NEWS IN DESIGN

Inaki Aizpitarte and Fred Peneau, the already successful folks behind the Chateaubriand, are the ones to thank for this floor to ceiling marble restaurant. The interior design was awarded with the Fooding 2011 Award. The place looks great, clients look great, the wine selection is top-notch, the tapas are famous… Yes you guessed correctly, the restaurant is rather expensive but that’s honestly the only reproach you could make to this very wise saturday night dinner option. And you’ll be able to tell everyone you had dinner in a restaurant designed by Rem Koolhaas ( Pritzker 2000) and Clément Blanchet. Read the rest of this entry »

In the wake of the Standard Hotel NYC or the Nho Hotel in Berlin, we present you the magnificent Hotel Unique in booming Sao Paulo. Visually stunning boat shape architecture crafted by Ruy Ohtake. Elegant, contemporary design from João Armentano. Landscaping brought to life by Gilberto Elkis. Innovative gastronomy and drinks presented by Chef Emmanuel Bassoleil at spectacularly sexy Skye (the rooftop bar). Hotel Unique is a living, breathing part of the city of São Paulo, a place where architecture, art, design, fashion, gastronomy, music and exquisite service are at the heart of a groundbreaking hotel culture that delights and inspires each of our guests. Read the rest of this entry »

Whether you are trekking, sailing, on stage or in the studio, the Blackbird Rider Guitar performs and is the best travel acoustic made. The resonance-driven design features a proprietary hollow neck and head (one–piece carbon fiber construction). Leave your nice wooden guitar at home because the big sound, small body Rider is nearly indestructible, unaffected by humidity, ultra-light, and compact— but has full-size loudness and richness. Available here. Read the rest of this entry »

That’s rare when you can access a company’s office but that’s even more rare when the offices in question are so beautifully arranged and coherent. One of the things that get you out of your bed in the morning is the appeal of a nice, clean workspace, designed with the people in mind and not some financial, environmental, technical constraints like it’s to often the case. I mean, it doesn’t have to be a museum where every single piece of furniture is a modern art masterpiece. A workplace however has to be attractive and a pleasant place to go to ! Guys from A Continuous Lean had the chance to take a look at Mr Porter’s offices in London and released some really nice photos ! Take a look after the gap ! Read the rest of this entry »

Here’s a confession by Ken Segall : ”I’ve written a book. Something tells me you won’t be surprised when I tell you it’s about Steve Jobs and Apple. But this book is different. Really. That’s because (a) I had a unique vantage point to some pivotal events in Apple history, and (b) this book focuses on one thing alone — the core value that has driven Apple since the beginning. Insanely Simple is about Apple’s obsession with Simplicity.”  I don’t know if the book’s that revolutionary for it’ ll be released on April 26th, but the cover is already inspiring enough!

Even during the darkest moments of Berlin’s turbulent modern history, the city never lost its electric creativity or its stylish brio. Whether you visit for the fashion, cuisine or Grade A sightseeing (the city boasts an enviable spread of museums, galleries and boutiques), Berlin comes up with big, distinctive offerings!

I want to show you one of the coolest hotels in the world! Guess where? In the heart of Berlin, of course! Located directly on the banks of the river Spree, and at the epicentre of the music, fashion and creative scene (Friedrichshain and Kreuzberg), a unique lifestyle hotel opened in November 2010: the nhow Berlin. nhow basically stands for a new generation of hotels: offbeat, lively, dynamic and with a local flair that simultaneously has worldwide appeal. nhow centers on music and design and is the only hotel in Europe offering two professional music studios! Many pics after the break!  Read the rest of this entry »