Pont into the Son Blanc Farmhouse Menorca, a boutique hotel, epitomize the Spanish island’s elemental stone architecture. Read more about this boutique hotel.

6. How Color Psychology Informs BlackRock’s New HQ 

For BlackRock, this Hudson Yards headquarters by NBBJ brings the asset manager’s 4,000 New York–based employees together for the first time in its 35-year history. Previously dispersed across multiple offices, teams are now united in a wood-paneled, daylight-filled workplace that promotes well-being throughout its 970,000 square feet. Color psychology informs the palette, while crafted, locally inspired touches convey the client’s attention to detail. Read more about this innovative office space.

7. NeoCon 2024 Highlights

Explore top stories and behind-the-scenes updates from NeoCon 2024. From Interior Design’s 11th annual HiP Awards ceremony, celebrating top products and people in the industry, to scintillating industry roundtables and juicy design talks, glance back at the most exciting moments in and around The Mart in Chicago during NeoCon this year. See event highlights.

9. Future Design Leaders Gather At Inaugural 30/30 Conference

More than 50 designers under the age of 30 gathered at The Mart in Chicago October 28-29, 2024, for Interior Design‘s first-ever 30/30 National Conference, celebrating emerging talent across the country. Attendees included alumni from Interior Design‘s prestigious 30/30 cohort as well as new applicants from additional cities and top manufacturers who came together to talk innovation, industry shifts, and strategies shaping the future of design. Adding to the excitement, the 30/30 National Conference also included the NEXT Awards, hosted by Editor in Chief Cindy Allen, which honored 11 designers for their standout work and leadership. Read more about the conference.

8. A Modern Hub for Life Sciences Rises from a 1920’s New York Gem

The life-sciences industry is a growing part of New York’s economy. It accounts for 1,000 companies and 20,000 jobs, and researchers there received $3 billion in funding from the National Institutes of Health last year. The city has invested heavily in the sector and changed zoning rules to unlock millions of square feet of real estate for labs. All this has paved the way to open a multitenant life-sciences facility, called West End Labs, situated inside a 1920’s edifice on the mostly residential Upper West Side that’s been adaptively reused and made state-of-the-art by Perkins&Will. Learn more about the design concept.

10. Interior Design’s Hall of Fame Gala Turns 40

Interior Design’s Hall of Fame ceremony and gala honors the visionary designers, creatives, and makers, whose groundbreaking work has reshaped the architecture and design world with unmatched brilliance and creativity. Commemorating the milestone 40th anniversary, creatives dressed in their best filled the Glasshouse in Manhattan on December 11 for a night of celebration, which included watching the documentary films honoring this year’s inductees, as well as a silent auction with proceeds going towards supporting DIFFA (Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS)’s mission. See event highlights.

3 Hall Of Famers Talk Retirement And Hint At Next Steps

Three immensely impactful female creatives are stepping down from their current roles at the end of 2024, making space for new pursuits. Interior Design Hall of Famers Mavis Wiggins, Suzanne Tick, and Robin Klehr Avia recently announced their retirement, though each design icon plans to continue their craft, albeit in new directions. From mentoring young BIPOC designers to sharing ancient wisdom gleaned through Vedic Meditation, take a look at what these influential creatives have planned for their next steps.

Design Icons Take A Bow Before Starting Anew 

Mavis Wiggins

Mavis Wiggins, a 2022 Hall of Fame inductee, will retire as managing executive and global workplace creative director at TPG Architecture, effective January, 2025. “I just love the work we as designers get to do,” says Wiggins. “We are so passionate and committed to making experiences better wherever and however we can. This profession has allowed me to grow in ways I couldn’t have imagined, first as a young person joining the community, and still now.”

Known for her generous spirit and keen eye for design, Wiggins’ dynamic body of work ranges showcases the breadth of her prowess, from financial services spaces to hospitality locales and workplaces for consumer brands. During her 14-year tenure at TPG Architecture, her team created award-winning spaces in notable builds such as New York’s Seagram Building and One Vanderbilt Tower—always taking a client-centric approach. Wiggins work is a reflection of her strength as a collaborator and listener, which enables her to capture to essence of the major brands she works with. “We are deeply grateful for Mavis’ contributions to the development of our practice,” says Jim Phillips, founding partner at TPG Architecture. “She has been a driving force in establishing TPG’s reputation as a distinguished design firm. Her guidance has been an incredible source of inspiration for our younger staff, who admire her as both a mentor and a role model.”

