As yet another year of excellence in the virtual and tangible design world draws to a close, we're feeling nostalgic about the stories that made waves, created influences and brought inspiration to you - our awesome readers - during these past twelve months. 

From large scale wonders such as OMA's Fondaco dei Tedeschi in Venice and the "Floating Piers" from Christo and Jean Claude on Lake Iseo, to the revival of the classic Zonars Restaurant and Café in Athens, the introduction of the jaw-dropping Khalkedon Penthouse in Istanbul, "Shirley: Visions of Reality" inspired by Edward Hopper's stunning imagery, to the Best of Stockholm, Milan and Dubai Design Weeks and everything in between, 2016 has, without a doubt, been a year that has left us spoilt with beauty and exciting innovations.