LANZA atelier uses curving brick design for Serpentine Pavilion 2026
Designed by the Mexico City–based studio founded by Isabel Abascal and Alessandro Arienzo, the 2026 Serpentine Pavilion references England’s serpentine walls and the surrounding garden landscape through a porous brick structure
Inside the Malmö studio of Swedish designer Jenny Nordberg
In Malmö, Jenny Nordberg creates limited-edition objects that sit between art and design. ICON visits her studio to explore how the city's openness and creative freedom inspire her practice
This new build in North London features a playful exterior by architecture practice NIKJOO
Designed by Flawk in collaboration with London-based studio NIKJOO, Runda is a joyful, low-carbon home born from whimsical design features and an educational, community-focused approach to sustainable residential architecture
10 must-see design exhibitions not to miss in 2026
From London to New York and beyond, our global edit spotlights the unmissable design shows setting the agenda for 2026
Design
Architecture
LANZA atelier uses curving brick design for Serpentine Pavilion 2026
Designed by the Mexico City–based studio founded by Isabel Abascal and Alessandro Arienzo, the 2026 Serpentine Pavilion references England’s serpentine walls and the surrounding garden landscape through a porous brick structure
This new build in North London features a playful exterior by architecture practice NIKJOO
Designed by Flawk in collaboration with London-based studio NIKJOO, Runda is a joyful, low-carbon home born from whimsical design features and an educational, community-focused approach to sustainable residential architecture
How architecture studio DEDRAFT revamped a mid-1960s modernist house
The emerging London-based studio has reworked a modernist house set within the South Downs National Park, delivering a sensitive renovation that honours the building's original spirit
Design
Inside the Malmö studio of Swedish designer Jenny Nordberg
In Malmö, Jenny Nordberg creates limited-edition objects that sit between art and design. ICON visits her studio to explore how the city's openness and creative freedom inspire her practice
10 must-see design exhibitions not to miss in 2026
From London to New York and beyond, our global edit spotlights the unmissable design shows setting the agenda for 2026
5 Highlights from Design Miami 2025
Returning for its 21st edition, Design Miami showcased its largest curation to date. ICON explores some of this year’s top highlights.
Opinion
Connection and community emerge as prevalent topics across London Design Festival
From engaging conversations to immersive events and a run club, the desire to strengthen our creative communities was apparent at this year’s London Design Festival
Has the design industry become enamoured with the hype culture of the fashion world?
As Milan Design Week returned earlier this month, a world of luxurious escapism set the tone while endless queues and influencer-filled crowds sparked a multitude of reactions.
How Minus Furniture is exploring a net zero business model
Can furniture really be carbon negative? Minus Furniture is a research-driven design studio seeking to explore the reality of a net zero and below zero business model. Roddy Clarke investigates
