A personal review of design creations
UAE Designer Exhibition 2022
On the occasion of Dubai Design Week, I was asked to curate the new edition of ‘UAE Designer Exhibition’ at Downtown Design… Discover the 16 selected designers and studios and their creations.
Tanween by Tashkeel unveils its 2022 Collection
The 9th edition, under the theme of sustainability, will unveil the commercially available, limited edition design pieces by six designers at Downtown Design.
Phillips London Design Auction
On November 2nd, Phillips is hosting its seasonal design auction in London… Here is my personal selection.
Nada Debs – 20 years of Crafted Patterns
During #DubaiDesignWeek2022, Nada Debs will celebrate the evolution of craft and the 20th anniversary of her brand. The celebration is going beyond a simple look back at two decades of creations, it is a complete journey in her own world and patterns.
Al Naseej Textile Factory
To support a rapidly dying technique of fabric weaving, the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities has commissioned Leopold Banchini Architects to work on a light arish structure and offer a new contemporary home to local artisans.
Maison Owl
In the Japanese city of Ube, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Junya Ishigami created a residence/restaurant for Motonori Hirata, a French restaurant owner.
Dar Al Majous in Bethlehem
Located next to the Nativity square in Bethlehem, the Dar Al Majous project by AAU Anastas is a restoration of a historical residential building from the 18th century.
Montblanc Haus - Hamburg
Few days ago, I visited the new Montblanc Haus. Open last May, the new building is right next the headquarters and single production site of the prestigious brand.
The Energy Show & Solar Biennale
How much energy do we have and need today? This question opens The Energy Show – Sun, Solar and Human Power, an exhibition at Het Nieuwe Instituut in Rotterdam. The exhibition, put together by curator and designer Matylda Krzykowski and in collaboration with The Solar Biennale, is the starting point of the seven week long manifestation.
Archipelago & Strata by Roula Salamoun
During Paris Design Week, the Beirut-based designer presents a series of new pieces, alongside her signature Strata rugs.