Paramount House Hotel rises from an 80-year-old warehouse in Sydney’s Surry Hills, its brick shell now crowned by a delicate copper chevron screen that glimmers against the neighbouring art deco architecture of this former film precinct. The hotel is a story of artefact and ornament, of memory and reinvention, expressing the raw, honest fabric of the existing warehouse while capturing the spirit and excitement of the golden era of cinema. The project introduces 29 individuall

For almost a century, Turri has defined Italian luxury through craftsmanship, precision, and timeless design. Founded in 1925 in the heart of Brianza, the brand continues to evolve while preserving the artistry that shaped its legacy. In an exclusive interview with Design Diary International, Andrea Turri, CEO of the company , speaks about Turri’s journey from its artisanal origins to its modern expression of luxury, and how the brand continues to unite tradition with contem

Unfolding across two serene levels, Mr̥ttikā, a 4,000 sq. ft. penthouse in Gurgaon designed by Custom Design Stories, is imagined as a slow, steady dialogue between material honesty and spatial rhythm. The home opens in a quiet foyer where warm timber flooring sets the tone for a palette that stays true to earth, craft, and subtle tactility. Flanking this entrance is a study-cum-guest bedroom and an enlarged kitchen, both reworked through civil changes that open up the plan a

For more than four decades, the Traditional Handicrafts Centre has carried the soul of India’s artisans across borders, quietly preserving what mass production could never replicate — the intimacy between the maker and the material. Founded in 1962 by Mahender Gupta, the family-run enterprise began as a modest effort to preserve the wooden artefacts and carvings of Jodhpur’s master craftsmen. What began as a preservation effort soon became a movement, one that took Indian cra

Copenhagen isn’t a city that performs for its visitors. It doesn’t need to. Its appeal lies in the precision of its details - the way a pastry flakes at breakfast, the curve of a chair in a design store, the calm competence of a waiter who’s proud of what he serves. For travellers who measure luxury in experience rather than display, Denmark’s capital offers one of Europe’s most balanced itineraries: exceptional food, confident design, and retail that understands the value of

There’s something almost meditative about watching a Korean woman go through her evening routine. The movements are slow but certain: a pump, a pat, and a pause. Steam curling from a basin, the faint scent of green tea, the quiet patience and care performed without rush. Such care is not vanity; it’s habit, and it’s how generations in Korea have ended their day by following a ritual that feels closer to rest than routine. What the rest of the world calls K-beauty began here,

When two creative worlds meet with quiet confidence, something lasting takes shape. Frette’s new collaboration with interior designer Tara Bernerd, titled ‘Disrupting Architecture,’ brings together a century-old heritage of Italian craftsmanship with a distinctly modern architectural eye. The result is a collection of jacquard-woven throws and cushions that look and feel timeless, designed not just to decorate a home but to define the way it’s experienced. Frette has spent ov

With wedding season on the horizon, House of Migo turns its gaze to jewellery that feels both celebratory and considered. The brand’s latest wedding edit stretches across the full spectrum from quiet pieces for the mehendi to statement ones for the reception, crafted for brides, bridesmaids, and guests who prefer design with meaning. Rooted in the brand’s signature philosophy, “Boldly British. Indian by Design,” the collection carries the balance of two worlds. Anisha Mitta

For more than a century, Poltrona Frau has turned craftsmanship into a language of quiet precision. Its latest collaboration, with Six N. Five—the Barcelona-based studio led by Argentine digital artist Ezequiel Pini—extends that legacy into a new dimension: light as emotion, design as poetry. The partnership, revealed with The Five Seasons 2025 collection, is built around two sculptural lamps that explore how digital imagination can find tangible form. Moonbeam and Foliage ar

Founded in 1989, Catellani & Smith has become one of Italy’s most distinctive voices in lighting design. Handmade in Bergamo, every piece reflects Enzo Catellani’s belief that light should move beyond function into poetry. With iconic works like Fil de Fer and sculptural collections that blur craft and art, the brand has earned global recognition while staying true to its artisanal roots. In this exclusive interview for Design Diary, Enzo Catellani speaks about the philosophy

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