Favourite Things

Live in a landmark
This 2-bedroom penthouse is the crown jewel of the Oakland’s historic cathedral building at 2100  light-filled, square feet.
Shelter / Real Estate

 

Pollination on the go
Päivi Raivio, this year’s Helsinki Design Week winner, creates better public spaces. This is one of her mobile stations.
raiviobumann.com

 

Living the dream
This gigantic floating city design could become the world’s largest boat, aptly named Pangeos the Terayacht.
pangeosyacht.com

 

Off-roading
Limited to 2,500 examples worldwide, this exclusive model evokes the first overall victory by Porsche in the 1984 Paris-Dakar Rally.
porsche.com

 

Fox jumping
Pre-cut, pre-scored DIY puzzles provide moments of relaxation, mindfulness and meaningful reflection.
Lowpolypaperkits.ca

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The joy of play

Often framed as the territory of childhood, the magic of play doesn’t have to expire when adulthood comes around. At any age, play can foster new energy, new interests and new connections. Especially true in a world of deadlines, work

The art of letting go

There are places in the world that impress more than the eyes—they soften the shoulders, quiet the mind, and slow everything down to a kinder pace. Villa d’Este, resting gracefully on the shores of Lake Como, is one of those

Bella Cucina turns up the heat

A kitchen marriage In a harmonious blend of innovation and tradition, Florense, Brazil’s premier high-end furniture brand and Pininfarina, the legendary Italian design studio come together in the kitchen. arcokitchen.com Too many cooks may spoil the broth so stake your

Bella Cucina turns up the heat

Best of Italy Kitchen designs that bridge old and new worlds with innovation and timeless quality thanks to Renzo Rastelli. rastelli.com Too many cooks may spoil the broth so stake your claim and make sure the kitchen is your most

The Dylan

Housed in what was the city’s first stone theatre, designed in 1638 by Jacob van Campen, The Dylan Amsterdam is a 41-room canal district boutique hotel nestled along the Keizersgracht. Led by Amsterdam-based Studio Linse and Format Furniture, the Dylan’s

The fine art of “Grilling and Chilling”

There’s something timeless about the sound of a grill sizzling on a warm afternoon. The smell of the barbecue drifting through the air, stylishly-iced cold drinks and laughter bouncing across a patio spells summer. Whether, it’s a long weekend, a