T/design

  1. In ‘Interior Chinatown,’ the Sets Have Main Character Energy Culture, Yesterday

    The Hulu series unfolds in a Chinatown that “is both physical and psychological,” said Charles Yu, the creator. Here’s a look at how four key settings bring the story to life.

  2. How to Make Your Sofa Look Even More Inviting T Style, November 19

    Expert advice from interior designers on going beyond the standard two-pillows-and-a-throw treatment.

  3. On Italy’s Lake Como, a Rationalist Villa With a Contemporary Touch T Style, November 15

    The designer Tommaso Spinzi has restored an architectural gem — and made it his own.

  4. Sube las ‘escaleras de la muerte’ bajo tu propio riesgo En español, November 15

    Una página de Facebook, que comenzó entre amigos, ha crecido hasta convertirse en una colección popular de peligros para subir y bajar.

  5. Take the ‘Death Stairs’ if You Dare Express, November 13

    A Facebook page, which began among a few friends, has grown into a popular photo collection of hazardous stairs.

  6. A Secret Masterpiece by the Father of Hawaiian Modernism T Style, November 12

    This hexagonal home, hidden on an Oahu mountaintop, is the best example of Vladimir Ossipoff’s blend of Japanese and American midcentury design.

  7. Singapore Shopping: 5 Places to Find Colorful Treasures Travel, November 12

    If you’re visiting the city-state, here’s where you can see some of the most vivid Peranakan designs, including decorative tiles, beaded shoes, embroidery and jewelry.

  8. Renovating During the Pandemic: Patience Pays Off Real Estate, November 12

    A family needed more space but decided not to leave New York City. They bought a fixer-upper in Brooklyn and slowly went to work.

  9. The Lei Makers Reimagining an Ancient Tradition T Style, November 9

    A new generation of floral designers is incorporating fresh styles into their creations.

  10. A New Luxury Tower Rises From a Seminary and Tries to Blend In Real Estate, November 6

    Claremont Hall, climbing 41 stories above the historic Union Theological Seminary campus, was designed to delight the eye without disrupting the neighborhood.

  11. Eliminating Kitchen Clutter Has Never Looked More Stylish Real Estate, November 5

    Some of the biggest offenders tend to be small appliances like coffee makers and toasters. Designers are creating new ways to maximize space.

  12. An Apartment in the Center of Paris, Inspired by Venice Real Estate, October 29

    A couple who own an interior design firm found a residence that could also serve as a showroom for their work.

  13. These Are the Weirdest Houses We’ve Ever Covered T Style, October 29

    Eleven brilliantly wacky homes that make conventional ideas of good taste seem boring.

  14. Watches That Look Similar in Everything but the Price Tag Styles, October 27

    Patek Philippe’s first new collection in 25 years came as a particular shock to a British watchmaker who already had a (far less expensive) doppelgänger on the market.

  15. It’s a Study. No, It’s a Guest Room. Real Estate, October 25

    A couple wanted a space to read and relax, but occasionally they had an overnight guest. Here’s how they made it work.

  16. Design, Unearthed and Unfettered, in Cooper Hewitt’s Triennial Special Sections, October 23

    Starting in November, 25 new site-specific installations that explore the idea of home will fill the former Carnegie mansion in Manhattan.

  17. A Dinky Little Computer Program Is My Secret Weapon for Creativity Magazine, October 22

    Remember Microsoft Paint? It’s more perfect than ever.

  18. As Office Workers Make Their Return, So Does the Lowly Cubicle Business, December 19

    Once derided as symbols of a commodified work force, cubicles are making a comeback, and workers are personalizing them and posting photos on social media.

  19. The Envy Office: Can Instagrammable Design Lure Young Workers Back? Sunday Business, November 26

    If your feed makes the corporate life look stylish, it’s just another evolution in the long history of the American workplace.

  20. The Chicago Home Was Designed for Parties. Then the Parties Stopped. Real Estate, January 24

    Before the pandemic, turning a house into a hub for big gatherings seemed like a good idea.

  21. ‘The Future of Hospitals’: Flexible Space for the Next Pandemic Business, September 13

    After struggling to respond to a crushing Covid caseload, many hospitals are remodeling so that when the next crisis comes, they’ll be better able to meet it.

  22. Would You Go Back to the Office for an Eames Chair? Styles, August 6

    Ben Watson is overseeing the merger of Herman Miller and Knoll, with the belief that good design means good business.