Emerging idea soft brutalism

Breathtakingly unique, this boutique hotel in a Mexican surfer town shows how concrete can be used to create a contemplative look

Innovative, visionary and just plain fun, space-age style is back – and designers are giving its 1960s look a very 21st-century refresh

Elements of surprise are found everywhere in this village house, which has spirited schemes that feel both classic and completely modern

With its striking palette and elegant furniture, this Chelsea home, designed by Studio Duggan, represents something of a coming of age

Weaving its architecture into the surrounding landscape, this Californian home is an immersive living experience

First-time renovator James Barnes looked to the artisanal approach of the arts and crafts movement to perfectly blend form and function in his 1930s home