A personal review of design creations
La Bourse de Commerce—Pinault Collection (finally) opens its doors
All good things happen to those who wait. That must be a speciality in France when it comes to private initiatives to set up and open a new museum. This week opens a brand new and beautiful project developed since 2006 by François Pinault.
DZign 2020+1, The First Algerian-French Design Biennale
Initially planned a year ago, the first design biennale to ‘rethink the city’ in the capital of Algiers is finally going ahead, and set to take place from 27 May 2021.
Vaarnii: Brutally Finnish
Finland is a country of contrasts where the snowy white mixes with greenish forests, where typically urban-based technologies are based in the middle of the countryside… Vaarnii, a new furniture brand, takes its DNA from wood, that material that has shaped Finland’s economy, lifestyle and culture.
Le Design Français at Piasa
On May 5th, Piasa Auction House in Paris presents a new selection of design creations from French iconic names from the 20th Century. Here is my very personal selection.
From The Garden House
How to fully enjoy your garden? Simply by building your house around it, making it the ultimate element of your landscaping project.
‘Life’ By Olaffur Eliasson At The Fondation Beyeler
If you need to add one reason to visit or return to the Fondation Beyeler, here is stunning one: LIFE by Olafur Eliasson… an artwork open night and day, inside and outside the building…
The Royal Museum Of Fine Arts Antwerp By KAAN Architecten
After an extensive renovation by KAAN Architecten, the Royal Museum of Fine Arts in Antwerp (Belgium) is ready to welcome visitors again… as soon as…
Christian Haas & Hanne Willmann For Favius
Favius, the German brand, unveils two new products by Christian Haas and Hanne Willmann. The Portao stool and the Fungi lamp are warm new elements for your interiors.
Everyone Is The Creator Of One's Own Faith
In the historical heart of Beirut, the Tabbal Building is hosting a temporary exhibition of art and design with a scenography by Ghaith&Jad.
Lasvit's Pendulum In Abu Dhabi
LASVIT has decorated the interior of the Burjeel Medical City hospital in Abu Dhabi with a giant glass pendulum. Drawing in the sand offers a sense of peace and a pendulum swaying in seemingly never-ending motion feels almost hypnotic.