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front-materials.com

Front Materials is a carefully curated source of sustainable, high-design building materials, from waste-based bricks to bacteria-grown tiles. It’s a go-to for architects and designers seeking planet-friendly options that don’t compromise on aesthetics or performance.

paolodellelce.com

Paolo Dell'Elce's Milan-based studio offers a quiet, precise portfolio of industrial design work — from office systems like Knoll's Konzert to terracotta domestic objects that honor Mediterranean craft. For professionals seeking inspiration in material restraint and thoughtful detailing, this site presents a curated, film-enhanced look at contemporary Italian design practice.

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businessofhome.com

Business of Home is the essential trade publication for interior design professionals who want to stay sharp on market trends, mergers, and business strategy. It’s less about aesthetics and more about the industry’s bottom line—a trusted resource for job listings, expert services, and the news that shapes the home sector.

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sah.org

The Society of Architectural Historians is the definitive online hub for scholarship on the built environment, offering peer-reviewed journals, the SAH Archipedia, and a vibrant community of academics and practitioners. It’s an essential resource for architects and designers seeking deep historical context and rigorous architectural research.

lamela.com

Lamela is a storied Spanish architecture studio with over six decades of practice, presenting a polished portfolio of large-scale projects from airports to residential towers. While it lacks the editorial depth and regular updates of top-tier design publications, it offers a solid reference for firms and professionals seeking inspiration from established European architectural work.

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vascofragosomendes.com

Vasco Fragoso Mendes’ studio portfolio is a quiet gem for those who obsess over materiality and form. The site showcases evolving furniture and lighting pieces that balance wood, cork, metal, and paper with geometric grace — perfect for designers seeking inspiration from a maker’s hands-on process.

solidnature.com

SolidNature is a refined showcase of natural stone craftsmanship, highlighting collaborations with top-tier designers like Sabine Marcelis and OMA. While its portfolio dazzles with high-end projects, the site offers limited editorial depth, making it more a visual inspiration gallery than a comprehensive resource for design professionals.

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luciferlighting.com

Lucifer Lighting offers an exceptional range of architecturally focused, design-forward fixtures—from minimal aperture downlights to elegant track and pendant systems—each engineered for seamless installation and precise light control. A go-to resource for specifiers seeking high-performance, made-in-America lighting with refined finishes and timber accents.

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lo-tek.com

Lo—TEK Office is a design and science studio that weaves Indigenous ecological knowledge into contemporary architecture, landscape, and urbanism. It’s a thought-provoking resource for professionals seeking to ground regenerative projects in biocultural systems and long-term ecological thinking.

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internimagazine.com

Interni Magazine is Italy's authoritative voice in design and architecture, curating a rich blend of news, interviews, and event coverage since 1954. A trusted resource for professionals seeking inspiration from the forefront of European design culture and major exhibitions like Salone del Mobile.

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vam.ac.uk

The Victoria and Albert Museum is the world’s leading museum of art, design, and performance, housing over 1.25 million objects that span 5,000 years of creative culture. For design professionals, its vast digital collection and rotating exhibitions offer an unparalleled archive of inspiration and historical reference.

maidenhome.com

Maiden Home is a direct-to-consumer furniture brand that marries original design with exceptional craftsmanship, offering made-to-order sofas, dining tables, and bedroom pieces with an editorial eye for quality. While it functions primarily as a storefront, its clean product curation and integrated interior design services make it a useful reference for sourcing well-made, timeless pieces.

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studiomulti.com

Studio MULTI is the digital storefront of U.K.-based architecture practice led by Nicola and Seth Rutt, showcasing a cross-scale portfolio from Passivhaus homes to co-living towers. While light on editorial depth, the site impresses with a clear, image-first project showcase and a regenerative design ethos worth tracking.

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trahanarchitects.com

Trahan Architects presents a thoughtful portfolio of award-winning cultural and civic projects rooted in New Orleans and New York. The site offers a focused look at the firm's progressive material use and human-centered design philosophy, though professionals seeking in-depth case studies or editorial content may find it lean.

marazzitile.co.uk

Marazzi’s official UK site offers an extensive, beautifully organized catalog of ceramic and porcelain tiles, from small-format artisan collections to large-format porcelain slabs ideal for countertops and cladding. While it lacks the editorial depth of peer design resources, it is an essential stop for architects and interior designers sourcing high-quality tile solutions with clear specifications and room-based navigation.

