Sip of history: The Macallan releases its oldest ever whisky

The Macallan whisky brand marks an extraordinary event in its history, as it unveils The Reach – a rare and highly significant 81-year-old single malt, and the oldest whisky ever released by the company. The Reach was laid down in 1940, at The Macallan Estate above the River Spey in north-east Scotland, amid the turmoil of the Second World War, which compelled the distillery (which today occupies a Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners building, completed in 2018) to close its doors for the first time since it was founded in 1824. The Macallan Distillery in Speyside north-east Scotland, designed by Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners and completed in 2018 This incomparable whisky is a testament to the skill and endurance of the craftspeople behind its creation, the dedication necessary to resume the art of whisky-making during turbulent times, and the excellence of those who continue to uphold the distinction of the brand today. The Reach decanter To honour the momentous launch, The Macallan is presenting The Reach in an exquisite decanter of mouth-blown glass, cradled on a bronze sculpture of three hands. Sculptor Saskia Robinson created the piece with bold artistry – working with countless drawings, and the brief that each hand would represent important characters in The Macallan’s unique story. One commemorates the distillery workers of 1940, whose hard work and expertise brought the fine single malt into existence; another is the hand of one-time chairman Allan Shiach, whose grandfather headed the company when this remarkable spirit was first consigned to its cask; and the third is that of today’s master whisky maker Kirsteen Campbell, who carefully selected the 1940 cask used to create The Reach. Kirsteen Campbell, master whisky maker of The Macallan. Photography by Christina Kernohan.  As Campbell explains, ‘The creation of many hands, The Reach has been a truly collaborative effort. It’s also a tribute to the people who made this precious whisky, and their enduring spirit, which never wavered.’ The eight-decade old spirit is revealed within layers of wood, bronze, liquid and glass – with an attention to detail that extends from the magnificent form of the sculpted hands, to the glass surface of the decanter, which features subtle indentations matching the fingerprints of the bronze hands that embrace it. The decanter is housed within a cabinet crafted using wood from a fallen elm tree that is thought to have been on The Macallan Estate in 1940. Barrels stored at The Macallan distillery Glowing at the centre of this visually arresting presentation is the whisky itself. Campbell says, ‘Its deep auburn hue is the first hint of this remarkable whisky’s astonishing depth. Offering notes of dark chocolate, sweet cinnamon and aromatic peat, leading on to treacle toffee, crystalised ginger and charred pineapple, before giving way to an intensely rich, sweet and smoky finish.’ Few will have the opportunity to taste this unique legacy, as The Reach is limited to only 288 decanters worldwide, priced £92,000 each. §
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This Costa Brava house makes the most of its rocky site

Nestled on a cliffside of El Port de la Selva, this Costa Brava house is defined by its rocky environment. Designed by architects Marià Castelló and José Antonio Molina, the family home is created in exposed concrete, featuring a composition of volumes that break up the overall mass, almost like an abstracted version of a natural rocky outcrop – gently referencing the area’s pòrfit (porphyry), the type of dark-coloured and very hard rock that is omnipresent in the volcanic geology of this part of Spain.  The house’s design was informed by two contradicting forces: the desire to open the home up towards the region’s warm sun and the site’s long sea views, and the need to protect the inhabitants from the strong, cold winds from the north that frequently affect the coast. In order to tick both boxes, the architects crafted a design that divides the house into two levels – one that is embedded into the land, placed against the cliff’s rocky surface, and a second, top one, which is clad in glazing towards the water and features terraces and wide openings, acting almost like a viewing platform. This creates an interior that at points feels completely open to the elements, but is elsewhere sheltered and enclosed. Costa Brava house inspired by its surroundings On top of its contextual needs, this Costa Brava house, occupied by a family of six, also had to be generous and practical. Being partly buried in the ground meant that the design cleverly conceals the home’s real size, allowing it to be spacious inside while helping it appear more discreet from the street side.  The interior houses a total of four double bedrooms and a range of living spaces, most of which share dramatic views out to the Mediterranean. The structure’s concrete shell is equally pronounced inside, yet here it’s softened by a more diverse material palette. ‘To compensate for the intrinsic qualities of concrete, oak wood has been chosen to materialise the exterior carpentry, some cladding, custom-made furniture, etc, providing the whole with warmth and harmony,’ the architects explain.  Balancing seemingly opposing elements – privacy and openness, drama and subtleness, spaciousness and a contextual approach – this El Port de la Selva home is not only a practical and comfortable family home, but it also presents an architectural expression of its surroundings. §
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Dubai welcomes the Museum of the Future

Looking at it peeking through the Dubai skyline, it feels clear that the Museum of the Future was not designed to be subtle; rather, it was designed to celebrate and shout about human achievement and the innovation that guides humankind into the future. Housed in a suitably eye-catching building, rounded, gleaming and adorned with Arabic calligraphic inscriptions, this new cultural destination in the UAE turns the idea of a museum on its head. Instead of being a home for historical artefacts, it is an experimental space, hailed as a hub to inspire the future of humanity. The brainchild of the Dubai Future Foundation and architect Shaun Killa of Killa Design, the project will house a permanent exhibition of human technology and creative thinking; and it opens its doors to the public today (22 February 2022).  The building was conceived by Killa ‘as an architectural and cultural icon’, and it’s true that its striking, shimmering volume is as memorable as it is dramatic. The architect composed its flowing form using computer-aided design, harnessing state-of-the-art technology in volume shaping and futuristic visions of architecture to achieve his goal. The result is an impressive 77m high, seven-storey toroidal structure built without using a single column.  Museum of the Future The glistening structure is clad in stainless steel panels manufactured by robots that produced the pattern that makes up its skin – lines of Arabic calligraphy representing three quotes on the future by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice president and prime minister of the UAE and ruler of Dubai. These say: ‘We may not live for hundreds of years, but the products of our creativity can leave a legacy long after we are gone’; ‘The future belongs to those who can imagine it, design it, and execute it. It isn’t something you await, but rather create’; and ‘Innovation is not an intellectual luxury. It is the secret behind the evolution and rejuvenation of nations and peoples’. Made using technologically advanced building methods, the Museum of the Future also employs modern sustainable architecture strategies, such as solar power (the structure is powered through its own dedicated solar park). Inside, a multipurpose hall sits at the core of the building, surrounded by further spaces including a lecture hall, innovation laboratories for health, education, smart cities, energy and transportation, and permanent exhibition areas.  ‘The Museum of the Future is a “living museum”, constantly adapting and metamorphosing as its very environment drives continual and iterative change to its exhibits and attractions,’ says Mohammed Al Gergawi, UAE minister for cabinet affairs and chairman of the Dubai Future Foundation. ‘The museum brings together futurists, thinkers, innovators and the public in a testbed of ideas that define the world of the future and shape the way we interact with our world to come.’ §  
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Minimalist Kyiv apartment designed as a calming oasis

Ukrainian designer Natalie Dubrovska of Dubrovska Studio created the minimalist interiors for a Kyiv apartment. Responding to the client’s request to balance a busy life with a calming interior environment, the designer created a place that combines distinctive design gestures with an essential aesthetic. Kitchen and dining area, with upholstered dining chairs by Monica Förster for Artifort Visually noiseless, the apartment interiors feature a white and grey palette, with rounded corners that further soften the space with a muffling effect. The only colours in the space are offered by the sofa, by Francesco Binfaré for Edra, its asymmetric forms and deep blue velvet upholstery creating a strong presence in the living area. The sofa’s shape-shifting nature allows the furniture piece to perform different functions in the room, with different seating approaches created by changing the placement of cushions. The same shade is replicated in the bathrooms, where the colour is used for the sink and a small shelving alcove in the shower, and in the office chair, by Jaime Hayon.  The study, with chair by Jaime Hayon for &tradition The entrance is defined by a dressing room area with a concealed study space on one side, flanked by Rimadesio wardrobes in the same tones as the apartment, while in the open living space a monochromatic kitchen and dining area features a lacquered white table and elegant dining chairs by Monica Förster for Artifort. Responding to the client’s request to keep appliances out of sight, the designer created white and grey cabinets that offer a discreet hiding place, contributing to the minimalist effect in the room.  ‘Cooperation with the client was a unique and fascinating experience,’ comments Dubrovska. ‘Her references were not photos of interiors but more abstract pictures like a photo of the sundown or a Pink Floyd album cover. I had to process all those images to find the solution of how to express that emotion in a material area. Eventually, we found a concept that reflects this perfectionism and lateral beauty perception.’ § Bed by Francesco Binfaré for Edra A frosted glass window in the bathroom, with the bedroom plants visible on the other side Dressing room with wardrobes by Rimadesio An custom designed alcove in the kids’ bedroom, featuring Puppy by Eero Aarnio for Magis A blue sink in the bathroom The apartment’s walls feature rounded corners
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Girard-Perregaux goes back to the future with rethought Casquette watch

