What makes the Vitra Campus unique is its broader architectural context. Alongside Gehry and Herzog & de Meuron, buildings by Zaha Hadid, Tadao Ando, Nicholas Grimshaw, and SANAA turn the site into a kind of open-air design anthology.
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MillerKnoll Archives: Preserving the Icons of Modern Design
MillerKnoll was formed when the two legendary brands joined forces, creating a powerhouse of modern design.
V&A East Storehouse: A Backstage Pass to the World’s Great Collections
That old model is changing – and nowhere more boldly than at the V&A East Storehouse, which opened in May 2025 in London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
EMST Athens
I wasn’t expecting to fall for an industrial building in Athens, but the former FIX brewery has a way of winning hearts. Once a post-war brewery, this modernist landmark is now home to the National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST), a bold cultural hub where creativity thrives.
National Garden, Athens
I am always surprised when someone visits Athens without going for a stroll in the National Garden. This verdant oasis, tucked behind the Greek Parliament, offers a soothing refuge amid the city’s bustle.
R.E.S.P.E.C.T.
There’s not just one, but two 20th Century Legends we love above and beyond here at MWoI. The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll and The Queen of Soul, Miss Aretha Franklin.
African American Music
As part of my deep dive into the history of the United States of America, and my recent Deep South obsession, as well as love for music, and modern music history, I have been endlessly listening to Mississippi Delta Blues (see post image of the legendary Robert Johnson) and Motown. If any of this isContinue reading “African American Music”
Elvis Never Left the Building!
This may seem a little kitsch, but we love Elvis Presley at MWOI HQ!
-It was not always that way, I can assure you. I grew up in a household where Elvis was frowned upon as very much not the sort of cultural icon we, as intellectually minded high class individuals, embraced.
Ooh la lah!
We love the EVASION handbag from Coccinelle. And wouldn’t you know: It’s currently reduced with 50% off in their SUMMER SALE! Click the image to shop! 🤎
Interior Design Inspiration
My favourite YouTube channel for interior design is Quintessence. Your host, Susanna Salk and Quintessence founder, Stacey Bewkes take you on tours of the best homes around the world. A real treat for real interior nuts. They have great relationships with the designers and a superb eye for what makes an interior work. Here areContinue reading “Interior Design Inspiration”
My World of Interiors 