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Interior designer (and former Olympian!) Erica McLain explains, “Biophilic design is the art and science of reconnecting humans with the natural world within built environments. Rooted in our innate biophilia—the deep evolutionary bond between humans and nature—it seeks to restore balance, calm, and vitality in our indoor spaces by integrating the principles and patterns of the natural world.”
As the grand finale to Paris Déco Off, the annual ceremony honored Norman Foster, SANAA, and a multitude of design-world luminaries.
Her clients’ needs and personal styles are the driving forces behind designer Darla Bankston May’s elegant interiors. Her Houston-based firm, Bankston May Associates, specializes in luxury residential and boutique hospitality projects, crafting highly personalized interiors that blend beauty and functionality.
Drawing inspiration from the exterior of her Spanish colonial home, Olga Doykhen integrated woodwork and black window frames, and balanced those elements with modern furniture and lighting. “The goal was to create a space my daughter could grow into,” Doykhen says.
New York City-based Studio Luddite elegantly subverts this notion with their newest release, the Pell Chandelier. Choosing instead to celebrate another aspect, this piece utilizes the raw edge of the hide, stacked in concentric circles to display the natural variation.
With its Spanish Colonial-style architecture and elevated interiors, designed by Olga Doykhen – Casa Moderna embodies contemporary Californian living at its best.
Fox Point Farms Opens as an “Agrihood” in San Diego. The project was developed by locally based Nolen Communities, with the design led by Tecture.
SANAA founders Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa have been named the recipients of Le Prix Charlotte Perriand for 2025 by the Créateurs Design Association & Awards.
“Unless you have an ironclad contract on the amount of changes the client can make, and there is an additional charge for delays by the client or other involved parties, hourly is best,” says Meredith Xavier, principal and founder of The Ligné Group.
Orange County–based designer Olga Doykhen similarly favors minimalism for her clients with allergies. She especially prioritizes layout and recommends an open floor plan with good airflow, minimal clutter, and fewer surfaces where dust can accumulate.
From solid brass table lamps to asymmetrical stone pendants, the New York studio’s inaugural range of materially diverse lighting embodies his core belief that the objects in our homes should be fabricated by craftsmen and with intent.
Erica Volkmer’s design philosophy is all about creating one-of-a-kind spaces filled with whimsical touches, exciting juxtapositions, and plenty of color.
On Jan 20, some of the world's most celebrated designers and architects gathered in Paris to be honored by the Créateurs Design Association.