Leading by example, Wiggins has long prioritized mentorship, encouraging young BIPOC designers to pursue their career aspirations, which she plans to continue in retirement. “There weren’t many women in the industry who looked like me, particularly in the corporate design world, and I am proud to have been part of the movement toward greater diversity and inclusion,” she shares. “I will continue to make that my mission as I make this transition. Representation, inclusion, and collaboration are key to good design—to creating spaces that inspire and empower people to thrive and grow.” Cheers to Wiggins’ next step!

Suzanne Tick

After 43 years in the industry and 11 years at Luum Textiles, Suzanne Tick will step back from her role as Luum’s creative director at the end of 2024. An avid practitioner of Vedic Meditation, Tick plans to continue sharing her wisdom with the design community, though her live/work space will transition back to a private oasis.

But her can-do mindset and innovative ideas are at the heart of her legacy. Luum Textiles was born from a dream to create a sustainable textile brand, which Tick shared with David Feldberg, president and CEO of Teknion. Given the green light, Tick and Dave White, president of Luum, built the company into a global brand. “If you’ve ever met Suzanne, you’ll know there is no stopping her,” says White. “Suzanne is a master of her craft, her ability to create products, market her ideas, and work directly with our clients and their end users has made the brand what it is today.”

A weaver who grew up in a family of recyclers, Tick led and refined the Luum product development process, from fiber grading to yarn twisting and dying. Now, 80% of its inventory contains renewable, recycled, or biodegradable content including recycled garment waste. “It has been an absolute pleasure working with Suzanne over the many years. We are so fortunate to have been able to bring her into our Teknion family,” says Feldberg. “She was the spiritual leader of our Luum business and has a unique combination of creative brilliance and strong business acumen. She wasn’t shy about expressing her opinions, especially at the start of our partnership, and as I grew to appreciate she was usually right!”

In retirement, Tick plans to continue her artistic practice, working with corporations to identify their waste streams and using recycled materials to create bespoke woven artworks in addition to sharing her meditation practice. “I couldn’t have conceived of a better partnership than with Teknion,” says tick. “We worked hand in glove. An organization without pretension. Filled with support, kindness, and consideration.” The same can be said of Tick.

Robin Klehr Avia

Explore Biophilic Design With ‘Sense Of Space’ Podcast Hosts

“I think we’re going to break all the rules, but the good thing is…they’re all made up anyway,” says Turf brand director Faraz Shah opening episode three of the brand’s new podcast Sense of Space, which he cohosts with designer Ella Hazard. Presented by Turf and the SURROUND Podcast Network, the show aims to explore the nuances of design in conversation with designers, architects, and creatives, taking on topics such as what creates ‘a vibe’ and whether buildings have souls.

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Joined by Carolyn Noble, an interior designer who explores sensory and biophilic elements, the trio delve into the natural world in episode three, aptly titled: Does Nature Design Things? The episode examines biophilia as a term that extends beyond visible greenery, digging into the impact of natural light and sound in the built environment to the physiological effects of what people see and perceive in a space. Referencing Terrapin Bright Green‘s 14 patterns of biophilic design, Noble shares that there are numerous ways into biophilic design. For example, water—a popular biophilic element—can pull focus as a babbling water fountain, a mosaic that references oceanic waves, or a mural composed of blue hues, to name a few.

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Interested in learning more about nature and design on Sense of Space? Check the episode three out here.

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“Plant life is a great place to start: They’re alive, they’re healthy, they absorb CO2 and other off-gassing, some plants can even absorb some sound and, of course, kick back oxygen,” Noble says. But solutions with the biggest impact often are found closest to home. “I think one of the most important components that can be overlooked is that it really should be a celebration of the local materials and the local place,” she adds. From natural stone to greenery and textures, Noble advises taking a look around—quite literally— for inspiration.

Yet show hosts also cautioned that context is key. A bird song in an office could be alarming, for instance, since that sound is not native to an enclosed workplace. Rather, designers should aim to create a dynamic soundscape, appealing to a wide array of sensory experiences. Recalling a visit to her hometown in Vermont, Hazard shares that the sound of crickets is a “different kind of loud” than the streetscape she’s used to hearing in downtown Los Angeles. “It’s unnerving for me; it takes me a few nights to be able to sleep well when it’s different quiet or different noisy,” she adds.

At the heart of designing any biophilic space is a sense of mindfulness about how elements interact with each other, creating layered environments that foster a sense of calm and connection.