Girard-Perregaux is paying tribute to the 1970s with the re-release of quartz watch the Casquette. The newly launched Casquette 2.0 encases the original neo-futuristic, elongated design and updated quartz movement in sleek ceramic and titanium. ‘This is something we have been wanting to do for some time, given the revolutionary design of this watch, and its enduring appeal since it was last produced in the late 1970s,’ says Girard-Perregaux’s chief product officer, Clémence Dubois. ‘Original versions remain highly desirable but hard to find on the secondary market, and in that we saw a major opportunity.’ The original watch, although not officially called the Casquette, quickly received its nickname from a loyal following who were enamoured with the watch’s aesthetic. Produced from 1976 to 1978, it was vastly different from the classic two-handed watches usual for the time. Girard-Perregaux Casquette watch rebooted The new piece nods to this history while incorporating contemporary technology, inspired by the unique special edition the brand created in partnership with Bamford Watch Department for the Only Watch charity auction in 2021. ‘We had managed to create a new and improved movement with extra capabilities, but just needed the right moment to relaunch it – it wasn’t a question of if but indeed, when,’ says Dubois. ‘Our thought was to start out with a [one-off] Casquette kitted out with this new movement on the occasion of Only Watch late last year. But the results of this auction far surpassed our expectations, [the watch] fetching almost 10 times the initial estimate, which only further confirmed we were on the right track with this major reboot.’ This new piece adds new functions to the traditional hour, minutes and seconds display, with a secret date feature that lets the wearer choose a memorable or sentimental date that can then be displayed at a specific time each day. ‘We quite liked the idea of information only you (and your Casquette) are privy to, only reinforcing the relationship of watch and wearer, as well as playing into the gadgety/geeky aspect that is undeniable with this relaunch,’ adds Dubois. ‘We affectionately refer to the changes in this new piece as “hardware and software upgrades” within the team. On the “hardware” side, the case has gone from Makrolon on the vintage version to high-performance ceramic, rubber and titanium elements. On the “software” side, we have added a plethora of new functionalities, namely a second timezone, chronograph, low battery indicator and secret date, in addition to time and date functions.’ §
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Tasmania retreat combines dramatic scale with intimate spaces

South Hobart-based Studio Ilk has completed a new family retreat in Tasmania, a palatial structure that occupies a semi-rural site set above the island’s rugged coastline. The single-level house sprawls across 1,767 sq m, with spectacular coastal views from the bedrooms and main living spaces. The Tasmania retreat’s location, at the base of a gentle slope, was carefully chosen so the structure appears to be tucked into the landscape. The entrance approach, Tinderbox House by Studio Ilk Architecture ‘We actually had intimate knowledge of site conditions via a partially unbuilt work for the previous owner,’ the architects admit. ‘He had left us with a gaping wound courtesy of an excavated house site above an infamous underground cellar with a tunnelled access to the rocky foreshore below the site.’ The main question was how the new house would address the views, as well as satisfy the local planning authorities. The original idea was to reuse the first site, but the planners had to be persuaded to let the house be moved, ultimately reducing the prominence of the structure from the seashore below.  The Tinderbox House is tucked into the landscape, with the ocean beyond The plan tackles a number of challenges, not least the south-facing orientation. This required huge amounts of insulation in the floors, ceilings and tall mudstone walls that divide the various sections of the house. Self-sufficiency was an important factor in the design. A commercial-grade solar array and battery storage system was installed, while heating and cooling are provided by geothermal heat pumps.  The Tinderbox House is arranged as a series of pavilions separated by tall stone walls The accommodation is grouped into five pavilions, arranged in a linear fashion along the contours. Internal courtyards and balconies provide connection – the client requested a water view from every room. The southern façade is almost entirely glazed with tall sliding windows. Local stone was used to build the monolithic walls, which rise up slightly higher than the pavilions they bookend, delineating a series of private spaces. Inside, the hand-laid stones are set against caramel-coloured polished concrete and timber floors, as well as huge quantities of spotted-gum timber cladding.  Looking west through the kitchen of the Tinderbox House The joinery called for special attention. The wood was used to create storage and built-in furniture, as well as the floor-to-ceiling doors, and cladding inside and out. The wood was also made fire-resistant – the site is in a major bushfire zone, hence the large pool of water just above the house.  The entrance courtyard, with the utility spaces to the right Beyond the metal gates is a long internal entrance courtyard, leading to an entrance pavilion. To the left, on the north side of the site, are utility spaces, including laundry, a workshop, garages, and a log store, and beyond is a courtyard with a barbecue and outdoor kitchen. Guests turn right to access the main living areas, which are placed in the largest pavilion. They enter an open-plan living and dining space with the ocean beyond, as well as a generous kitchen with larder and separate catering space.  The main living space, with high ceilings and expansive glazing The whole of the south façade can be opened up to a terrace that runs the length of the structure. To the west is a gym, beyond which lies the principal bedroom suite, which has its own sitting room and balcony. Careful placement of the tall stone walls shields this space from the rest of the house, creating the sense of a secluded retreat. To the east of the main space is a wedge-shaped pool deck, complete with a cantilevered pool that reaches out into the treetops.  The cantilevered pool is a dramatic focus of the ocean-facing aspect Beyond this deck are four bedrooms for children and guests, complete with another private balcony. A glazed corridor leads round to a billiards room and library, overlooking the generous east terrace.  The library and billiards room seen from the lawn Despite the scale of the house, the modular nature of the pavilion-centric design allows areas to be opened and closed as needed, making it an efficient place to run for just two people. High-quality materials, and meticulously crafted finishes give the house a real sense of permanence and solidity. ‘Economy is not by definition building the cheapest way, but about building something that will still be here in 200 years,’ the architects say. ‘We are proud to have been able to achieve this in a highly efficient passive solar building.’ § The main bedroom has a private terrace and spectacular views The outdoor dining space in one of the courtyards A bespoke bed in the guest bedroom  
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Eva Rothschild creates original artworks for Roksanda at London Fashion Week

Roksanda and Eva Rothschild’s shared focus on a bold use of colour and striking geometrical silhouettes is encapsulated in original artworks for the designer’s A/W 2022 show at London Fashion Week. Here, they reveal the inspiration behind the installations. Wallpaper*: How does Eva’s work here complement the vision you have for this collection? Roksanda Ilinčić: Eva’s work is always challenging preconceived notions we may have, whether on construction or geometry or colour, it’s all about subverting the eye. For this collection I wanted to explore the duality and contradictions within us of being grounded in our new reality but still wanting to dream. I think that underlying dichotomy is really mirrored and reflected back in Eva’s works. W*: What narrative is created between the collection and artworks? RI: I took inspiration from Eva’s works to form the basis of my exaggerated gowns of padded amorphous and unusual patchworking. I used colour-blocking, married together in silk taffetas, silk satins, cottons and sand-washed silks to bring new volume and tactility and defying pre-conceived notions of construction. W*: What parallels can you draw between Eva’s emphasis on bold geometric outlines and an eclectic range of materials? RI: Both Eva and I explore construction in our own ways but at the same time we have quite a similar approach to our ethos. I gravitate towards her boldness and use of colour and geometry as something I recognise in my own work. W*: Why did you want to work with Eva on this design? RI: Eva and I have been friends for a long time and are always in dialogue with each other, sharing ideas and inspirations. There is a synchronicity in our work, and a mutual appreciation. I liked the idea in these times of creating new conversations with old friends. W*: Hi Eva, how has Roksanda’s collection inspired this artwork? Eva Rothschild: I have followed Roksanda’s work for many years and her use of colour and her sculptural way with fabric forms and the body has always had a real resonance with my own interests. The works I am presenting here pre-exist this current collection, but were originally created to be used with dancers, so placing them in the active context of Roksanda’s show is really exciting for me. W*: What inspired you here? ER: The forms are created to make an active environment for the body to negotiate. The splitting of colours across the different plains of the frames creates a visual confusion about the structure of the pieces. I am always interested in making sculpture that engages both the body and the eye in an active form of looking that makes us aware of the relationship between the object and ourselves. W*: Your pieces play with subversive geometric silhouettes - how have you built on that with these strong shapes? ER: Geometry is subversive in itself, as it contains both the clearly known reliable forms of architecture and modernism, and the more arcane geometric confusions of mandalas, pyramids and labyrinths. In using geometric form within a sculptural practice it is always interesting to combine these two elements, and that is what I have been working with here. W*: What role does colour play in these works? ER: Colour defines different plains within the structure of the pieces. The structural elements have a job to do, they have to get the object to actually stand up. The colour is not bound by this and it can jump across the structures creating a visual impression that may even be at odds with what we know is structurally necessary. It enhances and re-defines prosaic structure. And of course colour adds beauty, excitement and visual delight. §  
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Sustainable architecture: innovative and inspiring building design

