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Art & Culture
Clovis Retif’s Solo Exhibition is Demonstrated Through TERRA MATER That Unveils His Universe
Clovis Retif’s Solo Exhibition is Demonstrated Through TERRA MATER That Unveils His Universe
If you missed TERRA MATER from October 3-5 at Au Roi Gallery, feast your senses here on this three stage journey that takes you through the house, the gallery and the studio
ART & CULTURE
The Inaugural Edition of ART021 Hong Kong Contemporary Art Fair’s Galleries, Videos and Expansion Sections Concluded Successfully, While You Can Still Catch the Sculpture and GBA Art Week Programmes Until September 8th 2024
The Inaugural Edition of ART021 Hong Kong Contemporary Art Fair’s Galleries, Videos and Expansion Sections Concluded Successfully, While You Can Still Catch the Sculpture and GBA Art Week Programmes Until September 8th 2024
During the VIP Preview and public days, the GALLERIES sector attracted over 30,000 visits, with more than fifty percent of them travellers to Hong Kong, marking a strong debut. Many galleries reported that sales exceeded expectations, and the past four days brought engaging conversations with collectors and audiences from Hong Kong and beyond
ART & CULTURE
Hauser & Wirth Showcase Their Highlights at Frieze Seoul 2024 from 4-7 September 2024
Hauser & Wirth Showcase Their Highlights at Frieze Seoul 2024 from 4-7 September 2024
New works made by Rita Ackermann, Ambera Wellmann, Catherine Goodman, Glenn Ligon, Angel Otero, Avery Singer and Flora Yukhnovich debut
ART & CULTURE
Skin Concept by Naoki Kawano Made Its Debut at this Year’s 2024 Milan Design Week
Skin Concept by Naoki Kawano Made Its Debut at this Year’s 2024 Milan Design Week
In collaboration with Pierre Frey, contemporary artist Naoki Kawano presented this visionary new project
Design
Design
HONOR Flagship Store in Chengdu Exemplifies Where New Tech Retail Meets Historical Neighbourhood Revitalisation
HONOR Flagship Store in Chengdu Exemplifies Where New Tech Retail Meets Historical Neighbourhood Revitalisation
The historic charm of Kuanzhai Alley and the sleek modernity of a tech brand seem to be an unlikely pairing, but this paradoxical combination recently came to life with the opening of HONOR’s first global flagship store, unveiling a fresh identity through an innovative combination of old and new
DESIGN
THE CITY ONE Sales Center by GFD Studio Depicts a Symphony of Nature and Humanity
THE CITY ONE Sales Center by GFD Studio Depicts a Symphony of Nature and Humanity
"The nobility of Chang'an cherishes the fading spring, competing to admire the peonies blooming along the western street" - Lu Lun
DESIGN
HISPA by c.dd Has Been Conceived as a Spiritual Parallel World
HISPA by c.dd Has Been Conceived as a Spiritual Parallel World
The design concept of HISPA is inspired by "The Garden of Forking Paths," a story by Jorge Luis Borges. This magic realism tale explores an intertwined, labyrinthine narrative structure that jumps back and forth in time. The forks in the garden serve as a powerful metaphor, symbolizing multiple interconnected timelines and parallel universes
DESIGN
Michael K. Chen Architecture (MKCA) Has Designed the Renovation of a 2200-Square-Foot Loft in a 1921 Factory Building North of Madison Square Park in New York
Michael K. Chen Architecture (MKCA) Has Designed the Renovation of a 2200-Square-Foot Loft in a 1921 Factory Building North of Madison Square Park in New York
The clients, a professional couple who love to entertain, asked MKCA to reimagine the loft so that it might flexibility accommodate both large gatherings and intimate spaces, all the while imbuing the cavernous interior with warmth and material interest
Architecture
Architecture
RESOUL Photography Base & Concept Store in Zhongshan Breaks Through Traditional Conventions
RESOUL Photography Base & Concept Store in Zhongshan Breaks Through Traditional Conventions
"Spaces are significant conveyors of brand values through carefully chosen materials, textures, and forms, creating a strong and cohesive brand identity" - Bobo Chen, founder of LubanEra·Design
ARCHITECTURE
MASONPRINCE Shanghai Flagship Store Recently Conceived by TOMO Design Highlights the Brand’s Distinctive Identity
MASONPRINCE Shanghai Flagship Store Recently Conceived by TOMO Design Highlights the Brand’s Distinctive Identity
This surreal flame sparked by MASONPRINCE has spread from Dongshankou to this new locale
ARCHITECTURE
The Renovation of Shanghai Book City by Wutopia Lab Epitomises “No Man is an Island; Every Book is a World”
The Renovation of Shanghai Book City by Wutopia Lab Epitomises “No Man is an Island; Every Book is a World”
"The existence of the world is to become a book." - Stéphane Mallarmé
ARCHITECTURE
The Renovations of Huangling Ancient Village Were Conceived by Wuyuan Village Culture Media, Setting a Benchmark for Successful Rural Revitalization in China
The Renovations of Huangling Ancient Village Were Conceived by Wuyuan Village Culture Media, Setting a Benchmark for Successful Rural Revitalization in China
