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DESIGNER OF THE DAY
Designer of the Day: Victoria Yakusha

No project is too big or small for Victoria Yakusha, the multitalented Ukrainian architect and...

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Can AI Designer Tilly Win Hearts and Change Minds? 

Studio Snoop’s controversial collaborator speaks with Surface about its boundary-breaking...

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Marjan van Aubel’s Solar Design Expertise Zooms Ahead

In a mesmerizing installation at the Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami, the Dutch innovator...

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Our Favorite Pieces at Design Miami/ 2023

Returning with high-concept presentations by an exciting crop of creative talents, the collectible...

DESIGNER OF THE DAY
Designer of the Day: Nifemi Marcus-Bello

Nifemi Marcus-Bello’s design approach is rooted in empathy and humility—both in forgoing ego...

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Lara Bohinc’s Cellular Life Forms Are Spreading in Miami

Commissioned by the Design Miami/ Curatorial Lab to illustrate a future-focused vision of...

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Alcova’s Maverick Spirit Makes a Splash in Miami

After making a name for itself in Milan, the roving design showcase continues its run as a vital...

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In Boston, a Cocktail Lounge Channels the Harvard Club

Studio Paolo Ferrari hearkens back to the early 20th century for The Long Bar, a suave lounge and...

DESIGNER OF THE DAY
Designer of the Day: Conie Vallese

A sense of romantic grandeur pervades the work of Conie Vallese, the Argentine designer and...

OPENING SHOT
A Timeless Revival of the Café de Paris Monte-Carlo

After undergoing a 19-month metamorphosis by David Collins Studio, the historic brasserie reopens...

DESIGNER OF THE DAY
Designer of the Day: Corpus Studio

Whether envisioning serene Parisian pieds-à-terre, countryside homes in Champagne, or the...

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In Chelsea, Artemest Captures Italian Design’s Allure

With a top-to-bottom refresh by Samuele Brianza, the destination for Italian craftsmanship becomes...

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Talea’s Latest Taproom Is Rooted in West Village Lore

With nods to the neighborhood’s colorful roots, the female-owned brewery’s latest blush-toned...

GIFT GUIDE
The Surface Holiday Gift Guide

Our Holiday gift guide is geared toward a discerning consumer who, like us, tends to cringe at the...

BUSINESS OF DESIGN
WeWork’s Demise Doesn’t Reflect the Thriving State of Co-Working

The co-working behemoth’s gradual fall from grace is a major blow to corporate landlords and has...