Culture + Lifestyle
A French-Inspired Pâtisserie in Taipei, Designed as a Sensory SalonDesigned by Ecru Studio, this richly layered space draws inspiration from 18th-century Parisian salons, Milanese modernism, and poetic Asian references—transforming a compact commercial footprint into an immersive, narrative-driven experience.Show More
Era Wellness: A New Architectural Language for Urban Wellbeing in KuwaitA members-only wellness club in Sharq reimagines the gym as a layered architectural experience—where ritual, restraint, and atmosphere shape the body in motion.Show More
The Sweetness of Slow LivingAmid the rippling rice paddies of Ahangama, in Sri Lanka,Casa Tikiri is a sanctuary where thoughtful design, natural light, and the art of balance unfold in quiet luxury.Show More
Inside Alserkal × Design Miami: An Exclusive Conversation with Vilma JurkuteFollowing the announcement of Design Miami’s multi-year partnership with Alserkal, Marie Claire Maison Arabia speaks exclusively with Vilma Jurkute, Executive Director of Alserkal, to unpack the cultural thinking, regional context, and long-term vision shaping this landmark collaboration.Show More
FANAYA JEDDAH | A Hotel Woven from the Threads of Art, Heritage, and ModernityJeddah’s newest design hotel, Fanaya, arrives with a premise that is both poetic and architectural: to build a hospitality experience around the linguistic universe of fan — art, craft, creativity.Show More
Between Light and Stone: Exclusive Conversation with Nebras AljoaibFor the fifth edition of Noor Riyadh 2025, Saudi designer and artist Nebras Aljoaib unveiled Between Light and Stone, expanding on Aljoaib’s broader design language, one defined by material depth, refined minimalism, and cultural resonance. Show More
