Iceland recently celebrated its biggest ever annual design festival, DesignMarch 2013.

Gundrún Lilja Gunnlaugsdóttir of Studio Bility takes us on a guided tour of the city by the smoky bay: Reykjavík, Iceland.

A proposed resort in the awe-inspiring heart of Iceland offers the ultimate escape for guests and locals alike with a 150-room...

This contemporary barn house in Iceland has a rural charm that perfectly complements the rugged landscape.

Billing itself as the “five million star hotel,” Buubble is a unique lodging option about an hour outside of Reykjavík, Iceland,...

The famed geothermal spa outside Reykjavík, Iceland, is entering a major new phase—paving the way for the area’s first five-star...

Couldn’t make it to Helsinki Design Week? No need for FOMO—here’s what caught our eye this year.

Studio Heima’s Aska Cabin offers a minimalist retreat surrounded by geothermal wonders near the northern shore of Lake Mývatn in...

The Scandinavian-inspired design by Manta North is tucked neatly between an extinct volcano and the Atlantic, where exceptional...

There are so many great reasons to visit the tiny island nation of Iceland—here's where to stay.

In Iceland, a midcentury single-family home originally designed by iconic architect Guðmundur Kr. Kristinsson is treated to a...

Wood has a way of making a home feel both warm and textured—and introduces a natural layer that can have a powerful effect on a...

Set on a ridge overlooking a deep ravine, this summer home in Southern Iceland is surrounded by awe-inspiring scenery.

The petite, 12-room Torel 1884 illuminates Renaissance-era Portugal and the Age of Exploration.

A prefab dwelling overlooking an active volcano features architectural details inspired by Viking culture and Nordic mythology.

Studio Bua turns a battered 1930s farm building into a 1,959-square-foot live/work space in the remote Breiðafjörður Nature...

For his longtime friend, designer Bob Chen creates a tranquil residence wherein every piece tells a story.

Design studio Minarc launches Plús Hús, a tiny prefab dwelling starting at $37,000 that offers an affordable, environmentally...

We share the must-see exhibitions, installations, and events from Stockholm Design Week and the 70th celebration of the Stockholm...

From Images Publishing Group comes the first posthumous book on the master architect and revolutionary designer.

While Italian architect and designer Ettore Sottsass is best known for his work with the Memphis Group throughout the 1980s, his...

The redesigned office, which holds three floors of a 19th-century factory building, combines workshop and laboratory.

A new wave of devices proposes to improve how kids experience the world, striving to support everything from sleep quality to...

The stilted modernist structure has a reputation for sustainable design, luxury travel, and prime northern lights viewing.

A family’s country retreat is designed to further blur into its setting with walls of windows and natural wood finishes.

San Francisco's manufacturing tradition is getting a jump start thanks to SFMade, a weeklong celebration of makers in the City by...

Shh, can you keep a secret? The Royal College of Art in London is having its annual RCA Secret exhibition and one-day shop of its...

Known for her eclectic musical style and her eccentric costumes, Björk lists her pre-war co-op in Brooklyn Heights.

At the remote Nordic island’s DesignMarch festival, creators make the most of available resources through craft and circularity,...

A look at five designers who made waves at Vancouver's annual interior design show.

DIY workshops aplenty and modern, hand-crafted goods such as lighting, hardware, and garden accessories are planned for ...

Black steel wraps the 570-square-foot retreat—complete with an art space and bedroom loft—on a rugged site north of Reykjavík.

See highlights from Salone del Mobile and beyond.

Blankets from Børk Studio blend modern colors and materials with historical graphics.

The rooms at the stylish Pacific Northwest outpost of KEX, an Icelandic mini-chain, start at just $38.

Check out highlights from the German design fair.