Want to learn more about creating serene environments rooted in nature? Listen to the full episode on the SURROUND Podcast Network.

Behind The Mic: Get To Know The Hosts Of ‘Break Some Dishes’

The SURROUND Podcast Network is home to the leading shows from design’s greatest storytellers. Two of those storytellers, Verda Alexander and Jon Strassner, are co-hosts of Break Some Dishes. We spoke to Verda and Jon about why podcasting is so relevant to our industry, inspiring guests, and where they find unexpected inspiration.

Verda Alexander and Jon Strassner Talk Podcasting And Design Innovation

SURROUND: Can you share the story behind Break Some Dishes?

Verda Alexander: Jon and I were chatting over coffee in New York City in 2019 when we realized we both wanted to do something about climate change and plastic pollution. We wanted to inspire designers to see these issues as solvable challenges. Design is about problem-solving, and we believed that if we could get designers excited about these issues, we could create a ripple effect of people tackling society’s most pressing problems. Also, we launched Break Some Dishes during the pandemic, at the time it was our way to stay connected with the world.

Jon Strassner: We had a moment when we both realized we were impassioned by the same things, but were looking at it through different lenses. We decided at that breakfast to create a series of in-person events where we would introduce a climate topic, along with a subject matter expert, and we would find moments in that conversation to inspire, inform and motivate change. And of course, COVID hit and we had to cancel our in-person events. We decided to pivot into podcasting. Having never podcasted before, we literally had to Google “How To Podcast.” I came up with the title Break Some Dishes because sometimes to get people’s attention, you have to get in the kitchen and break some dishes. It was crazy, but we were completely naive and fearless about what it would take. Now we’re about to start our sixth season, and we never saw that coming!

SURROUND: Who is your show for?

J.S.: Our show is for anyone who is thinking about our planet and its current state. We have never seen ourselves as this “global presence”, but more of an industry facing conversation. We hope that designers, architects, dealers, end users and manufacturers can all find inspiration by breaking some dishes with us. I want listeners to walk away hopeful, skeptical and aware that each of us has a role to play. Sometimes we are thrown into it and other times we have to look a little bit harder. But within these stories are examples of everyday people who did extraordinary things to save their ecosystem.

V.A.: Our show is for designers, but it’s also for anyone who wants to make a positive impact in the world. We want to inspire action by spotlighting the unusual, the unsung, the irreverent, the visionary, and even the accidental champions of change.

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Want to learn more about the latest design and climate change narratives? Listen to Break Some Dishes podcast.

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SURROUND: What’s something new you’ve learned through your podcast?

J.S.: I learned how to embrace my fear of failure. Starting this podcast was the first time I really put myself out there for people to like or dislike. I decided to speak my mind, share my thoughts and opinions without worrying if people will agree with me or like me. In one of our earliest podcasts, Russel Greenberg, the founder of Stickbulb told us “Don’t wait until you’re right to speak up. If you wait until you know you’re right, you’ll never have a voice.” That resonated with me and gave me the courage to speak my mind and put myself out there. I believe it’s that mentality that gave me the courage to start my own business as well. We just have to ask ourselves “What is the worst thing that can happen if we fail?” I love asking  “What would you do, if you knew you could not fail?” That’s an interesting question….

V.A.: I’ve learned a lot! Personally, I’ve improved at speaking concisely and not saying filler words like “umm” as much. It’s been a fun challenge to ask better questions and guide conversations. On a deeper level, each guest and the research for each episode have taught me invaluable lessons.

SURROUND: Can you tell us about a guest or topic that inspired you?

J.S.: We were fortunate enough to have Porter Fox [author and skier who noted disappearing snow and glaciers on assignment for Powder Magazine] join us for an episode… He has managed to write these incredible stories about his adventures while including sobering testimony on the effects of climate change. I think Porter’s ability to lift his head above his passion—skiing—to see how the world is changing is so admirable. He takes his reader from dogsledding on the North Pole to analyzing an ice core with a scientist who eventually lost his life in a crevice. Porter inspired me to pick my head up and look around once in a while.

V.A.: There are so many!  I’m going to choose Brian Kelly from season two. It was one of our more philosophical episodes. Brian photographs old and ancient trees. There are some trees right here in California that are over 3000 years old, older than civilization as we know it.  Thinking about these ancient living beings and the brief time humans have existed on Earth offers a profound perspective on life and our place on this planet.

SURROUND: Where do you find ideas for new episodes?