Henley Hall Photography: Bruce Damonte Henley Hall, one of American architecture studio Kieran Timberlake’s latest education work is a striking new home for UC Santa Barbara’s Institute for Energy Efficiency; it’s also a project that has already achieved a coveted LEED Platinum certification, and won a 2021 American Architecture Award, among other accolades. “We are honored to work with UC Santa Barbara to make Henley Hall the ideal campus home for the IEE,” said Jason Smith, partner at KieranTimberlake. “Our expertise in innovative, sustainable design aligns perfectly with their forward-thinking mission to create new technologies in pursuit of an energy efficient future. These shared values contributed to a forward-thinking and vibrant environment for science and collaboration.” Woodlands Photography: Tim Soar A family home located in the UK’s High Weald area of outstanding natural beauty takes inspiration from its environment, with a focus on natural materials and sustainability. Woodlands, in the East Sussex village of Wadhurst, rethinks the 1920s chalet bungalow originally on the site, building on the previously developed land of the original house. The semi-natural grass already present – with its potential for biodiversity enhancement – becomes a living part of the new development. The five-bedroom home by Williams Griffiths Architects comprises an open layout, with interconnected living spaces offering extensive opportunities for a family to work and live in the space. The design considers the growing family’s immediate needs, with a choice of main and secondary entrances and a second kitchen presenting alternative living options for the future. Additional writing: Hannah Silver Villa Pirogovo Photography: Ilya Ivanov Approaching Villa Pirogovo from afar, a series of catenary dome structures appear to be peeking out from the ground. Made of concrete and glass, these are the dramatic bedrooms at Dutch architect Erick van Egeraat’s latest residential offering in Russia. When walking towards the main entrance, the villa fully reveals itself in all its expressive concrete glory that mixes angular geometries with those distinctive sleeping pods, all nestled into the dense pine tree forest along the banks of the Klyazma River in the Russian countryside. The commission came from a private client who was after a holiday home that would work equally well for both the pleasant summer and the harsh winter conditions of the region. The team at van Egeraat’s architecture studio focused on creating an exuberant composition that offers 21st-century design and all mod cons, while absorbing the natural beauty of the surroundings, allowing the views to take centre stage at almost every room through swathes of glazing, terraces and balconies.  Bide cabin Photography: Jake Balston If the pandemic has got you dreaming of the green countryside, secluded cabins and a poised, neat minimalist life, The Bide might be just the thing for you. This architectural Dorset cabin is a labour of love of a pair of design enthusiasts – one an architect, of London-based studio LAMA, and the other working for Nordic design brand Åben. The pair joined forces and brought together their expertise to build, almost entirely by hand during one of the recent lockdowns, this charming getaway – a rural escape with an architectural twist. The cabin was designed for themselves, as a private retreat, which can also be used on occasion as a rental. Handling the design, product sourcing and construction together, the couple ensured that their project employed principles of sustainable architecture, such as using local materials and eco-friendly building techniques. For example, The Bide is designed using the WikiHouse system, with a wooden frame cut by CNC and bolted together by hand. Low-carbon materials used include sheep’s wool and woodfibre insulation. There is a Separett waterless toilet from Sweden, a decentralised MVHR system, and a Nebia vaporised water shower that ‘uses 40 per cent less water than a regular shower’. Friendship Hospital Photography: Asif Salman Kashef Chowdhury/Urbana’s Friendship Hospital in Bangladesh has scooped the prestigious RIBA International Prize 2021. The institute’s award casts its net wide, celebrating outstanding, international works that ‘demonstrate design excellence and social impact’. The winning project, led by NGO Friendship, does just that. Not only does it provide functional and considered architectural space for important health services to the local communities of Satkhira in southern Bangladesh, but it also employs sustainable architecture to do so.  Shenzhen Rural Commercial Bank Headquarters Photography: Seth Powers SOM’s latest high rise offering, the Shenzhen Rural Commercial Bank Headquarters in China, employs clever design and biophyllic principles to help the structure adapt to its tropical climate and wider environment. ’The tower’s façade is defined by an external diagrid, which serves as both the building’s structure as well as an important solar shading element. At its base, the diagrid widens to create framed openings and views to the surrounding park and South China Sea, a short walk from the building,’ explain the architects. This diagrid, which is similar to an exosceleton, also helps define the building’s overall looks. Inside, the interior draws on Feng Shui principles, blending air, water and earth into the design. The tower is LEED Platinum and is targeting China Green Star certification.  The Mercury Store Photography: Naho Kubota A start-up space for theatre artists, from stage directors to choreographers and devisers, The Mercury Store is a new cultural hub in New York City, created by CO Adaptive Architecture. The space was designed to serve a variety of purposes, including residencies, studio and co-working space, community and funding activities. The architects used CLT - the first documented use in town of this carbon negative material - to transform the 12,700 sq ft former metal foundry, retrofitting it and reusing and repurposing many of its existing elements. ’This is the first project in New York City to use mass timber to transform an adaptive reuse building, and we hope it will lead by example; exemplifying the capacity of mass timber to simultaneously reduce our embodied carbon and reinvigorate our aging building stock,’ says CO Adaptive co-principal Ruth Mandl. Haus on the Ridge Photography: Edmund Sumner The Brownie, the series of photographic cameras made by Eastman Kodak in the early 20th century, inspired Haus on the Ridge, reveals the architect and owner of this Kent house, TP Bennett principal director Doug Smith. Nestled in the green English countryside, the home, created with project architect Sam Clarke, is not only a striking family abode, but it’s also conceived according to the principles of sustainable architecture and follows strict Passivhaus standards. ‘As architects we all dream of designing and building our own home. Having taken an early interest in the Passivhaus concept, this project gave me the perfect opportunity to challenge myself and Sam, bringing together clean, minimalist, exceptional design with Passivhaus sustainability credentials,’ says Smith. His wife, Wendy, adds: ‘The Passivhaus provisions give a level of comfort to the design standard and more. The simple, predominantly open-plan living space, with its incredible interaction with the outside space and the rural setting, makes living in the house a joy.’ PolyRoom by Cutwork x Bouygues Immobilier  Photography: Pierre Châtel-Innocenti, courtesy of Cutwork French developer Bouygues Immobilier has joined forces with architects Cutwork to launch an innovative new building model. Bringing together Japanese simplicity with LEGO-like assembly, the concept centres on a prefabricated, modular unit: PolyRoom. A prototype unit has already been built, and the team aims to launch the first development created using the PolyRoom concept soon, with a view for completion in 2023 in Bordeaux. The structure will herald a new living brand for Bouygues Immobilier - one that is green, functional and which is ’carefully designed to activate biodiversity and local ecologies’ on its site. Cutwork co-founder and architect, French-Japanese Antonin Yuji Maeno ’took inspiration from the Japanese concept washitsu 和室わしつ. A washitsu is a central room in traditional Japanese homes. It has no predefined or single dedicated purpose, but rather is an adaptive space that can take any shape to meet inhabitants’ changing everyday needs.’ Dwelling Unit for Musicians by Automated Architecture (AUAR) Photography: Naaro Created for a family of musicians - a cellist and double bassist - this sustainable home extension was designed by emerging design firm Automated  Architecture, and it is the studio’s very first dwelling. The clients were in need of space to use as an office and rehearsal studio. The design team obliged and composed a robot-fabricated, modular system made from timber elements, which extends into the existing home’s rear garden. The concept is easy and fast to assemble, reducing construction costs and pollution, and it is replicable since it can adapt to different sites and needs. The scheme combines a sustainable architecture approach with high tech fabrication methods, which makes it all the more practical, the team at AUAR explains. ’For AUAR, people are central to automation. This starts with design. Our homes are not standard, one-size-fits-all spaces, but can be tailored and customized for every unique client, for each specific plot of land. As we use intelligent robotics and automation, it doesn’t cost anything more to make a different home each time," says the studio’s chief technology officer Gilles Retsin.  Harvard Science and Engineering Complex by Behnisch Architekten  Photography: Brad Feinknopf Harvard’s new Science and Engineering Complex (SEC) has sustainable architecture at its heart. The eight-level, 544,000 sq ft structure was designed by architecture studio Behnisch Architekten, who prioritised functionality and environmentally friendly strategies in their design. As a result, the building, which includes energy-conscious HVAC and lighting systems, and planted roof terraces, has received a coveted LEED Platinum and Living Building Challenge certification. The generous structure spans three volumes housing classrooms, fabrication studios, teaching labs and amenity spaces, but is elegantly broken up by green areas and openings so that it allows its users space to breathe and lets nature in.  Wanchai Community Green Station by BREAD Studio Photography: Images courtesy of ArchSD The Wanchai Community Green Station in Hong Kong is ready to open. Designed by BREAD Studio, the project was part of The Hong Kong Environment Protection Department’s efforts to create a more sustainable recycling network - and this station is one of ten brand new Recycling Stations in this initiative. Made of steel, clad in wood and with a GRP double curved secondary beam, this new piece of industrial infrastructure features impressive geometries and an eye-catching, sweeping shape. As well as fulfilling its duties within the realm of sustainability, the structure also features a green square which will be accessible and open to all, so the local community can use it freely as an open air point to sit and gather.  The Arc at Green Scool by Ibuku Photography: Sach de Laage The Green School in Bali is known for its finely tuned programme that follows children from early years through to secondary education, infused with a focus on creativity, the arts and ecological responsibility. Founded by John and Cynthia Hardy in 2006 and built around the principles of sustainable architecture, the school is a unique take on education; and now, it can also boast a brand new structure in its midst. The Arc, designed by local design and architecture studio Ibuku, headed by Elora Hardy, has recently been completed, offering a fresh visual shorthand for education architecture and the school’s green identity through its pioneering, green bamboo roof. The project was designed to host a wellness space and gymnasium for the school campus. Whimsical but sturdy, beautifully undulating as well as light and dynamic – almost like the bamboo version of a boat’s billowing sails in the wind – the roof is thin and balanced, and feels organic and close to nature. The trick was marrying traditional, age-old techniques for building with bamboo, and new technologies, Hardy, explains.   Falcon House by Koto Photography: Olco Studios British-based prefabrication specialist Koto has been hard at work developing modular home design, from compact work cabins to agile mini abodes, since its inception in 2017. The forward-thinking company, founded by couple Johnathon and Zoë Little and architect Theo Dales, has completed a range of minimalist cabins, such as its off-the-grid sauna in Ireland, all infused with Scandinavian style and sustainable architecture principles. But the energetic brand is not resting on its laurels, taking its minimalist Nordic architecture aesthetic to the larger scale and launching its first ever, two-storey modular design – meet Falcon House.   Haus im Obstgarten by Firm Architekten Photography: Adolf Bereuter Offering a contemporary take on the traditional Austrian farmhouses of the region, Haus im Obstgarten is the brainchild of local studio Firm Architekten. The beautifully poised house – a small, minimalist timber tower – sits on a slope in the village of Frastanz-Gampelün, on a plot owned by the client and their family for decades. The new structure replaces an old stable building nestled on a hillside between two farmhouses. The minimalist architecture approach evident in Haus im Obstgarten’s exterior continues inside, where the only decoration is provided by structural details and the tactile nature of the wood – making this project a contemporary ode to timber construction. Embellishment is kept to a minimum throughout, contrasting with the regional farmhouses’ more ornate interior styles, the architects explain.   The Wood Hotel by Elite by White Architects This striking building boasts to be one of the world’s tallest biuldings. Set in Skellefteå, within the idyllic natural scenery of Swedish Lapland, the scheme is a hotel, aptly named The Wood Hotel by Elite and designed by White Architects. Combining the trusted, natural material and high end engineering innovation, the building also aims to be carbon dioxide neutral within its first five years. ‘Our concept is very inspired by the Swedish North’s unique nature and its legacy within forestry, but also Skellefteå’s modern position as an epicenter for progressive, green-tech engineering. We want to create memorable experiences and evoke a sense of hopefulness of what the future could hold, encouraging our guests to explore new ideas - be it inside of their room or beyond,’ says Caroline Chakraborty, the family-owned business’s partner and board member.  ‘The Sustainable Glasgow Landing’ at COP26 by New Practice What used to be a petrol station in the late 20th century, was just a vacant site on the Broomielaw for a while before being transformed into a temporary, dedicated venue for events during the COP26 conference in Glasgow. The project was led by a mutli-disciplinary creative team led by Glasgow based architects New Practice, in collaboration with Inhouse, and promises to offer space for a rich programme of events, from performances to knowledge sharing, exploring sustainable architecture for locals and visitors alike.  ‘Urban Sequoia’ model by SOM Architecture and the built environment have received scant attention in the coverage of COP26, the UN Climate Change Conference. It’s an obvious blind spot given that the building sector currently generates 40 per cent of all global carbon emissions and that massive population growth and increased urbanisation mean there’s a lot more building to be done. It is predicted that another 230 billion square metres of new building stock will be needed by 2060. Of course, many architects have developed innovative ways to reduce that carbon debt, both in construction and during a building’s lifetime, through sustainable architecture. Now one of the industry’s giants, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), is unveiling a model for carbon-negative architecture – meet the ‘Urban Sequoia’. Additional writing: Nick Compton The Pavilion at Endeavour Square by ACME Photography: Hufton + Crow Stratford just got a new meeting place. The Pavilion at Endeavour Square has just been unveiled to a design by ACME, bringing sustainable architecture, fun design and a touch of placemaking to this part of east London. The London architecture studio’s director Friedrich Ludewig started off designing with a seemingly blank slate site – an open and as yet undeveloped part of Stratford’s International Quarter that sits just outside the borders of the Westfield complex and next to the large bridge that takes visitors through to the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, the Aquatics Centre and the West Ham’s London Stadium beyond. Surrounded at the moment by construction, newly completed office towers and enough rail tracks to make a train spotter happy, the site was in need of a purpose and a focal point – something fun and engaging, welcoming, useful and strong enough to act as a landmark for its corner of this still-growing London neighbourhood. FarmED by Tim Tasker Architects Photography: Tim Crocker This Cotswolds farming centre has been designed to be clever and sustainable by Tim Tasker Architects. FarmED at Honeydale Farm ‘works to educate communities on the role of regenerative farming in combating climate change, a mission that extends to the architectural aspiration and execution of three highly efficient mixed-use buildings on site.’ The U-shaped scheme is made up of three, minimalist, timber barn-like structures - a nod to the local vernacular typologies of the region. Extensive research on embodied carbon and careful material and construction method selection means this is a particularly eco-friendly complex.  REWE Market of the Future by ACME ACME has created a new model for a farmer’s market for the city of Wiesbaden-Erbenheim in Germany. The project experiments with timber construction, offering a ‘prototype for a new adaptable and sustainable market concept, able to fit any site typology,’ say the architects. The design is capticating yet simple, using standard wood elements, which were readily available locally and were assembled with simple screw connections. It is ‘an environment which re-establishes our human connection to locally sourced food,’ the architects say.  HiLo by ETHZurich Photography: Roman Keller Based on important ETHZurich research on architecture and sustainability, this is HiLo - the latest addition to Empa (Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology) and Eawag’s (Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology) NEST research building in Duebendorf, Switzerland. A team effort between scientists led by Philippe Block, Professor of Architecture and Structures, and Arno Schlueter, Professor of Architecture and Building Systems together with industrial partners, ‘explored how lightweight structures and efficient construction methods can be combined with intelligent and adaptive building systems to reduce both embodied and operational emissions in the construction and building industry.’ Ilulissat Icefjord Centre by Dorte Mandrup Photography: Adam Mork The spectacular Ilulissat Icefjord Centre sits on a craggy seashore on the edge of the UNESCO-protected Greenland wilderness. Designed by Danish architect Dorte Mandrup, the scheme, some 250 km north of the Arctic Circle, feels at one with its landscape. Its purpose is strongly connected to nature too, as it was conceived to highlight the ‘dramatic consequences of climate change on this remarkable landscape.’ A year-round visitor centre, as well as place to meet for locals, the building snakes around the hilly terrain telling, through its displays, activities and presence, the story of ice, nature and humankind. ‘The Icefjord Centre offers a refuge in the dramatic landscape and aims to become a natural gathering point from which you can experience the infinite, non-human scale of the Arctic wilderness, the transition between darkness and light, the midnight sun, and the Northern lights dancing across the sky,’ says Mandrup.  Casa Numa by Red Arquitectos Photography: Miguel Angel Vazquez Calanchini  A home designed to use as a personal retreat for the client, as well as a holiday rental, Casa Numa is the brainchild of Red Arquitectos. Nestled in a fairly moderst spot in Holbox Island, Quintana Roo in Mexico, the building is almost entirely created in coconut palm wood and is supported by sapote tree piles that come from the region’s jungle. This way, the project has a light impact on its sandy terrain and remains respectful to its surroundings, the architects explain. ‘The palm is considered the tree of life, since human existence could be sustained with everything that comes from it. It is a natural insulating material that offers a pleasant climate due to its thermal properties, allowing less energy consumption and natural cooling,’ says the team. The structure becomes a fine example of wood architecture and its main shell was created in a mere three months.  The Hilda Solis Care First Village by CRATE Modular Photography:  This LA-based project is dedicated to homelessness services and includes 232 units, a mess hall, and an administrative building. Created by CRATE Modular and named the The Hilda Solis Care First Village, the scheme was made almost entirely out of recycled shipping containers - each of which contains two sleeping pods. Looking sleek and modern, while keeping costs and construction impact to a minimum this clever project works hard for its money - prioritizing modular, sustainable architecture and building.  Bundeena House by Tribe Studio Architects Photography: Katherine Lu Taking its cues from modest fishing village cottages, this home is a prototype of a sustainable retreat cabin by Tribe Studio Architects. Set in Sydney’s seaside community of Bundeena, the project is cost-effective, environmentally-aware and supportive of local trades, explains the design team. ‘We could have had glorious views from a second storey, however we felt that reinforcing the local vernacular of single storey timber cottages was important, and that an introspective garden diagram was preferable to outward looking in this context,’ says studio director Hannah Tribe. ‘This house is an attempt to achieve a high level of architectural and sustainable outcomes at a low cost. It is an experiment in delivering a more thoughtful kit home.’  House Under Shadows by ZED Lab Created by Delhi based architects Zed Lab, this expansive home is a near net-zero residential structure. Called House Under Shadows for its perforated external shading that creates mesmerising shadow-and-light plays on its large terraces, the home was ‘an architectural response to the extreme weather in North India,’ explain the architects. ‘[The structure] achieves reduced solar direct and diffused radiation by 65% through digital modelling using parametrics and passive design strategies,’ says the team. The architectural approach combines elements from the local vernacular and modern, sleek style, while enabling natural ventilation and daylight.  AirBubble playground by ecoLogicStudio Photography: Maja Wirkus A strange circular structure has appeared in a green architectural garden at the centre of Warsaw, Poland, outside city’s the Copernicus Science Centre. This is the world’s first biotechnological playground integrating air-purifying micro-algae cultures, say its architects, London-based architecture studio ecoLogicStudio, led by Claudia Pasquero and Marco Poletto. The open air structure creates a purified microclimate where children can play. Merging biotechnology with archtiecture, the structure comes accompanied by a temporary exhibition on site. ‘There is untapped value in bringing the bio-intelligence of natural systems into cities, turning buildings into living machines that produce energy, store CO2 and clean the air. To achieve this, we need to think about the living world as a part of the current digital revolution: nature becomes part of a new bio-smart infrastructure,’ says Poletto.  House with Three Pavilions by Grounded Photography: Suryan Dang Combining a contemporary design approach with sustainable architecture, this home in a rural location in Goa was created by GROUNDED, the Indian architecture studio led by Anjali Mangalgiri. ‘The house attempts to leave a minimal or zero-impact on the functioning natural ecological cycles at the site that pre-date the new construction,’ she says. ‘It contributes positively by fostering biodiversity and recharging the underground water table.’ Created as a second home, the structure occupies a small fraction of its wider site. Natural materials the connect the building to its surroundngs play a key role in the design, and include terracota tiles, teak wood and a natural Indian stone in a blue-green colour. Timber House by Gbolade Design Studio Photography: Alex Upton A 1960s home in Chislehurst, Kent, in the UK, has been transformed with a dramatic extension by London based Gbolade Design Studio. Headed by Tara Gbolade, the architecture practice created a bold new design, Timber House, which goes beyond pure aesthetics to enhance the building’s sustainability credentials and the architecture’s overall functionality. Clad in stylish dark timber and featuring a defining pitched roof, the house results from a commission to refurbish and extend a family home. The new structure may have changed the home’s spatial experience but it doesn’t feel alien within its context; in fact, its new shapes and size are proportionate, respecting its surroundings and the existing building. Inside, however, the space has been significantly upgraded, with the addition creating soaring double-height ceilings, angular feature interiors (which reflect the original and new pitched roofs), and an open-plan arrangement that encourages interaction and flexiblity for the residents.  Torvbråten Primary School by Link Arkitektur Photography: Hundven-Clements photography This school in a rural spot within the Norwegian forest has just been completed to a design by locally based architecture studio Link Arkitektur. Guided by sustainability principles, theTorvbråten Primary School has become Norway’s second school to achieve the highly-regarded Nordic Swan Eco-label for best environmental practice. The building’s eye-catching curves have been clad with Kebony wood, the sustainably modified, durable timber. The result is not only a boost to the structure’s eco-credentials, but a highlight in its overall striking visual aesthetic too. Additionally, the school has been designed according to the passive house standards and is equipped with 800 solar cells and energy wells (geothermal heating). Now, it caters to some 470 students and 46 permanent members of staff between its classes, offices and multi-purpose hall.  Lemvig Klimatorium by 3XN  Photography: Adam Mork The town of Lemvig, on Denmark’s west coast, may be small and far away from the capital, but it aspires to play a vital role in the nation’s efforts to fight climate change. Aggressive storms and rising sea levels have heightened the risk of flooding, prompting the town to redevelop an old industrial area on its waterfront: adding a flood wall, installing a new promenade, spaces for new businesses, and most importantly, an international climate change centre, Klimatorium, to offer a meeting point for residents and tourists, educate the public about the climate emergency, and support Denmark’s role as an exporter of climate solutions. Commissioned by the town council to create this centrepiece, architects 3XN devised a two-storey building that makes a visual statement while keeping to a limited budget and environmental footprint. The landmark feature is a wave-shaped wooden pocket, caving into the southern façade of the building and facing a skate park by the Copenhagen-based studio Effekt, completed in 2013. Clad in local pine, the wave is smoothly contoured for the most part, but tiered at the base to provide seating. As Jan Ammundsen, senior partner and head of design at 3XN explains, the initial intention was simple: to create a sheltered spot that would be available to both the building’s users and passers-by, bathed in sunlight but protected from westerly winds across the water. ‘We are hoping to create a small possibility for them to sit, enjoy the moment, and speak to each other,’ says Ammundsen. ‘It’s a way for the building to give a little bit back to the town.’ Modular initiative by MiTek and Danny Forster & Architecture (DF&A) There’s a new kid on the prefab block; welcome the joint modular initiative of provider of innovative construction-based software, services, and engineered building solutions MiTek and Danny Forster & Architecture (DF&A). The scheme, which has been created by the digital systems specialist (who is owned by multinational conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway) and the New York based architecture firm, was conceived to champion prefabrication and flexible, sustainable building. Central to the initiative is the creation of a Modular Activation Platform (MAP), which will help simplify working with and designing modular buildings. ‘This will democratize modular – which means revolutionising the building industry,’ says DF&A principal Danny Forster. ‘Modular has such clear advantages, but for your average commercial builder, the risks are too high and the learning curve is too steep. Our activation platform will change that.’ ‘Structure’ by Better Shelter Social enterprise Better Shelter creates emergency and temporary sustainable housing for communities displaced by the climate crisis. With pilot sites for its shelters, called ‘Structure’, currently in India, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and Rwanda, its short-term solutions provide a sustainable response to the climate crisis that has left millions homeless. The company, based in Stockholm, Sweden, delivers modular homes in flat packages that can be speedily assembled without the need for tools or electricity. Equipped with a lockable door and a solar-powered lamp, they are created using materials local to their site, such as bamboo, timber and wattle and daub, and have the potential to be adapted by their occupiers for longer use. Khor Kalba Turtle and Wildlife Sanctuary by Hopkins Architects Photography: Mark Goodwin This cluster of low, round buildings on the edge of the water in the Gulf region is the brand new Khor Kalba Turtle and Wildlife Sanctuary facility at the Kalba mangrove reserve in the UAE. Designed by Hopkins Architects, the project is an important sanctuary for rehabilitating turtles and nurturing endangered birds in this richly biodiverse part of the world. The project was commissioned by Sharjah’s Environmental Protected Areas Authority (EPAA). It encompasses education and visitor facilities too, helping to raise awareness of its important work in its field. ’Designing for a site like this is an incredible opportunity,’ says Hopkins’ principal Simon Fraser. ‘The pioneering circular forms we designed for the Buhais Geological Museum, are also perfect for this rich ecological location as they touch the ground lightly. We have adapted them using soft scalloped precast cladding made from discarded shells found in the local area which responds to the marine environment and which softens the external appearance of the project to harmonise with its surroundings.’ Kaj micro-hotel by Barbara von Haffner and Toke Larsen The Copenhagen architecture scene is full of must-sees – from modernist masterpieces to contemporary marvels, such as OMA’s BLOX. Yet there are also some smaller gems that bring a sense of architectural experimentation to the everyday for the discerning visitor – such is Kaj, the town’s latest sustainable micro-hotel, which has been designed as a boutique, one-room boathouse you can rent. It all started when owners and partners in work and life Barbara von Haffner and Toke Larsen spotted a gap in the market. With the help of architect Karl Smith Meyer, they decided to put a plan into action. ‘We have often been contacted by people who wanted to rent our houseboat or asked what it is like to live on it,’ they say. ‘The idea for KAJ Hotel arose in the wake of these questions, which were almost impossible to answer unequivocally, as the experience varies depending on wind and weather conditions, as well as what time of day – or year – one stays there. One has to try it out for one self – and every moment has its own charm.’ Now, set on Copenhagen harbour and built literally on the water, Kaj is created primarily in recycled wood. Its structure was partially prefabricated (on the deck of the couple’s houseboat) and craned directly into the site. Von Haffner also leads Undercover Copenhagen, a company specialising in recycled and sustainable fabrics, while the couple’s own home was created using environmentally friendly ways, so looking at this project from an eco-friendly angle came naturally to the pair. Cowboy Modern Desert Eco-Retreat by Jeremy Levine Photography: Lance Gerber Nestled within desert flora and rocky hills, the Cowboy Modern Desert Eco-Retreat is architect Jeremy Levine’s personal getaway – a stylish and entirely off-grid property with no water, sewer, or mobile service. Dramatic as this might seem, this sustainable home is as visually and technologically sophisticated as they come, featuring sleek contemporary forms and eco-friendly systems. Set in Southern California’s Mojave Desert near Pioneertown and Joshua Tree National Park, the two-bedroom residence is surrounded by mesas and low desert vegetation. Inspired by this beautiful natural landscape, the architect composed a home that acts as a flagship for sustainable living, both in terms of its building methods and its connection with its surroundings. Large openings, locally reclaimed weathered lumber for all interior and exterior wood, and a roof pitch that echoes the context’s angles, mean this retreat is very much in sync with its locale.  Tambacounda Hospital extension by Manuel Herz Photography: Iwan Baan A brick extension to the Tambacounda hospital in Senegal by Switzerland-based architect Manuel Herz is a true project of collaboration, rooted to the local community. ‘I received an invitation from the Albers Foundation and Le Korsa to take part in the competition for a new maternity and paediatric unit at Tambacounda Hospital,’ explains Herz. ‘I put a lot of thought into it and responded that the best approach was not to create a so-called architectural design “solution”. Instead, our entry took the form of a proposal embedded in research and collaboration; not a building, but a suggestion of how to approach the project.’ Herz’ considered thinking won the competition. The design is defined by the striking geometric bricks that make up the main façade. ‘I undertook a lot of research into the region for my book, African Modernism, the architect explains. ‘I also looked at responses to climate and elements like brise soleils, which became quite prevalent in the 1960s and 1970s.’ The porous veil of bricks is a relatively common façade treatment in the east of Senegal, with the bricks themselves typically made on site. ‘What I brought to the project was the specific shape and geometry of the bricks,’ Herz says. ‘With every building I design I try to come to learn something new and try out new things.’ The Voxel by the Institute of Advanced Architecture of Catalonia Photography: Adrià Goula The Voxel is a unique prototype designed by students and researchers of the Master in Advanced Ecological Buildings and Biocities (MAEBB) of the Institute of Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC) under the direction of Daniel Ibáñez and Vicente Guallart. It was created as ‘an advanced ecological building’ made of natural KM.0 materials and industrialized techniques within the natural park of Collserola in Barcelona, Spain. Part of the project is researching wood and its structural and thermal abilities, as well as its capacity to store CO2 in buildings. Using wood sourced through sustainable forest management, the team experimented with the Japanese Shou Sugi Ban charred wood insulation technique to protect the material and structure in an environmentally friendly way.  SLAK Campus by Kéré Architecture Turkana County in Kenya is a large expanse of beautiful yet arid land of low bushes and occasional trees, home to Lake Turkana, the country’s largest landlocked body of water and the biggest desert lake in the world. Termite mounds, buzzing with activity and up to several metres high, are dotted around the region’s gently undulating landscape. It was these tall structures that first caught the eye of Berlin-based architect Francis Kéré when he started researching the area for one of his latest commissions – a sustainable education campus on the lake’s banks. Celebrating the local context and the termite mounds, tall towers support natural ventilation ‘by extracting warm air upwards, while fresh air is introduced through specially designed low-level openings’, says Kéré. Electricity is produced on site, using solar panels. kerearchitecture.com TECLA by Mario Cucinella Architects with WASP Photography: Iago Corazza Mario Cucinella Architects has built the world’s very first 3D printed house made entirely from raw earth. Named ‘Tecla’, and built in collaboration with specialists in the field WASP, the structure demonstrates the point where natural materials meet technology and has just been unveiled in Italy’s Massa Lombarda region, near the city of Ravenna. ‘Adopted from one of Italo Calvino’s Imaginary Cities, one that is forever taking shape, the name ‘Tecla’ evokes the strong link between past and future combining the materiality and spirit of timeless ancient dwellings with the 21st-century world of high-tech production,’ say the architects.  mcarchitects.it Casona Sforza by Alberto Kalach  Photography: Alex Krotkov Known for its sandy beaches, green setting and surfing spots, Mexico’s Puerto Escondido now has one more card up its leafy sleeve: a new hotel with strong sustainability credentials, designed by acclaimed Mexican architect Alberto Kalach. Casona Sforza, conceived by the entrepreneur Ezequiel Ayarza Sforza, has just opened its doors and combines an eco-approach with striking architecture and state-of-the-art hospitality and interiors. Set in La Barra de Colotepec, facing Mexico’s Pacific Coast, the hotel’s distinctive form represents its strong ‘ecological commitment’, says the team. Composed of a series of round-roofed brick volumes, the flowing structure feels natural and uses the country’s ancient techniques of brickwork, arch and vault building. This approach not only feels appropriate to the project’s context and the region’s history, but also makes the most of the fine anti-seismic properties of the vaulted shapes. kalach.com Haycroft Gardens by Sarah Wigglesworth Architects Photography: Tim Crocker Engulfed in a wild, leafy garden, a new multigenerational home in north London is designed to be functional and inclusive. Haycroft Gardens, created by architect Sarah Wigglesworth and her team, may appear humble, but it takes sustainable architecture to the next level. Commissioned to work on an infill site in Kensal Green, Wigglesworth was invited to create a single-level, three-bedroom home that would accommodate the needs of a young family and an elderly parent within the same domestic scheme. ‘The long-term requirements of the occupants, such as mutual support, accessibility, comfort, energy use and adaptability’, were crucial in the design solution, explains the architect. The project was built according to Passivhaus principles. A specialist timber frame manufacturer was involved, while an air-source heat pump and MVHR (mechanical ventilation with heat recovery) provide heating and ventilation respectively. The aim was for the house to have a very low energy usage.  swarch.co.uk Elephant World by Bangkok Project Studio Photography: Spaceshift Studio Elephant World’s architecture nods to both human and elephant needs, showcasing a strong sense of social sustainability but a respect to the environment too. The Wallpaper* Design Awards 2021 Best Sanctuary winner is a design by Thai architect Boonserm Premthada and his practice, Bangkok Project Studio. Premthada worked with local labour and materials to create a complex dedicated to the wellbeing of humans and animals, including an observation tower, a museum and a multifunctional event space. The design blends with the landscape and uses natural materials. For example, the bricks used for the museum were created on site by local workers using loam found in the area. bangkokprojectstudio.co Powerhouse Telemark by Snøhetta This ultra-sustainable workspace is a building that actually creates more energy than it will consume over its entire lifespan. Architecture studio Snøhetta, together with collaborators R8 Property, Skanska and Asplan Viak, has recently completed the project, Powerhouse Telemark, the fourth energy-positive building in its Powerhouse portfolio. Located in the city of Porsgrunn, the project creates much needed office space. It features solar panels on its roof; natural shading is promoted, while plentiful insulation ensures heat is retained where possible; and heat is stored in the building elements, to be released slowly, while a geothermal well supports heating and cooling. As a result, Powerhouse Telemark was awarded a BREEAM Excellent certification. snohetta.com Anandaloy by Studio Anna Heringer  German architect Anna Heringer’s Anandaloy project in rural Bangladesh is a successful example of sustainable architecture, both in terms of social and environmental responsibility. The community centre and textile workshop in rural Bangladesh contains a therapy hub for people with disabilities on the ground floor and a fair-trade textile manufacturing workshop for local women on the first floor. Made out of rammed earth and bamboo, the structure explores age-old local building techniques and materials in soft curves and textures that connect with its place and the region’s vernacular. The building recently scooped the prestigious Obel Award for 2020.  anna-heringer.com Treehouse by Olson Kundig Photography: Nic Lehoux US architect Tom Kundig, of Seattle practice Olson Kundig, is behind this sustainable teak holiday house in Costa Rica. Called the Treehouse, the private home is built predominantly out of locally harvested teak, and is open to the elements. This makes sense for Kundig’s clients for two reasons: as avid surfers, it gives them a chic version of a basic surfer’s hut; and as environmentalists, their new home ticks a number of sustainability boxes. Spanning three floors, the building is designed to operate passively, and slatted panels keep it open to the outdoors. ‘Our aim was to create a home that is very leaky to the view and light and air,’ says architect Tom Kundig. The structure also has its own rainwater collection system.  olsonkundig.com Additional writing: Clare Dowdy Bahareya Village by ECOnsult Egyptian architect Sarah El Battouty, head of local studio ECOnsult, led the sustainable design of Bahareya Village, an eco-friendly compound for farm workers in the country’s Western Desert. Created to be home to the farming community engaged by organic tea producer Royal Herbs, the complex uses gravel manufactured from recycled construction waste for the base of its minimalist concrete structures. Cacti scattered throughout the campus offer splashes of greenery without compromising on a commitment to water efficiency. And a technique El Battouty borrowed from desert communities – raising the foundations of the buildings to create distance between the floor and therefore the rising heat from the land – reduces indoor temperatures by eight to ten degrees.  econsultarch.com Additional writing: Ijeoma Ndukwe Cold Spring Residence by Alloy Photography: Richard Barnes This minimalist and highly eco-friendly house overlooking the Hudson River Valley is the country home of New York-based Alloy’s principal, architect and developer Jared Della Valle. Named Cold Spring Residence, the house sits on the land as lightly as possible. Della Valle worked with passive house sustainability standards to create his retreat, including solar panels for year-round energy, a well-insulated building envelope and careful management of the site’s water resources. The building is also partly sunken and cannot be seen from the street, aligning with its creator’s desire for a ‘a degree of modesty’, so that the architecture doesn’t compete with the striking surrounding natural landscape.  alloyllc.com Copper Hill by BIG  Photography: courtesy of Amager Resource Center The Amager Resource Center in Copenhagen, also known as Copenhill, is one of the city’s latest initiatives that put climate action to the forefront. Designed by the Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), the building is essentially a rubbish burner; yet it’s also so much more than that. The structure houses an artificial ski slope, recreational hiking area and climbing wall on top of the waste-to-energy plant. Built using aluminium blocks, this piece of infrastructure aims to treat 400,000 tonnes of waste annually. The result is supplying 150,000 Danish households with district heating and 70,000 with electricity from non-recyclable waste. big.dk Flying House by Martand Khosla Photography: Edmund Sumner Created by architect Martand Khosla for a Delhi-based family of four, this weekend retreat in India’s Dharamshala is rooted in traditional materials and techniques. Set between farmland and a lush forest on the Dhauladhar mountain ranges of the Himalayas, Flying House has been built using local resources – stone, stabilised mud brick, slate and pine. A lot of the earth and stone dug out from the site during the foundation excavation went back into the construction. Building site wastage was minimised and a lot was recycled, making this house quite literally of its place. The construction uses stabilised mud brick, a method local workers were taught, using equipment from Development Alternatives (a social enterprise for sustainable solutions in India). This way, not only would the local stonemasons be able to build this particular house, but they would be able to master the craft and continue using it in the future. rk-ds.com §
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Fashion’s finest moments at Frieze Los Angeles 2022

