T Magazine’s Sept. 29 Design & Luxury Issue

From Brussels to Provence, houses that dare you to look way.

View in browser|nytimes.com September 28, 2024 Philippe Braquenier FEATURES Mimesis A Derelict Townhouse Becomes a D.I.Y. Wonderland How a collective of artists turned a crumbling Brussels building into their own creative playground. By Ellie Pithers and Philippe Braquenier Gautier Billotte Melissa George Brings Cinematic Glamour to a 17th-Century French Manor "This is a woman's home," the actress says. "If a man walks in, I want him to feel like a guest." By Alice Cavanagh Chris Mottalini A Cape Cod Beach Shack Where Charm Takes Priority Over Air Conditioning A minimalist Manhattan architect gets fresh air — and fresh eyes — at his family's cluttered cabin. By Kurt Soller and Chris Mottalini Mikael Olsson It Was Their Dream Home. But Could They Grapple With Its Dark Legacy? After a Berlin couple discovered who'd once lived there, they still wanted to make the house their own. By Nick Haramis and Mikael Olsson Diego Mayon by design On an Italian Island, a Home That Celebrates Color and Craft Atop the volcanic cliffs on the tranquil Salina, one woman has created a respite where art and nature reside in perfect harmony. By Nancy Hass and Diego Mayon Josh Robenstone. Artwork: © Elissa Gjertson/Plastik Kembali, courtesy of Nyaman Gallery, Lombok by design In Bali, a House That Taught a Fashion Executive How to Relax At his Japanese-inspired villa, the cofounder of Maison Kitsuné has found pleasure in letting go. By Kurt Soller and Josh Robenstone PEOPLE, PLACES, THINGS Daniel Terna arts and letters Why Are Museums So Afraid of This Artist? As cultural institutions face an existential crisis over who funds them and how, the 88-year-old artist Hans Haacke is still making curators and collectors clutch their pearls. By M.H. Miller Photograph by Anthony Cotsifas. Set design by Martin Bourne. Food styling by Suea food matters The Life-Affirming Properties of Sichuan Pepper The mouth-numbing spice — more popular than ever in the West — remind us why we seek out unfamiliar tastes. By Ligaya Mishan and Anthony Cotsifas Photograph by Driely S. Styled by Rasaan Wyzard In Fashion Pastel Clothes Aren't Just for Spring Head-to-toe sorbet hues provide a palate cleanser this season. By Driely S. and Rasaan Wyzard Daniel Terna admiration society Natasha Rothwell and Samara Joy on Finding Their Voices The "How to Die Alone" creator and actress and the Grammy-winning jazz singer talk about genre, improvisation and romantic comedies. By Boris Kachka Photograph by Sophie Kirk. Set design by Lizzy Gilbert Why Breast-Shaped Cakes Are the Confection of the Moment An age-old Sicilian sweet, inspired by the martyrdom of St. Agatha, is finding favor with modern pastry chefs. By Tanya Bush and Sophie Kirk Sign up here to receive weekly cultural roundups, monthly beauty and travel guides, and the latest stories from our issues. And you can always reach us at tmagazine@nytimes.com. Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for T Magazine from The New York Times. To stop receiving T Magazine, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018