David Chipperfield Architects unveiled new Nobel Center designs.
David Chipperfield Architects has unveiled an updated design for the Nobel Center in Stockholm. This new cultural and civic institution, dedicated to the legacy of the Nobel Prize, will be built on the Slussen waterfront. It’s expected to open in 2031. The design features interconnected volumes clad in reclaimed red brick and timber, chosen for sustainability and to echo Stockholm’s historic architectural tradition. The center will include public spaces, exhibitions, workshops, and lecture areas, making it a welcoming hub for knowledge, dialogue, and cultural engagement on the city’s waterfront.
Milan will open a museum space dedicated to Gio Ponti by the end of 2026.
Milan is developing a new 8,000-square-foot museum space—housed within the city’s ADI Design Museum complex—dedicated to the legacy of Italian modernist architect and designer Gio Ponti. The museum will celebrate Ponti’s multidisciplinary impact—from buildings like the Pirelli Tower to furniture, ceramics, and industrial design. As Ponti’s work continues to be reassessed, the new institution will bolster Milan’s cultural landscape and attract design enthusiasts from around the world.
Delano is partnering with Paris Society to bring Gigi Rigolatto to Miami Beach.
An Art Deco icon, Delano Miami Beach is set to reopen its doors in late March following extensive renovations. With its opening comes the introduction of Gigi Rigolatto and Mimi Kakushi in collaboration with hospitality powerhouse Paris Society. Acclaimed architect Hugo Toro designed the former, drawing inspiration from experiences of its coastal and Parisienne sister restaurants. “We’re bringing our design-led approach to dining and lifestyle, where cuisine, atmosphere, and experience come together in a city that shares our global vision,” Paris Society CEO Rizwan Kassim shared.
Upstate Art Weekend applications will remain open until February 25.
The seventh edition of Upstate Art Weekend (UAW)—which will take place June 25 – 29—is currently still receiving applications for participants including “galleries, museums, creative spaces, projects, temporary exhibitions or events (including open studios of four or more artists), and non-profit organizations.” UAW—a spectacular unification of Upstate New York’s artistic landscape—requires that all exhibitions and events be accessible to the general public.
Colossal Biosciences announced a first-of-its-kind biobanking facility aimed at preserving life on Earth.
Colossal Biosciences has partnered with the United Arab Emirates to create the world’s first Colossal BioVault and World Preservation Lab in Dubai. This high-tech “biological backup” is designed to preserve genetic material from thousands of species as a safeguard against extinction. The project, unveiled at the World Government Summit, aims to build a secure, collaborative global resource—likened to a modern-day Noah’s Ark—to protect and eventually help restore threatened biodiversity using advanced conservation genomics and cryopreservation.
Today’s attractive distractions:
Dario Vitale’s first—and last—collection campaign for Versace was shot by Steven Meisel, Frank Lebon, and Tania Franco Klein.
Seven enviable fireplaces to dream of in this unending cold.
Browse the best team uniforms from the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Venetian designer Luca Nichetto debuts an online design platform.