J.S.: Everywhere. I never stop looking, or listening for our next great episode. I try to attend events outside our industry, listen to other podcasts and check social media content all the time. I have found, over the years, that I’m not shy about asking people to join us. Most of the time, people are happy to join the conversation but occasionally we get one that’s tough to hook. That usually motivates me to try that much harder. We had Cara Buckley, the climate beat reporter from the New York Times on an episode and we asked her that same question about her articles. She said she uses Instagram all the time to get in touch with people.

V.A.: Jon and I are constantly researching and tagging stories that resonate with us. Sometimes inspiration strikes from someone we meet at a conference or through a colleague. Each season has a general theme, and we dive into research to shape the episodes. Our passion for the topics usually makes finding inspiration easy.

SURROUND: What is your top tip for an aspiring podcaster?

J.S.: My number one tip would be to prepare.  Do not try to fly by the seat of your pants. Don’t think you’re cool enough to have a “normal” conversation that will keep people interested. We often think podcasting is just sitting around shooting the shit with someone, but it’s more. We try to have an ebb and flow. We want to take our listeners on a journey with us. We want to start at point A and finish at point B. That takes organization. We have to agree on our course and be mindful of each other and what we hope to peel away from each episode. And know your shit. Research, research and research.

V.A.: Invest in quality sound equipment. It makes all the difference.

SURROUND: We know Break Some Dishes is one part of your current work—what else are you up to? 

J.S.: I started a consulting business about a year and a half ago. I work with manufacturers to help them figure out their impact on this planet. What are we doing right, what do we need to do better, how can we measure for results, create a progressive sustainability program that leads to organizational efficiencies and, most importantly, how do we broadcast that work so people know who we are? It can seem like a lot, but it’s a unique journey for everyone and I love to help people take that first step.

I also have a substack! It’s called “Why Am I So Hot?” This gives me a creative outlet to all my climate musings. I have written about everything from developing sustainability programs to growing up in rural West Virginia. My writing is not perfect, but I know that the more I write, the better I’ll get and I love that I don’t care how many people follow my posts, like my posts or agree with my thoughts. Again, just putting myself out there.

V.A.:  As Editor at Large for Metropolis, I help plan and design the Sustainability Lab at NeoCon and run programs focused on raising awareness about the designer’s role in addressing climate challenges.

SURROUND: Name an unexpected source of design inspiration and how you translate that spark into your work.

J.S.: I’m not an interior designer, but I think we all should be turning to design in everything we do. When I was growing up in West Virginia, I spent a lot of time with this great uncle of mine. His name was Uncle Wilson. Uncle Wilson was a moonshiner. He lived in a battered old farm house in the woods. He showed me how to roll cigarettes and he showed me his still. Uncle Wilson may not have had any talent with the interiors of his old house, but that still….it was a remarkable piece of work. Designed close to a creek for fresh water, nestled into the landscape so you could walk right past it….If we can’t design for nature, if we can’t bring nature into our dialogue, we’re missing something critical. I think Uncle Wilson knew that.

V.A.: Our podcast is all about unexpected sources of inspiration. I love to look outside of design for creative inspiration. Domingo Morales, a guest this season learned how to compost and through compositing is helping to transform lives and enrich his community. Stories like these inspire my work. 

5 Designers Share Transformative Multifamily Projects

Shoptalk is our roundup where we ask industry insiders topical questions seeking insight into the design zeitgeist. This time, we asked design leaders at Thomas Juul-Hansen, Multistudio, ahha, CREO Architecture, and Studio Gang the following question: What transformative multifamily project has shaped your response to broader sector issues?

Discover The Multifamily Projects Bringing Community Together

Sutton Tower in Manhattan, New York

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Travis Building In San Antonio, Texas

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Central Station in Phoenix, Arizona

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Clay Corner in Oˉtepoti Dunedin, New Zealand

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City Hyde Park and Aqua in Chicago, Illinois; 11 Hoyt in Brooklyn, New York; and Verde in San Francisco, California

Catch The Highlights From Interior Design’s 2024 Hall of Fame

Interior Design’s Hall of Fame ceremony and gala honors the visionary designers, creatives, and makers, whose groundbreaking work has reshaped the architecture and design world with unmatched brilliance and creativity. Commemorating the milestone 40th anniversary, creatives dressed in their best filled the Glasshouse in Manhattan on December 11 for a night of celebration, which included watching the documentary films honoring this year’s inductees, as well as a silent auction with proceeds going towards supporting DIFFA (Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS)’s mission. Explore full coverage of the event and view the films below.

