Feb 14, 2016the makeover encompasses a functional design concept with enlivened guest rooms, a renovated restaurant, and other features intended to convey a stronger sense of community.
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BTR workshop (2)
Feb 14, 2016
Dec 21, 2015the restaurant takes advantages of its prestigious location and has been designed to redefine the boundaries between luxury dining and casual eat-outs.
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interior design show toronto (IDS) 2016 (4)
Feb 12, 2016made entirely from locally-sourced white ash, the toronto-based studio uses steam to bend parts over forms, and lashed joinery for structure.
connections: 4
Jan 31, 2016no animals were harmed in the making of these faux-taxidermy trophies -- rather they give new life to otherwise wasted wood offcuts.
connections: 4
puiforcat (2)
Feb 12, 2016under the guidance of the silversmith, the perfect symbiosis between the scholar of wine and the master of metal and light flourishes in this setting.
connections: 80
Jun 08, 2011made with the collaboration of michelin-starred chef pierre gagnaire, this set of kitchen knives is marked by a distinctive cross on the handles created from contrasting materials of steel and rosewood.
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ray king (7)
Feb 11, 2016laminated holographic glass circles and rectangles welcomes visitors with messages aligned to the mission of the U.S. dep. of veterans affairs.
connections: 7
Jan 18, 2015the patterns created with the calculation tool make references to important dates in oregon state university's history.
connections: 7
ludo (3)
Feb 11, 2016using his signature green and themes of duality between nature and technology, the artist has pasted several large-scale works on dilapidated fences, broken walls and building façades across china.
connections: +270
Aug 15, 2014the designs are connected to the natural world -- plants, animals and produce are united with a technological universe, speaking for the material world around us while trying to highlight humanity.
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maison et objet spring 2016 (21)
Feb 11, 2016while functioning as carpets, the immersive expanses of greenlands, paddocks and shelters invite the viewer to participate and contemplate through the use of each one.
Feb 04, 2016we interview the renowned designer-duo about their latest furniture collection featuring a series of four bold and sleek pieces influenced by sports cars.
carlo contin (5)
Feb 10, 2016called ‘mom’, the chair is made of transparent acrylic and has an opening on the top for children to fill the empty space with their favorite games once they are finished playing.
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Aug 02, 2015the racing memorabilia is made from collected scraps of wood from the workplaces of brianza's foremost craftsmen cut and glued together.
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BODW 2015 (15)
Feb 10, 2016designboom spoke with the artist about his interest in letters and text, the overarching themes that drive his work, and the role he hopes his sculptures play in public space.
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Jan 20, 2016speaking at the 2015 BODW conference in hong kong, jeanne gang explains the design of the project in more detail.
designstudio (4)
Feb 09, 2016the league's iconic lion symbol has been reduced and abstracted, with the focus shifted to the features of the animal's face and mane.
connections: +250
Jul 08, 2015designstudio have conceived a new logo and brand identity for logitech aimed to spearhead the future direction of the company.
connections: +250
bompas & parr (9)
Feb 09, 2016the creative duo have joined forces with perrier-jouët for the installation of 'fleurs des rêves', an exotic flower shop held in the basement of the london edition from february 11 - 14.
connections: +220
Sep 04, 2015the 200 course feast is broken down into ten different meals, each lasting approximately two hours and containing 20 individual dishes.
connections: 9
smaller objects (2)
Feb 09, 2016rather than the traditional 2-5% which is given, designers working with smaller objects receive 75% of the list price, i.e. the revenue from retailers.
Feb 02, 2015the collection consists of eight products; pillow, serving tray, garden torch, house numbers, tea light holder, chopping board, coasters and herb pots.
moritz waldemeyer (9)
Feb 06, 2016for the exhibition 'touching tales. the alcantara experience' in collaboration with DAMNº magazine, the london-based designer was invited to play with alcantara's versatile material for an installation at imm cologne 2016.
connections: 41
Mar 17, 2015moritz waldemeyer's ming vases use parametric techniques to create a complex geometry of stainless steel elements and custom LED boards.
connections: 9
HERVET-MANUFACTURIER (2)
Feb 04, 2016the company produces decks made from premium exotic wood laminate, including: fraké wood, rosewood, zebra wood and ziricote wood; each available in a limited edition of 100.
connections: +120
Feb 04, 2016each unique limited edition design draws its formal influences from the geometric boldness of modern architecture.
connections: 2
bandesign (4)
Feb 04, 2016while many of japan's reinforced concrete structures have been demolished prematurely, the architect sought to create a home that would stand the test of time.
connections: +1750
Nov 26, 2014behind the exterior's concrete earthquake-proof walls, a connected series of rooms offers residents communal and secluded living space, with a large open plan kitchen found at ground floor level.
connections: 4
r1 (4)
Feb 02, 2016'sound of light' comprises 1000 CDs pinned to the façade of a derelict roadside structure, turning the wooden dwelling into a glistening landmark.
connections: 4
Nov 12, 2015informed by african craftwork usually found in bowls and plates, the abstracted configuration formed within the circle secretly displays the image of a blue wildebeest.
connections: 4
berranger and vincent (7)
Feb 01, 2016serving as a center for archaeology and a symbolic attraction in rezé, the architecture references medieval towers and observatories.
connections: 7
May 09, 2013taking its name from an 1940's cary grant dark comedy about a murderous pair of elderly aunts, the complex of homes for seniors creates a small, dense neighborhood centered on communal green space and town views.
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