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marazzi.it

Marazzi is a world-leading Italian tile manufacturer offering an authoritative catalog of ceramic and porcelain surfaces for floors, walls, and custom furniture. While primarily a product showcase, its depth of finish options (stone, wood, concrete, marble) and innovative slab collections make it an essential reference for material-savvy designers and specifiers.

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ivotavares.net

A beautifully curated visual archive of contemporary Portuguese architecture, captured through the discerning lens of photographer Ivo Tavares. While light on written analysis, the site offers a rare, focused resource for architects, designers, and anyone seeking inspiration from Portugal's most celebrated spaces and architects.

bdonline.co.uk

Building Design is a trusted UK-based architecture news platform offering daily updates on practice, policy, and projects. It’s especially valuable for professionals seeking CPD content and insight into British and European architectural trends.

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giacomoor.com

GiacomoMoor is the online portfolio of a multidisciplinary studio blending architecture, interior design, and furniture craftsmanship, with collaborations spanning Living Divani to Memphis. While visually refined, it functions as a project showcase rather than an editorial resource, making it best suited for inspiration and client reference.

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serpentinegalleries.org

Serpentine Galleries is a London institution that bridges contemporary art and architecture with its world-famous annual Pavilion commission and year-round exhibitions. For design professionals, it’s an essential source for cutting-edge spatial thinking and architectural experimentation set within Kensington Gardens.

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Google DeepMind is the premier destination for understanding and accessing cutting-edge AI models that are reshaping design and architecture—from protein structure prediction that inspires biophilic forms to generative video and 3D world creation. While not a design magazine, it is an essential resource for professionals who want to future-proof their practice by exploring the tools that will define the next generation of built and digital environments.

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actiu.com

Actiu is a Spanish contract furniture manufacturer specializing in human-centric, sustainable workplace solutions. While not an editorial destination, its configurator tools, 3D libraries, and B Corp ethos make it a reliable resource for architects and interior designers sourcing office, hospitality, and educational furniture.

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lakeflato.com

Lake Flato is a celebrated architecture firm whose website showcases a refined portfolio of nature-integrated, community-focused projects. While not a discovery platform like ArchDaily or Dezeen, it offers design professionals a compelling look at award-winning residential and civic work with thoughtful provenance.

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duddhaus.com

Dudd Haus is a Philadelphia-based design collective and gallery that champions radical, expressive studio practices through a carefully edited selection of furniture, lighting, and objects. It offers a focused alternative for architects and interior designers seeking unique, conversation-starting pieces with a trade program available for professionals.

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cranbrookart.edu

Cranbrook Academy of Art is a top-ranked graduate institution exclusively focused on art, architecture, craft, and design education. Its website serves as a clean, authoritative portal for understanding the school’s unique studio-based approach, though it offers limited hands-on resources for practicing design professionals beyond its academic scope.

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assemblyline.co

Assembly Line is the e-commerce arm of General Assembly design studio, delivering a tightly curated selection of furniture, lighting, finishes, and textiles for interior designers and serious homeowners. It excels as a product sourcing tool, though it stays focused on commerce rather than editorial inspiration.

baumschlager-eberle.com

Baumschlager Eberle Architekten is an internationally renowned architecture firm with a deeply philosophical approach to design, rooted in place, sustainability, and enduring cultural value. Their website offers a curated window into their methodology and projects, though it functions more as a firm portfolio than a broad resource hub for design professionals.

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archive.org

The Internet Archive is a vast digital library preserving millions of free texts, films, and historical architectural drawings — a treasure trove for research and inspiration. While not a curated design site, its Wayback Machine and rare-book collection offer unparalleled depth for architectural historians and serious DIYers chasing original source material.

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jeanneret-chandigarh.com

A specialized gallery site offering verified, original Chandigarh furniture by Pierre Jeanneret and his peers, with a curated archive of brutalist and mid-century objects. Ideal for collectors and design historians seeking provenance-backed artifacts rather than broad architectural inspiration.

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timothyhursley.com

Timothy Hursley’s archive offers an unparalleled lens into architectural photography, spanning iconic works by Gehry, Safdie, and Taniguchi alongside deeply American vernacular subjects like funeral homes, cotton seed houses, and the Rural Studio. For designers and architects, it’s a rare visual resource that balances celebrated masterpieces with the overlooked, the regional, and the ritualistic.

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i-mad.com

MAD's website is a polished portfolio of boundary-pushing architecture from Ma Yansong's globally celebrated firm. While it lacks the editorial depth of peers like ArchDaily or Dezeen, it's an essential bookmark for anyone tracking visionary architectural work and built projects that blur the line between nature and structure.