After a two year hiatus, Frieze Los Angeles 2022 has returned in sun-drenched splendour. And it’s not just the art world that’s ecstatic, fashion folks also returned to the City of Angels with a host of events and pop-ups celebrating the luxury, jewellery and art worlds coming together. Here we round up our highlights. Frieze Los Angeles fashion moments: Prada Prada returns to Los Angeles with the seventh iteration of Prada Mode, a travelling private club which has popped up in Miami, Paris, London, Moscow, Shanghai and Hong Kong at events celebrating Art Basel and Haute Couture. At Fairfax Avenue’s famed Sichuan Chinese restaurant and music venue Genghis Cohen, artist Martin Syms presents the interactive text and video installation ‘HelLA World’, which alludes to the casual conversations with strangers, encouraging guests to contribute messages, gossip, status updates and musings. Monitors wrapping the space will project and make public exchanges that are communicated via phone, some spontaneous, some scripted.  Matchesfashion In celebration of its longtime partnership with Frieze, Matchesfashion sojourned Stateside, touching down on the West Coast with an exciting schedule of events, hosted at the Howard Frank-designed mid-century Simon House, in the Trousdale Estates area of Beverly Hills. On their remarkable roster? Cocktails with Alexander Mcqueen, a New History Makers luncheon in collaboration with Roberts Projects Gallery and a Vibe Called Tech and a dinner in celebration of L’Objet and Haas Brothers 2.0 collection.  Alighieri Alighieri’s Rosh Mahtani first met Brazilian painter Samuel de Saboia during Paris Fashion Week, and for Frieze Los Angeles 2022, the two have paired up on ‘Armor of Light, Heart of Clay’, an installation focused on paralleling diasporic experience, which features 33 one of a kind wax sculptures – symbolised as fragments of modern armour – displayed in a brushstroke heavy universe of de Saboia’s making. The West Hollywood exhibition features a large-scale painting that nods to the London jewellery label’s love of prehistoric history and archaeology. A depature from de Saboia’s idiosyncratically colourful paintings, the installation also features salient black figures, symols of revelation, guiding viewers through the human experience. §    
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Bathroom colours to improve your mornings

