Italian furniture giant Molteni&C and Dada invite us to “Vivere alla Ponti” [Living Ponti-style], a special two-part event that celebrates the work of the great master of Italian architecture and design Gio Ponti. [...]
BEST OF NEW YORK DESIGN WEEK 2013
While scrolling down this post you will discover my personal favourite projects, products, artworks and exhibitions from this year's NYDW which I have managed to collect without actually attending the show in the flesh! [...]
A 17th Century Colonial Palace Is Transformed Into The Downtown Hotel And Hostel In Mexico City
A 17th century colonial palace with magnificent architectural elements has been renovated to create a hotel and a hostel which balances elements of colonial style with local, ethnic culture. [...]
South Yarra Residence By Carr Design Group In Melbourne, Australia
A 1929 duplex in Melbourne's Domain district is restored both internally and externally engaging historic architecture with a modern, cantilevered addition. [...]
Uncovered: India Mahdavi’s ‘Home Chic’, by Soline Delos
Designer, India Mahdavi, having had enough of being asked about endless home design tips at her dinner parties, has created a book that will ensure her peace at the next one she hosts. [...]
Wristwatch Therapy at Dezeen’s Revamped London Offices
Timepieces can sometimes be a lifelong affair, but if you’re in need of some wristwatch therapy, you can always get your old watch replaced with a new design-centric model at Dezeen’s new tick-tock boutique inside their revamped London offices by Philippe Malouin. So we say out with the old, in with the new! [...]
Marcel Breuer (1902-1981): Design & Architecture
Curated by the Vitra Design Museum, the exhibition of Breuer’s work currently in Paris at the Cité de l’Architecture et du Patrimoine, is the first retrospective to give equal merit to Breuer’s work in both design and architecture. [...]
Two Landlords, Two Ladies and One Unrepeatable Exhibition in Milan
Even though you may have missed the Milan Design week, you have to visit the city now for the awe-inspiring Bagatti Valsecchi 2.0 Exhibition curated by Rossana Orlandi. [...]