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stefanoboeriarchitetti.net

Stefano Boeri Architetti’s website is a polished portfolio of the firm’s visionary projects, from the famous Bosco Verticale to urban forestry initiatives across the globe. It’s a valuable reference for architects and designers seeking inspiration in biophilic and sustainable urban design, though less a resource library than a showcase of built work.

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homeinnihon.com

Home in Nihon is a meticulously organized guide for anyone navigating the process of buying property in Japan as a foreigner. While it lacks the visual polish and design inspiration of mainstream architecture directories, it earns its place as a trusted, practical resource for the legal, financial, and logistical aspects of Japanese real estate.

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ngv.vic.gov.au

The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) offers an extraordinary digital archive of art, design, and architecture, with deep dives into historical and contemporary collections. While primarily a museum site, its research publications and exhibition records are a rich reference for design professionals seeking cultural context and visual inspiration.

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cultdesign.com.au

Cult Design is an Australian authorized retailer of authentic designer furniture and lighting from heritage brands like Fritz Hansen, Carl Hansen & Søn, and HAY. It’s a precise, no-fuss source for architects and designers sourcing genuine pieces down under, with trade accounts and curated collections that cut through the noise.

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skupa.com.au

A refined online showcase for SKUPA's Australian-made timber furniture, where precision craftsmanship meets contemporary form. Each collection is thoughtfully presented with a focus on materiality and longevity, making it a solid reference for designers and architects seeking bespoke, locally crafted pieces.

lawsonfenning.com

Lawson-Fenning is a California-born furniture and lighting brand that marries raw desert minimalism with mid-century warmth. Their online shop is a well-organized resource for interior designers and architects seeking vintage-modern seating, storage, tables, and lighting with a distinct Southern California soul.

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ceramicah.com

Ceramicah is a Los Angeles-based studio offering refined, hand-crafted ceramics and lighting for design professionals with a contemplative eye. Their collections, like the architectural Cuadra and the hand-painted Celestial series, blend artisan detail with spatial sensitivity.

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rarify.co

Rarify is a discerning online marketplace for authenticated vintage and new designer furniture and lighting, backed by trained design historians. Ideal for architects and interior designers seeking verified pieces from icons like Eames, Knoll, and Nakashima, with trade pricing and a robust inventory of over 12,000 items.

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reddymade.design

Reddymade is a NYC-based architecture and design studio led by Suchi Reddy, blending rigorous design with neuroaesthetic principles under the guiding mantra 'Form Follows Feeling.' While its portfolio showcases high-profile residential, commercial, and public art projects, the site is best as a reference for the studio's unique philosophical lens rather than a deep editorial resource.

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calicowallpaper.com

Calico Wallpaper is a Brooklyn-born studio crafting artist-collaborative, handcrafted wallcoverings that blur the line between fine art and interior surface design. With collections inspired by nature, light, and texture, it’s an essential resource for designers seeking distinctive, narrative-driven wallpapers that elevate any space.

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harshitajhamtani.com

A Mumbai-based studio crafting handcrafted furniture and lighting that marry sustainable materials with minimalist elegance. Ideal for architects and interior designers seeking sculptural, contemporary pieces rooted in natural stone and artisanal technique.

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chaos.com

Chaos is the powerhouse behind V-Ray, Enscape, and Veras — the industry-standard rendering and visualization software used by architects and interior designers worldwide. While the site is primarily a product hub rather than an editorial destination, it's an essential resource for professionals seeking cutting-edge tools for photorealistic imagery and real-time design collaboration.

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lehni.ch

Lehni is a storied Swiss manufacturer of precision furniture and architectural systems, blending industrial heritage with collaborations from artists like Donald Judd and Max Bill. This site is a deep catalog of their collections, custom kitchen solutions, and realized projects—ideal for architects and designers seeking high-quality, made-to-order pieces with a Bauhaus-inspired lineage.

icff.com

ICFF is the essential North American marketplace for contemporary furniture and design, convening brands, designers, and buyers each May in New York City. While the site itself is event-focused with limited evergreen content, its exhibitor directories, trend reports, and design talks make it a worthwhile bookmark for tracking new product launches and industry connections.

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espasso.com

A masterfully curated marketplace for iconic Brazilian modern furniture, ESPASSO bridges vintage design and contemporary craft. It’s an essential resource for architects and interior designers seeking authentic pieces by legends like Sergio Rodrigues and Oscar Niemeyer.