Colours energise and stimulate our mornings. The day’s first shards of light combined with the myriad colours that surround us have a sensual and emotional impact, elevating moods, bringing balance to both mind and body. When we rise from our beds each day, the bathroom’s design, its forms, textures and colours play a unique role in the collective 7am ritual. The colours we see first thing are vital to setting the body’s self-regulating circadian rhythms. Exposure to blue and green light in the mornings, for instance, has been shown to prompt the release of the stimulating cortisol hormone, which inhibits the release of melatonin to fully wake us.  Just as spring is the season of awakening, the morning inspires an inner sparkle and a heightened awareness of the fresh and the new; the bathroom is tasked with energising, helping a gentle jump-start to the new day.  When quiet nurturing and gentle care is required, it can also serve as a cocooning sanctuary; a calm and textural personal spa space for isolation, relaxation and contemplation.    Bathroom colours to inspire     Clever colour adds more than mere decoration to surfaces. In her book Colour Strategies in Architecture, author Stefanie Wettstein describes colour as ‘one of the oldest architectural design elements’ and celebrates the spectrum’s strategic ability ‘to orchestrate spatial sequences or to visualise tectonics… colourless architecture does not exist’.   These theories can be introduced to the concept of bathroom architecture also; vibrant reds and sunlight yellows, for example, both regarded as energising morning colours, support light and shadow, turning surfaces into an optical and haptic experience. Some 60 per cent of people viewing a space imbued with colour are known to experience an increase of serotonin, stabilising feelings of wellbeing, and happiness, enabling brain and nervous system cells to positively communicate with one another.    Block colours or subtle accents can be equally effective  Exposure to a minimal pop of yellow, in a hand towel, soap bar or glass bath oil vessel, brings a powerful and fresh state of mind to the morning, engendering mental alertness, physical awareness and a more positive outlook, whilst satisfying our fondness for tonal pleasure. Plants and greenery in the bathroom counter stress, boost mental alertness, clean the air and create a natural counterpoint to man-made textures. Orange tones, meanwhile, add accents of boldness to the morning mood.  Blue is especially powerful, evoking a sense of security, comfort and nobility, behaving as a filter against noise and interruptions, helping us to relax, focus, and prioritise mindful moments. Water-inspired tones evoke enlivening sentiments of calmness, confidence and wellbeing, bringing freshness, joy, brightness and bliss, inspiring positive energy for the day ahead.   House of Rohl and bathroom expertise House of Rohl ventures to the ends of the Earth to find the most exquisite kitchen and bath fixtures, made with quality craftsmanship and technical prowess. Its five brands, which include Victoria + Albert, create collections of modern innovation, imagination and unique beauty. Established in 1996, Victoria + Albert has showrooms in London and Chicago, and dedicated production facilities in South Africa. Sporting elegant proportions and opulent curves, Victoria + Albert’s products are designed to create the perfect bathing experience, transforming any space into a luxurious sanctuary. §
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B&B Italia celebrates 15 years of outdoor furniture

