Founded in Britain in 1992, the annual showcase is held over a series of weekends and has allowed curious enthusiasts to see interiors and architectural spaces that are usually off limits
Design
Why Secret Frank Lloyd Wright House Should Not Be Torn Down
The fact that this was Wright’s house for his son makes it particularly worth saving, and not just for nostalgic reasons
What I Covet: Bernhardt Interiors Romney Chair
A gorgeous piece that combines a softer, paisley print with tough metal studs
Q+A: Ford Chief Creative Officer J Mays on the Redesigned Fusion
On Sept. 18, Ford released the 2013 model of the Fusion—already its best-selling car—which will hit dealership lots this month
Forza Fiat: A Century of Automative Art
Founded in July 1899, Fiat has become known for making some of the world’s most stylish cars. From its first factory in Torino to storied models such as the Fiat 500, TIME looks back at the company’s design triumphs throughout the decades
All That Jazz: What Inspires Fiat Designer Roberto Giolito
Fiat designer Roberto Giolito’s influences are free-form, including architecture, typewriters and, above all, music
Siphon Coffeemakers: A Fitter Filter
The latest siphon coffeemakers bring high tech to an Old World technique
Sign of The Times
David Adjaye resists adopting a trademark style. That hasn’t stopped him from becoming one of the biggest brands in architecture
Sexist, Silly, Sublime: Era Ads
A new book, “Advertising From the Mad Men Era”, released this month by Taschen, offers a glimpse at how women in the 1950’s and 60s were depicted, from “Little Fibber” girdles to men’s cologne that turns pretty gals into …
10 Questions with Zaha Hadid
The prolific architect on her first tower, giving buildings skirts and why walls are overrated
Best in Art, Fashion and Design
What’s new and newsworthy in the world of style this season.