Architecture

Uppsala municipality has been awarded Sveriges Arkitekters Planpris for the planning of the Rosendal district. The prize was presented at the Arkitekturgalan in Skellefteå on March 26. The jury praised the municipality's high level of ambition from concept to completion.

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The Ecléctica project presented its 'ideal house' on Tuesday, to be installed from June 4 to 13 at Barcelona's Círculo Ecuestre with a 20-euro entry fee. Under the auspices of World Capital of Architecture, it pairs interior designers with creatives from various fields to design 12 rooms.

Spanish watch brand Lebond has released the Attraction collection, two titanium timepieces drawing inspiration from Antoni Gaudí’s unbuilt Hotel Attraction skyscraper. The watches commemorate the 100th anniversary of the architect’s passing and feature unique disc-based time displays. Available in Original and Dark editions, they are priced at €2,400 each excluding taxes.

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Hidden interior doors are gaining prominence in 2026 as a design trend that blends functionality with aesthetics in modern homes. Interior designers Ahmed Khaled and Hoda Abo-Haiba highlight how these doors integrate seamlessly into walls, promoting visual continuity and simplicity. This approach aligns with preferences for clean, organized spaces.

Rav Bariach has introduced a new color palette for exterior doors in collaboration with designers Lital Rozenshtein and Lucy Viknin of Hameatzvot. The shades draw from Israel's local landscape to blend function with aesthetics. This initiative highlights a growing trend where front doors serve as expressive design elements.

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The 2026 Palm Beach edition of the Kips Bay Decorator Show House will feature two properties for the first time. This expansion juxtaposes open-air grandeur with tucked-away charm. The decision reflects the event's adaptation to the expansive Palm Beach style.