It all started with Patricia Urquiola’s ‘Canasta’: the 2007 design featured a polyethylene macro weave with a motif combining Mediterranean tradition and Viennese patterns. The collection – including a round-edged, oversized sofa as its most distinctive piece – marked the first foray into outdoor furniture for B&B Italia, a story that has very successfully continued over the following decade and a half, in collaboration with some of the most celebrated furniture designers of today. B&B Italia outdoor furniture: from cutting-edge design to sustainability ‘Canasta’ sofa, by Patricia Urquiola Over the years, the Italian furniture company has called upon its rich roster of international creatives to build its outdoor offering, launching 40 collections by 13 designers, who worked closely and experimented with the B&B Italia Research & Development Centre. Designers who have contributed to B&B Italia outdoor furniture include Naoto Fukasawa, who created a sinuous wooden bench that references public seating with a refined edge; Antonio Citterio with his take on classic garden chairs; more interpretations of the weave by Urquiola; and an outdoor version of the popular ‘Tobi-Ishi’ dining table by Barber Osgerby. Philippe Starck’s ‘Oh, it rains!’ sofa cleverly folds to protect the seat from the weather; while Doshi Levien’s ‘Bay’ series brings a sculptural quality to the collections.  ‘Borea’ collection, by Piero Lissoni Among the latest launches are Piero Lissoni’s ‘Borea’, a 2021 collection inspired by aeroplanes and designed to express lightness (with additional pieces, such as a round daybed, being added to the range). Together with Urquiola’s ‘Husk’ seating, ‘Borea’ has marked an important shift towards sustainability for B&B Italia, employing materials such as aluminium and upholstery textiles made from polyester fibre obtained from recycled PET plastic bottles. ‘These steps, and those that will come after, are making the circular economy a concrete reality for B&B Italia,’ reads a statement from the company, as B&B Italia celebrates its outdoor furniture milestone. ‘We move towards a new understanding of design and its industrial processes.’ § ‘Husk’, by Patricia Urquiola ‘Tobi-Ishi’ outdoor table, by Barber Osgerby ‘Titikaka’, by Naoto Fukasawa ‘Gio’, by Antonio Citterio ‘Oh, it rains!’ by Philippe Starck ‘Borea’ sunbeds, by Piero Lissoni. Photography: Tommaso Sartori ‘Mirto’, by Antonio Citterio
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Hipped House extension is focused on space, light, and materials

