The second photographic survey from independent publishing house Zupagrafika considers the building style that dominates much of Eastern Europe. Architectural historian Kateryna Malaia tells us more.

The second photographic survey from independent publishing house Zupagrafika considers the building style that dominates much of Eastern Europe. Architectural historian Kateryna Malaia tells us more.

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How do designers tell stories with their work? London-based designer Andu Masebo discusses his social approach to “simple, efficient objects”. Then: James Allen of creative studio Birch explains how strategy-design in the luxury space requires well-researched taste. Plus: Nic and Grace on 25 years of the Serpentine Pavilion.  

How do designers tell stories with their work? London-based designer Andu Masebo discusses his social approach to &ldquo;simple, efficient objects&rdquo;. Then: James Allen of creative studio Birch explains how strategy-design in the luxury space requires well-researched taste. Plus: Nic and Grace on 25 years of the Serpentine Pavilion.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Telling stories through design with Andu Masebo and creative studio Birch

Italian designer Luca Nichetto on nichecraft and the limits of treating design as purely collectible. Then: The office’s future with Rapt Studio’s David Galullo. Plus: Nic and Grace on Saudi Arabia’s AlUla Arts Festival.

Italian designer Luca Nichetto on nichecraft and the limits of treating design as purely collectible. Then: The office&rsquo;s future with Rapt Studio&rsquo;s David Galullo. Plus: Nic and Grace on Saudi Arabia&rsquo;s AlUla Arts Festival.

Nichecraft and placemaking with Luca Nichetto and David Galullo

We round-up Paris Dećo Off and Maison&Objet. Then: collectable design with London-based creative Miminat Shodeinde. Plus: Dutch designer Joris Laarman on drawing inspiration from nature.

We round-up Paris Dećo Off and Maison&amp;Objet. Then: collectable design with London-based creative Miminat Shodeinde. Plus: Dutch designer Joris Laarman on drawing inspiration from nature.

Extra: ‘Eastern Blocks II: Concrete Landscapes of the Former Eastern Bloc’

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