This is a tale of rural renewal, where each brick and tile evokes nostalgia
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Dialogues
Dialogues
Emil Humbert and Christophe Poyet of Interior Design Firm Humbert & Poyet Share Their Journey, from Encounter to Global Expansion
Emil Humbert and Christophe Poyet of Interior Design Firm Humbert & Poyet Share Their Journey, from Encounter to Global Expansion
This charismatic duo are reimagining spaces worldwide with their united passions towards fine craftsmanship and the decorative arts
DIALOGUES
Five Years Since His Last Exhibition in Hong Kong with Kwai Fung Hin, We Catch Up with Artist Matteo Pugliese on His Insights and New Collections at the Debut of Memento
Five Years Since His Last Exhibition in Hong Kong with Kwai Fung Hin, We Catch Up with Artist Matteo Pugliese on His Insights and New Collections at the Debut of Memento
Kwai Fung Hin Art Gallery proudly presents Memento, an exhibition showcasing over 40 works by Italian sculptor Matteo Pugliese. Featuring his signature series “Extra Moenia”, “Guardians”, and “Beetles”, as well as his latest creations “Pachamama” and “Broken”, the exhibition offers a fascinating glimpse into two decades of Pugliese’s artistic evolution
DIALOGUES
Art Has Always Been in the DNA of Entrepreneur Eveline Ko, Founder of Contemporary Fine Glassware Brand, AEfolio
Art Has Always Been in the DNA of Entrepreneur Eveline Ko, Founder of Contemporary Fine Glassware Brand, AEfolio
Following an accomplished career in finance, Eveline Ko has spent the past decade following her creative dream, until she discovered the transformative power of glassblowing. When sand meets heat, it unleashes the freedom of hot molten glass as it flows and transforms into a dynamic new form: a piece of art that captures the energy and spirit of the material and the artist
DIALOGUES
We Speak with the Enigmatic Founder of Interior Design Firm Stanley KC, Stanley Kwok on His Design Journey
We Speak with the Enigmatic Founder of Interior Design Firm Stanley KC, Stanley Kwok on His Design Journey
A multicultural background being Thai and Chinese has informed the personality and designs of Stanley Kwok
Life
Life
Gundari Resort Conceived by Block722 Defines Timeless Cycladic Tradition Within Nature’s Majestic Scenes
Gundari Resort Conceived by Block722 Defines Timeless Cycladic Tradition Within Nature’s Majestic Scenes
Located on 80 acres of spectacular, raw nature on the secluded island of Folegandros, Gundari Resort is set high on the rugged cliffs, overlooking the azure depths of the Aegean Sea
LIFE
The Rome EDITION is Redefining Luxury in the Eternal City
The Rome EDITION is Redefining Luxury in the Eternal City
Prepare to be dazzled as you arrive at the Rome EDITION. Built in the 1940’s and formerly occupied by one of the main Italian banks, the building is a striking example of the rationalist style and was created by Cesare Pascoletti in collaboration with the famed architect Marcello Piacentini
LIFE
Cape Town’s Dorp Hotel: An Indulgent Place for Unforgettable Experiences
Cape Town’s Dorp Hotel: An Indulgent Place for Unforgettable Experiences
Dorp, meaning ‘village’ in Afrikaans, blends into the natural landscape at the top of Cape Town's landmark Signal Hill. Its sheer size and complex layout are unimaginable from its unassuming, whitewashed Georgian frontage, starkly contrasting the boldly coloured historic Bo-Kaap neighbourhood sitting below
LIFE
Broadwick Soho is London's Shiniest and Most Dynamic Hotel Inviting You to Play, Explores Anji Connell
Broadwick Soho is London's Shiniest and Most Dynamic Hotel Inviting You to Play, Explores Anji Connell
Broadwick Soho truly embodies the essence of playfulness and creativity that George Bernard Shaw famously quipped, “We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing”
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LIFE
Park Hotel Franceschi Defines a New Elegance in Cortina
Park Hotel Franceschi Defines a New Elegance in Cortina
The historic Park Hotel Franceschi in Cortina d'Ampezzo has embarked on a renovation project under the guidance of the architecture and interior design studio NOA. The goal is to transform the establishment into a year-round destination where Cortina's heritage and the hotel's history merge into a new form of Alpine elegance, creating a refined and conscious mountain living experience
LIFE
Cheng Chung Design (CCD) Debuts Shangri-La Nanshan in Shenzhen
Cheng Chung Design (CCD) Debuts Shangri-La Nanshan in Shenzhen
The theme “Phoenix Roosts in the Parasol Tree” represents the hotel's exclusivity and nobility. In ancient Chinese mythology, the phoenix is the king of birds, which only chooses the parasol trees to roost, becoming a symbol of nobility
LIFE
Masquespacio Presents Danzas Studios, a Series of Holiday Apartments in Valencia
Masquespacio Presents Danzas Studios, a Series of Holiday Apartments in Valencia
Live it up Mediterranean style within the beauty of Spain
DESIGN
NOWSEE Conceived by Informal Design Explores a New Model of Community Commerce