Oliver Leech Architects has created a substantial overhaul of an inter-war house in Epsom, Surrey, transforming one of the UK’s most widespread housing typologies into a contemporary space that’s rich in detail and craft. The south London-based studio managed to negotiate strict planning conditions in order to successfully add a new rear extension, as well as integrate an existing garage into the main ground floor living space of this new project – Hipped House.  Hipped House extension and redesign in Surrey The new kitchen opens up to the garden, with a polished concrete floor throughout Upstairs, the house contains a master bedroom and bathroom suite overlooking the rear garden. Here, you’ll find high, vaulted ceilings and seamlessly integrated storage. A new oak floor is paired with a highly crafted oak staircase, which maximises the sense of space on the ground floor. Outside, Siberian larch cladding at ground-floor level is paired with dark grey Danish clay tiles on the upper floor, setting the structure apart from the conventional.  The generous ceiling in the new master bedroom, along with bespoke cabinetry Although the restrictions stated that only existing materials could be used on the new volumes, the choice of timber, tiles, and render was carefully considered to make a strong, contemporary statement that stands out from its neighbours. The tiles, from Danish manufacturer Petersen, were handcrafted, and carefully hung to conceal a hidden gutter. The big dormer window overlooking the garden in the master bedroom has a chamfered timber panelled reveal, creating a decisively different rear façade that combines geometric rigour with natural materials. The kitchen features porcelain and wooden work surfaces, with a clear glass support on the island unit The new kitchen is expansive, with a dining area and a physical connection to the rear garden and a new outside space. These spaces are unified by polished concrete floors that extend out to the sunken courtyard. A set of cast concrete plinths rises up to join this part of the garden with the rear lawn. The intersection of these two spaces is signalled by the poured concrete at floor level, with shuttering patterns made from the same timbers used for the cladding.   The sculptural concrete steps leading up from the sunken rear courtyard The new plan provides a substantial increase in floor area, transforming the flow of the house and creating an entrance sequence that steps down from the front hall to the kitchen, living space and garden beyond. Sliding doors connect inside with outside in the summer, while floor-to-ceiling linen curtains create a gauzy privacy screen when needed. Internal sliding doors can be used to close off the dining room and create a more formal interior.  Hidden sliding doors allow the dining room to be screened off from the open-plan kitchen and living space Throughout the home extension project, materials have been used sparingly and cohesively, creating solid blocks of texture that expand the perception of the space. ‘The choice of the external materials was our biggest design challenge,’ says Leech, who set up his studio in 2016. ‘We spoke to every tile company in England to find something bespoke. The Hipped House is one of the first projects in the UK to use Petersen’s lovely handmade tiles, which add to the sense of calm that exudes throughout the interiors.’ A view through to the internal courtyard The alignment of the house allowed the architects to create what they describe as “small moments of joy”, particularly in the downstairs internal courtyard, which contains a solitary acer tree, and also in the skylight in the new master bedroom, perfectly placed to catch the morning sun. § The master bedroom The architects designed a new oak staircase for the project
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These stunning wallpapers will bring a minimalist calm to your iPhone

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G-Shock marks 40 years of youth culture with limited-edition watch

