IN PRAISE OF BEAUTIFUL THINGS: STEVE WERNDORF AND THE EVOLUTION OF INN PARADISO

From Hollywood to Inn Paradiso, Steve Werndorf reflects on collecting by instinct, the influence of Japanese craft, and how a lifetime of paying attention shapes both place and practice.

THE ARCHITECTURE OF SELF

DANIEL LEZAMA

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Materia is an independent publication and design-led cultural studio working across art, design, and architecture. Founded in Mexico City and operating between the Americas, Materia began as an editorial platform and has evolved into a strategic studio partnering with artists, designers, and institutions to shape how their work is understood and brought into the world.

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The Archive

The second edition of The Materia Archive documents ten contemporary practitioners shaping the worlds of architecture, craft, and design. Through original photography and long-form interviews, the publication offers a lasting record of their work, ideas, and influence.

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