A personal review of design creations
MH142, Moët Hennessy’s new HQ: a serene contemporary homage to Art Déco
Enthusiasm, curiosity and pleasure: these three key words guided the approach of the architects of the Barbarito Bancel practice in designing the Moët Hennessy group’s new workspaces in Paris.
#Landmark: Dinan Train Station from Celtic Art Déco to Contemporary Architecture
The city of Dinan has recently added a new public space next to its very iconic train station. The contemporary element completes the already eye-catching Celtic Art-Déco train station with its 32-m tall tower.
Summer Design Exhibitions – Charlotte Perriand: The Modern Life
Charlotte Perriand was more than just one of the giants of the 20th century design, she was a free spirit who championed good design for all.
Episode Six - Charlotte Perriand: The Modern Life at the Design Museum, London
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.
Architecture & Design At La Bourse De Commerce—Pinault Collection
Before becoming a new temple for contemporary art, the Bourse de Commerce building had many lives and its history goes all the way back the 16th century. Let’s look back in time and discover the great contemporary transformation of the place.
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.
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.
Italian Design Auction @Piasa
The upcoming design auction by Piasa Paris will celebrate Italian masters of the 20th-century.