The future of Moscow’s former power station GES-2 remains full of energy. Star architect Renzo Piano is transforming the complex into a “cultural powerhouse” that is second to none …
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The Museum of Image and Sound (MIS) in Rio is finally nearing completion. Designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro, it has been seen for years as one of the world’s most exciting new cultural buildings. With an enchanting panorama view over Copacabana Beach …
The Italian architecture Studio Vudafieri-Saverino Partners has designed the interiors for SKP Malls in Beijing and Xian. Over 6000 square metres of fashion, interpreted in the name of style, functionality and flexibility …
Peter E. Büsser has been successfully running the Hotel des Balances in picturesque Lucerne for over thirty years. And who can blame him for not wanting to leave when the city is so rich in culture, including his own historic building?
The future belongs to those who know how to read between the textures of an innovative made in Italy that pushes itself toward new interpretations of shapes and materials. Once again SCAB Design presents products that combine shape, beauty and functionality in an all-Italian design …
The boutique resort “The Tiing” on Bali’s north coast is an unusual jewel. Architect Nic Brunsdon surprises with a purist combination of bamboo and concrete …
Michael Bloomberg has launched a bid to dislodge Donald Trump from the White House. But that’s not all. Ever since the construction of his European headquarters, Bloomberg has taken to calling himself the “world’s most ecological developer” …
Design studio Neko has won a prestigious Red Dot for outstanding design in the Red Dot Award for their ‘Wave’ play sculpture: Product Design 2020. This makes Neko one of the winners in one of the world’s most renowned design competitions …
Have you ever prayed before an altar that was produced by a 3D printer? Hallelujah, now it’s finally possible in the parish church of St. Laurentius in the Bavarian village of Altmühldorf …
Small light collection is a collection of four different hanging spot lamps, composed of four different models in four different dimensions that take advantage of the fascinating plastic properties of the ceramics …
The Svart Resort is the world’s first hotel with a positive energy performance. Stunningly designed by architecture office Snøhetta, the hotel offers a breathtaking view of Norway’s Svartisen glacier. Svart is due to be completed in 2021 …
These collections are sculptural masterpieces that celebrate the splendor of curves and unique shapes …
When Hiroaki Takashita opened Restir in 1987 he had a clear vision of the perfect clothing store. These days, it’s no longer just about selling clothes for the veteran of the Japanese fashion industry …
Wander through an assortment of innovative gardens, from rooftop plots to lush countryside backyards …
Gold and silversmith Barbara Gressl is globally renowned as an expert on Kasumigaura pearls, a Japanese cultivated freshwater pearl …
The Japanese city of Kobe is part of the international UNESCO Creative Cities Network – and rightly so! Kenji Kondo give us an insight into the creative culture …
Casa Ojalá was developed as a product for boutique and luxury hotels seeking a unique solution for the travel experience. Quick assembly and virtually nonexistent footprint allow for easy expansion of an existing property or novel configurations on land of any type: vineyards or mountains, woods or seaside. Its high degree of flexibility makes it ideal for locations far flung: from Argentina to Indonesia, Namibia to Italy. Casa Ojalá is also being made available to private customers on an application basis …
The famous polka dots used by japanese artist Yayoi Kusama will bring a splash of colour to the New York Botanical Garden from may, when both iconic and new pieces by the celebrated artist will be waiting to be discovered in a display entitled ‘Kusama: Cosmic Nature.’