Milan Design Week & Salone del Mobile 2018 Preview.There is no doubt Salone del Mobile and Milan Design Week are bigger than Ben-Hur. The events seem to grow each year, and even for the seasoned pro over here, it feels slightly daunting to give you a full rundown of what to expect. Having...
Antoni Gaudi’s Casa Vicens in Barcelona Restored by MartĂnez Lapeña–Torres Arquitectes & Daw Office.Like most of GaudĂ’s work, this famous, first residential commission of the Catalonian architect, it is not subtle. No-one could accuse Antoni GaudĂ of being a minimalist. The striking exterior of layered brick patterns, highly...
Ayla Golf Academy & Clubhouse in Aqaba, Jordan by Oppenheim Architecture.The undulating sprayed concrete shell of Ayla golf club by Oppenheim Architecture emulates the rolling dunes and mountains of the surrounding Jordanian desert. The entire building is essentially made by hand, deepening the ties to the land...
Highlights From Venice Art Biennale 2019: Part 02.We continue our Venice Art Biennale 2019 highlights coverage with the National Pavilions, whereby countries the world over bring their art A game to Venice. The Venice Biennale continues to be a landmark event in the art calendar that...
Engulfing Domes of Aesop Mall of the Emirates, Dubai.Three intersecting domes form the engulfing ceiling of Aesop Mall of the Emirates in Dubai, designed by the company’s in-house team. The geometries conjure singular and multiplying iterations of the ancient Arabic qubba tomb structures...
Layla Table Lamp by Serena Confalonieri for MM Lampadari.Layla is the new table lamp designed by Serena Confalonieri for the artisanal Italian lighting brand MM Lampadari. Presented at this year’s Milan Design Week, Layla was inspired by the shape of old oil lamps and night stand lights....
Abu Gosh Middle Eastern Café & Restaurant by Studio Shoo.Abu Gosh is an authentic Middle Eastern cafe infused with a bold dose of colour. The second of its kind, design studio Studio Shoo took on the challenge of creating an interior that balances the heritage building’s existing charm with...
