Nick Mafi

From South Africa’s oceanfront Chapman’s Peak Drive to the Atlantic Road connecting tiny archipelagos in Norway, AD covers the most breathtaking road trips

AD rounds up the most awe-inspiring examples of modern architecture from the Iraqi-British talent

From Gothic cathedrals to art galleries and concert halls, stained glass elevates these spaces Stained glass windows have enhanced buildings since the Middle Ages and continue to captivate architects and design lovers today. Used traditionally—and even sometimes as ceilings—the works are constructed of colored glass pieces connected and outlined by strips of lead. It’s common to see this stunning details in religious buildings, such as cathedrals and mosques, although they also became popular fo…

If the idea of a hotel in space sounds enticing, you may not have to wait longer than five years. Above: Space Development (previously known as Orbital Assembly), a company that specializes in designing and constructing space stations, says it could have luxury accommodation in space within “60 months” of securing enough funding for the projects (the company says it would need to be upwards of $1 billion). With two space hotels in the works—Voyager Station and a more recently announced Pioneer S…

In our modern world, two things remain constant: advancements in technology and the accumulation of dust. The rationale is that the latter is an inconvenience the former will assist in expelling. And that’s because cleaning is a time-consuming chore, while technology is a time-saving innovation. Merge the two together, innovators would argue, and you have a winning formula for a clean home. Of course, mops and brooms are there to assist us in cleaning dust and dirt around the house. But what if…

These beautiful paths range from winding through the British countryside to offering breathtaking views of Mount Everest

From San Francisco to Buenos Aires, these spectacular roads could very well dictate your travel bucket list

Crafted by architect and artist Suchi Reddy, the atmospheric space was a collaboration with a longtime client By the laws of geography and nuance, no two homes can be the same. Consider coastal residences in New York City (a brownstone in Manhattan’s Upper West Side) and Los Angeles (a bungalow-style home in Long Beach), for example, and it’s obvious that architecture assumes different forms in different locations. Yet with fundamentals such as proportion, space, texture, and light, the nature o…

As the U.S. Open gets underway, AD takes a look at the very grounds that host this centuries-old sport, from cliffside clay to sky-high lawns

From Vincent van Gogh’s Starry Night Over the Rhône to Pablo Picasso’s Au Lapin Agile