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Art & Culture
Art & Culture
Istanbul’s Landmark 16th Century Ottoman Hammam Opens Following a Major Restoration
Istanbul’s Landmark 16th Century Ottoman Hammam Opens Following a Major Restoration
Zeyrek Çinili Hamam has opened for bathing following a meticulous 13-year restoration
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
Design
Design
Healing Pets by Informal Design is a New Lifestyle Destination for Urban Residents and Their Pets
Healing Pets by Informal Design is a New Lifestyle Destination for Urban Residents and Their Pets
The project is situated in the West Lane Cultural and Creative Park - formerly a toy factory nestled in an old industrial neighborhood in Xiaoshan District, Hangzhou. Through conceiving a comprehensive brand design solution for the client healing pets, Informal Design aims to create a destination for pet lovers, fostering a warm human-pet community that counteracts the alienation often felt in urban life. Their goal is to cultivate a new lifestyle for urban residents and their pets, promoting mutual growth among individuals, dogs, and the bond between humans and their pets
DESIGN
Gate of Wisdom City Cultural Lounge by ZN DESIGN Combines Classical Art, Monumental Architecture and the Rhythm of Music
Gate of Wisdom City Cultural Lounge by ZN DESIGN Combines Classical Art, Monumental Architecture and the Rhythm of Music
This project encompasses a music education brand, which specializes in classical music, orchestral music, piano, voice, media, film, television and opera. The Group's headquarters are located in the high floors of the Twin Towers called“ Gate of Wisdom” in Hangzhou, located in the core sector of Binjiang District, adjacent to the Olympic Sports Centre
DESIGN
The Champagny-En-Vanoise French Chalet is Mountain Chic Redefined by Kelly Hoppen
The Champagny-En-Vanoise French Chalet is Mountain Chic Redefined by Kelly Hoppen
This is the luxurious dream escape in the French Alps we envision winding down in this season
DESIGN
X+Living and MINISO Have Jointly Conceived the New Paradigm of Future Retail
X+Living and MINISO Have Jointly Conceived the New Paradigm of Future Retail
With its spatial narrative layout, immersive scene experience, and rich interactive elements, they have created an IP-themed amusement park, inviting everyone to break away from the monotony of daily life and experience the joy of MINISO LAND
Architecture
Architecture
Discover the Wandering Dragon-Like Emerald Screen Pergola by Wutopia Lab in Wuxi
Discover the Wandering Dragon-Like Emerald Screen Pergola by Wutopia Lab in Wuxi
“Here the frailest leaves of me yet my strongest lasting” - Walt Whitman
ARCHITECTURE
ARRCC Has Re-Envisioned Wave Villa with Undulating Curves Overlooking Stunning Panoramas in Cape Town
ARRCC Has Re-Envisioned Wave Villa with Undulating Curves Overlooking Stunning Panoramas in Cape Town
This home is located in Cape Town's Atlantic Seaboard at the foot of Lion's Head. Their new design retained the existing footprint but remodelled the envelope and the interior to create a flowing, open-plan arrangement connecting the gardens and terraces to panoramic ocean views
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
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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
SAVHE HOTEL by TOMO Design Exudes a Refined Humanistic Atmosphere in Shanghai
SAVHE HOTEL by TOMO Design Exudes a Refined Humanistic Atmosphere in Shanghai
The space has been inspired by the philosophy of secluded Oriental living. SAVHE, meaning "breathing" the Lisu dialect of Yunan, draws essence from the forest
LIFE
REM’A Architects share their process and tribulations for Edifício A’mar in Portugal
REM’A Architects share their process and tribulations for Edifício A’mar in Portugal
This historically significant building in Póvoa de Varzim, not only carried the weight of its classification restrictions but also held a special place in the hearts of local residents, serving as a collective memory of the city
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
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DESIGN
Martyn Lawrence Bullard Debuts Star Style - The Anticipated Publication Featuring His Otherworldly Designs for the Stars
Martyn Lawrence Bullard Debuts Star Style - The Anticipated Publication Featuring His Otherworldly Designs for the Stars
Martyn Lawrence Bullard takes you inside the most coveted celebrity homes in this new collection of sensational, eclectic interiors with a foreword by Cher and an afterword by Ellen Pompeo
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
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”
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