G-Shock has collaborated with London’s Museum of Youth Culture on a limited-edition watch. The Museum of Youth Culture examines the relationship between young people and modern society through an archival examination encompassing more than 150,000 photographs and texts, an extensive body of research that informs the new G-Shock watch – the GW-M5610MOYC-1ER. The new piece nods to the design codes of the original, with the rectangular case shape of the GW-M5610U-1ER a familiar feature. The classic watch design is juxtaposed against sporty new accents, such as the resin band that features work from photographer Gavin Watson, best known for his documentation of the skinhead, rave and punk scenes. G-Shock and Museum of Youth Culture watch ‘We are super excited to collaborate with G-Shock and celebrate the amazing history of the brand, showcasing the importance of it within youth culture,’ says Jon Swinstead, founder of the Museum of Youth Culture. ‘Being able to delve into our archive and unearth a massive variety of subcultures who wore G-Shock has been fascinating. Throughout the various subcultures, from street to punk, to the emerging subcultures in the modern day, the significance of G-Shock over the last 40 years within youth culture and [for those] growing up in Britain, evidently, is immense.’ The watch doesn’t compromise on functionality, with an emphasis on a slick technicality seen in the radio-controlled technology that ensures ultimate accuracy. Solar power increases reliability, while a stopwatch, timer and world time mode are handy extras. ‘This collaboration with the Museum of Youth Culture boasts attitude that is of a certain time,’ states Casio, the watchmaker behind G-Shock. ‘It is instantly identifiable and celebrates a shared experience of growing up in Britain and never giving up.’ The new release is currently being marked with an exhibition at the museum, on London’s Shaftesbury Avenue, until 4 March 2022, which explores the history of G-Shock since its inception in 1983, with a look at rare models and memorabilia. §
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MoMA celebrates South Asian architecture in the postcolonial era

Emancipatory politics in the first decades after the end of colonial rule in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are given a physical shape, thanks to the Museum of Modern Art’s latest exhibition, ‘The Project for Independence: Architectures of Decolonization in South Asia 1947 – 1985’, which opens this week. Comprising over 200 South Asian architecture works ranging from original sketches, drawings, and photographs to films and architectural models, the survey focuses on work by prominent leaders and institutions from the region, including the Indian icon Balkrishna V Doshi, currently the only South Asian winner of the Pritzker Prize in architecture; trailblazer Minnette de Silva, the first female licensed architect in Sri Lanka; and Yasmeen Lari, the first woman who qualified as an architect in Pakistan.  Kamalapur Railway Station, Dhaka, East Pakistan (Bangladesh). 1968. Louis Berger and Consulting Engineers (est. 1953). Daniel Dunham (1929 – 2000) and Robert Boughey (b. 1940). Exterior view. Photography: Randhir Singh Viewing examples of modern South Asian architecture through this lens not only connects these buildings with the idealised societal aspirations of the time, but also underlines their standing as expressions of the post-independence era. In fact, the works on view are positioned as vehicles of progressive social change and transformation. By focusing on local architects, designers and planners, instead of international ones, the exhibition presents how specific conditions during the time period, like materials available, craft traditions and the organisation of labour, impacted how these countries asserted their self-determination.  ‘I believe that architecture has the capacity and the duty to give memorable form to society’s collective aspirations. In an ideal world, architecture is more than individualist expression; it is working toward the common good,’ says Martino Stierli, MoMA’s chief curator of architecture and design. ‘The modern architecture of post-independence countries of South Asia is a particularly insightful and successful instance, where bold and unique design of the highest standard became an active agent of social progress. While several countries in the exhibition, in particular India and Pakistan, are generally seen as antagonistic to each other, we conversely were interested in a transnational investigation that brings buildings and projects from all four different countries into a conversation. The exhibition seeks to demonstrate how each of the four countries had to address a similar situation, and how in each instance modern architecture was embraced to reimagine a new political reality.’ Escorts Factory, Faridabad, India. 1958 – 62. Joseph Allen Stein and Associates (est. 1955).  Joseph Allen Stein (1912 – 2001). Interior view. 1964. Photography: Madan Mahatta Divided into six thematic chapters, which include institution building, political spaces, education, and industry and infrastructure, the show highlights how the shared conditions of decolonisation and existing material cultures gave rise to recurring typologies that came to define this era. ‘Concrete took on a particularly significant role in embodying the cultural aspirations and realities that architecture in South Asia found itself in after independence. It was a material that was readily available and comparatively inexpensive; and it could be employed at large scale by an unskilled labour force,’ Stierli says, all factors that made concrete very specifically suited for use in South Asia, ‘in a historical moment when concrete as a material was in wide use all around the globe, and became known under the (problematic) rubric of Brutalism. By ostentatiously displaying the imperfections of the mould, the surface of these buildings at the same time was a self-reflexive commentary on the very economic and social conditions in which they were constructed. What unites many of these buildings and complexes featured in the exhibition is a direct expression of the constructive and tectonic potential of concrete, whether it is in daring cantilevers or in geometric spaceframes. Traditional brick also continued to have wide currency and was employed in many imaginative ways. ’ Chittagong University, Chittagong, East Pakistan (Bangladesh). 1965 – 71. Vastukalabid (est. 1964). Muzharul Islam (1923 – 2021). Exterior view. Photography: Randhir Singh To give the works a contemporary spin, the museum commissioned a new photographic portfolio of these impactful buildings by architectural photographer Randhir Singh. ‘I was quite familiar with the political realities around the architecture, having visited many of [the buildings] beforehand and through my education as an architect,’ he says. ‘Architecture in this period was transformed by industrialisation, rapid urbanisation, and an influx of new ideas, materials and technologies. We see societies that are not only transforming with the end of colonialism, but also grappling with the many changes brought about by modernism. As with the modernist project elsewhere, the architecture in South Asia of this period reflects a strong sense of optimism and hope that architecture can help build a better, more equitable world. While the post-modern period put a damper on many of those hopes, and the countries of South Asia have drifted far from their founding ideals, it was important for me to express this idealism in my photographs. I felt a visceral joy in visiting so many beautiful buildings and I do hope that my photographs convey this sense of joy and amazement.’ Hall of Nations, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India. 1970 – 72. Demolished 2017. Raj Rewal Associates (est. 1962). Architect: Raj Rewal (b. 1934). Engineer: Mahendra Raj (b. 1924). Perspective drawing. c. 1970. Pencil on tracing paper, 37 3/8 × 76 3/4 in. (95 × 195 cm). Image: Musée National d’Art Moderne, Centre Georges Pompidou  While the curatorial team drew from as much archive material as possible, the lack of original architectural models in some cases prompted a collaboration with students from the Cooper Union School of Architecture, who have created six new models based on original plans exhibited in the galleries. Filled with unsung triumphs and overlooked discoveries, the show is set to cast the architectural legacy of these South Asian countries in a renewed light.  Stierli concludes, ‘There was a great number of outstanding archival finds during the multi-year research project that preceded this exhibition. One thing that deserves mentioning is the work of the late Achyut Kanvinde, a Delhi-based architect who produced an incredible oeuvre. The quality of Kanvinde’s drawings and also the significance of many of the projects, among them industrial complexes and university campuses, is astonishing and will be a real eye-opener for many visitors. As a matter of fact, one could easily organise a monographic exhibition on this prolific architect.’ § New Secretariat Building, Calcutta (Kolkata), India. 1949 – 54. West Bengal Public Works Department. Habib Rahman (1915–1995). Exterior view. Photography: Randhir Singh
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Hair growth products for healthier-looking hair

Hair growth products experienced a newfound popularity in the wake of Covid-19, with many people experiencing hair loss as a consequence of emotional stress and poor health. In response, a number of popular beauty brands, including Dr Barbara Sturm and The Nue Co, reworked their knowledge of restorative skincare and supplements into hair products that could strengthen hair from root to tip. Meanwhile, established haircare brands such as Oribe launched new collections that focused on reducing hair fall and encouraging growth.  Here, we break down the best hair growth products Anti-Hair Fall Serum by Dr Barbara Sturm There are few people in skincare who are willing to go to the same extremes as Dr Barbara Sturm. Now, the inventor of the vampire facial is applying her anti-ageing and restorative methods to haircare with her new line of shampoos, conditioners, hair masks and serums. The brand’s Anti-Hair Fall Serum is formulated with camellia and larch to strengthen hair at its root, while pro-vitamin B5 prevents split ends.  It’s especially well suited to those who worry about hair loss but don’t want to give up on blow-drying or heat-straightening hair, as it contains sunflower sprout extract that protects against heat and other environmental damage.  net-a-porter.com Haircare by Augustinus Bader The same TFC8 Complex that made Augustinus Bader’s skincare a sensation is also present in its new haircare line. The collection, which is informed by Professor Bader’s stem cell research, stimulates cells along the scalp to trigger regrowth. The addition of magnesium, copper and zinc provides an extra hair-strengthening boost.  The Scalp Serum is formulated with peppermint extract to clear blocked follicles, making it a good option for those looking to combat dandruff or itchiness. The Hair Oil is best for those who want to support hair growth while fighting frizziness.  cultbeauty.com The Growth Collection by The Nue Co The Nue Co’s two-step supplements, Supa Thick and Growth Phase, combine to protect the hair you already have and encourage new growth. A topical cream and an ingestible supplement, the products deliver nutrients, key vitamins and micronutrients to address four key factors behind hair loss and thinning – stress, nutrient deficiency, hormone imbalance, and pollution. Together they make a powerful treatment that is best suited to those looking for intensive results.  Says The Nue Co founder Jules Miller, ‘Having gone through phases of losing substantial [amounts of] hair (most recently after my Covid recovery), I’ve learnt a lot about the powerful benefits of essential oils and the cutting-edge technology necessary to address hair growth from the inside out. The Growth Collection is perfect for the woman who is shedding more and more hair, and is looking for medical-grade results, using a non-hormonal and drug-free solution.’ cultbeauty.com Hair Alchemy by Oribe The new Hair Alchemy collection from luxury haircare brand Oribe is specifically designed to strengthen hair from the inside out. The shampoo, conditioner, and treatment serum combine ancient superfoods, like chia seed and bio-fermented bamboo leaf, with phytotechnology to increase elasticity while reducing hair fall caused by breakage. spacenk.com
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