A personal review of design creations
The Extravagance Factory: Meissen and Chantilly Porcelain
Soft power is nothing new… In the 18th-century, two powerful personalities pushed the boundaries of creativity and techniques of their respective houses to conquer the best tables of Europe. Now, and for the first time, Meissen and Chantilly are presented side-by-side, in an exceptional exhibition staged by Peter Marino.
Magnifique ! Wunderbar !
Helsinki Design Week 2020
A confirmed design event in 2020 is rare and it is great to announce that Helsinki Design Week 2020 is going ahead from 3 to 13 September.
Architizer A+Awards: Fass School by Toshiko Mori Architect
Amongst the winners of the 8th Annual Architizer A+Awards, a remote school in Senegal designed by the New York-based studio.
Alis - A Light In Space - by Potemine
The lighting industry has experienced an extraordinary change in the last decade… Here is a brand new creation by Potemine for the next one.
‘Hello Denmark’ Exhibition
If you have the chance to travel this Summer, and to be in Copenhagen, do not miss the Danish Architecture Center for several reasons…
Kimpton Vividora Hotel
In the Ciutat Vella (old city) of Barcelona, a new hotel was added to the Kimpton chain with a strong personality, new colour combination and a definitive “bon vivant” flair… hence its name.
Maison du Parc
In Montréal, an early-century mansion has been completed revamped with an original space organisation creating a special atmosphere.
Hive House
By the Tapi River, the Indian city of Surat (Gujarat) has built its fame as a centre for textiles. In Vesu, the upcoming part of the city, a metallic structure constructed as a mono-space living has recently been completed.
#ConcreteWeek - Sharing Space Building
To end the series (for this time), we focus on an irregular polygon on an island that perfectly has succeeded to mix traditional craft with contemporary techniques.
Day 5: Sharing Space Building, Taiwan
#ConcreteWeek - Basilica Sanctuary of Our Lady of Tears
In Sicily, the island of Gods, one is more used to see Greek temples and heavy baroque churches… except for this one in the centre of Syracuse…
Day 4: Basilica Sanctuary of Our Lady of Tears, Italy.