Sep 4, 2012 | Exhibitions & Events
The event most designers await twice a year is almost here. Maison & Objet, one of the world’s most highly anticipated design & trade exhibitions will take place on September 7-11 2012 at Parc des Expositions de Paris Nord Villepinte, France. And this year the Maison & Objet 2012 chosen designers are: Fernando & Humberto Campana.
“The Campana brothers have eco-design in their veins. Born 250km from São Paulo in a region with abundant natural resources, from their childhood they were immersed in a culture of craftsmanship and now offer «alternative», iconoclastic, joyful design, which opens new vistas for everyday life. The path they have taken from the day Humberto created a little studio for handmade objects 30 years ago through the twentieth anniversary of the Estudio Campana, celebrated in 2009 at the Vitra Design Museum in Germany, is a testament to a shared spirit of passion and everlasting brotherhood.”
Dates / Opening Time
From 7 to 11 September 2012 – Fall-Winter 2012/2013 Collections
Paris Nord Villepinte
Opening Time
From Friday to Monday: 09:30am to 07:00pm.
Tuesday: 09:30am to 06:00pm.
Entry fee is 60€, unless you book online it’s 57€.
Free Shuttles are available as well.
While you’re there try to be part of the Paris Design Week which takes place between September 10 -16 2012.
The first PARIS DESIGN WEEK comprised 100 venues and 180 participants. The 2012 edition includes 150 venues throughout the city and more than 200 participants. In an eventful atmosphere, showrooms, design galleries, art galleries, concept stores, architecture and design agencies, cultural institutions but also hotels and restaurants, will present their latest collections, thematic exhibitions, international brand presentations and latest expressions in culinary design in the dynamic style characterizing MAISON&OBJET. PARIS DESIGN WEEK 2012 is a rich outstanding offer of french and international creativity, this year three large centers of interest have become more visible which are Now! le Off, the Caroussel du Louvre and the Marchés Paul Bert and Serpette flea markets in Saint-Ouen.
www.parisdesignweek.fr
All relevant info can be obtained from Maison & Objet website.
Aug 6, 2012 | Fashion, Furniture
H&M is becoming more and more popular lately catering to fashionistas everywhere at a very reasonable budget. They launched their home collection in Europe in 2009. Their home collection will be available in the U.S. in 2013.
H&M will introduce three collections every season, new accessories every two weeks, and several basics lines that would suit every taste. With this variety you will never be bored with your home again.
Fashionista
Jun 26, 2012 | Restaurants
Totally independent, the UK and International Restaurant & Bar Design Awards is the world’s only concept of its kind dedicated exclusively to hospitality design.
The Awards invites and receives entries from the world’s top architects, designers and hospitality operators.
Entries come from all types of environment including hotels, transport, business, industry, fine dining, education, sports and leisure, healthcare, government, aviation, cruise and retail.
The judges are a highly influential panel of top design, lifestyle & hospitality personalities, whose role is to recognise and reward entrants for design excellence. The winners of the various categories including the best designed restaurant and the best designed bar, will be announced at the RIBA, 66 Portland Place, London on the 6th September 2012. The shortlist was announced on June 20th, 2012 and included from the Middle East Cocteau restauranr designed by one of my favorite designers: Gregory Gatserelia.
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Jun 20, 2012 | Furniture
I am not sure how I got attached to this Turkish series, but Fatmagul is no ordinary show. I’ve watched the whole program awaiting the last episode which is supposed to air in Turkey this week. For those watching it, you already know that the main actress known as Fatmagul is in conflict with a rich family called the Yasarans over a rape case. To get back to the main topic of this post, the Yasarans lived a lavish life,And this was reflected in their furniture as well. Their main living areas were furnished with Baker furniture, below are the items they used.
Jun 9, 2012 | Architecture, blog, Interiors
Beautifully complementing the surrounding landscape, this lovely house located in Maryland right outside Washington, DC. is designed by Robert Gurney Architects. The landscape alone is just breathtaking with mature trees and a river view.
The house is of two volumes connected using glass bridges. Other overlapping secondary volumes make the entire structure more dynamic. The large spans of glass give a lovely coherence with the wooded landscape.
The use of stone, wood, and glass is a perfect combination for any exterior to feel balanced and blend in such a beautiful surrounding.
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