A personal review of design creations
The petit h Souk in Dubai…
From 11 to 27 November 2022, petit h brings an air of lightness, a touch of mischief and an abundance of know-how to the Dubai Mall store, in a playful dialogue between object creation, the reuse of materials, and sustainability.
The spirit of traditions in a contemporary space
In Xiamen, China, Norm Architects created BASAO Tea Lounge that enables all senses and feeding the soul beyond tea aromas. The spirit of traditions in a contemporary space offers an authentic and mindful experience.
Shan-Shui: A Duality | The Chuan Malt Whisky Distillery
For Pernod Ricard, Neri&Hu designed a distillery on a site close to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Mount Emei.
Bistro Bergsteiger
Located in the midst of the UNESCO Natural Heritage area of the Dolomites of Sesto, Bistro Bergsteiger by Plasma Studio, fits properly and carefully into its natural and built context.
The Renaissance Of La Samaritaine – Part 2 - A New Era
After 16 years of renovation and legal issues, La Samaritaine, a beacon for French retail and fashion history, has reopened its door last week. Not less than four architect firms were hired with Studio SANAA unifying the project.
The Renaissance Of La Samaritaine – Part 1 - History Of A Parisian Icon
Founded in 1870, inaugurated in 1910, closed in 2005 and finally re-opened last week, the legendary Samaritaine aims to restore its unique identity as a place for flâneries, a popular but exquisite store for everyone.
#BrickWeek 2 - Roly-Poly Cotto By StudioVASE
Seoul can wrongly be categorised as another heartless metropole. It has a discreet charm with plenty of little gems for the visitor (or resident) that knows and takes time to explore. Here is a new one for your list.
Season Two, Episode Four: Roly-Poly Cotto
#WoodWeek - Yishan Pinnacle Flagship Store
A Chinese proverb says: “A closed mind is like a closed book; just a block of wood.” To open the minds, a new cultural and creative store not only culture and coffee but also wood and concrete inserted in a contemporary looking grid space concept.
Day 4– Yishan Pinnacle Flagship Store, Shenzhen, China.
#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
Arcadia Cinema in Riom
In the land of extinguished volcanos, a French mid-size city has launched an impressive project (Les Jardins de la Culture) including a stunning new cinema.