Parisian courtyards tour during PDW 2026. Joseph Walsh at Hôtel de Sully - Photo by Alice Casenave.

Parisian Courtyards Reimagined By Contemporary Design

Historic architecture meets contemporary design in Parisian courtyards, gardens and palaces, with highlights ranging from a perfume-and-design encounter to art cars and voluptuous benches.

PIerre Renart x Maison Parisienne - Photo by Benedicte Drummond, © Maison Parisienne Galerie.

Fourteen highlights at Paris Design Week 2026

Our guide to Paris Design Week 2026 features exhibitions and installations reimagining the Arc de Triomphe and La Bastille, while historic courtyards and gardens frame mesmerising showcases.

Magnus V by Joseph Walsh Studio @ Design Miami:​ Basel 2019 - Photo by James Harris, courtesy of Design Miami:​ Basel.

Design Miami/ Basel 2019: 7 sustainable installations exploring future design scenarios

A ribbon-like sculpture taking olive wood to the extreme, an installation inspired by Brazilian urban birds’ architectural ‘woven’ nests and more. Design Miami/ Basel 2019 focuses on how designers can help to shape a more sustainable future.