Japanese and Greek Influences Collide at Athen’s New Onuki Restaurant

The similarities between Japan and Greece might not seem that obvious, but if there is a design studio able to cohere myriad cues from these hard-to-pin-down, ancient, and not simply defined cultures, it is Toronto- and New York-based firm Yabu Pushelberg. The more than four-decades-old practice has

Misewell Finds Warmth, Texture, and Presence in New Lighting Forms

As our modern world becomes less and less tactile in favor of a larger, omnipresent digital expanse, the design community has a duty to respond to the changing tides. Celebrating certain reflections of reality, Misewell debuted its latest lighting collection at ICFF this year, leaning into striking

The Craft of Kawai Kanjira: Locating Truth and Beauty in Japanese Folk Pottery

I walked past Kawai Kanjirō’s house and studio twice before I found the door I was looking for. Located on a quiet side street in Kyoto, the unassuming museum dedicated to the life and work of the influential folk potter blends in with all the other machiya townhouses typical of the city, with the m

An Amazing Cozy Cabin Retreat in the Mountains

It might be the beginning of summer, but you’ll want to curl up in front of the fire in today’s cozy cabin retreat by Swaback Architects. Even if the weather isn’t cold, a rustic cabin is a great place to soothe your soul. Today’s Arizona home is wedged in the mountains and looks like the... The pos