IKEA Sends Shelters to Refugees

IKEA is providing the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees with 10,000 flat-pack Better Shelters as part of an ongoing collaboration through its Housing for All Foundation. After initially being tested by 40 refugee families, the Better Shelters were upgraded with a solar panel, lamp, windows, ventilation and a locking door—earning them praise as a “milestone in democratic design.” They are set to ship in …

Generator Paris

The innovative hostel brand opens its biggest location yet, offering private rooms with terraces (and hammocks)

“Hostel” isn’t the first word that comes to mind when you step into the freshly opened Generator Paris—from its sheer size alone (916 beds across eight floors) to the supremely Instagrammable communal spaces (where Tom Dixon lights are paired with flea market scores) that could give boutique hotels a run for their money. Most notably, Generator Paris not only offers shared rooms with stunning views …

Paul Smith Upgrades Land Rover’s Defender

British designer Paul Smith has teamed up with Land Rover to create a one-of-a-kind Defender as production of the iconic car enters its final months. Smith reimagines the 4×4 vehicle with rich color-blocked hues, a pop of yellow and a hand-painted bumblebee on the roof. The interior is also given an upgrade with a mix of leather and a specialty fabric originally made for Mahram, …