Explore Full Coverage Of Interior Design’s 2024 Hall of Fame

Peek Inside Interior Design’s 2024 Hall of Fame Gala

Roll out the red carpet for the 40th anniversary of Interior Design’s Hall of Fame ceremony and gala. With the view of the Manhattan skyline overlooking the venue, Interior Design Editor-in-Chief Cindy Allen took the stage as host for the momentous milestone event, which drew nearly 900 designers, architects, and trailblazing creatives to the Glasshouse in Manhattan on December 11. With elegant décor and tasty bites, this truly was a celebration fit for a ruby jubilee. Read more about the event.

Honoring Interior Design’s Latest Hall of Fame Inductees

Interior Design’s 2024 Hall of Fame honorees include: David Galullo, CEO and chief creative officer of Rapt Studio; Adam Rolston, Drew Stuart, and Gabriel Benroth, founding partners of INC Architecture & Design; and Holly Hunt, founder of HOLLY HUNT and House of Hunt. Special tributes will be made to DIFFA, which is also celebrating 40 years, as well as the late architect, Jeffrey Beers. Read more about this year’s honorees.

Meet 2024 Hall-of-Famer David Galullo

Call it DNA, call it destiny:David Galullo was fated for a career in design and architecture. Credit his late father, an Italian American builder and visionary who passed on a worldview that became the underpinning of his son’s multidisciplinary practice. “He taught me to see the world as an opportunity for improvement rather than something completed,” says the consummate professional who, although a licensed architect, does not necessarily call himself such. Read about how David Galullo breaks boundaries in design.

Meet Hall-of-Famers Adam Rolston, Drew Stuart, and Gabriel Benroth

Adam Rolston, Drew Stuart, and Gabriel Benroth, the cofounding partners of INC Architecture & Design, joke that together they make one great principal. Rolston, the creative and managing director, is a conceptual thinker who steers the overall aesthetic of a project. Stuart, the development and construction director, is a detail-oriented people person who helps realize the design on-site. And Benroth, the studio and information director, is a systems guy who creates innovative, interactive renderings. Since they started INC in 2006, the firm has grown to 50 employees—and scored such marquee commissions as the master plan and renovation of the rink level at Rockefeller Center—but each partner still works on every project. “That’s our secret sauce: We’re owners who are deeply engaged,” Stuart begins. They also love what they do, and their youthful enthusiasm is evident in INC’s distinctive work. Read more about INC’s cofounders.

Meet Hall-of-Famer Holly Hunt

Even if you never met Holly Hunt, you could pick her out in a crowd. She is a doyenne of an exquisitely understated, timeless modern style, who worships fine materials and artisanship and is heavily into neutrals. That woman with the perfectly coiffed silver hair and contrasting slim, dark jacket, surrounded by museum-quality artwork and impeccably tailored furnishings? Yep, that’s her. Read more about how Holly Hunt revolutionized the furniture industry.

Discover The 2024 Hall-of-Fame Tribute For DIFFA

Turning 40 is an occasion to celebrate past accomplishments—and, perhaps more importantly, to set your future agenda. That’s what DIFFA: Design Industries Foundation has been doing as it transitions into a fifth decade. “Every responsible not-for-profit should constantly reevaluate its mission to ensure alignment with its community’s needs,” says Dawn Roberson, DIFFA’s executive director since 2018. As such, the foundation, which just rolled out a new name this year, not only continues its essential work of granting funds to organizations that provide assistance and healthcare access to those impacted by HIV/AIDS but has also been pursuing an expanded scope: addressing the broader challenges of food and housing insecurity and the mental-health issues that underserved populaces face—and that increase the likeliness of diagnosis. Read more about the evolution of DIFFA’s mission.

Discover The Hall-of-Fame Tribute For Jeffrey Beers

Way before “experiential” became a hospitality-design buzzword, Jeffrey Beers was pioneering spaces that embodied the concept. The New York architect, who passed away from cancer earlier this year, masterminded sensorially forward, holistic environments that were stages for interaction, transporting patrons straight to the zeitgeist. Over his four decades as a hospitality leader, Beers left an indelible imprint on commercial design, influencing the look, feel, flow, and vibe of restaurants, entertainment venues, resorts, to luxury residential developments from Greece to Dubai, Mexico and Singapore—a legacy Jeffrey Beers International (JBI) is continuing under a leadership team of loyal colleagues. Read more about Jeffrey Beers’s architectural legacy.