A personal review of design creations
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.
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.
#RamadanSeries 2021 - Medkheneh Diffuser By Aljoud Lootah
Aljoud Lootah finds her inspiration from traditional Emirati objects and customs. For her latest creations, she adds a touch of prestige to the Medkhened.
Season 3 - Episode 2: Medkhened by Aljoud Lootah
Design Your Christmas 2020 - Episode 2
Celebrating the first Advent, the tradition sees the first of four candles to be lit on the family table… Here’s the reason why this week’s selection is focused on table accessories and objects.
The Sana Collection by Tom Fereday
On the occasion of the Hybrid exhibition, the Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences in Sydney, also known as the Powerhouse, has commissioned nine design studios to work with researchers to create furniture exploring the changing global landscape and the pressing issues of our time.
Here is the Sana Collection by Tom Fereday with Dr Thea Brejzek.
Venice Glass Week 2020 - Glass Utopia
At Venice Glass Week, DESIGN Canberra’s signature exhibition GLASS UTOPIA will be featuring 12 Italian and Australian designers in dialogue with twentieth-century design masters.
‘No Fear Of Glass’ by Sabine Marcelis
`NO FEAR OF GLASS’ is the first institutional solo show of all new unique works by Sabine Marcelis. It is also be the first time Fundació Mies van der Rohe has opened its doors to a designer to stage an intervention.
A Concrete Hideaway in the Woods
Situated between the Caspian Sea and Si Sangan forest, the Tehran-based MADO Architects developed a private residential project.
Design Your Christmas 2018 - Episode 2
#DesignYourChristmas - Season 1… A second round of my random and personal selection of design creations for your Christmas list.