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Japanese designer Keiji Ashizawa and Danish studio Norm Architects have unveiled their design for the Bellustar Tokyo hotel, which aims to evoke a sense of nature in the middle of Tokyo’s urban Shinjuku district. The two studios worked together to design interiors for five penthouse suites as well as hospitality spaces for the top floors
Furniture designWall 30’s endless configurations and finishes make it the perfect home for books, crockery, or precious ornamentsWall 30 by Novamobili is revolutionizing the way we look at bookcases. It’s no longer just a functional storage solution, but a beautiful piece of furniture that elevates any room’s aesthetic. With its modular design and extensive range
The Zaha Hadid Foundation has opened an exhibition about Zaha Hadid’s Moonsoon restaurant in Sapporo, Japan. Here, exhibitions officer and curator Johan Deurell selects five highlights from the show. Zaha’s Moonsoon: An Interior in Japan is a case study of architect Hadid’s first built project outside of the UK – the Moonsoon Bar and Restaurant in
Superstars. Tastemakers. Entrepreneurs. Today there are endless women in the industry who everyone needs to be aware of. They’re changing the architecture and design space with their vision and it’s time to increase their visibility. From Kelly Wearstler to Adi Goodrich, Raffaella Mangiarotti, Osanna Visconti, Patricia Urquiola, Cecilie Manz, Anne Boysen, Tessa and Tara Sakhi
Chinese interior studio Linehouse used natural materials and a muted colour palette to give the Ying’nFlo guesthouse in Wan Chai, Hong Kong, the feel of an inviting home. The guesthouse occupies the podium of a 24-storey tower on a hilly street in Hong Kong. Its ground floor holds a series of communal spaces that Linehouse
Furniture designAt the recent Milan Design Week, The House of Switzerland curated a dynamic exhibition showcasing diverse interpretations of the “Urgent Legacy” theme, while providing a comprehensive representation of Switzerland’s design ecosystemAmong the key players in this exhibition was the Swiss company Lehni. With a century-long history, the company has established itself as a premier
A subterranean gallery carved into a sand dune and a treehouse-style art museum feature in our latest lookbook, which collects striking gallery interiors from around the world. Art galleries are specifically designed as spaces for showcasing artworks such as sculptures and paintings. As a result, they are often characterised by neutral and minimalist interiors so
In a world overwhelmed by mass production, handcrafted objects become a rare find to be treasured and admired. This uniqueness can be found in Mammalampa’s designs, where crafts and the use of materials honors traditions, light, and femininity.Mammalampa is a light design company born with the purpose to make a brighter world, with clear values
French interior designer Rodolphe Parente has completed a contemporary overhaul of a 19th-century Parisian apartment, reflecting both the building’s heritage and the “radical” art collection of its owner. Originally built during Haussmann’s major reconstruction of Paris, the 150-square-metre flat is located in the Canal Saint-Martin neighbourhood in northeastern Paris. Rodolphe Parente has renovated a Haussmann-era
Lighting designStudio sugar’s project blends the traditional ceiling lamp with portable lighting technology by functioning as a pendant light that charges its integrated batteries for versatile useTim Schuetze and Max Hausmann started collaborating during design school and developed a unique dynamic based on an unfiltered stream of thought and trust. Inspired by their shared passion
Valencian design studio Masquespacio has completed a dine-in restaurant for takeaway sushi chain Ichi Station in Milan, with interiors designed to resemble a futuristic spaceship. Set in a historic building in the Brera district, the chain’s latest outpost builds on the same travel and transport concept established across its other outlets – including eight in
Materials & SurfacesLea Ceramiche and Ferruccio Laviani present Segni, five new patterns to be combined with the tactile and earthy surface of PigmentiLast year Lea Ceramiche and Ferruccio Laviani presented Pigmenti, a tactile and chromatically perfect collection inspired by the work of the artist Sol Lewitt. An earthly surface which overpassed the limits of industrial production
DesignBased on the designer’s investigation into workers’ well-being, the project emerged following the discovery of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), motivating him to create a solution useful across multiple sectorsGiacomo De Paoli is a young designer from Northern Italy, raised in the beautiful Italian Dolomites, who won the 2023 DesignWanted Award with his Dipolo concept design
Design eventsWe spoke to Mr. Phusit Ratanakul Sereroengrit, Director-General of The Department of International Trade Promotion, the unique body behind the upcoming exhibition during Milan Design WeekThailand’s Slow Hand Design Exhibition returns once again during Milan Design Week. Entitled Not A Virgin, the focal point of the exhibition is to reflect on the future of
Celebrating 90 years of play – LEGO was founded in 1932 by Ole Kirk Kristiansen in Denmark and is now one of the most successful game brands in marketing history. Named after the Danish phrase “leg godt” (play well) – it’s come a long way from a small carpenter’s workshop to a global, modern enterprise
Design eventsThe 51st edition of CIFF Guangzhou, which took place in March 2023, was an exceptional restart. The organizers remained steadfast in their commitment to enhancing the fair as a benchmark for both the local and international furniture industryThe 51st CIFF Guangzhou 2023 was held in two phases, effectively divided into three exhibitions: Home Furniture, Office
Via Riyadh is a high-end development consisting of a food and beverage area and luxury…
Materials & SurfacesThe end-of-life of a product is a crucial factor in determining its ultimate impact on the environment. What typically happens to mass-produced, durable materials that are commonly embedded in appliances and devices? Is it possible to effectively transform such waste into a valuable resource?Polygood by The Good Plastic Company is a distinctive surface
A vengeful doll from an Alpine folk tale was the imagined occupant of this colourful cabin-style home created by German designer Markus Benesch at Milan design week. The maximalist Alpine Rising installation featured decorative Alpine-style furniture and multi-coloured wall coverings, all filled with references to life in the mountains. Benesch developed the design after becoming
TechnologyWith Cionic Neural Sleeve, people with neuromuscular conditions can say goodbye to limitations and hello to newfound freedomIn the US and Canada alone, more than 18 million people struggle with limited mobility caused by the aging process and accidents. To provide them with a new freedom of movement, fuseproject has created an innovative sleeve design
Deep learning in the construction industry, Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are becoming…
