Salone del Mobile 2014: Sliding Nature installation takes the gifts of nature into homes

Sliding Nature: a new relationship between people’s living environments and nature.   Japanese houses traditionally use “Fusuma” or “Shoji” paper sliding doors to take the gifts of nature into homes, such as pleasant breezes and soft sunlight. Thanks to the sliding doors, people can also enjoy the surrounding scenery. Thanks to the sliding doors, people … Read more

20,000 km touring ride created for motorcycle enthusiasts

Discover More – Harley-Davidson’s motorcycle journey spanning 20,000 km. Harley-Davidson Motor Company announced the biggest single touring ride ever hosted by the heavyweight custom, cruiser and touring motorcycles manufacturer across Europe, Middle East and Africa. “Discover More” project will showcase the incredible adventures and discoveries that can be made while riding a Harley-Davidson touring motorcycle. … Read more

Charm of cars interpreted in furnishings. Automotive brands @ Salone del Mobile 2014

Furniture inspired by automotive brands. Milan Design Week, also known as Salone Del Mobile, is the world’s largest design exhibition. This year it was held April 9-13, 2014. Furniture makers, fashion house, and even automotive brands staged a variety of related events throughout Milan to highlight the appeal and originality of their designs. Bentley Home … Read more

Queen’s old toys among items to go on display in exhibition of royal childhood

Buckingham Palace exhibition will offer small glimpse into toy boxes and wardrobes of generations of young royals

Jacuzzi, art deco theatre and leotards up for grabs in Spanish auction

About 1 million buyers sign up to bid online in Spanish inland revenue’s annual auction of assorted confiscated goods

French historians battle to save face of La Samaritaine

Opponents complain that new glass facade planned as part of redevelopment of Paris landmark will look like a shower curtain