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A new monograph on architect Rick Mather has been published, exploring his complete works and the approach behind buildings such as his well-known museum and gallery projects. The book looks at how the American-born, London-based architect shaped the city's cultural architecture, and Wallpaper magazine has featured it in its architecture and design coverage.

Researchers have developed a wallpaper that harvests electricity from ambient moisture indoors while also regulating humidity, according to a new paper published in Advanced Energy Materials. The dual-function material could power small devices without batteries or external wiring, and readers on technology forums are discussing its potential and practical limits.

London-based ceramicist Bisila Noha has been named winner of the 2026 Tacchini Prize, according to Wallpaper*. Her work draws on her Equatorial Guinean and Spanish heritage, exploring culture, community and feminism through clay. The profile highlights her blend of traditional craft techniques with contemporary political and social themes, positioning her among the most talked-about makers in design right now.

Researchers have developed a wallpaper material that generates small amounts of electricity from moisture in indoor air while also helping regulate humidity. The work, published in the journal Advanced Energy Materials, is drawing attention among technology enthusiasts, with discussion focusing on how such indoor energy harvesting could power low-energy sensors and smart-home devices without batteries.

A photography collection featuring oceans, beaches and water scenes is being shared online as suggested wallpapers, tagged under design, nature and art. The images showcase coastal and water landscapes for people looking to refresh their desktop or phone backgrounds.

Jonathan Anderson presented his spring-summer 2027 Dior collection at Paris Fashion Week, drawing on the 'preciousness' of nature for a romantic, design-led show. The collection is being noted as an early marker of Anderson's creative direction at the French house, with coverage from Wallpaper highlighting its romanticism and nature-inspired themes among fashion and design audiences.

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art has launched a new exhibition and companion book examining how architects, designers and companies imagined the home of tomorrow between 1925 and 1985. The project traces a century of domestic futurism, from futuristic kitchens to experimental houses, and reflects renewed interest in how past visions of domestic technology compare with today's smart-home promises.

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art has published a new book celebrating midcentury domestic futurism, the optimistic postwar design movement that imagined futuristic homes and everyday objects for American households. According to Wallpaper, the publication gathers examples of this aesthetic, encouraging readers to take in as much of the style as possible. It is being discussed among design and architecture enthusiasts interested in the era.

Researchers have developed a wallpaper-like material that draws moisture from indoor air and converts it into small amounts of electric current, offering a passive way to harvest energy from humidity in everyday environments. The advance sits at the intersection of electrical engineering, materials science and physics, and is being discussed as an intriguing example of how ambient moisture could one day supplement low-power energy needs.