A personal review of design creations
The Falaj Collection by Aljoud Lootah
As part of the inaugural Editions series at Downtown Design and Dubai Design Week, Emirati designer Aljoud Lootah presents her latest collection inspired by the traditional aflaj, an ancient irrigation system unique to the region.
Peshawar Carapace Table
Lebanese Designer Nada Debs unveils a brand new collaboration with Studio Lél in Pakistan. The Peshawar Carapace Table is a stunning homage of local craftsmanship and a perfect blend of traditional technique with a contemporary aesthetic.
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.
Archipelago & Strata by Roula Salamoun
During Paris Design Week, the Beirut-based designer presents a series of new pieces, alongside her signature Strata rugs.
A multiuse brutalist space
For its new concept, Osmo X Marusan café-terrace in Montréal commissioned local design studio MDT Mobilier to create a hybrid collective space.
Lebanese Supernova in Paris
They have been compared to a shooting star but now they have settled their own constellation. From Beirut, to Milan and Paris, David Raffoul and Nicolas Moussallem known as david/nicolas are brimming with talent with their first solo show at Carpenters Workshop Gallery in Paris.
From Palm Leaves to Metal Plating - AlAreesh العريش by Aljoud Lootah
On the occasion of Dubai Design Week, Aljoud Lootah, one of the leading designers in the UAE, has launched the AlAreesh Collection.
Marble Weaving by Pili Wu
In Huatung Valley (Taiwan) , there are lots of marble waste generated from stone processing due to the location and the characteristic of the stone industry there. Pilu Wu decided to give them a new span of life.
Tom Fereday for Louis Vuitton
This week, I was very pleased to learn that the Louis Vuitton Paris & Hong Kong teams have commissioned Sydney based designer Tom Fereday to create a series of bespoke furniture pieces for their new Westfield Bondi Junction store.