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Philippe Starck – Starck Raving Maestro
Philippe Starck is internationally renowned for his refashioning of consumer gadgets and high-tech furniture.
Philippe Starck is internationally renowned for his refashioning of consumer gadgets and high-tech furniture.
Thomas Heatherwick – Boffinish Eccentricity
Christopher Kanal talks to the star designer about his futuristic Aberystwyth University creative business units.
Christopher Kanal talks to the star designer about his futuristic Aberystwyth University creative business units.
BarberOsgerby – Eyes on Design
Christopher Kanal meets the BarberOsgerby duo and learns about their approach to simplistic design.
Christopher Kanal meets the BarberOsgerby duo and learns about their approach to simplistic design.
Andrée Putman – Rebel Icon
Christopher Kanal talks to internationally acclaimed French designer and interior architect Andrée Putman.
Christopher Kanal talks to internationally acclaimed French designer and interior architect Andrée Putman.
Le Corbusier – The Art of Architecture
The most famous architect of the 20th century has been equally celebrated and vilified.
The most famous architect of the 20th century has been equally celebrated and vilified.
Atelier Bow-Wow – Japanese Pet Architecture
Yoshiharu Tsukamoto of Atelier Bow-Wow talks to Christopher Kanal about the practice's investigations into urban Japan.
Yoshiharu Tsukamoto of Atelier Bow-Wow talks to Christopher Kanal about the practice's investigations into urban Japan.
Dan Cruickshank – Adventures in Architecture
Dan Cruickshank mixes a passion for design with an Indiana Jones-esque enthusiasm for adventure and discovery.
Dan Cruickshank mixes a passion for design with an Indiana Jones-esque enthusiasm for adventure and discovery.
Jurgen Bey – The Doctor Moreau of Design
Rotterdam-based designer Jurgen Bey does not just create objects, he transforms the banal into the extraordinary.
Rotterdam-based designer Jurgen Bey does not just create objects, he transforms the banal into the extraordinary.
Marije Vogelzang – You Are What You Eat
Marije Vogelzang is the inventive mind behind the Dutch food studio Proef.
Marije Vogelzang is the inventive mind behind the Dutch food studio Proef.
Von Gerkan – Rationalist Lyricism
Bill Millard reports on the work of Von Gerkan, Marg and Partners in China.
Bill Millard reports on the work of Von Gerkan, Marg and Partners in China.
Richard Rogers – From the House to the City
Phin Foster considers Richard Rogers' impact on British architecture.
Phin Foster considers Richard Rogers' impact on British architecture.
Peter Eisenman – American Maverick
Now in his seventies, the great maverick of US architecture, Peter Eisenman, is as controversial as ever.
Now in his seventies, the great maverick of US architecture, Peter Eisenman, is as controversial as ever.
Ron Arad – In His Own Words
The designer Ron Arad tells Christopher Kanal how he invented his own profession.
The designer Ron Arad tells Christopher Kanal how he invented his own profession.
Alberto Veiga – From LEAF to Ordos 100
Six months on from winning the LEAF Young Architect of the Year Award, Alberto Veiga speaks out to Jodie McLeod.
Six months on from winning the LEAF Young Architect of the Year Award, Alberto Veiga speaks out to Jodie McLeod.
Masahiro Harada – Tokyo Design Stories
Masahiro Harada of Tokyo's Mount Fuji Architects talks to Christopher Kanal about why architecture needs to 'talk less'.
Masahiro Harada of Tokyo's Mount Fuji Architects talks to Christopher Kanal about why architecture needs to 'talk less'.
Jean Nouvel – 2008 Pritzker Prize Winner
The 2008 Pritzker Prize was won by Jean Nouvel, the artist-architect. Christopher Kanal reports.
The 2008 Pritzker Prize was won by Jean Nouvel, the artist-architect. Christopher Kanal reports.
Winka Dubbeldam – The Sensory Appeal of the Cerebral
Bill Millard talks to Winka Dubbeldam of Dutch-American architectural practice Archi-Tectonics.
Bill Millard talks to Winka Dubbeldam of Dutch-American architectural practice Archi-Tectonics.
Mario Botta – Philosopher Architect
Since designing his first house at age 16, Mario Botta has been a controversial and paradoxical figure.
Since designing his first house at age 16, Mario Botta has been a controversial and paradoxical figure.
Kisko Kurokawa – A Tribute
A few months before his death Kisho Kurokawa reflected on his work in an interview with The LEAF Review.
A few months before his death Kisho Kurokawa reflected on his work in an interview with The LEAF Review.
Alvar Aalto – Through the Eyes of Shigeru Ban
One of Modernism's great heroes, Alvar Aalto, was recently the subject of a major exhibition at the Barbican in London.
One of Modernism's great heroes, Alvar Aalto, was recently the subject of a major exhibition at the Barbican in London.
David Chipperfield - Quiet Storm
David Chipperfield's understated, thoughtful brand of modernism offers a welcome antidote to headline-grabbing designs.
David Chipperfield's understated, thoughtful brand of modernism offers a welcome antidote to headline-grabbing designs.
Hadi Teherani – Made in Hamburg
Hadi Teherani is looking to expand his portfolio with his own brand of consumer goods.
Hadi Teherani is looking to expand his portfolio with his own brand of consumer goods.
Peter Bishop - London Calling
Peter Bishop, the new first director of Design for London, recently delivered the keynote address at LEAF London.
Peter Bishop, the new first director of Design for London, recently delivered the keynote address at LEAF London.
Moshe Safdie - Humanising Mega-scale
Moshe Safdie is well known for his concern over the future of city planning.
Moshe Safdie is well known for his concern over the future of city planning.
Dietmar Feichtinger - Strictly Elegant
Dietmar Feichtinger is the architect of the 37th bridge across the River Seine in Paris.
Dietmar Feichtinger is the architect of the 37th bridge across the River Seine in Paris.
Gert Wingårdh - Natural Habitats
Since 1988, Gert Wingårdh has divided opinion with his bold designs, often incorporating elements of the landscape.
Since 1988, Gert Wingårdh has divided opinion with his bold designs, often incorporating elements of the landscape.
Massimiliano Fuksas - Sublime Chaos
A true icon, Massimiliano Fuksas talks to Chris Mugan about the inspiration behind his distinctive designs.
A true icon, Massimiliano Fuksas talks to Chris Mugan about the inspiration behind his distinctive designs.
Ian Mulcahey - Gensler Masterplanner
Ian Mulcahey has worked on masterplans for 20 years and pulls no punches when it comes to expressing his opinions.
Ian Mulcahey has worked on masterplans for 20 years and pulls no punches when it comes to expressing his opinions.
Ken Shuttleworth - Quick on the Draw
Ken Shuttleworth's London-based practice - Make - has enjoyed meteoric growth since starting two and a half years ago.
Ken Shuttleworth's London-based practice - Make - has enjoyed meteoric growth since starting two and a half years ago.
Will Alsop - Original British Design
Chris Mugan interviews the famous and notoriously flamboyant Will Alsop, one of the UK's most creative architects.
Chris Mugan interviews the famous and notoriously flamboyant Will Alsop, one of the UK's most creative architects.
Duncan Pendlebury - Designs on the Architecture Industry
Duncan Pendlebury, VP at Jung Brannen, talks about how his company approaches working in the global architectural...
Duncan Pendlebury, VP at Jung Brannen, talks about how his company approaches working in the global architectural...
