Architectural Digest

The 22nd edition of the London Design Festival was held last month, and once again the city pulsated with colorful installations, insightful panels, and parties that fostered memorable connections. All this buzz made it a ripe time for product reveals too, and AD editors instantly grew smitten with a handful of new designs. See what our editor's have their eyes on 👉 https://lnkd.in/eVmrgj_t

How should we think differently about building in light of climate change? Laura Gwyn and Jason F. McLennan of the global design firm Perkins&Will write about the recent hurricanes affecting the South and how the architecture and planning communities can prepare for our new normal 👉 https://lnkd.in/gJjWiChK

How Do You Scale ‘You’? Brad Ford Has Ideas “It’s always a little bit of a nutty month,” says interior designer Brad Ford, calling in virtually from Fair, his design showroom and firm HQ at the New York Design Center. A few days prior, the showroom had been packed like sardines for What’s New, What’s Next, the New York design community’s unofficial back-to-school soirée. No time to reset, Ford had already turned his attention to Field + Supply, his semi-annual festival of contemporary craft that returns to Kingston, New York, this weekend. This three-pronged business portfolio, which includes the eponymous design practice he founded in 1998, presents a masterclass in one of the industry’s perennial challenges: scalability. Here, the Arkansas native discusses the importance of diversifying your business (psst: books deals and licensed lines don’t cut it) and shares prudent insights to get you there. To read the interview subscribe to The Source 👉 https://lnkd.in/ee9rr_mr

“For a universal museum to fulfill its mandate, it needs to grow,” says Max Hollein, director and CEO of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, reflecting on the realities of evolving collections and shifting curatorial approaches. That spirit of change has long been built into The Met’s Fifth Avenue home: an architectural palimpsest dating to 1879, its original Gothic Revival edifice absorbed by additions to create the country’s most-visited museum. Today, The Met is writing its next chapter with a slate of blockbuster renovation projects, overseen by a group of architecture firms poised for superstardom. Meet the talents leaving their mark on an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour 👉 https://lnkd.in/eBv2R-aE

“How can I give new life to the past?” It’s a question Sebastian Zuchowicki asks often. Immersing himself in bygone chapters of the decorative arts, this tireless talent does his homework, studying the likes of Jean-Michel Frank, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, and Paul Dupré Lafon to reinvent Art Deco traditions for the present moment. But Zuchowicki (pictured at home) also references his own history, be it his Miami childhood, his Argentinean family, or his formative stints under AD100 titans Andre Mellone and Bill Sofield. Mix it all together and you’ve got rooms brimming with nuance, knowingness, and natural beauty. As for the future, Zuchowicki is now at work on jobs throughout Manhattan, including an apartment at 432 Park Avenue, “my first project with white walls.” And he looks forward to new career milestones, among them his first town house and his first Hamptons home, both opportunities “to get loud and have some fun.” Read more about Sebastian 👉 https://lnkd.in/eTt5sbxt

Smart toilets and AI controls are in, and interactive mirrors are out (for now), according to designers. During the pandemic, the bidet attachment turned bathroom technology into a hot topic. But in the slew of home remodels since, several other innovations have crept into this most personal space. Which ones will match the bidet’s staying power? Those that contribute to homeowner ease, designers say. Read more about what's trending for high-end bathrooms 👉 https://lnkd.in/eABw8ZZW

Smart toilets and AI controls are in, and interactive mirrors are out (for now), according to designers. During the pandemic, the bidet attachment turned bathroom technology into a hot topic. But in the slew of home remodels since, several other innovations have crept into this most personal space. Which ones will match the bidet’s staying power? In AD Pro's latest trend report exploring what's in for luxury bathrooms, designers discussed which tech amenities integrate seamlessly and which features are not worth the hype. Read more about what's trending for high-end bathrooms 👉 https://lnkd.in/eABw8ZZW

From European musings to faux-plant preferences, designer Tiffany Brooks shares the sources and influences behind Butler’s California home, which graces AD’s November cover. According to #AD100 designer Tiffany Brooks, Miami Heat All-Star Jimmy Butler had two requirements for his home when he enlisted her to decorate his 16,000-square-foot manse near San Diego: Make sure there’s a mattress and a domino table inside. Along the way, they managed to fashion a home that spoke to Butler’s myriad pursuits, from collecting art and wine to playing volleyball and, yes, dominoes. The home may be hot off the press in AD’s November issue and featured in a just-dropped Open Door video, but Brooks’s work on it may never be done. “You’d think you had him figured out, and then you find out he loves country music,” she says. “So now we’re building a recording studio.” While the renovation dust settles on it, enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at the design and sourcing decisions behind Butler’s epic home. Read the interview and more exclusive content from the design world by signing up for The Source newsletter 👉 https://lnkd.in/eZY7WPjZ

The epic two-day sales event known as Amazon Prime Day is back and that means deals on all things home. Our editors have sorted through it all to curate a list of all the best discounts on must-have furnishings. From top-of-the-line sofas to lounge chairs and barstools, you can start nesting for the season in one fell swoop. See what AD editors are adding to their carts.

"Situating these legendary bands in a “data sculpture” driven by “next-generation technologies” felt disconcerting and contrived. But when I experienced the Las Vegas Sphere for myself this summer, I realized I could not have been more wrong. It’s not just about the fact that Sphere is the world’s largest spherical structure, that its 580,000-square-foot LED Exosphere can display 1 billion colors at once, that the 160,000 speakers beneath the screen pioneer cutting-edge audio, that it can conjure any imagery or sound with unmatched precision and vibrance. It’s about the otherworldly sensation that occurs when these forces meet: The visual, sonic, and spatial cacophony challenged and completely transformed my preconceived notion of the ability of a space to bring music to life." Read more about the unprecedented concert experience 👉 https://lnkd.in/eRuy9TKm