NOWSEE Conceived by Informal Design Explores a New Model of Community Commerce
This project is a response to CR Land’s vision of creating new-style property scale centers that highlight both community commerce and living experience
DESIGN
Li Yizhong Interior Design Creates Guiyang China Resources’ Yue Mansion as a Spirited and Contented Abode
Li Yizhong Interior Design Creates Guiyang China Resources’ Yue Mansion as a Spirited and Contented Abode
Taking inspiration from So Dongpo’s poetic verses, the design team reflects on silence is moving and reflect this tranquillity in their serene interiors
LIFE
If You’re Searching for Your Once in a Lifetime Trip this Winter, Make it this One
If You’re Searching for Your Once in a Lifetime Trip this Winter, Make it this One
White Desert’s Early Emperors itinerary is a once in a lifetime opportunity to visit one of the most spectacular places on earth, offering unique access to a magnificent penguin colony in Antarctica
DESIGN
In Nantes PNY, Rudy Guénaire Designed the Restaurant as if an Italian Speedboat Had Lost Direction and Ended Up in the Turquoise Waters Offshore of the Polynesian Islands
In Nantes PNY, Rudy Guénaire Designed the Restaurant as if an Italian Speedboat Had Lost Direction and Ended Up in the Turquoise Waters Offshore of the Polynesian Islands
Creating a new story of the United States in each of his restaurants, Rudy Guénaire reveals a modular beauty for Nantes PNY
DESIGN
The Former Italian Estate Home of Galileo Galilei Has Been Transformed by FRAMA into the Residence of Renowned Filmmaker Albert Moya
The Former Italian Estate Home of Galileo Galilei Has Been Transformed by FRAMA into the Residence of Renowned Filmmaker Albert Moya
By respecting the heritage and charm of this historic space, FRAMA and Albert Moya create a truly inviting place for artistic encounters
DESIGN
Casa Mosaico de Belas Artes by Ippolito Fleitz Group - Identity Architects Breathes New Meaning into What Constitutes a Luxury Residential
Casa Mosaico de Belas Artes by Ippolito Fleitz Group - Identity Architects Breathes New Meaning into What Constitutes a Luxury Residential
This residential stunner in Portugal serves as both a private retreat and an open stage
DESIGN
This Holland Park House Family Residence in London Has Been Carefully Considered with Detailed Perspectives by Maddux Creative
This Holland Park House Family Residence in London Has Been Carefully Considered with Detailed Perspectives by Maddux Creative
Maddux Creative is an award-winning multi-disciplinary interior design studio founded in 2011 by Scott Maddux and Jo leGleud with a vision to create stunning interiors with a timeless quality. Take a tour of this London home in Holland Park with these visionaries
ARCHITECTURE
Varandas de Salgueiros Apartments by Floret Arquitectura Makes an Impact in Portugal
Varandas de Salgueiros Apartments by Floret Arquitectura Makes an Impact in Portugal
The construction stands out for its contemporary forms
DESIGN
This Project is a New Upgraded Restaurant Opened by Taste of Dadong, Designed by AD ARCHITECTURE
This Project is a New Upgraded Restaurant Opened by Taste of Dadong, Designed by AD ARCHITECTURE
As a sub-brand of Da Dong Group, Taste of Dadong inherits Da Dong's philosophy while showing a more relaxing aspect in its DNA
DESIGN
Architect Sandra Benhamou Has Redesigned and Restructured an Apartment, Just a Stone’s Throw Away From the Place de l'Etoile in Paris
Architect Sandra Benhamou Has Redesigned and Restructured an Apartment, Just a Stone’s Throw Away From the Place de l'Etoile in Paris
Located on the fifth floor of a Haussmanian building, this family apartment of 3,000 square feet embodies sophistication and peace
DESIGN
Water Team Design Was Commissioned to Design CHA JI’s First Tea Store in Shaoxing, China
Water Team Design Was Commissioned to Design CHA JI’s First Tea Store in Shaoxing, China
Presenting the spirit of oriental aesthetics with contemporary restraint, the design team created a tea space that is in constant dialogue with its visitors
LIFE
Louie Castle Sycamore Hotel in Chengdu Was Meticulously Executed by CCD
Louie Castle Sycamore Hotel in Chengdu Was Meticulously Executed by CCD
The designers have recreated a French artistic legend with an elegant fusion of classic and modern design
DESIGN
Brighton House by FIGR Architecture Studio Realises the Unification Between the Existing Structure and the Proposed Design
Brighton House by FIGR Architecture Studio Realises the Unification Between the Existing Structure and the Proposed Design
What began as a ‘small update’, this project in Victoria, Australia, is yet another re-build iteration based on an emerging set of life circumstances centred around a retired lifestyle, periodic family gatherings, and entertaining grandchildren
DESIGN
A3 VISION Conceives Bestseller Hangzhou’s Live Steam Space
A3 VISION Conceives Bestseller Hangzhou’s Live Steam Space
The result is a future-oriented workplace that fosters teamwork and demonstrates that well-being is the driving force behind the office experience