Life
The Tea Ritual: Ten Minutes That Change Your Morning
Boil the kettle, put down the phone and let the tea steep. That’s the whole practice.
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Author
Hana Sato
Hana covers objects, rooms, cities and good type — and the people who make them.
Cities
Why More US Cities Are Building in Wood
New building codes allow timber towers up to 18 stories. Architects are racing to use them.
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Design
The Return of the Plaster Lamp
Soft, sculptural and handmade: why designers are falling for plaster lighting.
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Life
Forest Bathing: A Beginner’s Guide to Walking Slowly
No hiking, no destination — just two hours among trees with all five senses.
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Cities
The Beauty of Concrete Steps: Designing Public Spaces People Actually Use
Wide steps, good shade and somewhere to put a coffee.
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Design
The Quiet Rise of the Wooden Dining Chair
Designers are returning to simple, honest chairs — and buyers are paying for craft.
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Design
Color Is Back: Why Designers Are Choosing Bold Orange Furniture
After a decade of beige, saturated colors are returning to living rooms.
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Life
A Writing Desk That Costs Almost Nothing
A door, two trestles and a lamp — my favorite workspace yet.
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