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Art & Culture
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
ART & CULTURE
Capturing the Moment: A Journey Through Painting and Photography is Showing Now Until November 17 at the Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts in Taiwan
Capturing the Moment: A Journey Through Painting and Photography is Showing Now Until November 17 at the Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts in Taiwan
This is the only overseas venue that these world renowned works - 55 significant masterpieces from modern art history - from Tate Modern, London, will be showing at. Each classic work showcased represents a moment in the past near-century, yet only with one ticket and in a single visit, visitors may explore all these masterpieces by world-renowned artists, such as Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, and Hiroshi Sugimoto
Design
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
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
Architecture
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
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
PODCAST
Dialogues
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
DIALOGUES
We Speak With Artist and Designer Boldizar Senteski, Who’s Famed for His Arresting Sculptural Works
We Speak With Artist and Designer Boldizar Senteski, Who’s Famed for His Arresting Sculptural Works
His creations explore the simultaneous tension between past and future, decay and renewal. As well, Senteski’s art is informed by his hometown, Budapest, where post-soviet brutalism blends with the opulence of baroque, neoclassical, and art nouveau masterworks
DIALOGUES
Konrad Steffensen and Ronan Le Grand Share With Us Their Evolving Story, Their Philosophies and Challenges, and the Future of Corpus Studio
Konrad Steffensen and Ronan Le Grand Share With Us Their Evolving Story, Their Philosophies and Challenges, and the Future of Corpus Studio
Skilled at creating spaces, objects, places, stories, atmospheres, and environments, Corpus Studios’ approach is cross-disciplinary, fusing architecture, decorative arts, design, and art into a unique global vision
Life
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
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
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
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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
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
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
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
DESIGN
RMGB Transforms this 19th-Century Family Townhouse Opposite the Château de Versailles
RMGB Transforms this 19th-Century Family Townhouse Opposite the Château de Versailles
“The idea was to breathe new life into the house with a modern touch, but preserving the classic basis that surrounded our client during his childhood”, share the designers
DESIGN
The Red Dot Design Museum in Xiamen by STEPS Architecture Has Blurred the Boundaries Between a Shopping Mall and Museum
The Red Dot Design Museum in Xiamen by STEPS Architecture Has Blurred the Boundaries Between a Shopping Mall and Museum
The team at STEPS Architecture reveal the process behind creating this visionary space
LIFE
Exploring Tang Dynasty's Aesthetics Through Xi'an lyf Hotel, Shenzhen 31Design Created a Youthful Space for the New Generation
Exploring Tang Dynasty's Aesthetics Through Xi'an lyf Hotel, Shenzhen 31Design Created a Youthful Space for the New Generation
"Born free, why conform to conventions?", questions Huang Tao of 31Design
ARCHITECTURE
Klein Blue Hills and White Cliff by Wutopia Lab Showcase Wavy Roofs Atop a Cultural Space in Shanghai
Klein Blue Hills and White Cliff by Wutopia Lab Showcase Wavy Roofs Atop a Cultural Space in Shanghai
Under the undulating blue hills, there’s our “swaying world”
DESIGN
In the SMOORE Office by Super Tomato, the Designers Successfully Translated the Brand’s Corporate Culture into Spatial Expressions
In the SMOORE Office by Super Tomato, the Designers Successfully Translated the Brand’s Corporate Culture into Spatial Expressions
This office space in Shenzhen addresses functionality on the one hand, but also conveys corporate culture and spiritual cohesion in a subtle way
ARCHITECTURE
Casa de Lavra Designed by Ricardo Azevedo Arquitecto is the Reflection of the Relation that Architecture Can Create Between the Space and the Client
Casa de Lavra Designed by Ricardo Azevedo Arquitecto is the Reflection of the Relation that Architecture Can Create Between the Space and the Client
“The house that was designed with the soul of those who live there”
DESIGN
Aqua Health Clinic is a New Brand Launched in Sanlitun, Beijing, Integrating the Design Concept of Frozen Time
Aqua Health Clinic is a New Brand Launched in Sanlitun, Beijing, Integrating the Design Concept of Frozen Time
This place enables people to jointly shape the contemporary 5-senses culture through space, diet, and spa, as well as experience the ancient internal and external health cultivation of traditional Chinese medicine