Los Tres Juanes

Master Spanish craftsman showcase their geometrically intricate woodworking styles

Using a combination of modern machinery and historical woodworking techniques, Los Tres Juanes create beautifully-intricate roof frameworks in styles unique to the south of Spain. These exceptionally skilled craftsman create Alfarjes (polygon-shaped painted ceilings) and Mudejar-style coffered ceilings made entirely of finely-intertwined wood. Check out their short video above, detailing their workshop and the process of creating their geometric works of art.

Pavillon Hermès

Hermès debuts furniture in a stunning architect-designed setting of cardboard tubes and paper

Enzo Mari, Antonio Citterio and the RDAI studio recently joined Pierre-Alexis Dumas, artistic director of Hermès, to design a complete furniture collection for the iconic French maison. Sofas, chairs, tables and other pieces accompany wallpapers and furnishing fabrics. Opulent materials like precious wood, leather and fine fabric are central to the project, come only second to their approach to design around the essential needs of …

Thomas Phifer and Partners

Modernism grounded by the natural world in this architect's first monograph

The beautifully simple design of architects Thomas Phifer and Partners’ first monograph (even lacking page numbers) almost rivals the buildings themselves. Rather than rely on text and sketches, high-res photographs and renderings show in vivid detail what makes the firm’s stunningly minimalist ideas and emphasis on eco-friendly construction so renowned. Central to their design process is the use of technology to connect inhabitants to the …